Real Estate Law

Buying or selling a home is the largest financial decision most people will ever make. We take the mystery out of the process and make sure your interests are protected — from the first offer to the final signature.

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Your biggest investment deserves more than a signature.

Your first home. A rental that builds your future. A refinance. A commercial space for a growing business. Buying or selling property is the largest financial decision most people will ever make — and the risks that matter most are often hiding in the fine print.

Our real estate lawyers and experienced closing specialists guide you from start to finish — reviewing the contract, handling GST and Property Transfer Tax, clearing title, and protecting your interests, from the first offer to the final signature. Whether it's your first home, your dream home, a recreational or rental property, a refinance, or a commercial transaction, we make sure nothing is left to chance.

Plain language. No surprises. We're with you every step of the way.

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How We Help

Residential purchases and sales

Every deal has a paper trail — the contract of purchase and sale, the property disclosure statement, the title search, the mortgage documents — and each one can carry a risk that isn't obvious until it's too late. We make sure you understand what you’re signing, so the only surprises are the good kind.

First-time home buyers — including the Property Transfer Tax exemption program

British Columbia charges Property Transfer Tax on almost every purchase — but first-time buyers who meet the conditions can be fully or partially exempt, sometimes saving thousands. The catch is in the fine print: price thresholds, residency requirements, and how soon you move in all affect whether you qualify. We make sure you claim everything you're entitled to — and don't trip a condition that claws it back later.

GST and Property Transfer Tax guidance

Most resale homes don't attract GST, but new construction and substantially renovated homes do, and buyers can be caught off guard at closing. Property Transfer Tax applies more broadly, with separate rules for newly built homes and higher-value properties. We tell you exactly what you'll owe, so the number at the closing table is the number you were expecting.

Refinancing and mortgage transactions

Refinancing looks simple until the paperwork arrives. Discharging your old mortgage, registering the new one, and other steps all have to happen in the right order — and missing one can delay funding or cost you interest. We handle the legal side so your lender's deadlines are met and your title comes out clean.

Commercial real estate — purchases, sales, and leasing

Refinancing looks simple until the paperwork arrives. Discharging your old mortgage, registering the new one, and other steps all have to happen in the right order — and missing one can delay funding or cost you interest. We handle the legal side so your lender's deadlines are met and your title comes out clean.

Recreational and rental properties

A cabin, a lakefront lot, or an income property comes with wrinkles a typical home purchase doesn't — shared roads and water systems, foreshore leases, strata rules, or the tax treatment of a property you don't live in. We flag what's specific to the property type, so you know what you're buying and what it will cost to hold.

Title, contracts, and closing, handled start to finish

From the first review of your contract to the moment keys change hands, we manage the details that make a closing go smoothly — searching and clearing title, meeting your lender's conditions, coordinating with the other side's lawyer, and moving funds safely. Our team watches every step, so nothing slips through the cracks between offer and possession.

What Makes Beacon Law Unique

First, you don't get a solo lawyer — you get a team, watching the details and the documents that surround the transaction, not just the contract itself. Second, we're responsive, so questions don't linger and deadlines are met. Third, we speak plainly. A real estate deal moves fast and carries real financial weight, and those decisions go better without legalese in the way.

Our mission is maximizing prosperity and peace of mind. In real estate, peace of mind means knowing every detail has been handled — so you can move forward with confidence, not second-guessing what you signed.

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