Real Estate in Richmond
Real Estate Lawyers in Richmond
Richmond moves a lot of property. Condos and townhomes near the Canada Line, single family homes in Steveston and Broadmoor, presale assignments in the City Centre, and commercial and industrial space close to the airport and the port. Whatever you are buying or selling here, the legal side has to be done by a lawyer or notary, and the details specific to Richmond are where deals get complicated.
Our real estate team handles the conveyancing from contract to keys. We read your Contract of Purchase and Sale, search the title for mortgages, liens, easements and rights of way, review the strata documents on a condo or townhouse, and prepare the transfer, mortgage and Property Transfer Tax forms. We coordinate with your realtor, your lender and the lawyer on the other side so the money moves correctly and your title registers the right way at the Land Title Office.
Richmond also brings issues that not every deal has. Many buyers and sellers here are newcomers or hold property across borders, so the additional Property Transfer Tax for foreign buyers, the federal underused housing rules, and GST on new construction all need to be checked before completion, not after. We tell you in plain language where you stand, what each date on your contract means, and what your closing costs will be, so completion day in Richmond is calm and predictable.
How we help in Richmond
Residential purchases
Buying a condo near the Canada Line, a townhouse, or a house in Steveston or Broadmoor. We review your contract, read the strata documents, search title, handle the Property Transfer Tax forms, and register clean ownership in your name.
Property sales
We prepare your transfer documents, clear your existing mortgage, confirm payout figures, and make sure your sale proceeds reach you correctly and on time.
Presale and assignment closings
Richmond has a lot of new and presale inventory. We review assignment agreements and developer contracts, check the GST and tax treatment, and complete the closing when the building registers.
Foreign buyer and cross border deals
We confirm whether the additional Property Transfer Tax for foreign buyers or the underused housing rules apply, and we work with buyers and sellers who live outside Canada so signing and funds are arranged properly.
Refinancing and title transfers
Discharging an old mortgage and registering a new one without penalty surprises, or adding a spouse, removing a name, or transferring property within the family so the change holds up at the Land Title Office.
Commercial and investment property
Purchases, sales, and leasing for business, industrial and investment property around Richmond and the airport area, with the due diligence a commercial deal needs.
Common questions
Do I need a lawyer to buy or sell property in Richmond?
Yes. Every property transfer in BC has to be completed by a lawyer or notary. A lawyer can also give you legal advice, sort out title or strata problems, and step in if the deal becomes disputed, which a notary cannot do. That matters on more complex Richmond deals like presales, assignments, and cross border purchases.
I live outside Canada and want to buy in Richmond. What extra taxes or rules apply?
Depending on your status and the property, the additional Property Transfer Tax for foreign buyers and the federal underused housing rules can apply, on top of the regular Property Transfer Tax. We check your situation before you commit so you know the full cost, and we arrange signing and funds for buyers who are not in the country.
What is the Property Transfer Tax and will I pay it on my Richmond purchase?
It is a tax due when property is registered in your name: 1% on the first $200,000, 2% up to $2,000,000, and 3% above that. First time buyers and some newly built homes may qualify for an exemption. We confirm where you stand and whether any additional tax applies before closing, so the number is not a surprise.
Talk to us about Real Estate in Richmond
No pressure and no obligation. Just a clear conversation about where you stand and what comes next.