This is our FAQ page on the topic of Real Estate in Nova Scotia. Each item on this page corresponds to one of our regular social media posts.
- In Nova Scotia one person cannot be the agent for both the Buyer and the Seller in the same transaction. The reasons for this ought to be obvious. If an agent is working to get the best deal for the Seller, they can’t also get the best deal for the Buyer. It’s a clear conflict of interest. It is permissible, however to be the agent for one party and to treat the other party as “unrepresented “. This means that the agent works to get the best deal for one side, but is only providing some procedural assistance for the other side. In these instances the agent is required to make sure everyone is clearly aware of these different roles and the advantages and disadvantages of each. It is also permissible to treat both parties as “unrepresented”. These situations are complex and there is an underlying responsibility to ensure that everyone gets the representation that they want and need. If you want to know more just get in touch.
- Many property owners are uncertain, or even mistaken, about where their property lines are. Just because that hedge looks like it’s probably in the right place, it is not necessarily an accurate marker of the property line. Some people maintain for decades a mistaken idea of the property lines based on hedges, walls, stones, the edge of the lawn, or some other surface feature. It might not be right. The only way to know for sure is to consult a professional survey and find the corner pins if they are still there. If a survey doesn’t exist then the only solution is to get one done.