Real Estate in Surrey
Real Estate Lawyers in Surrey
Surrey moves fast, and so do its real estate deals. Whether you are buying a first place in Fleetwood, a townhouse in Clayton, a detached home in South Surrey, or a presale that is finally completing in City Centre, the legal side is where a smooth purchase can quietly go wrong. Every property transfer in BC has to be closed by a lawyer or notary, and in a market with tight timelines you want yours handled by a team that catches problems before they reach your completion date.
Our real estate group is based right here at our Surrey head office, so we work on Surrey transactions every week. We review your Contract of Purchase and Sale, search the title for mortgages, liens, easements, and rights of way, prepare your transfer, mortgage, and Property Transfer Tax forms, and coordinate with your realtor, your lender, and the lawyer on the other side. The goal is simple: your funds move correctly, your title registers cleanly, and you know exactly what is happening at each step.
Surrey deals come with their own wrinkles. Presale and new build completions often hinge on the developer's timing and your mortgage being ready on the day. Strata purchases mean reviewing the documents that tell you what you are really buying into. Newer subdivisions can carry covenants or statutory rights of way registered against title. We look for these early, explain what they mean for you, and keep the closing on track so completion day is just a signature, not a scramble.
How we help in Surrey
Residential purchases in Surrey
From condos and townhomes to detached homes, we review your contract, search title, handle the Property Transfer Tax forms, and register your ownership so you take the keys with clean title.
Presale and new build completions
New construction in City Centre and across Surrey closes on the developer's schedule. We review the disclosure statement and assignment terms, watch the completion date, and line up your funds so the deal closes when it is called.
Property sales
We prepare your transfer documents, clear the existing mortgage and any liens, and make sure the sale proceeds reach you correctly and on time.
Refinancing and transfers
Discharging an old mortgage and registering a new one, adding or removing a spouse from title, or moving a Surrey property within the family, all handled so the change holds up at the Land Title Office.
Property Transfer Tax and exemptions
We calculate your Property Transfer Tax and check whether you qualify for the first time buyer or newly built home exemption, so the number is confirmed well before closing.
Commercial and investment property
Purchases, sales, and leasing for Surrey business and investment property, with the title review and due diligence a commercial deal needs.
Common questions
Do I need a lawyer to buy a home in Surrey?
Yes. In BC a property transfer has to be completed by a lawyer or notary before it can register at the Land Title Office. A lawyer can also advise you on the contract, sort out title problems, and step in if a dispute comes up, which a notary cannot do. Our real estate team works out of our Surrey head office, so we are close to your deal.
How much is the Property Transfer Tax on a Surrey home?
Property Transfer Tax is charged when title registers 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, which matters in Surrey where new construction is common. We confirm your figure and check any exemption before closing so there are no surprises.
I am completing on a presale in Surrey. When should I contact a lawyer?
As soon as the developer gives a firm completion window, and earlier if you can. Presale completions move on the builder's timing, and your mortgage needs to be ready on the day funds are called. Getting us the contract and disclosure statement early lets us review the documents, search title, and have everything in place so a short completion notice does not catch you out.
Talk to us about Real Estate in Surrey
No pressure and no obligation. Just a clear conversation about where you stand and what comes next.