Calculating Your Costs

Below is a list of extra costs involved in buying a home.  Not all of these costs will apply in all circumstances.  This is provided as a guideline as amounts vary from transaction to transaction.


Legal/Related Fees:

Lawyer Fees                                                                                  $600 - $900

Legal Disbursements                                                                       $600 - $800

Prepaid Taxes or Utility Bills                                                             To be determined

Land Transfer Tax                                                                           See Chart

Title Insurance                                                                                $270



Financial Fees:

Appraisal Fee                                                                                $150 - $250

Bank Application Fee                                                                      $150 - $250

CMHC Application Fee                                                                     $75 to $235

Mortgage Broker’s Fee (if applicable)                                                To be determined



Inspection Costs:

Home Inspection Fee                                                                       $400

Status Certificate (Condo only)                                                         $100

Water Quantity and Quality Certificate                                                $50 - $100



Miscellaneous Expenses:

Moving Costs                                                                               $500 - $5000

Service Charges for utility hook-up                                                  To be determined





Land Transfer Tax Calculations

 

 

Property Value 

 

Calculation

 

Under $55,000

$5.00 per $1,000

$55,000 to $250,000

$10.00 per $1,000 less $275

$250,000 to $400,000

$15.00 per $1,000 less $1525

Over $400,000

$20.00 per $1,000 less $3,525