Condo and Strata Assignment Integrity Register (CSAIR)
The BC Government has just introduced its new Condo and Strata Assignment Integrity Register (CSAIR). This means additional paperwork for buyers of newly built condos.
3 things to pay attention to when buying a new build condo
Buying a new condo is an exercise in patience and responsiveness. This article explores three things which will help you plan for your new purchase.
No, you can’t just walk away from your real estate contract
Walking away from a contract scot-free isn't as easy as you'd think. You may be required to pay for costs or damages of other parties, or ordered by the court to actually go through with the contract in some cases.
Elder abuse at the end of long-term marriages
Elder abuse can happen between spouses in long term marriages, especially when one spouse has been diagnosed with a life-ending or life-limiting illness, and the other spouse has no skills to deal with that.
What is a “still alive” declaration for pensions?
If you are getting a pension from another country, they may want you to prove that you are still alive, in order to be entitled to keep receiving the pension.
Do you need a lawyer to make your own Will in BC?
Of course you can make your own Will yourself; but there are several reasons why you might not be the best person to do this work.
Does a Will need to be notarized in BC?
Your Will doesn't need to be notarized in order to make it legal. Simply follow the instructions in the Wills Kit you buy, and the requirements of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act.
What’s a Statutory Declaration?
What is a statutory declaration? A statutory declaration is a formal, written declaration that is signed as though it were... View Article
Affidavit? Affadavit? Affidavid? What is this thing?
[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget] What is an Affidavit? You know on TV when you are watching a crime drama and the characters... View Article
What are rural property taxes in BC?
Rural Property Taxes are payable to the province for a range of community services.
