A representation agreement in BC lets you appoint someone you trust to help make decisions or make decisions on your behalf. It can protect you if an illness, injury, disability,...
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Private mortgage lending allows individuals and companies to lend money secured against real property. Instead of purchasing shares or holding a GIC, the lender advances funds to a borrower and...
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A power of attorney is one of the most important legal documents you can put in place during your lifetime. While a will takes effect after you die, a power...
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If you own residential property in British Columbia, you may have received a letter from the province about the speculation and vacancy tax. For many homeowners in Victoria, Nanaimo, and...
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British Columbia’s home flipping tax took effect on January 1, 2025, and it applies to far more transactions than its name suggests. If you sell, transfer, assign, or reorganize ownership...
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Starting a business in British Columbia involves more than choosing a name. One of the first decisions is how the business should be structured. For many business owners, the options...
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The condo looks perfect. The location works, the purchase price fits the budget, and the monthly strata fee seems manageable. Then, after completion, a notice arrives: the building needs major...
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A profitable business can look like a safe bet. The customers are there. The lease is signed. The staff know what they are doing. The website is running. The seller...
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GST on a new home can add a major cost to a purchase. Under the updated rebate rules, eligible buyers may be able to recover up to $50,000 of that...
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The federal government has officially brought GST relief for first-time home buyers into force through Bill C-4. The legislation removes the federal 5% Goods and Services Tax on many newly...
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Most wills distribute assets to spouses, children, or other close relatives. Yet history includes some truly strange inheritance stories. There have been wills leaving millions of dollars to pets, fortunes...
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The Province of British Columbia has introduced several tax changes aimed at housing and property. At the same time, the government continues to state that increasing housing supply and improving...
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