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№ 01Real Estate Law · Severn

Real Estate Lawyer in Severn, Ontario

Serving Severn Township, we manage real estate closings entirely online at one flat, HST-included price, whether you're buying, selling, or refinancing. There's no in-person office visit built into the process at any point.

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

Severn 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
14,576
2021 Census of Population
Private dwellings · 2021
7,073
total private dwellings

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

Registration & logistics

Severn registrations run through the Simcoe Land Registry Office (LRO #51), with the actual paperwork submitted electronically via ONLAND (Teraview). Since our process has never depended on a physical office, that electronic filing is simply part of how we already work.

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 Severn

What Severn buyers should know

On a Severn purchase, only the provincial land transfer tax applies; Toronto remains the single Ontario exception with its own municipal charge. We build that provincial figure into your estimate up front, alongside any rebate you may be owed. Severn's 2021 census population was about 14,576, across 7,073 total private dwellings, with 5,804 occupied. Cottage or year-round home, the fee remains unchanged.

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 Severn

Clean title, clean payout

For a Severn sale, we clear your existing mortgage off title, respond to the buyer's requisitions, and release your proceeds right after registration is confirmed. Land transfer tax is strictly a buyer's cost, so it has no effect on what you net as seller. A clear statement of adjustments accompanies your closing.

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 Severn

One flat fee, every mortgage

New purchase mortgages, refinances, and private mortgage registrations on Severn property all cost the same through our Mortgage service — one flat fee, HST included. The lender's commitment letter gets reviewed, the charge gets prepared and registered, and every condition gets checked off before your funds move.

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

Severn closing questions

Looking for a real estate lawyer near you in Severn?

You won't find a Severn branch office, because we don't need one — your file is reviewed, explained, and signed off online, with a lawyer available by phone throughout.

Does Severn Township have a municipal land transfer tax?

No. Severn applies Ontario's provincial land transfer tax only; the extra municipal tax people sometimes mention is a Toronto-only feature.

Are there extra costs beyond your flat fee?

Our flat fee, HST included, is the full cost of our legal services on your file. The provincial land transfer tax — and title insurance, if you opt for it — reach you as their own separate amounts.

Which land registry office handles Severn closings?

Severn falls under the Simcoe registry division (LRO #51), and the electronic ONLAND (Teraview) filing is taken care of by us as part of your fee.

Do you handle seasonal or cottage properties in Severn the same way as year-round homes?

Yes. Whether your Severn property is a year-round residence or a seasonal cottage, the flat fee and the steps in our process are identical.

№ 05.1Resource Desk

Official Severn resources

Below are official Ontario and land registry resources for Severn buyers, sellers, and homeowners who want to check the details for themselves.

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