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№ 01Real Estate Law · North Bay

Real Estate Lawyer in North Bay, Ontario

North Bay, a single-tier City in the Nipissing district with a population of about 52,662, is served by our fully online, flat-fee real estate law practice. Purchases, sales, and mortgage files are each priced at one clear, HST-included fee.

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

North Bay 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
52,662
2021 Census of Population
Private dwellings · 2021
25,077
total private dwellings

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

Registration & logistics

North Bay closings register at the Nipissing Land Registry Office (LRO #36). Filing happens electronically through ONLAND (Teraview), which lines up naturally with the fully online way we run every file.

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 North Bay

What North Bay buyers should know

North Bay buyers are only responsible for Ontario's provincial land transfer tax, since municipal land transfer tax exists solely in Toronto among Ontario municipalities. We build a provincial land transfer tax estimate — and note any rebate that could apply to you — into the closing cost breakdown you receive when your file opens. Regardless of the type of home you're closing on in North Bay, our purchase fee is a flat $1,354.87, HST included, with disbursements and land transfer tax itemized separately at cost.

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 North Bay

Clean title, clean payout

For a North Bay sale, we take care of discharging your existing mortgage from title, answering the requisitions the buyer's lawyer raises, and preparing everything needed to transfer ownership on closing day. We then calculate and send your proceeds without delay once funds are confirmed. Since land transfer tax is a buyer's cost, it never factors into a seller's file. Our sale fee is a flat $1,241.87, HST included, with disbursements extra.

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 North Bay

One flat fee, every mortgage

Whether you're arranging a new purchase mortgage, refinancing, or registering a private mortgage on a North Bay property, our Mortgage service is a flat $1,241.87, HST included. We go through your lender's commitment letter, register the charge on title, and make sure the lender's conditions are satisfied so funding proceeds on schedule.

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

North Bay closing questions

Need a real estate lawyer near you in North Bay?

You don't need a North Bay storefront to get thorough, local-feeling service — we handle document review, signing arrangements, and closing entirely online and by phone for North Bay clients.

Is there a North Bay municipal land transfer tax?

No. North Bay follows Ontario's standard rule: only Toronto charges a municipal land transfer tax. North Bay buyers pay the provincial land transfer tax and no municipal equivalent.

Are there hidden costs beyond your flat fee in North Bay?

No — our flat fee includes HST and covers our legal work. Government costs like the provincial land transfer tax, along with optional title insurance, are itemized on their own so you see exactly what each charge is.

What land registry office handles North Bay properties?

The Nipissing Land Registry Office, LRO #36, with registration completed electronically through ONLAND (Teraview) as part of our standard process.

Does being in Northern Ontario change anything about your process for North Bay?

No. North Bay is a single-tier City of about 52,662 people in the Nipissing district, and our flat-fee, fully online process applies the same way there as it does anywhere in the province.

№ 05.1Resource Desk

Official North Bay resources

Below are official government and land registry resources for North Bay buyers, sellers, and owners who'd like to verify the details independently.

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