Pickering closings don't require an office visit with Treadstone Law — we manage the entire real estate file online, from document review through registration, for one transparent, tax-included flat fee. Buying, selling, or refinancing, book your file online to begin.
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Our charges include applicable taxes. 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 applicable taxes. Disbursements and Land Transfer Tax are extra, at cost, estimated in writing before you commit.
Purchase price aside, this is what a buyer in Pickering sees on the closing statement: our fee, then the disbursements we estimate on your behalf, then the government taxes — each sourced and dated. We don't total these into one figure; disbursements vary by file and are itemized in your written quote.
| Line item | $600,000 | $900,000 | $1,200,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our fee (flat, any price) — 13% HST included | $1,354.87 | $1,354.87 | $1,354.87 |
| Estimated disbursements — billed at cost, itemised in your written quote; they vary by file | |||
| Teranet search fees & disbursements (registrations, searches, bank fees) — estimate | $583.26 | $583.26 | $583.26 |
| Technology & file management — estimate | $332.05 | $332.05 | $332.05 |
| Title insurance (example premium, varies by insurer and price) | $513.80 | $805.40 | $1,097.00 |
| Government charges | |||
| Ontario land transfer tax | $8,475.00 | $14,475.00 | $20,475.00 |
| First-time buyer refunds, if you qualify | − up to $4,000 | − up to $4,000 | − up to $4,000 |
Disbursements vary by file and are itemized, estimated in writing, before any work begins — these lines are estimates, not quotes. Ontario refunds up to $4,000 of the land transfer tax for first-time buyers, applied by your lawyer at registration.
Sources: Ontario electronic land registration fee, 2026-09-17: ontario.ca (rises to $86.42 per instrument from 2026-11-02); TitlePLUS residential premium schedule, 2026-09-17: titleplus.ca; Ontario land transfer tax, 2026-09-17: ontario.ca.
See the full breakdown on our Ontario real estate lawyer fee guide or flat-fee pricing page.
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 — Pickering, Ontario. Reproduced and distributed on an “as is” basis with the permission of Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
| Authority | Toronto And Region Conservation Authority |
|---|---|
| Head office | 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, ON, M3N 1S4 |
| Phone | 416-661-6600 |
| Website | trca.ca |
| Watershed area | 2,487 km² |
Development in a regulated area, and interference with a wetland or watercourse, are prohibited by section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act without a permit under section 28.1, issued by the authority — not the municipality — under O. Reg. 41/24. Watershed boundaries follow drainage rather than municipal lines, so a property at the edge of Pickering can fall under a neighbouring authority; confirm for the specific address.
Source: Conservation Ontario, Conservation Authority Boundaries (2023). Retrieved 2026-08-10.
The Pickering-specific mechanics we handle on every file — so nothing surprises you at closing.
Pickering properties are registered through the Durham Land Registry Office (LRO #40), with registration completed electronically via ONLAND (Teraview) — the system our online process relies on for every file, Pickering included.
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.
As a city within Durham Region, Pickering doesn't impose a municipal land transfer tax of its own, so buyers pay the provincial land transfer tax only — the same single-tax structure that applies across most of Ontario outside Toronto. We work that provincial LTT figure into your upfront closing cost estimate and note any first-time buyer rebate you might be eligible for. Pickering's population was about 99,186 as of the 2021 census, and whatever type of home you're purchasing in the city, our flat-fee purchase service holds steady at $1,354.87, taxes included, with disbursements and land transfer tax billed separately at cost.
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 a Pickering property with us means we handle every legal step: discharging your current mortgage from title, replying to the buyer's requisitions promptly, and getting your net proceeds released as soon as the deal closes. Since land transfer tax is a buyer's expense, it doesn't factor into what you owe as a seller. Our sale fee is a flat $1,241.87, taxes included, and we keep you updated throughout so closing day is straightforward.
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 covers new purchase mortgages, refinances, and private mortgage registrations on Pickering properties, all for the same flat $1,241.87, taxes included. We review your lender's commitment letter, register the charge on title, and confirm all conditions are satisfied so your funds are available on the date your lender needs them.
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 service is built to work the same whether you're across the city or across the province — document handling, signing, and closing all happen online and by phone, so a Pickering address doesn't change your experience.
No. Pickering, like the rest of Durham Region, doesn't charge a municipal land transfer tax — that's unique to Toronto in Ontario. Buyers here pay the provincial land transfer tax only.
Our flat fee already includes tax: $1,354.87 for a purchase, $1,241.87 for a sale or mortgage. The provincial land transfer tax and any disbursements are the only extras, and they're billed at cost.
Pickering property registers at the Durham Land Registry Office, LRO #40, with filing submitted electronically through ONLAND (Teraview) — no separate charge for that step.
You sign documents electronically or through online commissioning, we handle title review and lender instructions on our end, and we keep you informed by phone and email right through to funds release on closing day.
Below are official government and land registry resources for Pickering homebuyers and sellers who want to review the underlying details themselves.
Sourced, dated municipal and provincial data for Pickering — not legal advice, just the facts a closing touches.
Toronto And Region Conservation Authority (416-661-6600, website). Development in a regulated area, or interference with a wetland or watercourse, needs a permit from the conservation authority — separate from municipal approvals — under section 28.1 of the Conservation Authorities Act.
Source: Conservation Ontario, Conservation Authority Boundaries (2023). Retrieved 2026-08-10.
Deals for Pickering register at the Durham Land Registry Office (LRO #40), filed electronically through ONLAND.
Source: Ontario, Land registry offices (LRO) directory. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
Civil Superior Court filings for Pickering are heard at the Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel S. Sharpe, DSO, MP Courthouse, Oshawa.
Source: Ontario court locations directory. Retrieved 2026-08-09.
The property-tax adjustment on the statement of adjustments doesn't set up a new tax account — it simply divides the current tax bill between buyer and seller as of closing day, crediting whichever side prepaid past their ownership. After closing, the municipality bills the new owner directly.
Ontario land transfer tax is the largest single line on most closing statements, and it is due in full on closing day. Enter a price to see the bracket-by-bracket calculation, the first-time buyer refund, and — where they apply — the Toronto municipal tax and the Non-Resident Speculation Tax. Full workings and the rate sources are on the land transfer tax calculator.
Open your Pickering file in minutes — hear from your lawyer tomorrow.