Buying a piece of property is among the key decisions you should make financially, and it does not just entail signing on the dotted line. Each of the steps involved in the process, purchase agreement, conveyance, and transfer of the title, has legal issues attached to it.
At OB Law Office, we guide homebuyers, investors, and businesses in Calgary along their property-purchase experiences with full confidence in the legal side of it. We won’t only make sure that your rights are respected, that the documents are correct and that the whole procedure is done professionally, transparently and with attention to its resulting details, but also that you be able to purchase serenely.
The purchase agreement is a legally binding agreement between the seller and the buyer. It has main terms which include the price of purchase, sale amount, date of possession, and any conditions of the sale. It is the main source of the transaction, and it should be read carefully since it contains important elements of the transaction.
The legality of the ownership of the property as well as the presence of any lien, easement, encroachment, or other encumbrances of the property, is verified using a title document. By reviewing such records, the seller has the legal right to transfer such property, and the buyer will have a clear marketable title after completing his purchase.
In the event you are financing the property, the mortgage contract specifies the conditions of the loan, such as the timeframe of repayment, interest rate, and borrower privileges. It also provides default penalties. A legal checkup can ensure fairness of the terms and that you do understand what financial obligations you have.
Conveyancing is the transfer of property between the person selling and of the person buying and is done through documents. This entails registration of land title, adherence to the Alberta property legislation, and verification of tax and legal clearance. The well-drafted documents will avoid the delays, and the transaction is legally valid and enforceable.
The seller provides these statements to make the buyer aware of any issues, damage, or defects that the seller knows about the property. Disclosures could be water damage, structural issues, or historical renovation. Proper disclosures are needed so that appropriate decisions can be made, and the buyer will not find himself in a dispute situation in the future.
Purchasing property without legal assistance may result in very expensive errors. A lawyer specializing in real estate will defend your rights and avoid a legally insecure deal.
Our legal review can assist with:
We break down the most complicated legal jargon so you know your rights and responsibilities and important dates without signing the purchase agreement.
A complete title search is done to identify any liens, easements or ownership problems that might impair your ownership of the land or use of it.
We check that the seller has revealed everything known to him about the problems or defects so that you are not subsequently blindsided after the sale has been made.
All the documents are prepared and reviewed beforehand to avoid last-minute legal problems that may slow down financing or possession.
We also coordinate with real estate agents, mortgage lenders, and title companies to expedite your buying/selling transaction and prevent delays.