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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.
Why Kanata clients choose Ownright
Best-in-class legal support
Close confidently with a legal team that has thousands of closings under its belt.
Track your transaction
Get notified at every milestone, from signing through closing and beyond.
Close from anywhere
Share everything through an online portal. No emails, no in-person meetings.
Kanata market snapshot
Kanata's market cooled into the summer, with the median sale price around $679,000 and homes taking about a month to sell. Both sales and active listings eased from a year ago, leaving a balanced market near three months of inventory, so buyers have a bit more room to negotiate than in recent years.
Median figures. Source: MLS data via Wahi, July 2026.
Median price
$678,700
Homes sold
-19.5%
124
Active listings
-15.7%
403
Days on market
31
Land transfer tax in Kanata
No municipal land transfer tax in Kanata — you pay the Ontario tax only.
How Ownright outshines traditional closings
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Share information and documents remotely through an online portal |  |  |
Track the progress of every milestone in your real estate transaction | | |
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Unlimited legal support by chat, email, or video call | | |
Reach out after work and actually get an answer | | |
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Transparent upfront pricing from day one, regardless of the price of your property | | |
Don’t pay for extra touchpoints with your legal team | | |
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Great deals on services with an exclusive marketplace network | | |
Access to informative resources on real estate, real estate law, and property ownership best practices | | |
Closing process
Share information and documents remotely through an online portal
Track the progress of every milestone in your real estate transaction
Support
Unlimited legal support by chat, email, or video call
Reach out after work and actually get an answer
Pricing
Transparent upfront pricing from day one, regardless of the price of your property
Don’t pay for extra touchpoints with your legal team
More
Great deals on services with an exclusive marketplace network
Access to informative resources on real estate, real estate law, and property ownership best practices
Buying in or near Kanata Lakes?
We check the covenants and the 40% open-space agreement on title before you commit.
Kanata Lakes protects 40% open spaceA 1981 agreement keeps the golf course and green space in place.
Covenants can sit on your titleOpen-space and development rules can run with nearby lots.
We check it before you commitSo you know exactly what's registered against the property.
Why Kanata clients love Ownright
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.
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.
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!)
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!
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. In Ontario, only a licensed lawyer can transfer title and register a property, so every Kanata purchase or sale needs one. Ownright handles the title search, mortgage registration, closing funds, and final registration, and reviews your documents before you sign so there are no surprises on closing day.
On a typical Kanata home around $680,000, Ontario land transfer tax is about $10,075. First-time buyers get up to $4,000 back, lowering it to roughly $6,075. Kanata is part of the City of Ottawa, which has no municipal land transfer tax, so unlike Toronto you pay only the provincial tax.
Yes. Kanata is part of the City of Ottawa, so the Vacant Unit Tax applies: 1% of assessed value on homes left vacant more than 184 days a year. Owners must file an occupancy declaration annually, and unpaid tax becomes a lien on the property. Ownright confirms the seller has filed and paid before you close.
It's a 1981 agreement requiring 40% of the Kanata Lakes lands, including the golf course, to remain open space, and it has driven years of legal disputes over redeveloping the course. If you're buying nearby, Ownright reviews any covenants, agreements, or restrictions registered on the property's title before you commit.
Kanata pays the City of Ottawa's residential property tax rate, a little over 1%, roughly $8,000 a year on a $680,000 home. When you buy or sell, Ownright prorates the year's taxes to the closing date, so each side pays only for the days they own the home.
Yes. Kanata has established condo communities in Beaverbrook, Kanata North, and around the Town Centre, and the status certificate reveals the reserve fund, monthly fees, rules, and any special assessments. Ownright reviews it before your deal becomes firm, so you understand the building's finances and your obligations before you commit.
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