Touchstone Law Group LLP
#208 – 1664 Richter Street
Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 8N3
Office Tel: (250) 448-2637
Toll Free: 1 (855) 889-2637
Direct Fax: (778) 484-7101
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20
JUL
2018

Natural Disaster Extension Provisions

Forest fire season has officially arrived in the Okanagan. The smoke in the air is a good reminder of the importance of turning your mind to the possibility of delays in closing real estate transactions as a result of nearby natural disasters such as forest fires and floods. Most...
16
JUL
2018

Transmissions to Surviving Joint Tenant

In BC, property that is owned by two or more people can be held in either “joint tenancy” or in “tenancy in common”.  There are several considerations to take into account when deciding which route to go, however a primary consideration in that decision is that with joint...
03
JUL
2018

Understanding the Home Owner Grant

Property taxes are always a hot topic at this time of year with most local jurisdictions having due dates in July. In British Columbia, the Province provides a reduction of property taxes in specific situations for a person’s principal residence. There are a number of rules and...