The Closing Corner: Insights & Innovations in Canadian Real Estate Law

Welcome to "the closing corner", your go-to resource for the latest insights and innovations in Canadian real estate law. Here, we explore legal trends, offer expert advice, and share valuable resources.

Welcome to "the closing corner", your go-to resource for the latest insights and innovations in Canadian real estate law. Here, we explore legal trends, offer expert advice, and share valuable resources.

New Anti-Money Laundering and Regulatory Frameworks in the Works

Anti-money laundering (AML) refers to regulations and measures implemented to combat money laundering and terrorist financing activities. Money laundering involves disguising the origins of illegally…

Unlocking Homeownership: Removing Property Transfer Tax for Vancouver Buyers

As many of us know, the dream of becoming a home owner in major B.C. cities like Vancouver is becoming less and less attainable, especially…

The Home Buyer Rescission Period: Pros and Cons Revealed!

This past January British Columbia introduced a brand new policy dubbed the Home Buyer Rescission Period (HBRP) which gives homebuyers the right to rescind their…

Challenging the Goal: How Canada’s Foreign Home Ownership Ban Impacts Professional Athletes and the Real Estate Market

As of January 1st, 2023, the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, also known as the foreign home ownership ban, was…

The First Home Savings Account: A Game Changer for First-Time Homebuyers

Are you a first-time homebuyer eager to step into the world of real estate ownership? If so, we have some exciting news for you! National…

New Home Sales Cooling-Off Period: 5 Key Facts to Protect Your Investment

The Cooling Off Period Buying a new home is a significant investment that requires careful consideration and informed decision-making. To safeguard homebuyers, the government of…

Fighting Back Against Real Estate Fraud

Brace yourself for a new round of real estate fraud Canada.  Fraudsters have their eyes on you and your home.  Recent media reports about real…

How Mortgage Brokers Add Value for Customers

Free advice and best possible mortgage rates -- what's not to like about using mortgage brokers in Canada?  Mortgage brokers indisputably add value for new…

Canada’s Anti-flipping Tax: What’s Going On?

A new Canada anti-flipping tax is already hitting home sellers where it hurts, in the pocketbook. The jury is out so far on how effective…

Preventing Real Estate Fraud With KYC Software

Don't accept that cheque without running your client through KYC software. You never know what you might find out during a know your client (KYC)…

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