Legal fees when you buy or sell a home in Ottawa, (add HST to amounts below).
The cost to buy a home is $1175*
The cost to sell a home is $925, plus $175 to discharge 1 Mortgage*
These fees may change at any time, and all Lawyers charge differently.*
The costs to buy or sell an Investment Property will be slightly more due to more work and more complex deals.
These are the fees charged in 2014 by Ken Hoyt, our local Lawyer, fees will vary across the city. If you have to discharge a current mortgage, or arrange Bridge Financing, other charges will be incurred.
Costs and disbursments when you buy or sell a home,
Buyer costs, including Land Transfer fees
Tax Certificate
Water Arrears Certificate
Hydro Account Inquiry
Gas Account Inquiry
Zoning Compliance
Hydro Work Orders Inquiry
Status Certificate (Condo Only)
Septic Search
Sheriffs Certificate
Title Search
Title Insurance
Registration of Mortgage
About Ken Hoyt, Ottawa Lawyer:
Contact Ken Hoyt: (613) 231-2995
157 Gilmour Street, Ottawa (just east of Elgin Street)
Choosing the right Lawyer can make all the difference when the time comes to close on your real estate purchase, and Ken Hoyt has years of experience in the real estate field.
We stress to our clients the importance of using a real estate Lawyer, and choosing a good one, who knows all the neighbourhoods and areas where they have experienced problems in the past. Don't use the guy who helped you with your divorce.
