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Employers Working in a Start-Up Business | One80Law Group

Business Law

5 Reasons Why You Need a Lawyer for Your Business Start-Up

Start-ups need to be agile and grow quickly – without falling into dangerous territory because they didn’t get legal advice. In this article, we outline some of the reasons why [...]

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Business Law

Choose the Right Business Structure for Your Company

Launching a business is an exciting time. You’ll be brimming with ideas and excited to get started. But before you do anything, you should consider the legal structure of your [...]

Selling Real Estate in Canada: Non-Resident Holdbacks | One80 Law

Real Estate

What are Non-Resident Holdbacks When Selling Real Estate in Canada? 

What is a holdback? A holdback is a term used to describe money “held back”, before being deposited in the seller’s account, as the sale of property is being closed. [...]

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News Real Estate

Navigating a Mortgage Refinance: How a Lawyer Can Help

When you’re refinancing your mortgage, you might not know if a lawyer is required. Or you might not know what options are available to you when refinancing. Read on to [...]

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Real Estate

Bridge Mortgages: Are They a Good Last Resort?

Buying a new home and selling your existing one can be a stressful scheduling process. You need to think about the logistics of moving, the upheaval to your life, as [...]

Commissioning or Notarizing? Which Do You Need? | One80Law Group

Notarization & Guarantees

Commissioning or Notarizing? Which Do You Need?

What’s the difference between commissioning and notarization? You may have come across these legal terms and are unsure about what they really mean, and when they apply. Read on to [...]

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Real Estate

When Problems Arise With Your Real Estate Agreement

Facing problems with your real estate purchase or sale in Alberta? Our post contains common situations & resolutions. Speak to One80 Law for expert legal advice. [...]

Young Couple Signing Their Wills | One80Law Group

Wills & Estate Planning

Why You Need A Will in British Columbia

Having a Will is important for anyone with assets or children. Read our blog post to find out more about why you need a Will in BC. [...]

Buying An Investment Property: Ask Your Real Estate Lawyer | One80 Law

Real Estate

What Your Real Estate Lawyer Wants You To Know About Buying An Investment Property

If you’re considering buying an investment property in Alberta or British Columbia, there are a lot of things to be aware of. Read our blog to find out more. [...]

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Real Estate

How Much Are Lawyer’s Fees When Buying In Kelowna or Whistler?

Buying a house in British Columbia and wanting to know what you can expect to pay in lawyer fees? Read on to find out more. [...]

Couple Looking at Their New House | One80Law Group

Real Estate

Buying A Home: Joint Tenancy or Tenants in Common

When buying a home with another person, you’ll need to decide whether to purchase as joint tenants or tenants in common. Read on to learn more. [...]

Foreigners Banned from Buying Residential Property Canada | One80 Law Group

Real Estate

Foreigners Banned from Buying Residential Property in Canada, 2022

As part of the Government of Canada’s 2022 budget, they’ve announced new restrictions relating to Canadian housing. These restrictions have been created to try to make it easier for Canadian [...]

Browsing Properties For Sale in Canada | One80Law Group

Real Estate

Do You Need Mortgage Loan Insurance?

What is mortgage loan insurance & who needs it? Our detailed guide talks you through when you’ll need to consider this when buying a home in Canada. [...]

How a Real Estate Lawyer Can Help You Close With Confidence When Buying a House | One80Law Group

Real Estate

How a Real Estate Lawyer Can Help You Close With Confidence

Buying a house is an exciting time, and yet it can also be overwhelming and stressful. You’ll be dealing with a range of people, timelines and businesses to get the [...]

Moving to Alberta From British Columbia: Advice From Your Real Estate Lawyer | One80Law Group

Real Estate

Moving from Alberta to British Columbia: Advice from your Real Estate Lawyer

Here at One80 Law, we operate in both Alberta and British Columbia for real estate clients who are buying and selling property. Recently, we’ve noticed an increase in clients moving [...]

Best Estate and Real Estate Lawyers Calgary | One80 Law Group

News

One80 Law Group Named Best Estate Lawyers and Best Real Estate Lawyers in Calgary

For the second year in a row, our team at One80 Law Group has been voted as one of the best law firms in Calgary. For 2021 we have been [...]

How to Get Power of Attorney | One80Law Group

Wills & Estate Planning

How to Get Power of Attorney

We are most commonly asked about how to get Power of Attorney when someone’s parent, spouse or loved one is starting to lose, or has lost, their mental capacity to [...]

Couple Reporting Principal Residence Sales CRA | One80Law Group

Real Estate

Reporting Your Principal Residence Sale to Canada Revenue Agency

If you are selling your home, you need to know about the Principal Residence Exemption and how it will affect your tax filing. Failure to do so could result in [...]

How to Sell House During Probate Process | One80Law Group

Real Estate Wills & Estate Planning

Selling a House During the Probate Process (What you need to know about Limited Grants of Probate)

After someone passes away, their assets are distributed according to their Will or Intestate Law. This process is called Probate and it includes authenticating the Will, locating and determining the [...]

Preparing for Your Real Estate Lawyer Meeting | One80Law Group

Real Estate

Preparing for Your Real Estate Lawyer Meeting

We are so excited to support and work alongside you to make the most of your real estate investment. Before we have the chance to connect, here are some pieces [...]

Understanding Your Real Estate Contract | One80Law Group

Real Estate

Understanding Your Real Estate Contract

For home buyers and sellers alike, real estate contracts can be difficult to navigate. They detail the terms of the sale, any provincially-required disclosures, and who is responsible for covering [...]

Alberta Injury Claim Limits

Personal Injury

Alberta Claims Cap 101

If you’ve had an accident and are in the process of making a personal injury claim, you may be wondering what the Alberta claim cap is and how it affects [...]

Personal Injury

How Much Does It Cost to Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer?

If you’re considering hiring a personal injury lawyer but hesitating because you don’t know if it’s worth the cost, you’ll be relieved to know that you don’t have to pay [...]

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Personal Injury

A Guide to Personal Injury Damages by One80 Law

Personal injury damages - the compensation you receive from the court - are awarded in a few different categories. This blog post covers the types of damages you might be [...]