If you are planning to buy or sell a property in Nova Scotia, you will need to hire a real estate lawyer to help you with the legal aspects of the transaction. A real estate lawyer can advise you on your rights and obligations, draft and review contracts and documents, handle title searches and transfers, deal with any issues or disputes that may arise, and represent you in court if necessary.

The Provincial Non-Resident Deed Transfer Tax (PDTT) is a tax which is applied to the purchase of certain properties in Nova Scotia for non-residents. We will explore what type of properties it applies to and what makes you a resident in this article.