Commercial Real Estate & Development

Our experience helps you maximize value and minimize risk for all types of real estate projects and transactions.

Our commercial real estate lawyers have significant experience in municipal and planning law and are in tune with the region’s vibrant and growing real estate industry.  They provide a range of legal services to commercial property developers, municipalities and lenders.

Cox & Palmer acts on behalf of both borrowers and lenders, including banks, trust companies and insurance companies, on local, national and international financing transactions.

SERVICES INCLUDE:

  • Negotiate and prepare agreements of purchase & sale, including condominiums.
  • Draft conveyancing and financing documents.
  • Conduct appropriate searches and offer advice on all aspects of a commercial real estate transaction.
  • Advice on development agreements, municipal service agreements, construction contracts and financing agreements.
  • Advice on land use by-laws, municipal planning strategies, and environmental issues.
  • Review and negotiation of commercial leases.

Articles & Insights

Renovictions Done Right

Renovations are necessary and important for landlords to maintain and improve their properties. Improvements also benefit tenants in the long run. In many cases, vacant possession is necessary to complete the work, which displaces the current tenants in an already difficult housing market. As such, the government regulates “renovictions” – evictions for the purpose of […]

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Mineral and Mining Rights in Newfoundland and Labrador

Mineral tenures in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador are governed by the Mineral Act, SNL 1990 c. M-12 (the “Mineral Act”). Below is a summary of the main aspects of the mining tenure system in Newfoundland and Labrador including the issuance of mineral licences, mining leases and surface leases. Ownership of Minerals Title to […]

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Mineral and Mining Rights in Nova Scotia

Mineral rights and tenures in Nova Scotia are governed by the Mineral Resources Act and the Mineral Resources Regulations enacted under the Act. This article provides an overview of the forms of mineral tenure in Nova Scotia.

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