Real Estate

Real Estate Law

We provide practical legal guidance for residential and commercial real estate matters on the North Shore and throughout British Columbia. Whether you are buying, selling, refinancing, leasing, or developing property, we manage the legal details of your transaction carefully and efficiently, helping to ensure a smooth and secure process from start to finish.

When You Need a Real Estate Lawyer

Our real estate lawyers support you in buying, selling, financing, or transferring an interest in property. This includes first-time home purchases, commercial properties, investment properties, refinancing transactions, strata matters, and other property-related legal issues.

We also represent client in all manner of real estate disputes, including breach of contract, failed closings, return of deposits, property defects, misrepresentation, boundary and easement disputes, and commercial lease disputes.

How We Help

We act as your legal representative throughout the transaction, protecting your interests at every stage. We review contracts and title documents, conduct necessary searches, coordinate with lenders, realtors, and other professionals, and ensure all legal requirements are satisfied for closing.

Our approach is proactive and detail-oriented, with an emphasis on identifying and addressing potential issues before they develop into disputes or delays. Where complications cannot be avoided, our experience in real estate litigation enables us to provide strategic advice and strong advocacy to protect your interests and keep matters moving forward.

Common Matters We Assist With

  • Residential Purchases & Sales: Representing buyers and sellers in the acquisition or sale of houses, condominiums, and townhomes.
  • Commercial Real Estate: Assisting with the purchase, sale, or leasing of commercial properties and business assets.
  • Mortgage Financing & Refinancing: Facilitating new mortgages, refinancing of existing loans, and private lending arrangements.
  • Strata Law: Advising strata corporations on governance and bylaws, and representing owners in strata disputes.
  • Title Transfers & Family Transactions: Handling transfers of title due to marriage, separation, or estate planning purposes.Trusts & Bare Trust Arrangements: Advising on property held in trust, preparing trust declarations and bare trust agreements, and assisting with ownership structures used for family, estate, or tax planning purposes.
  • Trusts & Bare Trust Arrangements: Advising on property held in trust, preparing trust declarations and bare trust agreements, and assisting with ownership structures used for family, estate, or tax planning purposes.

What to Expect When Working With Our Firm

We handle the documentation, searches, and financial adjustments, keeping you informed at key stages. You can expect organized communication, timely responses to your questions, and a focus on meeting critical deadlines to protect your interests.

We begin by reviewing your agreement and explaining the steps ahead. We handle the documentation, searches, and financial adjustments, keeping you informed at key stages. You can expect organized communication, timely responses to your questions, and a focus on meeting critical deadlines to protect your interests.

Why Clients Choose Lakes, Whyte LLP for Real Estate

Our lawyers are experienced in the specific requirements and common challenges of local real estate transactions. As a full-service North Vancouver firm, we can efficiently collaborate with our business, wills and estates, or litigation teams if your property matter intersects with other legal areas, providing you with seamless counsel.

When to Speak With a Real Estate Lawyer

Involving a lawyer early is advisable once you are seriously considering a transaction or have signed an agreement of purchase and sale. For development, strata matters, or complex commercial deals, earlier consultation is beneficial. Prompt engagement allows us to provide the most effective guidance.

Discuss Your Real Estate Transaction With Us

If you are preparing to buy, sell, or refinance property, we can provide the structured legal support required. Contact our office to arrange a consultation.