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№ 01Real Estate Law · Johnson

Real Estate Lawyer in Johnson, Ontario

Johnson Township, an Algoma District community of 749 people, closes real estate the same way any Ontario municipality does with us: a set legal fee with HST included, files worked by phone, email, and e-signature.

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

Johnson 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
749
2021 Census of Population
Private dwellings · 2021
422
total private dwellings

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

Registration & logistics

Johnson Township is part of the Algoma census division, and property registers at the Algoma Land Registry Office, LRO #1. Registrations there are electronic, which is why our team can close a Johnson file without needing to be on site.

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 Johnson

What Johnson buyers should know

Buyers of Johnson Township property pay only Ontario's provincial land transfer tax, since the township carries no municipal transfer tax of its own. Our purchase fee is $1,354.87, flat and HST included, and we provide a closing cost estimate that separates the provincial LTT and any disbursements from our fee so you can see the full picture before you commit. Johnson's 2021 census population was 749, with 422 private dwellings recorded and 272 of those occupied by usual residents. Whether you're closing on a single lot or a family property that's changed hands before, the document review and title steps stay consistent.

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 Johnson

Clean title, clean payout

Selling in Johnson Township, we handle the mortgage discharge from your existing lender, respond to requisitions the buyer's counsel sends, and finalize your net proceeds statement well ahead of closing. Because land transfer tax is a buyer's expense, it never factors into what you owe on a sale. Our sale fee is a flat $1,241.87, HST included, no matter the sale price.

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 Johnson

One flat fee, every mortgage

Whether it's a new purchase mortgage, a refinance, or a private mortgage on Johnson Township land, our fee is $1,241.87 flat, HST included. We verify your lender's commitment letter against the closing figures, draft and register the charge, and confirm conditions are met so funding proceeds without delay.

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

Johnson closing questions

Can someone in Johnson Township use a real estate lawyer who isn't local?

Yes — geography doesn't limit who can act for you. We handle Johnson Township files by phone, email, and e-signature from start to finish.

Does Johnson Township add its own land transfer tax on top of the provincial one?

No. Townships in Ontario, Johnson included, don't have a municipal land transfer tax — buyers here pay the provincial rate only.

Is your quoted flat fee for a Johnson Township file the whole cost?

The fee itself is flat and includes HST. Land transfer tax, disbursements, and optional title insurance are broken out separately so you always know what each dollar is for.

Where is title registered for Johnson Township real estate?

At the Algoma Land Registry Office, LRO #1, through electronic registration — a filing we take care of as part of your fee.

Will my Johnson Township closing date hold once you're retained?

We start title and mortgage work right away specifically to protect the closing date already written into your agreement of purchase and sale.

№ 05.1Resource Desk

Official Johnson resources

These are official government and land registry resources for Johnson Township buyers and sellers who want to look at the source data themselves.

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