Closing Costs In Ontario
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Closing Costs When Buying a House in Ontario
As a guideline on Average Closing Costs in Ontario range between 1.5% to 4% of the Purchase Price, for instance closing cost for a property purchase price at $500,000/- would range between $7,500/- Â to $20,000/-.
Closing costs are generally referred to as Land Transfer Tax, Legal Fees, Expenses, and Costs that would need to be paid at the time of home purchase in additional and on top of down payment.
Closing costs when buying a house or a Condo varies from City to City and Province to Province in Canada.
It is crucially important to budget for closing costs when buying a property because it is an additional expense on top of moving expenses.
Minimum Closing Costs when buying a Home includes:
- Land Transfer Tax for Province of Ontario
- Municipal Land Transfer Tax (Applicable only if Property is located in Toronto)
- Real Estate Legal Fees, plus Lawyer’s disbursements
- Title Insurance
- Fire Insurance
- Registration of Transfer $78Â & Mortgage $78
- Stewart Assyst Charge $28.30 (Applicable only if mortgage instructions are sent electronically to the lawyer)
Example of Closing Costs Breakdown
Closing Cost when buying a House in Ontario valued at $500,000/– located OUT of the City of Toronto & the purchaser is NOT a first time home buyer.
- Land Transfer Tax $6,475
- Legal Fees $999 (Shaikh Law Real Estate Lawyer Fees)
- Title Insurance (Estimated) $500
- Registration of Transfer $78
- Registration of Mortgage $78
- Stewart Assyst $28.309
- HST (Tax) $117
Total Closing Cost $8,275.30Â
Land Transfer Tax Calculator
- * Fees subject to change without notice
- ** Toronto Land Transfer Tax includes administration fee $84.75.
Optional Closing Costs When Buying a Property
Home Inspection Fees: $500 to $800 Optional costs but strongly recommended to have it done. It is usually placed as a condition to the Offer to purchase.
Appraisal Fees: $300 to $500 some lenders would prefer to appraise the home before granting the loan. (optional).
Condo Certificate/ Estoppel Certificate: $100 to $200. If you are buying a Condo then your lawyer would need to review the Condo or strata certificate to confirm that the condo is free from any claims, liens or charges.
CMHC Fees or Default Insurance Cost: If you down payment is less then 20% then you would be paid for default insurance.
| Loan up to 85% | 1.80% Fees |
| Loan up to 90% | 2.40% Fees |
| Loan up to 95% | 3.60% Fees |
| Loan 90.01 to 95% Non-Traditional | 3.85% Fees Non – Traditional: 5% down for less than $500,000 and 10% down for more than $500,000. Credit Score: 650 Recommended Debit to service ratio: between 42 to 44% Only one mortgage. |
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Closing Costs in Ontario when Selling a Property
Closing costs when selling a house in ontario are mostly limited to three itemsÂ
1.Realtor commission,
2.Real Estate Lawyers Fees,
3. Mortgage payout charges.Â
The most significant cost for the sale of a property is Realtor’s commission. One must keep in mind that 3% is usually charged if your realtor brings a client, if another realtor is involved for the purchaser then the commission may go up to 5% of the property value.Â
The Lawyer is Fees and disbursements are not as high as realtor’s commission but do add up to the total amount.Â
At Shaikh Law, a Real Estate Lawyer would charge his fees plus disbursements in a total of $810+ Tax which would include one payout of your mortgage.
If your mortgage is not ready for renewal then you may end up paying for breaking the term of the mortgage, depending on the Financial institutions and terms of your mortgage you may end up paying a minimum of 3 months of interest or a maximum of a few thousand.Â
It would be best if you reach out to your financial institution to inquire what charges would apply if you were to break your mortgage prior to completion of the term of your mortgage.
| Real Estate Agent’s Commission | Â | 3% + Tax |
| Real Estate Lawyers Fees inclusive of Disbursements | Â | $810 + Tax |
| Mortgage Prepayment Charges (Estimate) | Â | 3 months interest |
Closing Cost for Refinance
The Closing Cost to Refinance a property includes the cost of
1. Mortgage broker’s Commission if going through B-lender
2. Real Estate Lawyer’s FeesÂ
3. Payouts such as existing mortgage, Credit Cards, Line of Credit.Â
4. Title Insurance.
5. Law Society Levy.
6. Registeration of Refinance Charge
Closing Cost Calculator for Refinance
- * Fees subject to change without notice and includes one payout for a mortgage/loan
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Real Estate Lawyer Fees
Our Real Estate Fees Structure is Transparent in accordance with the Law Society Rules 4.2-2.1
Real Estate Lawyer Fees for Purchase
Our Real Estate Lawyer Fees for Buying a property is $900 + Tax for a Cash Purchase. However, if purchasing with a Mortgage then Legal fees will be $999+ Tax.Â
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN LEGAL FEES;
- One Title Search;
- Two Writ Searches;
- Two Execution Searches;
- Bank Charges, including Two Certification of Cheques;
- Printing, Courier Charges;
- Phone & Fax charges.
- Software Charges;
- File Opening Charges;
- One Appointment/ Mobile Signing.
- After Office Hours Appointment
- Securing Title Insurance
WHAT ISÂ NOT INCLUDED IN LEGAL FEES;
- Land Transfer Tax; (Charged As Per Invoice)
- Title Insurance; (Charged As Per Invoice)
- Registration Cost per Transfer or per Mortgage $78; (Charged As Per Invoice)
- Stewart Assyst Charge $28.30 (Charged As Per Invoice)
- Additional Title Searches (If required, Charged as per Invoice)
Real Estate Lawyer Fees for Sale
Our Real Estate Lawyer Fees for Selling a property is $810 + Tax.Â
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN LEGAL FEES;
- One Mortgage Payout or Any other payout;
- Bank Charges, including Two Certification of Cheques;
- Printing, Courier Charges;
- Phone & Fax charges.
- Software Charges;
- File Opening Charges;
- One Appointment/ Mobile Signing.
- After Office Hours Appointment
- Securing Title Insurance
WHAT ISÂ NOT INCLUDED IN LEGAL FEES;
- Law Society Levy $65
- Per additional Payout $63 + Tax if required
Real Estate Lawyer Fees for Refinance
Our Real Estate Lawyer Fees for Refinancing a property is $810 + Tax.Â
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN LEGAL FEES;
- One Mortgage Payout or Any other payout;
- Bank Charges, including Two Certification of Cheques;
- Printing, Courier Charges;
- Phone & Fax charges.
- Software Charges;
- File Opening Charges;
- One Appointment/ Mobile Signing.
- After Office Hours Appointment
- Securing Title Insurance
WHAT ISÂ NOT INCLUDED IN LEGAL FEES;
- Law Society Levy $65
- Per additional Payout $63 + Tax if required
Interim Closing (Condo Only)
Legal Fees for Interim Closing for Condos is $450 + Taxes inclusive of all Law Office Disbursements.Â
Assignment of Real Estate in Ontario
Our Lawyer’s Fees for Assignment is $450 + Tax inclusive of all Law Office Disbursements.
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Ijara Real Estate Lawyer Fees $450 + Tax
Our Ijarah Real Estate Lawyer can help you with your Islamic Mortgage Documentation. Shaikh Law Firm is on the approved panel of Ijara CDC.Â
Our Fixed Legal Fees for Ijara Real Estate Documents $450+ Tax. inclusive of all Law Office DisbursementsÂ
Simple Title Transfer
Legal Fees for a Simple Title Transfer is $900 + Tax provided no mortgage is being ported.
However, Legal Fees for Title Transfer with mortgage transfer is $999 +Tax.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN LEGAL FEES?
Land Transfer Tax
Title Insurance (If required by the Lender)
Registration Fees $73
Disclaimer
Our Real Estate Lawyer, all-inclusive Flat Legal Fees is based on a Residential Transaction for a vacant single-family property on the date of closing and upon receipt of mortgage instructions a week before closing (if applicable).Â
Rush Fees
 Rush Fees of $450 would apply if documents or instructions are received less than a week before closing. If you are seeking to close a Commercial Real Estate Transaction, please visit our Corporate Lawyer Page.
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