Documents & Helpful Links

Need a document in a rush? We have you covered.

Our team has put together the forms our real estate and property clients ask for most, so you can download what you need, print it at home, and get moving without waiting on a phone call. A few of the forms below can even be filled out electronically before you print them.

Below, we have grouped the documents by what they are for and added a short note on when each one applies. If you are ever unsure which form fits your situation, call our office at 604 859-4825 or email realestate@ambassadorlaw.ca and we will point you in the right direction.

Buying or Selling: Contract Documents

What is a Contract of Purchase and Sale Template used for?

This is the base agreement that sets out the price, deposit, closing date, and other core terms once a buyer and seller agree on a deal. We recommend having a lawyer review the finished contract before you sign, since the subject clauses (financing, inspection, and similar conditions) need clear deadlines to be enforceable.

When do I need a Contract of Purchase and Sale Addendum Template?

An addendum comes into play when a deal needs extra terms that do not fit cleanly into the standard contract, or when a subject clause has to be added, changed, or removed after the original offer is signed. Attaching an addendum keeps the paperwork clean instead of crossing out and initialling changes directly on the contract.

Renting a Property

Do I need a Residential Tenancy Agreement if I already have a verbal agreement with my tenant?

Yes. BC’s Residential Tenancy Act requires every tenancy agreement to include a set of standard terms, whether the landlord uses the government’s RTB-1 form or a custom one. A written agreement protects both sides by spelling out the rent amount, due date, deposit terms, and move-out conditions instead of leaving them to memory.

Property Transfer Tax and First-Time Buyers

How much can the First-Time Home Buyers' Program save me on Property Transfer Tax?

If you qualify, the program can eliminate the property transfer tax entirely on homes valued at or below the current full-exemption threshold, with a partial reduction available up to a slightly higher cutoff. The exact dollar figures are updated periodically, so we recommend checking the current amount before you budget for closing costs, or asking our team to confirm it for your purchase.

Property Transfer Tax and First-Time Buyers

Are there other Property Transfer Tax exemptions besides the first-time buyer program?

Yes. Several other exemptions exist depending on the type of property and the buyer’s circumstances, including exemptions tied to newly built homes. Our downloadable guide covers the most common ones, and our real estate team can confirm which apply to your specific transaction.

Travelling With a Child

When do I need a Parent Consent Travel Letter?

If a child is travelling outside Canada without one or both parents or legal guardians, border officials in the destination country may ask to see a signed consent letter. It is not a legal requirement to carry one, but having a notarized letter on hand can prevent delays at the border and shows that everyone with custody or guardianship rights has agreed to the trip.

What should a Parent Consent Travel Letter include?

A solid letter names the child and includes their date of birth and passport details, lists the names and contact information of both parents or guardians, sets out the travel dates and destination, and names the adult accompanying the child if the parents are not travelling together. Having the letter notarized adds a layer of credibility that a plain signed note does not carry.

Helpful Links

Beyond our own documents, there is a lot of property and municipal information that lives with government and industry bodies rather than with us. We have gathered the links our clients ask about most, so you are not stuck guessing which government website to search.

Provincial and Land Title Resources

If a question is not answered on our website or through one of these links, reach out to our staff directly. We would be glad to point you toward the right resource or, where it touches on your specific transaction, help you work through it.

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