Purchase of Real Property and the “Lawyer Approval” Clause

In recent years, some Canadian cities have experienced a dynamic shift in their housing market. Market factors such as a strong global economy, an increased desire amongst foreign buyers to own Canadian real property, the influx of out…

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British Columbia Budget 2013

Summary of the British Columbia Provincial Budget for 2013.

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The End of the HST – Part 2

Commentary on further PST related developments.

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The End of the HST in British Columbia

On April 1, 2013, nearly every provision of the Provincial Sales Tax Act (“PSTA”) shall come into force, and the existing Harmonized Sales Tax's brief interlude in British Columbia, shall come to an end. In a political sense,…

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Depreciation Reports: Buying a Condo, and What it Means for You

The Depreciation Report will prove very advantageous for both current condo owners and prospective buyers, who will now have a much clearer picture of what state the building is currently in and what kinds of costs they can…

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