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№ 01Real Estate Law · Stratford

Real Estate Lawyer in Stratford, Ontario

Serving Stratford, a city within Perth County, with flat-fee real estate law delivered entirely online. One transparent, HST-included price applies whether you're buying, selling, or refinancing — start your file whenever it suits you.

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

Stratford 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
33,232
2021 Census of Population
Private dwellings · 2021
15,388
total private dwellings

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

Registration & logistics

Stratford registrations are completed electronically through ONLAND (Teraview) at the Perth Land Registry Office (LRO #44), which lines up directly with how our online process is built.

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 Stratford

What Stratford buyers should know

If you're buying in Stratford, the tax picture is simple: only Ontario's provincial land transfer tax applies, since Stratford has no municipal land transfer tax layered on top. We build your provincial LTT estimate into the closing cost breakdown we give you upfront, and we'll flag any rebate you might qualify for. Stratford is a city of about 33,232 people within Perth County, and the same flat fee and single-tax structure applies no matter what kind of home you're closing on, so there's no guesswork about your total 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 Stratford

Clean title, clean payout

When you sell in Stratford, we take care of discharging your existing mortgage from title, responding to the buyer's requisitions, and releasing your net proceeds as soon as closing happens. Land transfer tax is a cost the buyer carries, not you, so it plays no role in your file. We keep you posted through every stage so nothing about closing day is a surprise.

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 Stratford

One flat fee, every mortgage

Whatever kind of mortgage work you need on a Stratford property — new purchase, refinance, or private — our Mortgage service bills it at the same flat, HST-included rate. The lender's commitment letter gets reviewed, the charge registered against title, and every condition confirmed so funds are ready when required.

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

Stratford closing questions

Looking for a real estate lawyer near you in Stratford?

You don't need to track down office parking in downtown Stratford — document review, signing, and closing all run online and by phone, so you get full service without the trip.

Does Stratford have its own land transfer tax?

No. Stratford isn't Toronto, so the only land transfer tax that applies to your purchase is the provincial one — there's no municipal add-on.

Is your flat fee the whole story, or are there hidden extras?

There's HST built into our flat number, full stop. The provincial land transfer tax and optional title insurance are priced outside it, each its own line so you can see what's what.

Which land registry office covers Stratford?

Stratford properties register through the Perth Land Registry Office (LRO #44), filed electronically via ONLAND (Teraview) as part of your flat fee.

How long does closing take on a Stratford file?

Most Stratford files close on the date already set in the purchase agreement — once you retain us, we get moving right away on title review and closing documents to help hold that date.

№ 05.1Resource Desk

Official Stratford resources

Below are official government and land registry resources for Stratford homebuyers and sellers who want to review the details themselves.

Also serving buyers and sellers near Stratford

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