Real Estate Litigation

“There are common scenarios where buyers of real estate in Vancouver and sellers of property are advised to seek counsel from an experienced real estate litigation lawyer,” says Arsen Krekovic with the law firm Hoogbruin & Company. “Usually, they are situations where complex matters arise in the transactions and are beyond the expertise of the parties to the transaction or their real...

“The responsibility of a real estate litigation lawyer”, says Vancouver real estate legal specialist, Arsen Krekovic, “is to guide our clients through various aspects of real estate transactions. Contract amendments is one topic that arises.” In this post, we address some common questions and concerns related to amending a real estate deal. While this post shares information you may find...

Real estate litigation lawyer, Arsen Krekovic talks in this post about the implications and potential liabilities in BC associated with revoking an offer to purchase real estate. Navigating the process of revocation carefully for clients involved in a real estate transaction follows. Krekovic covers essential elements that include communication, dealing with the potential legal risks involved,...

Both buyers and sellers of real estate property in Canada, may find that there are seasonal factors that influence transactions. Be aware of and avoid potential real estate litigation. The fall season brings its own unique set of considerations when it comes to real estate transactions. Read on to be aware of these factors, so that as a buyer or a seller, you can minimize the risk of disputes...

In Vancouver’s real estate market, pre-construction property purchases carry a special type of protection for buyers, according to real estate litigation lawyer, Arsen Krekovic. An example is the buyer who purchased a property at a presentation centre years earlier. They may be facing a significantly different mortgage rate in the present than when they put their deposit down. With market...

Homebuyers who do their ‘due diligence’ and investigate the property they plan to buy for potential problems can save themselves a great deal of trouble and cost fixing them after they’ve moved in. The process of ‘doing your homework’ can also help confirm that you still want to buy the property. Arsen Krekovic, real estate litigation lawyer with Hoogbruin & Co., stresses this as a...

Throughout BC’s dynamic market, home buyer’s inspections are carried out during a real estate transaction for the purchaser’s assurance. Might they also be valuable for legal purposes? This service, however, does not replace a proper consultation with a real estate litigation lawyer if you have concerns either before the deal goes through or while it is in process. As the aim of a home...

What is a property disclosure statement and why should a home buyer assess them? Hoogbruin & Co.’s real estate litigation lawyer, Arsen Krekovic, explains what property disclosures are and how they impact home buyers in BC’s busy real estate market.   Sellers have a legal obligation to disclose any known material defects related to the property being sold. We should caution against relying...

Who can you call as a buyer or seller when things go wrong in a real estate transaction, after the fact? In today’s post, Vancouver real estate litigation lawyer, Arsen Krekovic, lists those professionals both buyers and sellers can call on for help. Included are the instances when that call should go to a litigation lawyer experienced in finding resolutions or if need be, initiating court...

Home sellers in any real estate market hope for the best outcome in the sale of their residential property. Vancouver’s bustling market is no exception but for the recent downturns and volatility which raise concerns over pitfalls. One family chose to compile a checklist based on their research, to avoid pitfalls and was prepared to know when they might need to take the step of consulting a...