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№ 01Real Estate Law · Harley

Real Estate Lawyer in Harley, Ontario

Harley Township, part of the Timiskaming census division, had 524 people living there as of the 2021 census. It's a small file volume for us, but the legal process — flat fee, HST included, closing by phone, email, and e-signature — is the one we use on every file.

Licensed by the Law Society of OntarioFlat fees — HST includedServing Harley
№ 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

Harley 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
524
2021 Census of Population
Private dwellings · 2021
200
total private dwellings

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, Census Profile — Harley, 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 Harley-specific mechanics we handle on every file — so nothing surprises you at closing.

Registration & logistics

Harley falls under the Timiskaming Land Registry Office, LRO #54, and registration goes through electronically via ONLAND — the standard platform for Ontario land registration whether the file is in a township of 524 or a city of millions.

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 Harley

What Harley buyers should know

Purchasing in Harley means paying Ontario's provincial land transfer tax, full stop — a municipal land transfer tax only applies in Toronto, so townships like Harley are never subject to it. Census data puts Harley's total private dwelling count at 200 for 2021, with 187 occupied by usual residents, a relatively tight gap that points to most homes here being lived in rather than left vacant. We charge a flat $1,354.87, HST included, to handle the purchase file end to end — title review, closing documents, and coordination with your lender — while land transfer tax and disbursements are listed separately at the actual amount charged, no markup.

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 Harley

Clean title, clean payout

Selling a Harley property, we take care of discharging the mortgage from title, handling the buyer-side requisitions, and getting your proceeds to you once the deal closes — for a flat $1,241.87 including HST. Land transfer tax is never a seller's expense in Ontario, so it doesn't touch your file at all. Expect clear updates from us rather than a black box between retainer and closing.

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 Harley

One flat fee, every mortgage

Our Mortgage service covers new purchase mortgages, refinances, and private mortgage registrations on Harley properties for a flat $1,241.87, HST included, in every case. We verify the commitment letter against actual figures, register the charge, and confirm lender conditions before funds move — a single process regardless of mortgage type.

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

Harley closing questions

Will a real estate lawyer take on a Harley Township file?

Yes, and we do it regularly through phone, email, and e-signature rather than an in-person appointment — the same handling as any Ontario file.

Does Harley have a municipal land transfer tax?

No. Municipal land transfer tax exists only in Toronto. Harley buyers pay Ontario's provincial land transfer tax and nothing beyond that.

How transparent is your flat fee, really?

Fully — the quoted amount is our legal fee, HST included, and every government or third-party charge, like land transfer tax, shows up as its own separate line at cost.

Which registry office is responsible for Harley closings?

The Timiskaming Land Registry Office, LRO #54. We file electronically through ONLAND as part of the flat fee.

Is a small township like Harley worth handling for a law firm?

Harley's population was 524 at the 2021 census, so it's a low-volume area, but our flat-fee structure and process don't scale by transaction count — every file gets the same attention.

№ 05.1Resource Desk

Official Harley resources

Below you'll find official government and land registry resources for anyone in Harley Township buying, selling, or refinancing who wants to verify the details.

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