Property closings in the Town of Tecumseh are handled under our standard flat fee — one price for a purchase, a sale, or a refinance, taxes included — with the entire file managed online by our Mississauga office.
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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 Tecumseh 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 — Tecumseh, Ontario. Reproduced and distributed on an “as is” basis with the permission of Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
| Authority | Essex Region Conservation Authority |
|---|---|
| Head office | 360 Fairview Avenue West, Suite 311, Essex, ON, N8M 1Y6 |
| Phone | 519-776-5209 |
| Website | essexregionconservation.ca |
| Watershed area | 1,674 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 Tecumseh can fall under a neighbouring authority; confirm for the specific address.
Source: Conservation Ontario, Conservation Authority Boundaries (2023). Retrieved 2026-08-10.
The Tecumseh-specific mechanics we handle on every file — so nothing surprises you at closing.
Tecumseh registrations go through Essex LRO #12, filed electronically via ONLAND rather than delivered by hand at a counter — a step we handle for you at no cost beyond the flat fee.
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 Tecumseh are responsible for Ontario's provincial land transfer tax alone, as the town has no municipal land transfer tax of its own; that charge is unique to Toronto and doesn't extend to other Ontario municipalities. A Tecumseh purchase file is priced at $1,354.87 flat, taxes included, and that fee covers reviewing your agreement of purchase and sale, searching title, and preparing your closing package. Land transfer tax and disbursements are separate, billed at cost and itemized clearly. Tecumseh's population reached 23,300 in the 2021 census, and every purchase file there is priced the same, no matter the property's value.
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 with us means the mortgage comes off title, we answer the other lawyer's questions, and your proceeds go out once the deal is officially closed. Because land transfer tax is charged to the buyer, it plays no role in a seller's costs. Selling in Tecumseh with us costs $1,241.87 flat, taxes included, plus disbursements billed separately at cost. We run the file online and keep you updated as it moves forward.
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.
We charge $1,241.87 flat, taxes included, to register a mortgage on a Tecumseh property, whatever kind it is — new, refinanced, or private. Our role includes reviewing what the lender wants in the commitment letter, meeting those requirements, and registering the mortgage charge. Disbursements are itemized separately and billed at cost.
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.
There's no need to find an office located in Tecumseh — our service works entirely through phone, email, and secure document handling, wherever you're based.
No, Tecumseh doesn't have one. That extra layer of tax is a Toronto-specific charge; elsewhere in Ontario, including Tecumseh, only the provincial tax applies.
Outside our flat, HST-inclusive fee, three things can appear on your statement: the land transfer tax, disbursements, and optional title insurance, each charged at cost, never marked up.
Essex Land Registry Office, LRO #12, covers Tecumseh; we submit that filing electronically through ONLAND as part of our standard process.
Yes — freehold homes, condos, and other property types in Tecumseh are all priced under the same flat fee.
Buyers and sellers in Tecumseh who want to review the underlying sources themselves can start with the official government and land registry resources below.
Sourced, dated municipal and provincial data for Tecumseh — not legal advice, just the facts a closing touches.
Essex Region Conservation Authority (519-776-5209, 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 Tecumseh register at the Essex Land Registry Office (LRO #12), filed electronically through ONLAND.
Source: Ontario, Land registry offices (LRO) directory. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
Civil Superior Court filings for Tecumseh are heard at the Windsor Courthouse, Windsor.
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.
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