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Buying a detached house
Are you feeling a bit daunted by our city’s real estate scene? We get it – those price tags can make your eyes pop!
But here’s the scoop: with some savvy moves, you can totally make your dream home a reality. Instead of playing catch-up with rising prices, let’s get proactive!
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Vancouver has some of the most expensive real estate in Canada, the price for a typical detached home in Greater Vancouver was $1,997,000 in December 2024
The paperwork
This section contains a handy collection of the most common documents and forms you’ll encounter when buying a detached house. We’ve included simple descriptions so you’ll know exactly what you’re looking at.
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Buying a house comes with its own set of challenges. There’s a bunch of paperwork to go through, and it’s not just boring stuff – it’s actually super important!
These documents can reveal hidden issues like:
It might sound overwhelming, but don’t worry! Taking the time to understand all this now can prevent major headaches later.
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A Property Condition Disclosure Statement (PDS) is a document where sellers disclose what they know about their property. It’s typically required if the seller currently lives there or has in recent years. Sellers must answer a series of questions accurately, as buyers and lenders rely on this information when making decisions. The seller is legally responsible for providing complete and truthful details. The PDS is usually crossed out if the seller hasn’t lived in the home, such as with a rental property.
This form discloses a material latent defect to a prospective buyer. A latent defect is a defect that cannot be identified through a standard inspection and can potentially render a property hazardous for occupants or unsuitable for habitation. According to common law, sellers are required to disclose any latent defects they are aware of.
The BC New Home Warranty is a required insurance program to protect new homeowners from construction defects in their new homes and presale condos. While the BC government manages this program, it does not provide the warranties itself. Instead, third-party warranty providers issue the warranties, and the government oversees and manages the system.
In BC, a title search reveals the various rights and interests others have in a property. The title search has two main sections that display these rights and interests: Legal Notations and Charges, Liens, and Interests.
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The seller is responsible for these costs up until the date of closing. However, if your closing date does not align with the date you typically pay these expenses, you will be responsible for the partial month’s costs. Additionally, additional taxes may be paid, such as the Empty Home Tax and Speculation Tax.
The 3-day recission period allows buyers to rescind a contract to purchase residential real property up to 3 business days after an offer is accepted. The three-day period starts the first day after the accepted offer and does not include weekends or recognized holidays. It allows the buyer to walk from the deal for no reason within 3 business days. From day 4 onwards, the buyer can only walk from the deal if subjects are not removed. If rescinded, the buyer must pay the seller 0.25% of the accepted purchase price. The rescission period can NOT be waived by the buyer or seller.
It is important to note that if the offer is conditional with subject clauses to the buyer’s benefit and the buyer does not remove them, the 0.25% fee to the seller DOES NOT APPLY.
Lawyers’ fees for buying a home in BC typically range from $1,400 to $1,600 plus taxes and disbursements, bringing the total cost to around $2,800. Costs may vary based on the complexity of the transaction. It’s best to consult a real estate lawyer for an exact quote.