Real Estate

LexisNexis Canada provides reliable resources in real estate law, offering in-depth analysis of property transactions, commercial and residential leases, land rights, and contractual obligations related to ownership.

Legal Research

Canadian Case Law

LexisNexis Canada offers an extensive collection of court cases and hard to find decisions:
- Every case reported by Canadian legal publishers since 1970, including the case report Canadian Native Law Reporter
- Pre-1970 cases that have been cited in decisions after 1970
- Over 140 boards and tribunals decisions from all jurisdictions including the Canada Specific Claims Tribunal and the Alberta Metis Settlements Appeal Tribunal.

Secondary Materials

Access over 600 full-text textbooks and looseleaf publications that covers over 30 areas of law. This collection also includes over 1,000 legal reviews and journals. The Real Estate collection includes over 27 publications such as:
- Real Estate Practice in Ontario (Donahue, Quinn, Grandili)
- British Columbia Real Estate Law Guide and Ontario Real Estate Law Guide
- Title Searching and Conveyancing in Ontario (Moore)
- Nova Scotia Real Property Practice Manual (MacIntosh)

Canadian Legal Encyclopedia

Halsbury's® Laws of Canada is the only up-to-date with a national coverage legal encyclopedia in the market. For Real Estate there are several relevant volumes including Real Property, Expropriation, Condominiums and more.

Court Documents: Pleadings, Motions and Facta

Our court documents collections includes pleadings, application records, orders, written submissions, affidavits and more, from provincial and federal courts from all Canadian jurisdictions.

Practical Guidance

Complete work efficiently with practice notes, checklists, annotated precedents, and drafting tools from 380+ practitioners and 180+ Canadian law firms.

This module helps legal professionals draft with confidence, manage transactions efficiently, and stay compliant with evolving real estate law and practice.
 
A specialized legal resource designed to support lawyers in managing both commercial and residential real estate transactions and property law matters. It offers:

350+ Precedents including:

- Agreements of Purchase and Sale with Closing Documents
- Lease Agreements (Commercial)
- Real Estate Financing Documents

Negotiation Tools with annotated clauses and strategies:

- Guidance on due diligence, title review, and risk allocation
- Clause-level insights for drafting and negotiating many different real estate contracts
-A Playbook for Commercial Lease negotiations

Toolkits & Resource Kits to streamline workflows, such as:

- Land Registration and Title Search Toolkit
- Construction Liens Toolkit
- Asset Purchase Agreement Resource Kit
 

Canadian Legislative PULSE®

Stay ahead of legislative changes across all Canadian jurisdictions.

Bill Tracking

With real-time tracking, custom alerts, and a searchable database of bills and regulations, you'll never miss a critical update. Whether you're advising clients or shaping policy, Canadian Legislative PULSE® delivers the insights you need — fast. With customizable alerts and cross-jurisdictional coverage, this is an essential tool for tracking legal developments that impact property transactions, development approvals, financing, and land use compliance.

Tracking Statutes Affected

Real estate law is governed by a patchwork of federal, provincial, and municipal legislation that evolves with market conditions, land use policy, and regulatory reform. Canadian Legislative PULSE helps you track critical statutes in real time, ensuring you stay informed and responsive. Key legislation to monitor include:
- Land Titles and Registry Acts (provincial)
- Planning Acts and Municipal Zoning Laws
- Real Estate Services Acts (e.g., BC, Ontario)
- Condominium Acts (provincial)

Legal News

Law360™ Canada, a premier offering from LexisNexis, delivers award-winning journalism and real-time legal insights tailored specifically for Canadian legal professionals. It offers various insights:

Real-Time Legal News:

Stay on top of breaking developments with coverage of key legal events — often within 24 hours — across all major practice areas.

In-Depth Analysis:

Gain a 360-degree view of the law with expert commentary and deep dives into emerging legal trends, helping you anticipate changes and advise clients with confidence.

Comprehensive Coverage:

From regulatory updates to litigation trends and legislative changes, Law360 Canada covers the full spectrum of legal news, empowering you to make informed decisions quickly.

Tailored Alerts & Newsletters:

Receive daily updates and real-time alerts customized to your practice areas, jurisdictions, and clients — so you never miss what matters most. You can also subscribe to our Real Estate Newsletter for insights on this topic.