Maurice Vaturi
Senior Counsel
Other Services
Real Estate Lawyer Torontofor residential, commercial, title, and mortgage transactions
Trusted by homeowners and businesses across Ontario
Overview
From your first home to your largest commercial deal
From your first home purchase to a multi-million dollar commercial acquisition, VC Lawyers provides the meticulous legal support that Toronto property transactions demand. Over 10,000 closings completed with transparent, fixed-rate pricing.
Whether you're buying your first home, selling a commercial building, refinancing a mortgage, or protecting your property with title insurance, the legal mechanics matter. A missed search can cost you years. A mishandled discharge can delay a closing. A title defect can surface decades later.
Our real estate practice is built on attention to detail, fixed-rate transparency, and the responsiveness Ontario closings demand. Virtual signing is available across the GTA, and we work in English, Korean, and several other languages.
Practice areas
Real estate legal services
Select a service below to learn how we protect your property investment at every stage.
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Residential Real Estate
Buying or selling a home? We handle closings, title searches, Land Transfer Tax rebates, and first-time buyer guidance across the GTA.
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Commercial Real Estate
Strategic legal counsel for investors and developers. Acquisitions, commercial leasing, land assemblies, and zoning due diligence.
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Title Insurance
Protect your property from fraud, hidden liens, and municipal work orders with comprehensive title insurance from Canada's leading providers.
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Mortgage & Refinancing
Switching lenders, accessing home equity, or consolidating debt? We manage discharges, registrations, and private lending.
Fixed-rate transparency
No surprise fees from the quote to the closing day
Most residential transactions are quoted at a flat fee with full transparency on disbursements (Land Transfer Tax, title insurance, registration fees). What you are quoted is what you pay — no surprises at closing.
Send us your Agreement of Purchase and Sale and we will return a free written quote within 24 hours.
Key metrics
In the numbers
- Closings completed
- 10,000+
- Transaction value handled
- $1.2B+
- Rate pricing on residential
- Fixed
- Remote signing across the GTA
- Virtual
Closings completed
Transaction value handled
Rate pricing on residential
Remote signing across the GTA
Our process
How a real estate closing actually works
Most residential transactions follow the same general flow. Our job is to make it predictable, transparent, and uneventful.
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Step 1 — Free Quote
Send us your Agreement of Purchase and Sale or refinance details. We provide a transparent fixed-rate quote with no hidden charges. - 02
Step 2 — File Open and Title Search
We open your file, run title and execution searches, identify any encumbrances, and obtain title insurance with leading providers. - 03
Step 3 — Closing Preparation
We coordinate with your real estate agent, mortgage broker, and the other side's lawyer. We prepare and review all closing documents and ensure all conditions have been met. - 04
Step 4 — Closing Day
On closing day, we register the transfer, hold and disburse closing funds, and deliver keys. Virtual signing available across the GTA — no need to come to the office.
Our team
The lawyers who will handle your closing
Real estate closings reward attention to detail and timely responsiveness. Our team has built that capacity over thousands of completed transactions.
Avi Vaturi
Partner
Jae Hyon Cho
Partner
Jun Ki Lee
Associate
Allan Weiss
Associate
Kate Min Kwon
Immigration Consultant
RCIC R529664 · RQIC 11726
Frequently Asked Questions
We answered all
How much does a real estate lawyer cost in Toronto?
VC Lawyers offers transparent fixed-rate pricing for most residential transactions — typical purchase or sale fees fall in the $999–$1,500+HST range plus disbursements (Land Transfer Tax, title insurance, registration fees). Commercial transactions and complex matters are quoted individually based on scope. The first quote is free with no obligation.Do I need a lawyer to buy a house in Ontario?
Yes. In Ontario, only a lawyer can register the transfer of property and complete the closing. The lawyer's role includes title search, title insurance, drafting the Statement of Adjustments, holding closing funds in trust, registering the transfer, and protecting your interests throughout. Don't try to close a real estate transaction without legal representation.What is title insurance and do I need it?
Title insurance protects you from defects in the title that may not be discovered through ordinary searches — including title fraud, undisclosed liens, encroachments, and municipal work orders. Most Ontario lenders require title insurance, and it is now standard for most residential closings. The cost is modest (typically $250–$400) and the coverage extends for as long as you own the property.How long does a residential closing take?
Most residential closings complete in 30–90 days from signing the Agreement of Purchase and Sale. Once the file is opened with us, the active legal work happens in the final 2–3 weeks before closing — title search, document preparation, mortgage arrangements, and the closing itself. Expedited closings are possible when needed.Can I sign closing documents remotely?
Yes. VC Lawyers offers virtual signing for most residential transactions. Documents are reviewed by video conference and signed electronically or via secure document delivery. This is particularly convenient for clients across the GTA and beyond, or those with mobility constraints. Some transactions still require in-person signing — we will let you know when that applies.What happens if there is a problem with the title?
Title issues — undisclosed mortgages, work orders, conflicting claims, easements — are identified during our title search before closing. Most can be resolved before the closing date through negotiation with the seller's lawyer. Title insurance covers anything that emerges after closing. Major issues that cannot be resolved may give you the right to terminate the deal — we advise you on options at every stage.
Take the next step
Ready to close your deal? Get a transparent fixed-rate quote.
Don't leave your biggest investment to chance. Send us your Agreement of Purchase and Sale or refinance details and we will return a free written quote within 24 hours. Virtual signing available across the GTA. We work in English, Korean, and several other languages.
Other services
More practice areas
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Wills & Estates
Will preparation, probate, and estate administration.
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Corporate Law
Corporate governance, contract disputes, and business transactions.
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Family Law
Property division during divorce and separation.
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Personal Injury
If you've been injured in an accident, we represent injury victims too.