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Real estate law in Vancouver
Vancouver has one of the most varied real estate markets in Canada. From small Yaletown studios to large Point Grey detached homes, the market also has unique tax considerations, including the City of Vancouver’s Empty Homes Tax, the Speculation and Vacancy Tax, and the Foreign Buyer’s Tax. We factor each of these into every closing.
What makes Vancouver closings different
Vancouver detached homes are often candidates for laneway homes or duplex conversions under recent zoning changes (R1 1 across most of the city). We review zoning and confirm whether existing structures are legal non conforming. We also check for Empty Homes Tax declarations and Speculation Tax implications on every Vancouver closing.
Services we offer in Vancouver
- Residential Real Estate Lawyer
Buying or selling a home, condo, or townhouse in BC.
- Commercial Real Estate Lawyer
Commercial property purchases, sales, leases, and financing.
- Mortgage Refinancing Lawyer
Refinancing, second mortgages, and discharges.
- Title Transfer Lawyer
Spousal, family, and gift transfers of title.
- Independent Legal Advice (ILA)
ILA for mortgages, guarantees, and matrimonial agreements.
- Private Sale Real Estate Lawyer
For sale by owner and family to family transactions.
- Wills and Estate Planning
Will drafting, estate planning, probate, and estate administration.
Neighbourhoods we serve in Vancouver
Downtown, Yaletown, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Strathcona, East Van, West Side, Point Grey, Dunbar, and surrounding areas.