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Peterborough real estate law made simple
Skip the long email chains — close on your property with top-tier legal support, anywhere.
How it works with Ownright
Ownright simplifies the property closing process with clear and transparent steps that you can complete from anywhere.
Why Peterborough 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.
Peterborough market snapshot
Peterborough's average sale price was $605,068 in July, down 2.7% from a year ago as prices keep normalizing after the pandemic run-up. Sales eased to 98 and active listings fell nearly 10% to 325, yet a typical home still sold in about four weeks. Buyers face less bidding pressure, and well-priced homes still move.
City of Peterborough, all home types. Source: CLAR/TRREB MLS, July 2026.
Average price
-2.7%
$605,068
Homes sold
-3.9%
98
Active listings
-9.7%
325
Days on market
0.0%
28
Land transfer tax in Peterborough
No municipal land transfer tax in Peterborough — you pay the Ontario tax only.
How Ownright outshines traditional closings
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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 | | |
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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 an older Peterborough home?
Peterborough's central neighbourhoods are full of century and pre-war homes — we check the title and paperwork so older-home surprises don't land after closing.
Peterborough has a lot of older housing stockThe Old West End and East City are full of century and pre-war homes.
Older homes can hide title and survey gapsOld surveys, easements, buried oil tanks, and past unpermitted work all matter.
We check it before you closeSo an older home's paperwork doesn't become your problem after closing.
Why Peterborough 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 lawyer can complete the transfer and register your deed. Ownright handles the full closing for Peterborough buyers and sellers — title search, mortgage, and registration — online, at a flat fee.
Peterborough charges only Ontario's land transfer tax — there is no municipal LTT. On a $605,000 Peterborough home, that is about $8,575. First-time buyers can claim up to $4,000 back, bringing it to roughly $4,575.
Peterborough's central neighbourhoods — the Old West End, East City, and downtown — are full of century and pre-war homes. Older properties can carry title and survey gaps, undischarged easements, buried oil tanks, and past renovations done without permits. We review the survey, title, and registered documents before you close so an older home's paperwork doesn't become your problem later.
Beyond your down payment, expect land transfer tax, your legal fee and disbursements, title insurance, and adjustments for prepaid property taxes. Ownright quotes a flat legal fee up front, so you know exactly what you'll pay to close in Peterborough.
Ownright charges a flat legal fee for Peterborough purchases, sales, and refinances, with disbursements shown separately — no hourly billing or surprise add-ons. You get the full quote before you start, so there are no surprises at closing.
Yes. Ownright closes Peterborough deals remotely — you review and sign documents online and meet your lawyer by video, with no in-person office visit required. It's the same secure, lawyer-led closing, done from home anywhere in Peterborough and the Kawarthas.
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