Our closing costs for real estate closings as set out herein is provided to you as an estimate only. With third party service providers increasing their prices at short notice or with no notice, it has become quasi-impossible for us to give you the usual "all inclusive" pricing for a real estate closing. Nevertheless, as usual, we endeavor to work with you to keep closing costs as reasonable as possible.
We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

CLOSING COSTS ON A STANDARD RESIDENTIAL PURCHASE TRANSACTION
A “Standard Transaction” is defined herein as a transaction which encompasses the preparation of one Transfer/Deed of Land and the registration of one mortgage for property to be used as primary residence (versus rental properties) with no other legal complications.

LEGAL FEES

Our legal fees to act on a purchase transaction is $1,295.00 plus H.S.T and includes the fees for preparation of a first mortgage. Where the purchase transaction does not involve any mortgage financing, fees applicable are $995.00 plus H.S.T plus disbursements.

DISBURSEMENTS

Disbursements are out of pocket costs that are incurred by the law firm in order to ensure that you and your lender have good title. These normally include title search through Teraview, execution searches, large wire transfer fees and other banking charges, fax, photocopy, courier, etc. Other non-included charges are conveyancer fees or other processing fees.
$395.00 +H.S.T. Approximately

NEW BUILD CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND INTERIM CLOSINGS

In the instance you are purchasing a new build condominium unit and an occupancy closing is required, an additional fee will apply at interim closing. Our legal fees for interim closing are $595.00 plus H.S.T. and excludes disbursements.

NON-RESIDENT SPECULATION TAX

Effective October 25, 2022 the Ontario government imposed an additional 25% tax known as the non-resident speculation tax (NRST) for purchase of properties without any geographic limitation. This tax applies to foreign nationals or foreign corporations. We will be required to file appropriate information in this regard on your behalf: https://www.ontario.ca/document/land-transfer-tax/non-resident-speculation-tax

A fee of $95.00 inclusive of H.S.T will apply to file the Prescribed Information for Purposes of section 5.01 Form (the “PIPS”). Where a Buyer is a non-resident, kindly be advised that additional legal fees in the sum of $450.00+H.S.T will apply to process NRST application.

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BAN ON PURCHASE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY BY NON-CANADIANS
The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (the “Act”) prevents non-Canadians from buying residential property in Canada for 2 years starting on January 1, 2023. The ban prohibits foreign buyers from purchasing land, condos, single-family homes, or very small buildings in metropolitan areas of at least 100,000 people. https://news2me.crea.ca/2022/september-2022/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-prohibition-on-the-purchase-of-residential-property-by-non-canadians/

VACANT LAND TAX – “UNDERUSED HOUSING TAX”
The Underused Housing Tax is an annual 1% tax on the ownership of vacant or underused housing in Canada that took effect on January 1, 2023. The tax usually applies to non-resident, non-Canadian owners. In some situations, however, it also applies to Canadian owners. It is important to be aware of the status of the property, if you are a purchaser. The tax is a “municipal property tax”. Just like unpaid property taxes, it follows the property not the previous owner. Our Legal Fee to secure a clearance in your favor on account of the Underused Housing Tax is $99.00 plus H.S.T

LAND TRANSFER TAX
Please note that the formula for calculation of land transfer tax is as follows. Generally, for property valued between $55,001 to $250,000.00 land transfer tax payable is calculated as 1% of the purchase price less $275.00. For property valued over $250,001.00 the tax will be 1.5% of the purchase price less 1,525.00. Property valued over $400,000.00 will be taxed at 2% less $3,525.00. You can also calculate the land transfer tax payable by using the following link: https://www.nlcilawyer.com/ltt-calculator . If you are a first time Buyer, you are entitled to certain first time home buyer rebates*. A fee of $250.00 plus H.S.T shall apply for processing the applicable land transfer tax refund forms for first time home buyers to secure Ontario Rebates to a maximum of $4,000.00 and metro tax rebates up to $4,475.00.

REGISTRATION OF DOCUMENTS
The Ministry of Finance charges a fee for all document registration. In a standard Transaction, you will be registering a Transfer/Deed of Land and a Charge/Mortgage of Land. The fee for each document is $83.11. If a power of attorney will be used, please include an additional charge of $83.11 for registration of the power of attorney.

TITLE INSURANCE
Please note that title insurance on a purchase or refinance is required to prevent fraud or to protect you and/or your lender from any title related issues such as undisclosed encroachments, easements or building and zoning violations.
Costs of title insurance varies depending on the purchase price and the title insurer preferred by your lender. It is one time fee and will cover you as long as you own the property. Examining Counsel Fee, as may be applicable will further apply on the placement of title insurance and such fee will depend on the title insurance company selected.

RENTAL PROPERTIES
Where the property being purchased is a rental and there are tenants being assumed and your bank/lender requires the registration of additional security documents such as PPSA, notice of assignment of rents, additional charges will apply. Please feel free to speak with us for a customized quote.

VACANT LAND, RECREATIONAL/COTTAGE PROPERTIES ON SEPTIC SYSTEM AND WELL WATER, AGRICULTURAL LANDS, ETC.

Our legal fee is $1,495.00 plus H.S.T and exclusive of any and all disbursements. A customized quote may be required.

THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE CHARGE
Please note that effective January 2021, as a result of sudden recent significant hikes in software levy charges, we are no longer including software costs in our closing costs.
A software levy charge of $249.00 plus tax is now payable on all real estate transactions.

TRANSACTION SURCHARGE FEE
The above fees apply for purchase and sale of residential resale properties valued less than one million Canadian dollars. Where the purchase/sale price is over the one million dollars threshold, a fee surcharge of $99.00  + H.S.T shall apply for each extra $100,000.00.

E.&.O.E. Please note that prices are now increasing from third party service providers and often at short or without notice. As such, we hereby reserve our rights to amend any fee quotes provided to you or posted on our website without notice. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your kind understanding in this regard.

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