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Real Estate Development

The real estate market in British Columbia presents a number of exciting opportunities to developers. However, the real estate industry can be challenging and fraught with a number of legal intricacies. You likely have ambitious goals and may be entering new territory without a clear road map. We love to see these visions turn into reality and can provide the guidance to help you get there. Together, we’ll make sure your project is set up for success from the beginning.

Build the right foundation and the sky is the limit

We know – you’re used to moving quickly and want to avoid complications. We do, too. GBC Law will help you set the groundwork to develop your Metro Vancouver real estate with as few hiccups as possible. From start to finish, you may need legal support with:

  • Land acquisition
  • Land subdivision or consolidation
  • Rezoning applications and permits (while we do not complete these applications, we can help facilitate the process with the municipality)
  • Construction financing
  • Preparing a Disclosure Statement and supplementary documents that comply with BC real estate development legislation and regulations
  • Tracking and registering contract assignees on the Condo and Strata Assignment Integrity Register
  • Filing a strata plan

Let’s Build

Buying or Selling a Commercial Property

So you’ve found the perfect location for your business or you’re preparing for the sale of your existing premises. With the right advisors, buying and selling commercial property does not have to be difficult. There’s so much more to commercial property than the building alone, and as a result, property owners often find themselves lost in the fine print.

Spotting problems beyond the property

Let GBC Law help to orchestrate your commercial property transaction with confidence. With an eye for detail and experience in the complexities of commercial deals, we work closely with you to protect you from unforeseen issues and ensure your transaction is as seamless as possible. We can help you with:

  • Preparing an agreement to capture the terms and conditions of the deal
  • Determining if there are any outstanding work orders issued by the municipality
  • Reviewing your obligations under existing lease agreements
  • Reviewing your obligations under existing service contracts (i.e. janitorial services, elevator service agreements, etc.)
  • Obtaining third party consents for the transfer of service contracts from seller to buyer or terminating service contracts

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Commercial Leases

For Landlords and Tenants alike, leases play an important role in determining the success of your landlord/tenant relationship. As a landlord, you want to ensure that you are personally protected against liability. As a tenant, you want the confidence to adopt a new location that will be the right home for your business to flourish. Although you may be eager to get started quickly, don’t let yourself overlook the little details.

Before you sign on the dotted line

Our goal is to set you up with a lease agreement that will protect your rights and eliminate surprises. The best way to achieve this is to speak to one of our experienced advisors from the outset to avoid being bound by terms and conditions that are not in your favour. Avoid these problems and save yourself time and money by seeking the professional advice of a lawyer. GBC Law will help you with:

  • Reviewing your Offer to Lease before it is signed
  • Preparing or reviewing an agreement to document the lease terms and conditions
  • Understanding your obligations under the lease agreement
  • Negotiating changes to the lease agreement
  • Understanding terms and conditions around future actions (such as demolition, lease termination, right to purchase, etc.)

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Private Lending for Investors

Investing in properties, real estate developments, and businesses is a business in itself. In any case, it’s important that all parties involved fully understand the terms of the loan. As a lender, you want to ensure that your interests are protected in the event that the loan cannot be repaid.

We can help you with:

  • Conducting due diligence on the borrower
  • Setting up security to protect your investment
  • Documenting the loan conditions (i.e. term of loan, interest rate, and repayment schedule)
  • Understanding and identifying the risks involved with lending
  • Understanding your options in the event that the borrower defaults

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Your Law for Real Estate Team

Cynthia Lam

Cynthia
Lam

LAWYER

Stefano

Stefano Beninteso

LAWYER

Joanna Shen

Joanna Shen

Legal Assistant 

Minyoung Lee

Minyoung Lee

Lawyer

Valerie Huang

Legal Assistant

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