Real Estate – Mortgages and Conveyance
Lead by Harold Epp, our real estate group provides legal services to buyers and sellers of residential homes and commercial real estate in metro Vancouver, and British Columbia. This primarily includes conveyance (legally transferring and registering a home or property).
We have managed real estate conveyances for residential and commercial properties and are specialists within our local communities of Kerrisdale, Kitsilano, Richmond, Surrey, Delta, Ladner, Point Grey and UBC.
Mortgages and Financing
Advisory services for individuals and businesses include:
- Mortgages Financing Preparation
- Real Estate Financing Preparation
- Standard or Complex Mortgage Documents Review
- Commitment Letters
- Loan Agreements.
Friesen and Epp are approved solicitors for most chartered banks, trust companies and other institutional lenders.
Contracts
Contract drafting, review and interpretation for individuals and businesses include:
- Land Purchase and Sale
- Development Agreements
- Construction Contracts
- Options or Rights to Purchase
- Leases and misc. agreements affecting interests in land
Leases
Contract drafting, review and interpretation of leasing agreements:
- Standard or Complex Commercial Leases,
- Landlord Negotiation
- Managing Landlord and Tenant Disputes,
- Lease Termination: Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural Properties
- Lease Termination: Strata, Residential Rentals, Recreational Properties.
Builders Liens
We provide advisory services for landowners and covering their rights and obligations under the Builders Lien Act. This area is of particular importance for individuals or businesses that are in existing, or entering into new agreements for work, materials and services provided by contractors on their property.
Disputes, Claims and Litigation
We provide representation and counsel in mediation, arbitration, and litigation of:
- Contractual Disputes and Enforcement
- Land Ownership Disputes
- Mortgage Foreclosure Matters
- Commission Claims
- Real Estate Disputes
Easements and Covenants
We provide advisory services and representation for landowners who need rights of access over other properties, granting rights of access (easements or rights of way), or with restrictions on the use of land in favour of local or provincial governmental authorities (covenants). Services include:
- Preparation, Negotiation and Review of Easements
- Preparation, Negotiation and Review of Covenants
We deliver with accuracy and clarity. Our promise to all of our clients is to provide clear real estate solutions that are relevant and easy to understand. If you have a question on matters of real estate, please contact Bruna Lazzano, assistant to Harold Epp, to schedule a meeting.
