Tarbutt is a Township of 573 people in the Algoma District with 398 private dwellings on record, well above the number occupied by usual residents — yet its real estate files close on the same flat fee as anywhere in Ontario.
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 — Tarbutt, Ontario. Reproduced and distributed on an “as is” basis with the permission of Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
The Tarbutt-specific mechanics we handle on every file — so nothing surprises you at closing.
Tarbutt is registered through the Algoma Land Registry Office (LRO #1); filings are electronic, and we manage the rest of the file — document review, signing, closing — by phone, email, and e-signature.
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.
Buyers in Tarbutt pay Ontario's provincial land transfer tax; no municipal land transfer tax applies, since Toronto is currently the only municipality that charges one. Our flat purchase fee is $1,354.87, HST included, with land transfer tax and disbursements itemized separately at cost. StatCan's 2021 census counted 398 private dwellings in Tarbutt against 239 occupied by usual residents — roughly 40% not lived in full-time, a pattern common in townships with seasonal or vacant properties. We report those figures as they stand, without guessing at the reason. Whichever category your property falls into, the purchase steps are the same.
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 Tarbutt property, we discharge your existing mortgage, respond to the buyer's requisitions on title, and release your net proceeds once closing funds and registration are confirmed. The flat selling fee is $1,241.87, HST included; disbursements are billed separately at cost. Land transfer tax is the buyer's cost, so it has no bearing on your file, occupied or seasonal property alike.
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 purchase mortgages, refinances, and private mortgage registrations against Tarbutt property are handled under our Mortgage service for a flat fee of $1,241.87, HST included. We review the commitment letter, register the charge on title, and confirm lender conditions are satisfied before funds are released.
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.
Yes. Whether the Tarbutt property is a year-round or seasonal home, we run document review, signing, and closing by phone, email, and e-signature.
No. Toronto alone currently charges a municipal land transfer tax; Tarbutt buyers pay only the provincial tax.
The 2021 census recorded 398 private dwellings in Tarbutt against 239 occupied by usual residents. We can report that gap but won't speculate about its cause.
The Algoma Land Registry Office, LRO #1, registers Tarbutt property electronically.
No — occupancy status doesn't change the legal steps or the flat fee. Every Tarbutt file follows the same checklist.
Below are official government and land registry resources for Tarbutt buyers and sellers who'd like to verify these figures themselves.
Open your Tarbutt file in minutes — hear from your lawyer tomorrow.