Our detailed knowledge and technical expertise translate into winning legal solutions that resonate with our clients

Expertise

De Francesca Law offers a full range of value-added real property-related legal services for developers, builders, investors, owners, landlords, realtors, mortgage agents and both institutional and private lenders. Our core technical expertise covers all aspects of commercial and residential real estate, commercial, retail, industrial and residential leasing, and land assembly and development.

The firm also draws upon its extensive network of corporate, litigation, construction and environmental lawyers and industry professionals, when required, to ensure that the interests of our clients are always protected and advanced.

Secured Lending

Secured Lending

De Francesca Law acts for both private and institutional lenders in mortgage loan transactions. The firm has broad experience in acting for private lenders, with the staff and infrastructure in place to close private mortgages efficiently and effectively. We also act for institutional banks for commercial real estate mortgages and do significant amounts of construction financing transactions.


Other Services

Other Services

De Francesca Law also handles a range of miscellaneous corporate services to meet the needs of clients. These include incorporation and organization of companies connected to real estate transactions. In addition, we provide a wills and estate administration service upon request.


Land Transfer Tax Calculator

Land Transfer Tax Calculator

If you purchase land in Ontario, you are required to pay the Provincial Land Transfer Tax. For your convenience, use our simple-to-use calculator to determine the amount of your land transfer tax that is applicable.

Land Transfer Tax Calculator