Province to Require Pre-Sale Condo Registry
In an effort to close information gaps, increase transparency and strengthen enforcement in the real estate sector, the Province announced today that it will require ... Continued
BC Budget Increases and Expands Foreign Buyers Tax
In its fiscal plan for 2018/2019 announced this afternoon, the British Columbia Government has announced a 30 point plan for a “Fairer Housing Market”. The ... Continued
Everything you need to know about Vancouver’s Empty Homes Tax
In addition to the changes resulting from the release of the BC Budget, the City of Vancouver recently implemented an annual tax on empty or ... Continued
2018 Budget – Residential Tenancies
As a part of the 2018 Budget, the Provincial Government has unveiled a 30-Point Plan for a Fairer Housing Market which include certain initiatives the ... Continued
Short-Term Rentals: Higher Fines and Taxes
The increasing use of condos for short-term rentals has been a controversial issue for many living in strata developments in British Columbia. Noise, mess ... Continued
Trailer Used For Renovation Is Not Sufficient To Overcome Vacancy Exclusion, Nor Is It a “Detached Structure”
Edited by Samantha Ip In the recent decision of Taylor v Co-operators General Insurance Company, 2017 ABQB 705, the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench was ... Continued
Sweeping Changes Coming to B.C.’s Motor Vehicle Tort System
After months of speculation, B.C.’s Attorney General introduced changes to the province’s motor vehicle tort system. The main changes include: A $5,500 cap on minor ... Continued
The World Trademark Review again recognizes Neil Melliship and Jeffrey Vicq
We are pleased to announce Neil Melliship and Jeffrey Vicq have again been ranked as leading trademark practitioners by a prestigious international trade publication. The ... Continued
Caring for aging parents, and why those promises should be in writing
Planning for the care of elderly parents among family members often comes with promises. Some of these promises involve one sibling giving up part of ... Continued
Welcome Avery Saunders to our Private Company Mergers & Acquisitions group
Avery Saunders enjoys working with businesses of all types and sizes, and when she’s met with a problem or issue relating to business structuring or ... Continued
Welcome Andrea Rayment as our Director of Professional Development
A warm welcome to Andrea (Verwey) Rayment, who has joined the firm as our Director of Professional Development. Her focus in this new role will ... Continued
The Third Party Beneficiary Rule: Claims By Disappointed Beneficiaries Against A Solicitor
Generally, a solicitor who accepts instructions to draft a will owes a legal duty of care to an intended beneficiary under that will. This duty ... Continued