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CW Real Estate Report: Metro Vancouver housing market entering a new cycle, says REBGV
Slower demand and an increase in the supply of homes for sale indicates the Metro Vancouver real estate market is entering a new cycle, according to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV). New data shows property sales fell 22.8% in July compared to June...
How to Get Paid Using the Builders’ Lien Act
British Columbia’s construction industry isn’t showing signs of slowing down. It remains the number one employer in B.C.’s goods sector, with more than 215,000 people in the province relying directly on construction for a paycheque. Working on large construction jobs...
Clark Woods Helps You Apply for the TR to PR Program
Canadian federal immigration minister Sean Fraser announced in June 2022 he is preparing to create a program to help expedite the process for temporary permit holders to become permanent residents of Canada. TR to PR Pathway In 2021 the pandemic led to the shutting...
Ten Reasons to Choose Clark Woods Conveyancing Lawyer
Looking to buy a home? Here’s what a conveyancing lawyer at Clark Woods LLP will take care of Whether you’re purchasing a home as your primary residence, or as an investment, you want the transaction completed without any delays. To ensure that your home purchase...
Will the Vancouver Housing Market Cool Off by Summer
BC’s finance minister, Selina Robinson, says that as of late spring, the government will have solidified its plan for a new ‘cooling-off’ period for homebuyers. This will be similar to the seven-day cooling-off period given to homebuyers that purchase pre-build...
Don’t Lose Your Dream Home to Your EX – Get a Co-Habitation Agreement
The housing market in Vancouver is one of the most expensive in the world, making it a massive challenge for people to buy their first home all on their own. Real estate in the Lower Mainland is often easier to acquire when two incomes are involved; meaning many...
Honoring and Celebrating Women at Clark Woods LLP
March 8, 2022 – International Women’s Day started in 1911 to give women better working conditions and fight for their right to vote. Now, March 8 is a recognized global holiday to celebrate women for their social, economic, cultural, and political achievements, as...
This Family Day, Meet Family Lawyers of Clark Woods LLP
BC’s Family Day is on February 21, 2022, and while for many of us, it’s celebrated; but for others, Family Day may be a stressful occasion. According to Statistics Canada (2022), divorce rates in British Columbia have risen by 6.9% from 2017 to 2021....
Dealing with Divorce
Going through divorce can be extremely daunting. During such an emotional time, it can be difficult to know where to start. Our family lawyers help many families through divorce proceedings and understand it can be confusing going through it for the first time....