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Fraudulent property sale triggers $300k in penalties for real estate professionals
A group of real estate professionals have been hit with more than $300,000 in fines stemming from a fraudulent property sale in Richmond in 2019. According to the B.C. Financial Services Authority (BCFSA), two alleged con artists tricked the realtor, managing broker,...
Federal government unveiled the Canadian Mortgage Charter
Ottawa says the move will empower homeowners in face of higher mortgage renewals The federal government unveiled the Canadian Mortgage Charter last month, in an effort to make it easier for homeowners worried about higher mortgage renewals to shop around for better...
Stalemate Unbroken: Court Decision Deepens Standoff in Greenleaf Brewing vs. Lonsdale Quay Market Lease Dispute
A commercial lease dispute between a shuttered North Vancouver brewery Greenleaf Brewing and its former landlord is no closer to a resolution following a court decision last month. The owners of Greenleaf Brewing have filed a claim against Lonsdale Quay Market...
Navigating the fine line: Surreptitious recordings in family law cases
Surreptitious recordings in family law may be legal, but are not always admissible Surreptitiously recording a spouse, partner, or children during a family dispute may be legal in Canada, but it is not always admissible in court. Last month, the B.C. Supreme Court...
Greater Vancouver real estate market sees surge in listings as buyer demand lags
The Greater Vancouver Real Estate Market is witnessing a notable shift, with the number of homes for sale steadily increasing in the Lower Mainland. However, buyers are showing caution and remaining on the sidelines, as revealed by the latest statistics from the...
Surrey woman ordered to pay $150k for damaging neighbour’s hedge
A Surrey homeowner has been ordered to pay significant damages for chopping down her neighbour's cedar tree hedge. Sukhwinder Kaur Khatkar was seen on video and in photographic evidence climbing the fence between her and her neighbour's home holding a chainsaw. B.C....
Metro Vancouver Housing Market: September 2023 Price Trends
Discover the latest insights into the Metro Vancouver housing market’s September 2023 performance, including price trends, inventory shifts, and the impact of mortgage rates. Get expert analysis on how these factors are shaping the real estate landscape in the region
Marriage agreements: Why more Vancouver couples are embracing pre-nups
In the frenzy of wedding preparations, it is easy to overlook a crucial item on the to-do list: consulting a lawyer who specializes in marriage agreements. Stephen Glanzberg, a lawyer at Clark Woods LLP, said he is seeing more young people inquiring about...
Hot tub balcony battle ends in defeat for Vancouver strata corporation
Should an inflatable hot tub be considered patio furniture? That was the question before Justice Michael Tammen, who last month upheld a Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) decision that allowed the owners of a rooftop condo in Vancouver to keep an inflatable hot tub on...