BUYING

You’ve heard the expression “your home is the largest investment you’ll ever make”. It may not be the largest but it’s definitely one of the most anxiety-ridden, paperwork-heavy, emotional, and potentially rewarding experiences you’ll ever go through.

Condominiums, new home construction, duplex or single-family dwelling, whatever part of the market you’re getting into, each has its own legal responsibilities. If it’s your first purchase, get ready for miles of leg work when you are looking, a mountain of paperwork each time you make an offer and even more when you make a purchase such as:

  • Form A Transfer;
  • Property Transfer Tax Form with a Form F-Certificate of Payment for condos or strata properties;
  • Buyers and Sellers Statements of Adjustments;
  • a Copy of the site plan to confirm location/size;
  • State of Title Certificate;
  • appropriate filings of all document.

Our experienced team of real estate solicitors looks after it all, down to the last signature.

Selling

Selling is much the same as buying just in reverse. But it’s just as important to have experienced, expert legal advice. Your realtor will handle the paperwork up to the point of purchase and provide a Contract of Purchase and Sale. We oversee the execution of the contract and the transfer of title and funds. These days there’s a lot of money at stake with any real estate transaction, so it’s equally important to involve your legal representative at the earliest stages.

Real Estate Development

Due to the larger scale of real estate developments, the accompanying financial commitments and the greater number of involved parties, real estate development is complex and speculative. Money has to be raised, land acquired, local zoning and bylaws approved and construction completed ASAP. There’s too much at stake to miss a deadline, an approval or a signature. So our Real Estate Team coordinates with suppliers, partners and local authorities to ensure compliance and completion. Our legal services include:

  • Property Acquisition;
  • Preliminary Layout Approvals;
  • Easements and Rights of Way;
  • Real Estate Disclosure Statements;
  • Joint Venture Agreements;
  • Subdivision/Rezoning Applications;
  • Strata Lot Developments;
  • Strata Plan Registration and Amendments;
  • Resort Developments;
  • Fractional/Shared Interest Developments;
  • Air Space Parcels.

Commercial real estate is more complex than residential. Protect  yourself.

Our Commercial Property Team has the experience and expertise to negotiate and complete your planned commercial property transactions, negotiate and draft your purchase agreements, draft the leases and structure a joint venture or limited partnership. To protect your interests in the purchase or sale of office or apartment buildings, industrial land, shopping centres and malls, hotels and resort properties, our legal services include:

  • Purchase and Sale;
  • Financing and Mortgages;
  • Leasing;
  • Construction Financing;
  • Land Assembly;
  • Condo Developments

Commercial properties are long term investments requiring ongoing legal protection. Our Commercial Property Team offers long term planning and structuring to protect your investment over time.