Notary Castro

Notary Castro Your trusted downtown Vancouver notary public, providing legal and notarial services in English and

Happy mother’s day, to mothers of all kind! And a special shout out to mine. Love you, mom! ❤️
05/11/2025

Happy mother’s day, to mothers of all kind! And a special shout out to mine. Love you, mom! ❤️

What are the main steps of selling a house or an apartment in BC?  1. Contact your real estate agent (realtor) to help y...
12/29/2021

What are the main steps of selling a house or an apartment in BC? 

1. Contact your real estate agent (realtor) to help you prepare your home for sale.  
2. Your realtor will evaluate the local market conditions and neighborhood sales history to assist you in defining the ideal listing price.
3. Next, your realtor will list your property for sale.
4. After that, get ready for showings and open houses!
5. Rest assured that your realtor will help you negotiate the best price you can get for your home.

Once you get the best offer, and after conditions are met and all subjects removed, give us a call!

Merry Christmas and prosperous 2022!
12/25/2021

Merry Christmas and prosperous 2022!

Home buyers are required to pay a provincial property transfer tax, known as Property Transfer Tax (PTT), when they buy ...
12/17/2021

Home buyers are required to pay a provincial property transfer tax, known as Property Transfer Tax (PTT), when they buy a home in BC. The government is effectively taxing the transfer of a legal deed or title from a seller to a buyer. The amount of the tax is based on the property value and the property classification. If you qualify as a “First Time Home Buyer” for PTT purposes or are buying a newly built property from a developer, for example, you may be exempt from paying this tax fully or partially.   
The general PTT rate is:
• 1% of the fair market value up to and including $200,000
• 2% of the fair market value greater than $200,000 and up to and including $2,000,000
• 3% of the fair market value greater than $2,000,000

Conditions apply. Contact us for further details. Let us help you with your real estate transaction.

What are the main steps of buying a property in BC?Contact us to walk you through your purchase transaction! ...
12/05/2021

What are the main steps of buying a property in BC?

Contact us to walk you through your purchase transaction!

What are the main steps of buying a property in BC?
12/05/2021

What are the main steps of buying a property in BC?

One of the first tasks of becoming a homeowner or selling a house is to sign a large amount of paperwork to seal the dea...
12/02/2021

One of the first tasks of becoming a homeowner or selling a house is to sign a large amount of paperwork to seal the deal. A notary public is an essential trusted third-party to a property sale. Without the notary, sellers would refuse to sign closing documents until they get paid, and buyers would refuse to pay the Sellers until they obtain ownership of the property. The notary resolves this dilemma by guaranteeing the seller that the buyer has the necessary funds to complete the purchase transaction and assuring the buyer that the sale proceeds will only be disbursed on actual title transfer of the property. 
 
Let us be part of this important moment in your life and walk you through the process of buying and/or selling your home in BC.
 

It is Make-a-Will Week in BC from October 3rd to 9th. It comes as a good reminder of the importance of writing your will...
10/05/2021

It is Make-a-Will Week in BC from October 3rd to 9th. It comes as a good reminder of the importance of writing your will or update an older one.

A will is a legal document that details your wishes to be carried out by a chosen representative (called executor) after you die. Your appointed executor will manage your estate including paying debts, distributing your assets, fulfilling your funeral wishes and filing your last income tax return.

A will is especially fundamental for parents as it provides the means to appoint guardians to care for minor children or dependents in case both parents pass away.

Having your will done will bring priceless peace of mind of knowing your estate will be handled according to your wishes and your children will be taken care by ideal guardians.

We can assist you in writing your will. Email us at [email protected] or call at 604-696-6042 today to book your appointment.

It is Make-a-Will Week in BC from October 3rd to 9th. It comes as a good reminder of the importance of writing your will...
10/05/2021

It is Make-a-Will Week in BC from October 3rd to 9th. It comes as a good reminder of the importance of writing your will or update an older one.
 
A will is a legal document that details your wishes to be carried out by a chosen representative (called executor) after you die. Your appointed executor will manage your estate including paying debts, distributing your assets, fulfilling your funeral wishes and filing your last income tax return.
 
A will is especially fundamental for parents as it provides the means to appoint guardians to care for their minor children or dependents in case both parents pass away.
 
Having your will done will bring you priceless peace of mind of knowing your estate will be handled according to your wishes and your children will be taken care of by ideal guardians.
 
We can assist you in writing your will. Email us at [email protected] or call at 604-696-6042 today to book your appointment.

What is a mortgage? A mortgage secures a property as collateral until a loan obligation is repaid in full. A registered...
07/16/2021

What is a mortgage? A mortgage secures a property as collateral until a loan obligation is repaid in full. A registered mortgage against a property protects the lender if borrowers walk away from their obligations.

Most families nowadays borrow money to buy their first home in BC. Other families, who already own their homes, take out the equity built in their houses to do home renovations. Both scenarios entail the signing mortgage loan agreements and Form B Mortgage instruments in the presence of a notary public. The notary subsequently registers the Form B Mortgage in the appropriate Land Title Office.

The mortgage instrument usually shows the legal description of the property, the loan amount, contract period (typically 5 years), the interest rate and the borrower's signature, indicating responsibility for the debt.

It is common for BC Notaries to act for both the borrower and the financial institution to increase efficiencies and reduce transaction costs.

Signing mortgage documents when buying your first home or refinancing can be a stressful process. We can help you navigate through the legal aspects of the transaction. Contact us at: https://notarycastro.com/

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515 West Pender Street, Suite #224
Vancouver, BC
V6B6H5

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+16046966042

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