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Land Titles Fee Increases Cancelled!

Alberta’s new Provincial Government has officially announced that it will cancel the plans of the previous government to increase Land Titles fees. We have had many clients calling our office worried about the proposed fee increases and the impact that these fees would have on the cost of real estate transactions.  The fees were set…

Does Your Corporation Have A Minute Book?

All corporations, large or small, should maintain a complete and up-to-date corporate minute book.  A corporate minute book contains all of the important records of the corporation relating to directors, shareholders, officers and major corporate decisions.  Some of the important corporate documents contained in a corporate minute book include the articles of incorporation, by-laws, share…

Buying a New RENTAL Property? You May Qualify for a GST Rebate!

If you are purchasing a newly constructed or substantially renovated residential property for rental purposes, the purchase price will be subject to goods and services tax (“GST”).  However, you may qualify for a rebate of a portion of the GST payable through the Canada Revenue Agency’s (“CRA”) “GST/HST New Residential Rental Property Rebate.” The GST/HST…

Buying a new home? You may qualify for a GST Rebate!

Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) will typically be collected on the sale prices of most goods and services in Canada. Although GST does not need to be collected in respect of every home purchase, if you are looking to buy a newly constructed or substantially renovated home, the entire purchase price will be taxable. Fortunately,…

Does your Corporation need a Unanimous Shareholders Agreement?

A Unanimous Shareholders Agreement (“USA”) is a written agreement between a corporation and all of its shareholders that sets out the manner in which the corporation will be managed and governed.  It sets out the rules and procedures to be followed by the corporation with the intent of reducing the potential for disputes.  It is…

Position Available: Legal Assistant/ Paralegal

We are looking for a positive and energetic person to join our team. The focus will be on residential and commercial real estate conveyancing and financing transactions, mobile home transactions, and corporate/commercial matters. We are seeking someone with 3+ years of experience working as a legal assistant/paralegal in these areas. The salary is competitive, with…

The Importance of an Offer to Lease

An Offer to Lease is often just as important, if not more important, than the actual lease agreement when dealing with commercial tenancies.  They are most often binding on the parties, therefore, a tenant should take special care to ensure that all terms stated in the Offer to Lease are acceptable. While some people tend…

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How to Purchase a Business: Legal Steps You Need to Know

Corporate

Some of the legal steps that are necessary in the process of buying a business include determining the type of sale, going through the process of due diligence, acquiring the right contracts and licences, and mitigating the risks involved in the purchase. […]

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February 6, 2025
Khalil Haji

Navigating Commercial Leases

Real Estate

Commercial leasing is a vital aspect of business operations, offering companies the opportunity to secure suitable spaces for their operations. While commercial leases come in all different shapes and sizes, a quality commercial lease considers the rights and obligations of both parties, to each other, as well as to any potential third-party stakeholders – such […]

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July 8, 2024
Tariq Jomaa

Alert: Upcoming Increases to Land Titles Office Registration Fees

Real Estate

On February 29, 2024, the Government of Alberta announced increases to the Land Titles Office (LTO) registration fees, which will affect both property transfers and mortgage registrations. These changes, outlined in the 2024 Budget “Fiscal Plan 2024-27”, will have implications for individuals engaging in real estate transactions across the province. Currently, the LTO registration fees […]

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March 4, 2024
Tariq Jomaa
A person interested in a business is listening to their lawyer explain the process of buying a business to them.

Some of the legal steps that are necessary in the process of buying a business include determining the type of sale, going through the process of due diligence, acquiring the right contracts and licences, and mitigating the risks involved in the purchase. […]

Read More… from How to Purchase a Business: Legal Steps You Need to Know

Commercial leasing is a vital aspect of business operations, offering companies the opportunity to secure suitable spaces for their operations. While commercial leases come in all different shapes and sizes, a quality commercial lease considers the rights and obligations of both parties, to each other, as well as to any potential third-party stakeholders – such […]

Read More… from Navigating Commercial Leases

On February 29, 2024, the Government of Alberta announced increases to the Land Titles Office (LTO) registration fees, which will affect both property transfers and mortgage registrations. These changes, outlined in the 2024 Budget “Fiscal Plan 2024-27”, will have implications for individuals engaging in real estate transactions across the province. Currently, the LTO registration fees […]

Read More… from Alert: Upcoming Increases to Land Titles Office Registration Fees

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