Your agent will be able to supply you with names of several lawyers for you to consider.

When you and your agent prepare your offer to purchase, it is quite common to insert a clause for your lawyer to review it on your behalf.

Here are some of the tasks your lawyer will undertake on your behalf:

• Prepare the documentation required by your lender for your mortgage if required.

• Check to ensure clear title to your new property

• Calculate closing adjustments for your purchase and check:

• Deed Transfer Tax if applicable

• Property Taxes adjustments

• Calculate and check the reconciliation of fuel and utility accounts