For over 25 years, our lawyers at Pazder Law have proudly represented thousands of satisfied clients throughout British Columbia.

We have comprehensive understanding of transactional real estate law with more than 90,000 successful files completed for clients so whether you are buying, selling or re-financing a mortgage, it’s our job to make this process easy to understand and navigate.

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Purchase of Real Estate
Purchasing a property can be a stressful endeavour but it doesn’t have to be. You should contact your lawyer as early as possible in the buying process, especially before you sign a Purchase Agreement.

Sale of Real Estate
When you are selling your property it is is a good idea to have a real estate lawyer from the very beginning. Have the peace of mind of knowing that your lawyer is taking care of all the details and preparing the documents you need.

Mortgage Re-financing
Refinancing your home should be a fairly straightforward process. When you refinance, your existing mortgage is paid off and replaced with a new, usually larger one.  We are here to answer your questions.

Other Legal Services
As the founding member of British Columbia’s first online lawyer-to-lawyer referral network, we now have the opportunity to provide you with high quality legal services in many additional areas of law.

We support and advise you every step of the way to make your transaction a smooth, transparent and reliable process. Contact us to discuss and schedule an appointment.

“You sometimes “meet” the most interesting people on Facebook. I had “run into” Kenneth Allan Pazder on another page where he had responded to my “Hunt the Hunters Hunt Club” comment by letting me know he had written a book called “If They Could Shoot Back” and that it was available on Amazon. I told him I’m unable to order on-line and asked if I could buy a copy from him directly so I could have it autographed. He agreed and it arrived via Canada Post at the beginning of August. Not having a lot of time to read, I had to finish off a Jack Reacher novel before I could begin and have now just completed Ken’s book. It was like it was custom written for a vegan action novel aficionado like me! Every evening I looked forward to “joining” protagonist KJ on missions that included destroying a mink “farm”, shutting down a research lab and sabotaging a trophy hunt. Lots of fist pumping and laughs to be had along the way as well as information about the issues and shout-outs to groups working on them. Given the scope of the war we are waging on our fellow earthlings, I’m hoping there will be more missions to come. The animals need a hero like KJ. Could you imagine him joining forces with real life vegan sniper Damian Mander doing anti-poaching work in Africa? Talk about brothers-in-arms!” – Debbie W.

Kenneth Pazder

SAME DAY CLOSINGS – Can you do them?

by Kenneth Pazder
August 30, 2021August 31, 2021

We are often asked whether we can act for a client who is selling one home and buying another on the same day. Is this… Read More »SAME DAY CLOSINGS – Can you do them?

Should you try making a “referential offer” in a multiple offer situation?

by Kenneth Pazder
June 4, 2021June 4, 2021

In the current, frenzied real estate market the dangerous phenomenon of “no subject” offers has returned yet again. Subject conditions in real estate offers allow… Read More »Should you try making a “referential offer” in a multiple offer situation?

Adding a party to a Contract of Purchase and Sale

by Kenneth Pazder
May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

“Privity of contract” is a doctrine of contract law that holds that only those parties to the contract are bound by the terms of the contract… Read More »Adding a party to a Contract of Purchase and Sale

Backup Offers in Real Estate Transactions

by Kenneth Pazder
March 29, 2021March 31, 2021

When a buyer makes an offer to purchase a house or condo and the seller accepts it, a contract of purchase and sale is formed.… Read More »Backup Offers in Real Estate Transactions

WHY NO ONE CAN PREDICT THE REAL ESTATE MARKET

by Kenneth Pazder
October 16, 2020October 16, 2020

Canadian home prices have increased an average of 17% over the last year! This is despite the pandemic, months long lockdowns, high unemployment, ballooning federal… Read More »WHY NO ONE CAN PREDICT THE REAL ESTATE MARKET

Taxing your Principal Residence – Is it in the Cards?

by Kenneth Pazder
September 21, 2020October 16, 2020

For many Canadians, owning and eventually paying off their home represents the bulk of their retirement nest egg. Usually a home will keep up or… Read More »Taxing your Principal Residence – Is it in the Cards?

Strata Corporation Insurance Issues – Controlling the Cost of Premiums

by Kenneth Pazder
September 13, 2020October 16, 2020

News articles over the past year have reported that strata insurance premiums and deductibles for many of BC’s 1,500,000 strata unit owners have risen dramatically.… Read More »Strata Corporation Insurance Issues – Controlling the Cost of Premiums

Vancouver Real Estate: Is it the right time to buy?

by Kenneth Pazder
September 9, 2020October 16, 2020

It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future! Yogi Berra This is the inevitable question that comes up whenever there is a crisis or… Read More »Vancouver Real Estate: Is it the right time to buy?

“Best terms pricing” for strata insurance –but best for who?

by Kenneth Pazder
August 4, 2020October 16, 2020

A recent article in the Vancouver Sun makes mention of an arcane practice among insurance brokers called “best terms pricing.” It seems that at the… Read More »“Best terms pricing” for strata insurance –but best for who?

Making it harder to borrow: Is CMHC on the right track?

by Kenneth Pazder
June 11, 2020October 16, 2020

Recently Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (“CMHC”), a federal crown corporation, announced that it would tighten rules for mortgage insurance starting on July 1, 2020… Read More »Making it harder to borrow: Is CMHC on the right track?