MacGillivray Property Lawyers

Our team provides legal services across Nova Scotia buying, selling and refinancing residential and commercial property.

Our Services

Our flat rate fees include all your legal costs, including all taxes and expenses. Buying, selling, or refinancing your property can be filled with uncertainties—your legal fees shouldn’t be one of them.

Buying

When we work with people buying property, professional and prompt service is our mandate.

Whether it is your first home or property for a new business venture, we advocate for our clients’ interests and ensure your closing is as smooth as possible.

We conduct a title search, prepare necessary documents, and coordinate closing details with all involved parties.

Selling

Our legal team is here to assist people in the process of selling their property.

From preparing disclosure documents to finalization, we provide consistent, hands-on support at every stage.

We prioritize your peace of mind and work diligently to ensure a seamless, worry-free transaction.

Refinancing

LENDER A

LENDER B

Refinancing your mortgage typically requires a lawyer to discharge your old mortgage and register the new one on title.

Lender A: RBC, BMO, CIBC, Scotiabank, TD, Credit Union

Lender B: All other lenders

We guide you through the refinancing process and ensure your transaction is handled efficiently and accurately.

From reviewing documents to finalizing registration, our team is here to help protect your interests and make refinancing simple and transparent.

Migration

Our legal team is here to assist people in the process of migrating their property from the registry system (paper) to land titles system (electronic).

We handle the seamless title search of your historical property including those with complex issues, ensuring all legal requirements are met. From reviewing historical documents to finalizing registration, our team ensures a smooth and efficient migration process, protecting your ownership rights every step of the way.

Others & Extras

Additional payouts
on a sale/refinance

$60 /payouts

Gift deed

$600

Easement

$600

Mortgage with
multiple draws

$60 /draw

Why
Choose Us

Focus

Property law is our only practice area. Our processes are designed to serve our clients efficiently and without undo delay. Jesse Maclean, our principal lawyer has focussed exclusively on property law for his entire career and has closed over 4,000 property transactions.

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Experience

Our founder Jamie MacGillivray has been practising law in Nova Scotia for over 30 years. He guides our team as both a veteran lawyer and property developer which helps our team understand our clients’ needs.

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Transparency

We are transparent with our pricing. We charge a flat rate for our services, so you won’t be stuck with any hidden fees at the end. Unlike other law firms that charge additional fees, like administrative costs, disbursements, and taxes on top of their bill, MacGillivray Property Lawyers commit to a single, upfront fee from the outset.

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Contact Us

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