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Key Takeaways
- Set a total budget, including closing costs and a reserve, before comparing listings.
- Choose a registered professional and understand the buyer representation agreement before services begin.
- Review the property, title, condominium documents, financing, and offer conditions rather than relying on the listing alone.
- Your Ontario lawyer coordinates the legal closing; the dates and documents in your agreement control the transaction.
Begin with the decisions that constrain everything else
Confirm your financing, available closing funds and preferred move window before you shop. Then choose representation and a due-diligence plan that suits the property.
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The short answer: budget, review, offer, close
A Mississauga purchase is a sequence of decisions: establish an affordable budget, arrange financing, choose representation, inspect and research the property, negotiate an offer, satisfy its conditions, and complete the transfer through your lawyer. The pace varies by property and contract, so a checklist is more useful than assuming a fixed timeline.
Before you offer
Ask a lender or mortgage professional about affordability, down payment, rate conditions, and the documents needed for approval. For the property itself, review comparable information, inclusions and exclusions, permits or repairs where relevant, and any condominium status documents. Keep a written list of what remains unknown.
- Confirm the neighbourhood, property type, and must-have features.
- Understand the deposit amount, closing date, and conditions you may need.
- Have an Ontario real estate lawyer identified before an offer is accepted.
After acceptance
Follow each condition by its deadline and keep proof of fulfillment. Your lawyer handles title-related work and closing documents; your lender, insurer, inspector, and other advisers handle their respective parts. Never waive a condition simply because another buyer did so—understand the risk first.