Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property ownership from one person to another. Whether you are buying your first home, selling a property, refinancing a mortgage, or transferring title to a family member, conveyancing makes sure the transaction is handled correctly, the title is clear, and the funds change hands safely.
At CityLaw Group, our team handles real estate conveyancing for clients across Surrey and throughout British Columbia. We manage the legal details from contract to closing, so your purchase, sale, or transfer completes smoothly and on time.
Conveyancing Services We Offer
We assist with the full range of residential and commercial real estate transactions, including:
- Property Purchases: Reviewing your contract of purchase and sale, conducting title searches, preparing closing documents, and registering the transfer so you take ownership cleanly.
- Property Sales: Preparing the seller’s documents, clearing existing charges or mortgages from title, and ensuring sale proceeds are properly accounted for.
- Title Transfers: Transferring property between family members, spouses, or related parties, including gift transfers and changes of ownership.
- Mortgage Refinancing: Handling the legal work when you refinance or switch lenders, including discharging the old mortgage and registering the new one.
- Adding or Removing a Name from Title: Updating ownership after marriage, separation, or other life changes.
What the Conveyancing Process Involves?
Every transaction is a little different, but most conveyancing matters follow the same core steps. We review the contract and confirm the terms. We conduct a title search to identify any mortgages, liens, easements, or other charges registered against the property. We prepare and review the transfer, mortgage, and closing documents. We calculate the adjustments and funds required to close. And finally, we register the transfer at the Land Title Office and handle the secure exchange of funds so ownership passes to the right party. Throughout, our job is to catch problems before they become your problem.
Property Transfer Tax in BC
Most property purchases in British Columbia are subject to Property Transfer Tax (PTT), which is payable on closing. Certain buyers, such as eligible first-time homebuyers or purchasers of qualifying newly built homes and may be entitled to exemptions or reductions. We help you understand whether a PTT exemption applies to your purchase and make sure it’s claimed correctly, so you don’t pay more than you owe.
Do You Need a Lawyer for Conveyancing in BC?
In British Columbia, both lawyers and notaries can handle straightforward conveyancing. Working with a lawyer has an advantage when a transaction is not routine for example, when there’s a title defect, a contract dispute, a separation or estate involved, or a more complex commercial deal. Because CityLaw also practises in family law, estate litigation, and general litigation, we can spot and address legal issues that touch your transaction, not just process the paperwork.
How CityLaw Can Help?
With over 16 years of experience serving clients in Surrey and across British Columbia, CityLaw brings care and precision to every closing. Contact CityLaw Group today to speak with our real estate team about your purchase, sale, or transfer.
