🔹 Intro A common question from clients in Alberta real estate transactions is: “Why do I need my spouse to sign something when they are not on title?” 🔹 Section 1 — What is Dower? Under Alberta’s Dower Act, a married person’s spouse may have...
What You Need to Know in Alberta 🔹 Intro A recent federal policy has introduced significant benefits for first-time homebuyers. The GST rebate is now in effect and can substantially reduce the cost of purchasing a new home. 🔹 Section 1 — What Is the...
🔹 Intro In many Chinese families, a common situation arises when purchasing a home:Parents provide the money, and the child buys the property.However, legally, there are many issues here that are easily overlooked.Many families only begin to seriously think about these questions years later, or...
A Quick Guide for Buyers and Sellers in Alberta 🔹 Intro Many agents feel uneasy when they see: “Caveat Re: __“Under Alberta’s Land Titles Act, a caveat is a statutory registration that gives notice that someone is claiming an interest in the land.A caveat does...
A Quick Guide for Buyers and Sellers in Alberta 🔹 Intro As we move into the 2026 spring market, closing conditions are becoming tighter and timing more critical.One of the most common issues in Alberta real estate transactions is whether to use a Real Property...
