My competitive real estate lawyer fees
Your real estate closing with my clear and fixed pricing
Choosing a real estate lawyer in Toronto is about more than just a signature; it’s about protecting your investment. Whether you are looking for a lawyer for purchasing a home or calculating your lawyer cost for house closing, I provide a professional real estate lawyer price with no hidden fees. By offering a clear flat fee, I ensure you can finalize your transaction with total clarity and legal confidence.
$1299
PURCHASE
Includes all legal fees, internal office expenses, title searches on a standard transaction related to a single-family residential property for up to 1.8M; review of Status Certificate (Condominiums), with a mortgage from one of the big six banks of Canada. Fees may increase if unforeseen title/off-title complications arise, among others: closing extensions, split signing appointments, non-residents of Canada, expired restrictions, etc.
If applicable, all the following are extra:
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$599.00 if mortgage instructions are received from a financial institution other than the ones mentioned above and including TD Canada Trust Broker Channel.
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$399.00 if mortgage instructions are received/revised or there is a lender change within 3 banking days of closing date.
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A fee of $599.00 on properties over 1.8 M.
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Title search on extra pins on those properties that are not a whole of a lot, such as part of a lot properties on which adjoining lands are to be searched or condominiums with more than the dwelling unit.
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Province of Ontario and City of Toronto Government Land Transfer Tax, which will depend on the purchase price and whether the client is considered first time or not.
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City of Toronto Municipal Land Transfer Tax administration fee.
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Government registration fees for each instrument, usually transfer and mortgage).
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Sheriff’s Certificates based on current costs of the City of Toronto and outside per person.
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Title Insurance, which will depend on the purchase price and the mortgage amount to be registered.
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Non-Resident Speculation Tax (15% on the purchase or acquisition of an interest in residential property).
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Property tax and/or utilities certificates from the municipality where the property is located.
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Government taxes.
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Banking fees.
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Remote signing and identification software.
$999
SALE
Includes all legal fees, internal office expenses, on a standard transaction related to a single-family residential property for up to 1.8M, with only one mortgage to be discharged.
If applicable, all the following are extra:
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$599.00 on properties over 1.8 M.
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$599.00 on any other transaction related issue not limited to:
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Bridge financing and related disbursements.
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Paying out other secured and/or unsecured debts or discharging a second or private mortgage.
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Tenants are to be assumed by the purchaser/s.
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Closing extensions, split signing appointments, deletion of unknown liens or expired restrictions.
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Discharging a NOSI.
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Government taxes.
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Banking fees.
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LSO transaction levy surcharge.
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Remote signing and identification software.
$999
MORTGAGE / REFINANCING
Includes all legal fees on a standard transaction related to a single-family residential property from one of the big six banks of Canada.
All the following are extra, if applicable:
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$599.00 if mortgage instructions are received from a financial institution other than the ones mentioned above and including TD Canada Trust Broker Channel.
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$599.00 on circumstances not limited to:
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Paying out other secured and/or unsecured debts or discharging a second or private mortgage.
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Postponing or discharging a NOSI.
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Split signing appointments; deletion of liens or expired restrictions.
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Office disbursements and expenses, such as Couriers; title search; photocopying, printing, downloading and scanning, etc.
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Government registration fees per instrument.
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Sheriff’s Certificates based on current costs of the City of Toronto and outside per person;
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Title Insurance which depends on the mortgage amount to be registered.
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Government taxes.
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Banking fees.
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Remote signing and identification software.
$899
TRANSFER OF TITLE / SURVIVORSHIP APPLICATION
All the following are extra:
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Government registration fees;
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Sheriff’s Certificates based on current costs of the City of Toronto and outside per person;
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Title Insurance; if applicable.
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Office disbursements and expenses, such as couriers; title search; photocopying, printing, downloading and scanning, etc.
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Government taxes.
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Banking fees.
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Remote signing and identification software.
Additional matters or issues for which custom or hourly fees shall apply:
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Division of property and disposition of sale proceeds among sellers or spouses, split signing appointments, sale or purchase by non-residents of Canada
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Negotiating and drafting the agreement of purchase and sale either on a resale or new property transaction.
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Interim Closing of a new condominium unit, on which additional fees of $699.00 plus HST and related disbursements are to be added. The fees are payable at the time of the interim occupancy date.
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Registration of Assignments of leases and rents and PPSA’s.
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Removal of executions and applications to clear title either on a purchase, sale or refinancing transaction.
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Additional mortgage to be registered on closing.
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Acting for a non-resident.
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Private mortgages; purchases or sales of vacant land, multiple units, cottages and commercial properties.
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Unforeseen issues and/or difficulties which render the transaction not to be standard.
Service and Payment Policies
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On any purchase real estate transaction client’s closing funds are to be advanced to the office before registration.
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Some matters require payment of retainer before commencing work on your behalf.
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Fees are an estimate only, not binding, for information only and may be subject to change without notice.
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Please contact the office to get a quote based on your particular situation and facts or on any other matter not listed above.
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Despite the non-rigid hours work schedule, it is appreciated that an appointment be arranged first. An initial half-hour free consultation will be made to accommodate your time and needs.
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Please note that contacting us for a quote does not constitute legal advice or creates a Solicitor-client relationship.
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