Often the deals that look straightforward are where issues surface late. A focused review before the deal progresses is usually far cheaper than discovering a title or compliance problem once the transfer has started.

Title conditions, restrictions, ownership questions, compliance certificate requirements and municipal issues are the most common — some are easily resolved early, others can hold a transfer up for weeks if found too late.

Generally yes, but knowing what is required and whether it's been addressed protects your timeline and negotiating position.

No. A review at this stage can identify what the issue is, what needs to happen to resolve it and whether the timeline can be recovered.

As early as possible — ideally before or shortly after the sale agreement is signed. The earlier issues are identified, the more options there are to deal with them.