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Land transfer tax calculator Canada

The asking price is only part of what you pay. Land transfer tax, legal fees, surveys and mortgage costs can add thousands. See the full amount before you make an offer.

  • Expected tax and fees
  • Cash needed on the day
  • In your own currency

Costs on top of the price

CA$12,361

Other buyer · Quebec (outside Montreal) ·

1.6% of the price
1.6%of the price
Quebec property transfer duties (welcome tax)CA$9,361
Notary & title insuranceCA$2,500
Home inspectionCA$500
Cash needed if you buy outrightCA$762,361

What do you want to work out?

What do you want to work out?

Every tax and fee on top of the price, for where you live and where you're buying.

Your status

Canadian citizen or permanent resident

You are buying as

Your situation

Survey or inspection
Buying with a mortgage
Paying an agent or finder
Moving costs

Costs on top of the price

CA$12,3611.6% of the price
Quebec property transfer duties (welcome tax)Provincial brackets 0.5%, 1% and 1.5% (some towns charge more above C$500k)
Notary & title insuranceIn Quebec a notary handles the sale; incl. tax and registrations, plus title insurance, typical
Home inspectionTypical
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Price

CA$750,000

Costs on top

CA$12,361

Cash needed if you buy outright

CA$762,361

Cash needed with a mortgage

CA$162,361
CA$150,000 deposit + CA$12,361 costs

What could it be worth?

Based on official prices for Canada as a whole: 21 five-year periods since 2001. In the last 5 years prices there changed by -1.1% a year.

Cautious+4.0% a year
Typical+6.3% a year
Strong+9.0% a year
In 2 years
CA$811,200CA$811k+CA$48,840+CA$49k
CA$847,477CA$847k+CA$85,116+CA$85k
CA$891,075CA$891k+CA$128,715+CA$129k
In 5 years
CA$912,490CA$912k+CA$150,129+CA$150k
CA$1,017,953CA$1.02m+CA$255,592+CA$256k
CA$1,153,968CA$1.15m+CA$391,607+CA$392k
In 10 years
CA$1,110,183CA$1.11m+CA$347,823+CA$348k
CA$1,381,637CA$1.38m+CA$619,276+CA$619k
CA$1,775,523CA$1.78m+CA$1,013,162+CA$1.01m

Green or red shows the gain or loss against everything you paid (price plus buying costs of CA$12,361). In the typical scenario the buying costs are covered within a year. Before mortgage interest, running costs and selling costs.

These are scenarios based on past national prices, not a forecast or a price for any home. Prices can fall as well as rise, past changes don't predict future ones, and your area can differ a lot from the national average. Source: Bank for International Settlements (official national house prices), latest data 2026-Q2. See the data.

How we worked this out
Set by law, from official rates
  • Quebec property transfer duties (welcome tax)
    Provincial brackets 0.5%, 1% and 1.5% (some towns charge more above C$500k)
Typical estimates: change them to your own quotes
  • Notary & title insurance
    In Quebec a notary handles the sale; incl. tax and registrations, plus title insurance, typical
  • Home inspection
    Typical
Not included
  • Moving and furniture
  • Yearly property taxes, service charges and insurance
  • Currency transfer costs
  • Mortgage arrangement and lender fees
Sources

Ontario: land transfer tax · Ontario: refunds for first-time homebuyers · Toronto: municipal land transfer tax · BC: property transfer tax · Toronto: MLTT rates and Municipal Non-Resident Speculation Tax · BC: first-time home buyers' exemption · Montréal: property transfer duties · Québec: droits de mutation

Checked against official sources on 31 Oct 2026. How we work it out

Up to dateFigures last changed 31 Oct 2026Last checked against official sources 31 Oct 2026Next check by 2 Nov 2026 · checked every weekSources: Ontario, Ontario, Toronto · How we work it out

Estimates only, to help you plan. Not tax, legal, mortgage, investment or financial advice. Rules and prices change, and your situation may differ: always confirm figures with a qualified solicitor, notary, tax adviser or lender before you commit. Partner links and adverts are labelled; they never change your result.

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Questions

Buying in Canada: common questions

How much is land transfer tax on CA$750,000 in Canada?

Other buyer in Quebec (outside Montreal): land transfer tax is about CA$9,361. All buying costs together come to about CA$12,361, or 1.6% of the price. Change the price or buyer type above to see your own figure.

Do foreign buyers pay more in Canada?

In Ontario, buyers who aren't Canadian citizens or permanent residents pay a 25% Non-Resident Speculation Tax. In parts of British Columbia, including Greater Vancouver, foreign buyers pay an extra 20%.

Can foreigners buy property in Canada?

Until 1 January 2027, most people who aren't Canadian citizens or permanent residents can't buy homes in cities and towns. There are exceptions, for example some work-permit holders.

What do I need to buy a home in Canada from abroad?

A Canadian real estate lawyer. A Social Insurance or tax number if you'll rent it out.

When were these Canada rules last checked?

Our figures last changed on 31 Oct 2026, and we last checked them against official sources on 31 Oct 2026. We check every country every week, and show a warning if a check is overdue.

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Costs on top
CA$12,361
Cash needed
CA$762,361