At O’Beth Law, we offer full-service legal support for all types of residential real estate transactions across Alberta. Whether you are buying your first home, selling, refinancing, or dealing with complex property issues, our goal is to ensure your interests are protected and your transaction proceeds smoothly. Below is a breakdown of the detailed services we provide:

1. Home Purchases / Acquisitions

• Contract & Agreement Review
  We scrutinize the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (and any addenda or special terms) to ensure the terms are fair, understood, and aligned with your objectives. We flag risks (e.g. financing conditions, inspection clauses, deadlines) and advise changes where needed.
• Due Diligence & Title Investigation
  We perform comprehensive title searches, review registered encumbrances, easements, restrictive covenants, liens, and other property burdens. We ensure that the seller has legal capacity and clear title to transfer.
• Property & Survey Review
  We examine Real Property Reports, site surveys, and municipal compliance documents to ensure the property meets zoning, building, and utility requirements.
• Mortgage & Financing Support
  We review lender documents, conditions, and instructions to ensure your mortgage financing is on solid legal footing. We advise you on obligations, rights, and risk in the mortgage commitment.
• Title Insurance, Registration & Closing
  We coordinate and prepare all closing documents, register the transfer of land, register the mortgage, and secure confirmation from the Land Titles office. We manage all legal formalities to ensure title is correctly vested in your name.
• Coordination & Closing Logistics
  Our team works closely with realtors, lenders, appraisers, surveyors, and the seller’s legal counsel to manage logistics, timelines, and deliverables so the closing occurs on schedule.
• Post-Closing Support
  After completion, we confirm registration, issue final documents, and handle adjustments or corrections (if required), providing peace of mind that everything is properly recorded.

2. Home Sales / Dispositions

• Offer & Sale Agreement Review
  We review and advise on your Agreement of Sale, clarifying your rights, obligations, restrictions, and risk points.
• Mortgage Discharge & Payouts
  We prepare and register the discharge of your existing mortgage(s) or liens. We coordinate with lenders to ensure payoffs, release of encumbrances, and proper closing of financial obligations.
• Transfer of Title & Execution
  We prepare and execute all documents transferring title to the buyer, ensure proper legal formalities, and verify that the buyer’s registration is successful.
• Adjustments & Accounting
  We calculate and present a detailed statement of adjustments (taxes, utilities, closing costs) to ensure you receive accurate net proceeds after all deductions.
• Closing Coordination
  We communicate with the buyer’s counsel, realtor, and other parties to ensure that funds, keys, and documents exchange seamlessly.

3. Refinancing / Mortgage Restructuring

• Review & Strategy
  We analyze your refinancing proposal, including new terms, conditions, and implications of restructuring debt or extracting equity.
• Mortgage Documentation & Registration
  We prepare and register the new mortgage, draft any necessary security documents, and ensure lawful compliance with lender and registration requirements.
• Discharge of Existing Mortgage(s)
  We ensure that your prior mortgage(s) are properly discharged or subordinated where needed, so no residual encumbrances remain.
• Private Lending / Home Equity Agreements
  When clients engage in private financing or equity loans, we draft or review agreements to protect rights, clarify repayment terms, and manage risk.
• Compliance & Title Adjustments
  We confirm all registration and title requirements are satisfied to maintain a clean and enforceable title in your name.

4. New Build & Condominium Purchases

• Builder Contract Review
  We closely examine builder purchase agreements, addenda, inspection terms, conditional clauses, and clauses that may expose you to undue risk.
• Warranty & Disclosure Analysis
  We review new home warranty provisions (statutory or third-party) and clarify your rights under warranty. In condo deals, we assess disclosure statements, bylaws, reserve funds, and any ongoing assessments.
• Possession & Title Registration
  We coordinate with the developer, lender, and registration authority to ensure the smooth transfer of title, possession, and occupancy rights.
• Developer Compliance Checks
  We verify that the development complies with municipal approvals, registration requirements, and condominium declarations.

5. Supplementary & Specialized Real Estate Services

• Title Transfers
  Transfers between spouses, family members, or following estate matters (gifts, inheritance, trusts, divorce) are handled carefully to protect your interests.
• Co-ownership Agreements & Trusts
  We draft or review co-ownership agreements, trust declarations, and shared ownership structures, clarifying rights and responsibilities between parties.
• Independent Legal Advice (ILA)
  We provide ILA services for title transfers, mortgage guarantors, refinances, or when a party is required to seek independent legal counsel before signing.
• Easements, Covenants, Caveats, & Corrections
  We manage legal instruments and rectify title issues — whether registering or removing caveats, drafting easements or rights-of-way, or correcting legal descriptions.
• Real Estate Disputes & Litigation
  When transactions do not go as planned, we represent your interests in disputes concerning breaches of contract, boundary issues, title conflicts, or other property litigation matters.

Why Choose Our Real Estate Practice

We offer you not just documents and filings, but a strategic partner in your property endeavours.

We deliver meticulous attention to detail — every title, clause, and condition is scrutinized to mitigate risk.

We communicate clearly and transparently — with no legal jargon you can’t understand.

We coordinate proactively with all parties to prevent surprises or delays.

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethics.