As a BC Notary office – we perform Real Estate Transfers, prepare Wills and Power of Attorney planning documents and provide general notary services. (including documents for the US and International purposes)

It’s that time of year again.  For the 7^th time in the last 7 years; we have been voted by readers of the Georgia Straight as the Best in Vancouver – Winner – in the category of Lawyer or Notary to Use when Buying or Selling Real Estate.  Thank you to all who voted.  An even bigger thank you to Natashia, Adrienne and Simer in my office for your excellent work!!!  You each helped to make this possible.

I was very happy to learn that for the 3rd straight year, we’ve been voted First Place in the Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver in the category of “Lawyer (or Notary) to use when Buying or Selling Real Estate”.

Home Buyer’s Amount – Line 369

First Time Home Buyer’s Tax Credit

Did you purchase a home in Canada in 2010?  Was it your first time, or at least first time since 2004 that you lived in a property that you owned?  If you did, chances are you or your spouse can claim a $5,000 credit on your 2010 Canadian Personal Income taxes.  To do so, follow the instructions for Line 369 – Home Buyer Amount.

Vancouver Notary Public; David Watts, has recorded this 11:30 minute video to describe in a step by step way; exactly what the Conveyancing process is for transferring Property in British Columbia.

As we approach the end of the year one of the things you may not be thinking about is claiming your Home Owners’ Grant. The Home Owner’s Grant is a base amount of $570.00 off your property taxes if the property is your primary resident; this amount is different if you are a senior citizen. What is important to remember is that if you’re a First Time Home Buyer and your lender pays your property taxes on your behalf, this process needs to be done by you.