Serving Ottawa with flat-fee real estate law, handled entirely online from start to close — no office visit needed. One transparent price, HST included, whether you're buying, selling, or refinancing. Book your file online and we'll take it from there.
Our charges include HST. 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 HST. Disbursements and Land Transfer Tax are extra, at cost, estimated in writing before you commit.
Every figure is from Statistics Canada’s 2021 Census of Population — real published data, current until the 2026 Census releases (2027).
Owner-estimated average values, 2021 Census — five-year change shown on each pair.
| Home type | 2016 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-detached | $511,600 | $776,000 | +52% |
| Semi-detached & row | $335,600 | $529,500 | +58% |
| Apartment / condo | $360,400 | $475,200 | +32% |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, Census Profile — Ottawa, Ontario. Reproduced and distributed on an “as is” basis with the permission of Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
The Ottawa-specific mechanics we handle on every file — so nothing surprises you at closing.
Registration is completed electronically through ONLAND (Teraview) at the Ottawa-Carleton Land Registry Office (LRO #4), so our online process aligns directly with how Ottawa deals are actually registered. Ottawa also has a Vacant Unit Tax — 1% of a property's assessed value, applied to residential units left unoccupied more than 184 days in the calendar year that aren't a principal residence — so it's worth flagging to us early if that might touch your file.
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.
Ottawa buyers pay Ontario's provincial land transfer tax only — the city doesn't levy a municipal land transfer tax the way Toronto does, so your closing costs stay a step simpler. We build your provincial LTT estimate into your upfront closing cost breakdown and flag any rebates you may qualify for. Ottawa's housing stock spans the full range of dwelling types, with 2021 census values running from roughly $475,200 for apartment-style condos up to about $776,000 for single-detached homes, so wherever your purchase falls on that range, the same flat-fee process and single-tax structure applies.
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.
Selling an Ottawa property follows the standard Ontario legal process: we discharge your existing mortgage from title, respond to the buyer's requisitions, and calculate and release your proceeds promptly on closing. Land transfer tax is a buyer's obligation, not a seller's, so it has no bearing on your file. We keep you updated at each stage so there are no last-minute surprises.
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 handles new purchase mortgages, refinances, and private mortgage registrations on Ottawa properties, all under the same flat, HST-included fee. We review your commitment letter, register the charge, and confirm your lender's conditions are satisfied so funds are ready to flow on schedule. New, refinance, or private — one process, one price.
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.
You don't need to find office parking downtown to work with an Ottawa-focused real estate lawyer. Our process — document review, signing, and closing — is handled online and by phone, so you get full service without the drive.
No. Ottawa isn't Toronto, so buyers here pay only Ontario's provincial land transfer tax — there's no additional municipal land transfer tax layered on top.
Our quoted flat fee includes HST. Government charges like the provincial land transfer tax and optional title insurance are itemized separately and clearly, so you always know what's legal fee versus a third-party or government cost.
Ottawa properties register through the Ottawa-Carleton Land Registry Office (LRO #4), with electronic registration through ONLAND (Teraview) — we handle that filing as part of your flat fee.
It can, if the property will sit unoccupied for more than 184 days in a calendar year and isn't your principal residence. Ask us about it when we open your file — we're not tax advisors, but we'll flag anything relevant to your closing.
Most of our Ottawa files close on the date already set in the agreement of purchase and sale. Once retained, we start on title review, mortgage instructions, and closing documents right away so your date holds.
Below are official government and land registry resources for Ottawa homebuyers and sellers who want to review the details themselves.
Open your Ottawa file in minutes — hear from your lawyer tomorrow.