Serving Brockton, our real estate lawyers manage purchases, sales, and mortgage closings entirely online, all for one flat fee with taxes included. There's no office visit anywhere in that process — just an upfront price and a closing date we hold.
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Our charges include applicable taxes. Disbursements and, on a purchase, Land Transfer Tax are extra and billed at cost — itemized upfront, in writing, never hidden.
Prices are “our charges” and include applicable taxes. Disbursements and Land Transfer Tax are extra, at cost, estimated in writing before you commit.
Purchase price aside, this is what a buyer in Brockton sees on the closing statement: our fee, then the disbursements we estimate on your behalf, then the government taxes — each sourced and dated. We don't total these into one figure; disbursements vary by file and are itemized in your written quote.
| Line item | $600,000 | $900,000 | $1,200,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our fee (flat, any price) — 13% HST included | $1,354.87 | $1,354.87 | $1,354.87 |
| Estimated disbursements — billed at cost, itemised in your written quote; they vary by file | |||
| Teranet search fees & disbursements (registrations, searches, bank fees) — estimate | $583.26 | $583.26 | $583.26 |
| Technology & file management — estimate | $332.05 | $332.05 | $332.05 |
| Title insurance (example premium, varies by insurer and price) | $513.80 | $805.40 | $1,097.00 |
| Government charges | |||
| Ontario land transfer tax | $8,475.00 | $14,475.00 | $20,475.00 |
| First-time buyer refunds, if you qualify | − up to $4,000 | − up to $4,000 | − up to $4,000 |
Disbursements vary by file and are itemized, estimated in writing, before any work begins — these lines are estimates, not quotes. Ontario refunds up to $4,000 of the land transfer tax for first-time buyers, applied by your lawyer at registration.
Sources: Ontario electronic land registration fee, 2026-09-17: ontario.ca (rises to $86.42 per instrument from 2026-11-02); TitlePLUS residential premium schedule, 2026-09-17: titleplus.ca; Ontario land transfer tax, 2026-09-17: ontario.ca.
See the full breakdown on our Ontario real estate lawyer fee guide or flat-fee pricing page.
Every figure is from Statistics Canada’s 2021 Census of Population — real published data, current until the 2026 Census releases (2027).
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, Census Profile — Brockton, Ontario. Reproduced and distributed on an “as is” basis with the permission of Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
| Authority | Toronto And Region Conservation Authority |
|---|---|
| Head office | 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, ON, M3N 1S4 |
| Phone | 416-661-6600 |
| Website | trca.ca |
| Watershed area | 2,487 km² |
Development in a regulated area, and interference with a wetland or watercourse, are prohibited by section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act without a permit under section 28.1, issued by the authority — not the municipality — under O. Reg. 41/24. Watershed boundaries follow drainage rather than municipal lines, so a property at the edge of Brockton can fall under a neighbouring authority; confirm for the specific address.
Source: Conservation Ontario, Conservation Authority Boundaries (2023). Retrieved 2026-08-10.
The Brockton-specific mechanics we handle on every file — so nothing surprises you at closing.
Registration for Brockton land takes place at the Bruce office, LRO #3, electronically through Ontario's ONLAND system. Since we already conduct closings online, that step doesn't require any extra effort or travel on your part.
You don’t “set up” property tax — we prorate it. The statement of adjustments credits whoever prepaid; after closing, the municipality bills you directly and you can enrol in pre-authorized payments.
ID verification, document review, and signing happen online — no office visit needed. In-person signings remain available across the province if you prefer.
Buyers in Brockton pay Ontario's provincial land transfer tax, and nothing more at the municipal level, since Brockton doesn't have a land transfer tax of its own. Purchase files run at a flat $1,354.87, taxes included, with the land transfer tax plus disbursements itemized separately at cost rather than rolled into that figure. Brockton is a municipality in Bruce County with a population of about 9,784. Buying here follows the same steps as buying anywhere in Ontario: title search, closing document preparation, and coordination with your lender if there is one.
Financing, inspection, status certificate — your offer’s conditions are legal protections, and waiving them is a legal decision. We review before you sign and flag the risks in plain language.
Buying pre-construction or an assignment carries its own tax and disclosure rules — ask us before you commit so nothing catches you at closing.
On a Brockton sale, we discharge your mortgage from title, address whatever requisitions the buyer's lawyer raises, and release your net proceeds once the transaction registers. Land transfer tax is a buyer expense, so it doesn't touch what you pay us. Our price for selling is $1,241.87 flat, taxes included, consistent regardless of sale price.
Sellers don’t pay LTT. Your closing costs are the legal fee, discharge-related disbursements, and any mortgage payout penalties your lender sets.
We obtain your mortgage discharge statement, answer the buyer’s requisitions, and prorate taxes and utilities on the statement of adjustments.
Funds are wired the day of closing where possible. Selling a condo? We coordinate the status certificate the buyer’s lawyer will request.
Our Mortgage service takes on new purchase mortgages, refinances, and private mortgage registrations on Brockton property for a flat $1,241.87, taxes included. We confirm your lender's conditions are met, prepare and register the charge, and keep your file on schedule so funds arrive when expected — one price no matter which type of mortgage you need.
A new charge on a home you already own. We handle the lender’s requirements and register it — one flat fee.
Switching lenders or borrowing more? We manage the payout and discharge of your old mortgage and register the new one.
Borrowing from or lending to a private party. We paper it properly, register the charge, and protect your interests.
No — our lawyers manage Brockton closings entirely by phone and online, with no in-person office visit at any stage.
No. Only Toronto adds a municipal land transfer tax in Ontario; Brockton buyers pay just the provincial rate.
The flat fee includes HST and covers our legal work. Separate at-cost items — the provincial land transfer tax and, if you want it, title insurance — are shown to you before closing, not added in afterward.
The Bruce Land Registry Office, LRO #3, with electronic registration through ONLAND.
Our firm serves Brockton the same way it serves every municipality on our list — one flat price, document review through closing, with everything handled by phone and e-signature.
Below are official government and land registry resources for Brockton buyers and sellers who want to check these details themselves.
Sourced, dated municipal and provincial data for Brockton — not legal advice, just the facts a closing touches.
Toronto And Region Conservation Authority (416-661-6600, website). Development in a regulated area, or interference with a wetland or watercourse, needs a permit from the conservation authority — separate from municipal approvals — under section 28.1 of the Conservation Authorities Act.
Source: Conservation Ontario, Conservation Authority Boundaries (2023). Retrieved 2026-08-10.
The property-tax adjustment on the statement of adjustments doesn't set up a new tax account — it simply divides the current tax bill between buyer and seller as of closing day, crediting whichever side prepaid past their ownership. After closing, the municipality bills the new owner directly.
Ontario land transfer tax is the largest single line on most closing statements, and it is due in full on closing day. Enter a price to see the bracket-by-bracket calculation, the first-time buyer refund, and — where they apply — the Toronto municipal tax and the Non-Resident Speculation Tax. Full workings and the rate sources are on the land transfer tax calculator.
Open your Brockton file in minutes — hear from your lawyer tomorrow.