Burlington's real estate lawyer

Buying or selling between the lake and the escarpment? Ownright makes real estate law simple so you can close with confidence.

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Burlington real estate law made simple

Skip the long email chains — close on your property with top-tier legal support, anywhere.

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How it works with Ownright

Ownright simplifies the property closing process with clear and transparent steps that you can complete from anywhere.

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Share your info and chat with our team

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Track progress with your personal dashboard

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Meet your lawyer and sign documents remotely

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Get notified about your closing in real time

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Why Burlington clients choose Ownright

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Best-in-class legal support

Close confidently with a legal team that has thousands of closings under its belt.

Track your transaction

Track your transaction

Get notified at every milestone, from signing through closing and beyond.

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Share everything through an online portal. No emails, no in-person meetings.

Burlington market snapshot

Burlington's market held firm through June, with the overall average edging up against last year even as detached prices dipped slightly. A typical home still sells in about four weeks, so it's a steady market with room to negotiate on either side.

Average figures. Source: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, June 2026.

  • Average price

    +1.8%

    $1,149,952

  • Detached

    -1.9%

    $1,429,151

  • Townhouse

    -9.7%

    $712,892

  • Condo apartment

    +16.5%

    $683,997

  • Days on market

    0.0%

    27

Land transfer tax in Burlington

No municipal land transfer tax in Burlington — you pay the Ontario tax only.

Example — an average Burlington home at $1,150,000:
Portion of priceRateTax
First $55,0000.5%$275
$55K — $250K1.0%$1,950
$250K — $400K1.5%$2,250
$400K — $1.15M2.0%$15,000
Total$19,475
First-time buyer (after $4,000 rebate)$15,475
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Areas we serve (including but not limited to)

  • Downtown Burlington

  • Aldershot

  • Roseland

  • Tyandaga

  • Millcroft

  • Alton Village

  • Headon Forest

  • Brant Hills

  • The Orchard

  • Mountainside

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We serve all of Burlington — get a quote for any address.

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How Ownright outshines traditional closings

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Unlimited legal support by chat, email, or video call

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Transparent upfront pricing from day one, regardless of the price of your property

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Access to informative resources on real estate, real estate law, and property ownership best practices

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Share information and documents remotely through an online portal

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Track the progress of every milestone in your real estate transaction

Support

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Unlimited legal support by chat, email, or video call

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Reach out after work and actually get an answer

Pricing

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Transparent upfront pricing from day one, regardless of the price of your property

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Don’t pay for extra touchpoints with your legal team

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Great deals on services with an exclusive marketplace network

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Access to informative resources on real estate, real estate law, and property ownership best practices

Home with a second unit?

We confirm any second unit is legal before you close.

  • A legal unit can help carry the mortgageBurlington now allows up to four units per lot.
  • But it must be registered and compliantPermits, fire code, and parking rules all apply.
  • We check before you closeSo you don't inherit an illegal, uninsurable unit.

Why Burlington clients love Ownright

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Top-notch communication

The communication was top-notch—any questions or concerns I had were promptly addressed, and I always felt like I was in good hands.

The attention to detail and dedication to client satisfaction truly set them apart.

Shirishma K

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Handled all legal complexities

From the initial consultation to the final closing, they provided clear guidance and ensured I was fully informed throughout the process.

Any questions I had were answered promptly, and they expertly handled all the legal complexities, making the entire transaction seamless.

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Online dashboard makes it easy

The online dashboard made it easy to complete tasks like identity verification and to track progress and see next steps, so we always felt in the loop on what was coming next.

Their team was extremely responsive (thanks Camille!)

Bogdan Orzea

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Web platform kept us informed

We had an exceptional experience closing a property with Ownright. Their web platform kept us informed throughout the process, and the support we received was outstanding.

A big shout-out to Edward and Kylie for their dedication!

Peter Greenfield

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Smooth and painless experience

The team ensured a smooth and painless experience during what can be a stressful experience by guiding us through the process and providing their expert advice.

The Ownright application is intuitive and easy to use.

Saagar Patel

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Revolutionizing real estate law

For those on the fence, don't hesitate - their online portal is very intuitive and the whole process is extremely easy...

Thank you for revolutionizing the world of real estate law.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. In Ontario a lawyer is legally required to close a purchase or sale. We review your agreement, search title, handle the land transfer tax, and register the deal, and Ownright does all of it online for a flat, transparent fee.

In Burlington you pay only Ontario's land transfer tax; there is no municipal LTT. On a $1,150,000 home that's about $19,475, or roughly $15,475 for a first-time buyer after the $4,000 provincial rebate.

Yes. Burlington has no municipal land transfer tax, so you skip the second tax Toronto charges. Land transfer tax on a $1,150,000 home is about $19,475 in Burlington versus roughly $38,950 in Toronto. You'll still budget for legal fees, title insurance, and disbursements.

Burlington's residential rate is about 0.83% (2025), split between the city, Halton Region, and school boards. On a $1,150,000 home that's roughly $9,500 a year, and at closing we prorate it to the day so you only pay for the time you own.

Yes. For a Burlington condo, Ownright reviews the status certificate, the reserve fund, the rules, and any special assessments, so you know the building's financial health before you close.

Yes, if it's legal. A basement apartment or in-law suite has to be registered with the city and meet fire and building codes to count as a legal second unit. Before you close, we confirm the unit is actually registered and compliant, not just advertised as legal.

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