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№ 01Real Estate Law · Toronto

Real Estate Lawyer in Toronto, Ontario

Serving Toronto with flat-fee real estate law, all handled entirely online — no downtown office visit required. One transparent price, HST included, whether you're buying, selling, or refinancing. Book online and we take it from there.

Licensed by the Law Society of OntarioFlat fees — HST includedServing Toronto
№ 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 + Toronto municipal (MLTT) 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

Toronto 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
2,794,356
+2.3% since 2016
Average household size
2.4
persons per household
Median age
39.2
years

What Toronto homes are worth, by type

20162021

Owner-estimated average values, 2021 Census — five-year change shown on each pair.

Single-detached, 2016: $996,000Single-detached, 2021: $1,498,000Semi-detached & row, 2016: $664,000Semi-detached & row, 2021: $1,017,000Apartment / condo, 2016: $531,000Apartment / condo, 2021: $820,000$1,498,000Single-detached · +50%$1,017,000Semi-detached & row · +53%$820,000Apartment / condo · +54%
View as table
Home type20162021Change
Single-detached$996,000$1,498,000+50%
Semi-detached & row$664,000$1,017,000+53%
Apartment / condo$531,000$820,000+54%

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

Registration & logistics

Registration is completed electronically through ONLAND (Teraview) at the Toronto Land Registry Office (LRO #80), so nothing about our online process changes how or where your deal gets registered. If you own a residential property in Toronto that sits vacant for more than the exempt period in a given year, the City's Vacant Home Tax may apply — we're glad to flag it as part of your file, though it's a City of Toronto program, not something we file on your behalf.

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 Toronto

What Toronto buyers should know

Toronto is the one Ontario municipality that layers its own Municipal Land Transfer Tax on top of the provincial land transfer tax, so buyers here are budgeting for two land transfer tax bills instead of one. We build both into your closing cost estimate up front so there's no surprise on closing day, and we walk you through any rebates you may qualify for. Whether you're closing on a detached home, a semi, or a condo apartment, the legal process and the double land transfer tax exposure are the same.

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 Toronto

Clean title, clean payout

Selling in Toronto follows the same core legal process as anywhere else in Ontario: we handle title discharge on your existing mortgage, respond to the buyer's requisitions, and make sure your proceeds are calculated correctly and released to you promptly on closing. Land transfer tax is a buyer's cost, not a seller's, so it doesn't factor into your file. We keep you posted at each step so closing day holds no surprises.

No land transfer tax

Sellers don’t pay LTT or MLTT. 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 Toronto

One flat fee, every mortgage

Our Mortgage service covers new purchase mortgages, refinances, and private mortgage registrations for Toronto properties, all at the same flat, HST-included fee. We review your commitment letter, register the charge, and make sure your lender's conditions are met so funds flow on schedule. New, refinance, or private — the process and the price stay the same.

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

Toronto closing questions

Looking for a real estate lawyer near you in Toronto?

You don't need a downtown office visit to work with a Toronto-focused real estate lawyer. Our entire process — document review, signing, and closing — is handled online and by phone, so you get the same service without taking time off to drive in or find parking.

Does Toronto have its own land transfer tax on top of Ontario's?

Yes. Toronto is the only municipality in Ontario that charges a Municipal Land Transfer Tax in addition to the provincial land transfer tax, so buyers in the city pay both. We calculate both taxes as part of your upfront closing cost estimate.

Is your flat fee really the total cost, or are there add-ons?

Our quoted flat fee includes HST. Government charges like land transfer tax (both provincial and Toronto's municipal portion) and title insurance are shown separately and clearly, so you always know what's legal fee and what's a third-party or government cost.

What is Toronto's Vacant Home Tax and does it affect my closing?

Toronto's Vacant Home Tax applies to residential properties left vacant for more than the exempt period each year. It's a City of Toronto declaration and payment program, not something that runs through your real estate closing — ask us and we're happy to point you to the right resource.

How long does a typical Toronto closing take with your firm?

Timelines depend on your agreement of purchase and sale, but most of our Toronto files close on the date already set out in the contract. Once retained, we get to work immediately on title, mortgage, and closing document preparation so nothing holds up your date.

№ 05.1Resource Desk

Official Toronto resources

Below are official government and land registry resources for Toronto homebuyers and sellers who want to dig into the details themselves.

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