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№ 01Real Estate Law · Guelph

Real Estate Lawyer in Guelph, Ontario

Flat-fee real estate law for Guelph, completed online without a single office visit. Purchases $1,354.87, sales $1,241.87, mortgages $1,241.87, all flat with HST included — disbursements and land transfer tax shown separately at cost. Start your file online.

Licensed by the Law Society of OntarioFlat fees — HST includedServing Guelph
№ 01.1Fee Schedule

Transparent flat-fee pricing

Our charges include HST. Disbursements and, on a purchase, Land Transfer Tax are extra and billed at cost — itemized upfront, in writing, never hidden.

Most Common

Purchase

$1,580.87
$1,354.87
Our charges · HST included
▼ You save $226 · SUMMRDIS26
  • Title search & title insurance coordination
  • Provincial land transfer tax handled at closing
  • Funds, registration, keys — done

Sale

$1,467.87
$1,241.87
Our charges · HST included
▼ You save $226 · SUMMRDIS26
  • Mortgage discharge handled
  • Requisitions answered
  • Proceeds wired same day where possible

Mortgage

$1,467.87
$1,241.87
Our charges · HST included
▼ You save $226 · SUMMRDIS26
  • New mortgage, refinance, or private mortgage
  • Payouts & discharges managed
  • Lender requirements handled

Prices are “our charges” and include HST. Disbursements and Land Transfer Tax are extra, at cost, estimated in writing before you commit.

№ 01.2City Data

Guelph by the numbers

Every figure is from Statistics Canada’s 2021 Census of Population — real published data, current until the 2026 Census releases (2027).

Population · 2021
143,740
2021 Census of Population
Private dwellings · 2021
59,746
total private dwellings

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, Census Profile — Guelph, Ontario. Reproduced and distributed on an “as is” basis with the permission of Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2026-07-28.

№ 01.3Local Logistics

Title, registration & property taxes

The Guelph-specific mechanics we handle on every file — so nothing surprises you at closing.

Registration & logistics

Guelph properties are registered through the Wellington South Land Registry Office (LRO #61), with the registration itself done electronically through ONLAND (Teraview) — which is exactly how our online process is built to work.

Property taxes at closing

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.

Closing entirely online

ID verification, document review, and signing happen online — no office visit needed. In-person signings remain available across the province if you prefer.

№ 02Buying in Guelph

What Guelph buyers should know

Guelph is a City in Wellington County, home to about 143,740 people according to the 2021 census, and like almost everywhere in Ontario outside Toronto, buyers here pay the provincial land transfer tax with no municipal land transfer tax added. We charge a flat $1,354.87 for a purchase, HST included, whatever the property type, and that provincial LTT estimate is built into your closing cost breakdown before you commit. Where a first-time buyer rebate applies, we flag it as part of the same review. From title search through mortgage instructions to signing, the file runs entirely online — the same process across Wellington County.

Before you waive conditions

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.

Pre-construction & assignments

Buying pre-construction or an assignment carries its own tax and disclosure rules — ask us before you commit so nothing catches you at closing.

Learn before you close

№ 03Selling in Guelph

Clean title, clean payout

A Guelph sale is priced at a flat $1,241.87, HST included, covering the mortgage discharge from title, replies to the buyer's requisitions, and prompt release of your proceeds on closing. Land transfer tax is charged to the buyer, not the seller, so it has no bearing on your file whatsoever. We keep you informed through each stage of a Guelph or Wellington County closing so the day itself holds no surprises.

No land transfer tax

Sellers don’t pay LTT. Your closing costs are the legal fee, discharge-related disbursements, and any mortgage payout penalties your lender sets.

Discharge handled

We obtain your mortgage discharge statement, answer the buyer’s requisitions, and prorate taxes and utilities on the statement of adjustments.

Same-day proceeds

Funds are wired the day of closing where possible. Selling a condo? We coordinate the status certificate the buyer’s lawyer will request.

Helpful reading

№ 04Mortgages in Guelph

One flat fee, every mortgage

Our Mortgage service covers new purchase mortgages, refinances, and private mortgage registrations on Guelph properties for the same flat $1,241.87, HST included. We review the commitment letter, register the charge on title, and confirm the lender's conditions are satisfied so your funds are ready on schedule. One fee, regardless of which of the three applies to your situation.

New mortgage

A new charge on a home you already own. We handle the lender’s requirements and register it — one flat fee.

Refinance

Switching lenders or borrowing more? We manage the payout and discharge of your old mortgage and register the new one.

Private mortgage

Borrowing from or lending to a private party. We paper it properly, register the charge, and protect your interests.

Helpful reading

№ 05Before You Ask

Guelph closing questions

Where do I find a real estate lawyer near me for a Guelph closing?

You don't need one nearby — we handle Guelph and Wellington County closings entirely online, with document review, signing, and closing all done by phone and email instead of in an office.

Does Guelph have its own municipal land transfer tax?

No. Guelph, as a City in Wellington County, follows the same rule as every Ontario municipality besides Toronto: buyers pay the provincial land transfer tax only, with no municipal add-on.

Is the $1,354.87 purchase price the total cost of hiring you?

It's our full flat legal fee, HST included. Government charges like the provincial land transfer tax, plus any disbursements, are separate and itemized so you always see the full picture.

Which land registry office covers Guelph?

Guelph property is registered at the Wellington South Land Registry Office, LRO #61. That registration is submitted electronically through the province's ONLAND (Teraview) system.

Can you keep my Guelph closing on the original date?

Usually, yes — once you retain us, we get moving on title review and closing preparation right away to protect the date already set in your agreement.

№ 05.1Resource Desk

Official Guelph resources

Below are official government and land registry resources for Guelph and Wellington County buyers and sellers who want to look into the details themselves.

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