by clarkwoods | 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...
by Kim Jewell | 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,...
by Kim Jewell | Mar 30, 2023 | Law Blog
It is the first time since 2008 that property owners have been required to calculate the amount For the first time in more than a decade, B.C. landlords will have to pay interest on their tenant’s damage deposits. Since 2008, the prime interest rate has been...
by Kim Jewell | Mar 23, 2023 | Law Blog
Rule changes aimed to ease residential home prices come amid already cooling market The federal government’s ban on foreign ownership of residential property is putting additional pressure on the already struggling Lower Mainland real estate market. Keith Barron, a...
by Kim Jewell | Mar 17, 2023 | Law Blog
Residential property owners in many parts of B.C. have until March 31 to submit their speculation and vacancy tax declaration. According to the provincial government, letters will be sent to homeowners in the designated taxable regions and declarations must be filed...
by Kim Jewell | Feb 8, 2023 | Law Blog, News
Once a Will is drafted, it is easy to forget about. But failing to keep your Will up to date could have serious ramifications for the distribution of your estate and can cause distress and confusion for your loved ones once you pass. A well-drafted Will should include...
