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Being involved in any of the stages of buying or selling a piece of property should not be taken lightly, especially in the Okanagan marketplace. Our lawyers offer a broad range of services in all types of residential and commercial real estate matters. Our real estate department lives here too, and is experienced in all areas of real estate law including purchase and sale transactions, mortgages, land developments, and subdivisions.

Why You Need a Real Estate Lawyer to Help You

You may be tempted to try to handle a real estate transaction on your own. However, there are many complexities associated with the law and regulations that you need to be aware of well before you begin. Whether you are interested in selling or buying residential or commercial property, our real estate lawyers focus on providing thorough and timely services to our clients in an economical manner.

Our team has an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding results even in very challenging situations. Every client and every file is treated with importance and receives our best efforts and attention to detail.

Various Types of Transactions:

  • First time home buyers
  • Purchase
  • Sale
  • Refinancing, Mortgages
  • Private Mortgages, representing borrower or lender
  • Construction Mortgages
  • Joint Venture and Co-Ownership Agreements
  • Title Transfer
  • Transfer or Refinancing due to Separation Agreement or Court Order
  • Title Search & Review
  • Severing Joint Tenancies
  • Easements
  • Court Ordered Sales (uncontested)
  • And more

Various Types of Industries

  • Residential Homes
  • Condominiums
  • Rental and Tenanted Properties
  • New Builds
  • Multi-Unit Properties
  • Rural Properties (with wells and septic systems)
  • Townhouses
  • Vacant Lands
  • Modular Homes on Leased Land
  • Farms
  • And more

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Kelowna Real Estate Lawyers

B-20 mortgage stress test

A change to the B-20 mortgage stress test has set a minimum qualifying rate of 5.25% and limits a buyer’s purchasing power by about 4% in comparison to the previous regulation.

Kelowna Real Estate Lawyers

Valuable properties

One of BC’s most valuable properties which belongs to Chip Wilson, has seen an increase in value since last year although it has yet to exceed it’s estimated 2018 value.

Real Estate Lawyers

Clay Williams
Partner
Dylan Switzer
Partner
Nancy Ling
Partner
Chris Fraser
Associate Counsel
Colin Flannigan
Associate
Tanvir Gill
Associate
Russell Tse
Associate
Pius Omene
Associate

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Real Estate

2024 Budget Changes: Real Estate, Home Taxes and Rentals

March 28, 2024 Explore the impact of the 2024 budget on real estate with FH&P Lawyers' Clay Williams and Tanvir Gill. Dive into the BC Land Owner Transparency Registry updates, now offering free searches to uncover indirect land ownership. Discover new Property Transfer Tax limits for first-time buyers and significant exemptions for newly built homes, enhancing affordability. Understand the nuances of the Home Flipping Tax, designed to discourage quick property resales. For insights into purpose-built rental buildings and exemptions tailored to your situation, FH&P Lawyers are your go-to legal advisors.

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How Fires Affect Real Estate Deals

March 26, 2024 In this FH&P Lawyers Law Talk Podcast, Clay Williams and Tanvir Gill delve into the effects of Kelowna's worst fire season on real estate. They explore how wildfires disrupt deals, the importance of insurance, and contract clauses for unforeseen events. Their conversation highlights the challenges and adaptations required in the real estate market amidst natural disasters.

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Kelowna's Short Term Rentals Landscape

February 16, 2024 Hosts Clay Williams, Partner, and Tanvir Gill, Associate take a look at Kelowna's evolving real estate legal scene with the latest "Very controversial and wide-ranging measure" the government is taking and the latest details of the Province's denial of the exemptions to Kelowna's short-term rental rule changes. This episode offers insights into British Columbia's new short-term rental legislation, featuring Russell Tse from FH&P. Learn about its impact on property owners, housing affordability, and the balance between tourism and residential needs. Essential for those interested in real estate trends and legal changes in Kelowna.

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