Examine residential real property transactions in detail, from reviewing purchase contracts, reviewing title, and preparing mortgage documents, to conducting client meetings, attending to closing, and completing lender and client reports. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in March 2017.

Whether you practice in commercial or residential real estate, this manual is for you. The Alberta Real Estate Practice Manual provides a comprehensive overview of real estate transactions in Alberta. Written by real estate practitioners from across the province, this publication follows the real estate deal from start to finish.

Disagreements about trust conditions and how they relate to clients’ contracts are common. This paper explores six core principles to assist lawyers. It also includes a summary of cases and Law Society disciplinary decisions to demonstrate the consequences of inappropriately using or ignoring trust conditions. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Real Estate Conference program in Kananaskis on October 18 – 19, 2024.