Real Estate Transfers

We assist Buyers and Sellers in their real estate transactions and mortgages, whether buying or selling or refinancing.

Our insured Notary office has over 20 years of experience specializing in property transfers and mortgages and we were noted as one of the first users of the web based Electronic Filing System in the BC Land Title Offices. This new system allows for faster, more flexible hours of property transfer and mortgage registrations, allows fax title transfer and mortgage documents from anywhere in the world and eliminates some courier charges.

The Electronic Filing System also helps us move to a paperless or less paper Notary office.

Our office takes great pride in providing quality legal services in a friendly, courteous environment. We realize that your purchase is a major investment and we will work closely with all parties to make the purchase transaction understandable, smooth, and as seamless as possible.

If you would like us to assist you, please let us know by phone 604-526-7884 or by Email

Property Transfer Tax

Please note that Canada Mortage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and the Provincial Property Transfer Tax (PTT) have completely separate and distinct rules for determining your status as a First Time Home Buyer.

The requirements for the exemption from the PTT as a First Time Home Buyer in British Columbia can be found here First Time Home Buyer Eligibility Requirements.

Survey Certificates

Your lender may require a survey certificate showing the location of your new home and any other permanent structures on the property to determine that they are not encroaching on your neighbour's property and that they are properly setback from the property lines in accordance with the requirements of the local governing authorities. A surveyor physically goes to the property and obtains this information. We can currently obtain a survey in or near New Westminster for $210. A survey certificate should not be confused with an appraisal which is also required by the lending institution to determine the value of your new property for their security purposes. Title insurance can also be used instead of a survey certificate to satisfy most mortgage lenders.

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450 - 6th St. New Westminster, BC, V3L 3B3
Voice: (604) 526-7884 Fax: (604) 526-5227
martin@notary-kastelein.com

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