Pelee Township — better known as Pelee Island, out in Lake Erie — has 230 year-round residents, and closing a property there runs on the same flat, HST-included fee we quote for every Ontario file, handled by phone, email, and e-signature.
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).
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, Census Profile — Pelee, Ontario. Reproduced and distributed on an “as is” basis with the permission of Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
The Pelee-specific mechanics we handle on every file — so nothing surprises you at closing.
The registry of record for Pelee is the Essex Land Registry Office, LRO #12; being an island doesn't change the electronic filing process Ontario uses province-wide.
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.
A Pelee purchase attracts Ontario's provincial land transfer tax only, with no municipal add-on. The 2021 Census counted 230 residents living on the island, spread across 374 private dwellings — but only 122 of those were occupied by usual residents, which points to a large share of Pelee's housing stock being seasonal or vacant for much of the year. We don't price a Pelee file any differently for that: our purchase fee is a flat $1,354.87, HST included, with the land transfer tax and disbursements itemized separately at cost, whether the property is a year-round home or a summer place.
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 on Pelee follows the usual steps — mortgage discharge, responding to the buyer's requisitions, and releasing your proceeds on closing — for a flat $1,241.87, HST included. Because land transfer tax is the buyer's obligation, it plays no role in what a Pelee seller pays, whether the property sold is a year-round home or a seasonal one.
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.
New mortgages, refinances, and private mortgage registrations on Pelee properties are all covered by our Mortgage service for a flat $1,241.87, HST included. We confirm the lender's commitment conditions are satisfied and register the charge so funds are ready to move on the closing date, island location notwithstanding.
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.
Our office is in Mississauga, not on the island, and a Pelee file is handled by phone, email, and e-signature the entire way through — that's true for buyers on the mainland and on the island alike.
No. Pelee buyers pay only Ontario's provincial land transfer tax; there's no municipal version added on top.
StatCan's 2021 figures show 374 private dwellings on Pelee but only 122 occupied by usual residents. We report both counts as published; we don't speculate on the reasons behind the gap.
Through the Essex Land Registry Office, LRO #12, filed electronically — we handle that registration as part of your flat fee.
It covers our legal work in full. The land transfer tax and any optional title insurance are separate, at-cost charges shown clearly on your statement.
Here are the official StatCan and land registry sources behind Pelee's population, dwelling, and land transfer tax figures if you'd like to check them yourself.
Open your Pelee file in minutes — hear from your lawyer tomorrow.