The global commercial residential real estate industry operates in a constant state of flux. Turbulent markets and challenging economic conditions require cutting-edge legal strategies and solutions. When new opportunities arise, pursue them with passion and drive alongside Dentons. Our team of legal advisors possesses the depth of experience you need to navigate commercial residential development and ownership landscape with assurance, foresight and agility.

At Dentons, we act for all types of builders, developers and owners of commercial residential property, as well as lenders and investors in this sector. Whether your project involves creation or investment in apartments, single-family homes, condominium units, town- or row houses or other residential structures, our team can guide you from land assembly, entitlement and approvals, construction and management to marketing and sale, providing you with the advice and service you need to make your project a success. 

If you require practical, timely advice to resolve construction disputes or regulatory compliance issues, or if you need a skilled negotiator to assist you with your acquisition, sale, financing or investment in commercial residential real estate, our team is here to help. For further advice relating to your residential property needs, leverage Dentons’ complete legal services in areas such as tax-efficient development, ownership and sale structures, environmental compliance and dispute resolution.

Our extensive industry knowledge means that we can anticipate and respond to commercial residential real estate issues with speed and confidence. Collaborating with you during all phases of the development process and in your ownership and management of these assets, we listen and respond to your specific goals and needs, allowing you to gain innovative and practical strategies from lawyers who understand the complexities and nuances of the commercial residential real estate business.

Insights

British Columbia introduces new provincial Short-Term Rental Registry

March 31, 2025

A significant update is coming to the short-term rental landscape in British Columbia with the introduction of the provincial Short-Term Rental Registry, set to come into effect on May 1, 2025.

Changes to housing developers’ ABSD remission timelines for complex projects and for CORENET X - A welcome step in the right direction!

March 7, 2025

Singapore: On 5 March 2025, the Singapore Government announced changes to the regime for the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) remission timelines for licensed housing developers for Complex projects and for approval of building works submitted through CORENET X. We explore these changes and how this is a first step to more changes in the right direction.

Pilot program adds six months to early marketing period under the Real Estate Development Marketing Act (REDMA) and new consumer disclosure requirements for pre-sales

February 27, 2025

Canada: Effective February 25, 2025, BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) has launched a new pilot to allow eligible developers with projects containing 100 or more development units to extend their early marketing period from 12 months to 18 months for pre-sales under Policy Statements 5 (building permit) and 6 (financing/services).

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