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MAR

2014

Incorporating a Company

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Are you currently running or thinking about starting a new business? This document sets out some important considerations for new or existing business owners who are considering whether to incorporate. What is a Company? In British Columbia, the Business Corporations Act governs...

FEB

2014

Powers of Attorney

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Tags : Estates & Trusts, Wills

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So you’ve been appointed an Attorney, but what does that really mean? This document sets out some of the basic “dos and don’ts” of being an Attorney which are worth considering prior to agreeing to accept the appointment. What is an Attorney? An Attorney is an individual who has...

DEC

2013

Thinking of Purchasing in a Strata? What you need to know about Depreciation Reports

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Tags : Real Estate

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Depreciation Reports provide estimates for the repair and replacement costs of major items in strata complexes. Prior to 2011 it was the option of the strata whether or not to obtain a report, but on December 14, 2011, new legislation came into force that requires strata...

AUG

2013

Why should you get a survey certificate? Will title insurance suffice?

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Tags : Real Estate

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If you are purchasing a home, a current survey certificate by a qualified surveyor is the only way to determine the lot boundaries and the location of the improvements on the property. The plan filed with the Land Title Office, while helpful, is not conclusive. The Land Title...

AUG

2013

Powers of Attorney and Real Estate Transactions

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Tags : Real Estate

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A power of attorney can often be a useful tool when a party is unavailable or does not have capacity to sign real estate documents whether they be transfer or mortgage documents. However, there are a number of pitfalls, including those discussed below, of which all parties...

JUL

2013

Purchasing Commercial Real Estate: Tenant Matters

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Tags : Real Estate

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When commercial real estate is purchased that is occupied by tenants (particularly if the tenants are to be taken over by the purchaser) a number of considerations arise that a prospective purchaser/landlord should consider. Copies of the leases should be obtained and reviewed...

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