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Surrey woman ordered to pay $150k for damaging neighbour’s hedge

Nov 7, 2023 | Law Blog

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

Oct 5, 2023 | Real Estate

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

Sep 28, 2023 | Family Law

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

Sep 15, 2023 | News

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...

Soaring Metro Vancouver housing market defies rising interest rates with price gains

Sep 12, 2023 | Real Estate

Home prices remain resilient in the face of rising interest rates Rising interest rates do not appear to be putting a damper on housing prices in Metro Vancouver. According to the most recent sales statistics from the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board, the benchmark...

Surging Demand Outpaces Supply, Fueling Home Price Growth in Metro Vancouver

Jul 26, 2023 | Law Blog

Home values in the Lower Mainland steadily rose in June as listings dwindled and demand surged. According to data from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV), the sales-to-active listings ratio last month was 20.9% for detached homes, 38.5% for townhouses,...