Title insurance was introduced and became widely available in the province of Ontario during the mid-1990s, transforming traditional real estate conveyancing practices. Before its introduction, real estate transactions relied entirely on extensive historical abstract title searches and physical land surveys to uncover defects. Title insurance emerged as a streamlined, cost-effective modern alternative that protected homeowners and lenders against hidden risks like fraud and municipal compliance issues without requiring costly retroactive surveys.
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