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本帖最后由 啸月 于 2014-1-24 12:28 编辑
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I would suggest hiring a lawyer just to be on the safe side. ' Y! L+ u1 D- C! y v" ]
' V4 z+ g/ G' E. {9 c0 ja breakdown of what the Lawyer's tasks are:
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1. they will order a title search. This title search ensures that the seller is really the seller and proper owner of that property.
7 f5 D7 K; [2 o: r2. they will search for any outstanding legal claims or liens against the property you are buying./ {+ H @# T* V; k) z
3. they will ensure that there are no property taxes outstanding against the property.- V9 U; S7 t4 N ^
4. they will handle the ownership transfer, from the seller to the buyer (in direction communication with the lawyer representing the seller) and ensure that the mortgage is properly registered to the new owner, with the Registrar's Office (note that this is usually done electronically now, by the lawyer).
) A4 j0 Y- D; Q7 z6 T5. they will verify all mortgage documents received from your lender and will ensure you as the borrower can fulfill all terms and conditions as stated in that mortgage agreement (for example, the lender may have asked that certain credit card debts be paid off in full, prior to closing, and there are many other examples of special mortgage lender conditions).
3 N/ K( _6 Y# K6 H# `% \9 o6. they will make sure that the proper funds are in place to close your mortgage.
8 v$ _# i- u: d. b7. they will make arrangements with you, typically a few days before closing date to sign all the legal documents with you and they will also explain everything about the transaction and note that you only get your key on closing day.6 _/ [" G" \8 g7 _& q
8. they will let you know how much remaining funds (that are not being provided by the mortgage lender) that you need to bring into their office to make up the down payment in a certified cheque or money order.9 _2 V5 W/ v% E/ y+ C( I& r+ ~
9. you and all other applicants will be required to present Identification to confirm who you are.; b8 ~2 f" o! N. z
10. the lawyer will also look at your fire insurance documents to ensure you have proper insurance coverage, as requested by the mortgage lender, and will contact that insurance company to ensure that the lender's interests are properly documented in that policy.
# z: V4 R+ \+ G$ p1 U+ ~11. the lawyer is fully responsible for disbursement of funds, therefore, all monies regarding the transaction(s) must be documented in a proper reconciliation statement for the client(s) and the lawyer moves funds as necessary.
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; E* B% i9 U8 X5 \/ w, F& ?最关键的是万一你和你的builder有了法律冲突(虽然可能性不大),如果你不自己另请律师,替你写合同的人就变成了你的对手。 |
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