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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 Pickering 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.
Pickering market snapshot
Pickering's average price was $935,490 in August, up 2.4% from a year ago, with detached homes at $1,165,883. Condo apartments were the weak spot. Homes take about 33 days to sell, longer than last year, so buyers have more time and sellers should price to today's market.
Average figures. Source: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, August 2026.
Average price
+2.4%
$935,490
Detached
+1.4%
$1,165,883
Townhouse
+3.3%
$616,571
Condo apartment
-13.5%
$504,492
Days on market
+22.2%
33
Land transfer tax in Pickering
No municipal land transfer tax in Pickering — 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 near Frenchman's Bay or Duffins Creek?
Pickering's waterfront and creek valleys sit in TRCA-regulated areas — we flag any conservation limits before you buy.
Pickering's shoreline runs through conservation landFrenchman's Bay, the waterfront trail, and the Duffins Creek valley are all TRCA-regulated.
Regulated land can limit what you build or addDecks, additions, and shoreline work often need a permit.
We check the limits before you commitSo conservation rules are never a closing-day surprise.
Why Pickering 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 Pickering buyers and sellers — title search, mortgage, and registration — online, at a flat fee.
Pickering charges only Ontario's land transfer tax — there is no municipal LTT. On an average-priced Pickering home around $951,000, that is about $15,495. First-time buyers can claim up to $4,000 back, bringing it to roughly $11,495.
New-build closings work differently from resales. There's HST (often built into the price with a rebate assigned to the builder), a Tarion new-home warranty, and builder adjustments and levies added on closing. For new condos there can also be interim occupancy before final closing. We review the builder's agreement so none of it catches you off guard.
Beyond land transfer tax, budget for your lawyer's fee, title insurance, a title search, and adjustments for prepaid property taxes. New builds add HST considerations and builder adjustments. Ownright quotes a flat legal fee up front so there are no surprises on closing day.
Pickering has no municipal vacant home tax. Ontario's Non-Resident Speculation Tax and the federal foreign-buyer rules can still apply — we check whether they affect your purchase before closing.
Most Pickering resales close on the date set in your agreement. New builds in Seaton can have builder-set or delayed closing dates. Either way, Ownright starts your file as soon as you sign and coordinates with the lender and the other side so closing day stays on track.
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