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Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill 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.
Richmond Hill market snapshot
Richmond Hill's market eased through June, with prices down across the board against last year and homes taking about a month to sell. Detached values held up better than condos, and with less competition than a year ago, buyers have a bit more room to negotiate.
Average figures. Source: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, June 2026.
Average price
-4.1%
$1,241,949
Detached
-3.5%
$1,685,722
Townhouse
-11.8%
$1,016,833
Condo apartment
-10.5%
$532,418
Days on market
+6.9%
31
Land transfer tax in Richmond Hill
No municipal land transfer tax in Richmond Hill — 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
Property tax at closing?
We prorate it to the day, so you only pay for what you own.
York keeps the rate on the lower sideAbout 0.74%, among the GTA's lower residential rates.
Your bill is split three waysCity, York Region, and school boards each take a share.
We settle it on closing dayProrated to your closing date, never the seller's share.
Why Richmond Hill 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 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 Richmond Hill you pay only Ontario's land transfer tax; there is no municipal LTT. Because prices here run high, the bill is larger: on a $1,240,000 home it's about $21,275, or roughly $17,275 for a first-time buyer after the $4,000 provincial rebate.
Yes, and the gap is wide on pricier homes. Richmond Hill has no municipal land transfer tax, so you skip the second tax Toronto charges: on a $1,240,000 home, land transfer tax is about $21,275 in Richmond Hill versus roughly $42,550 in Toronto.
Richmond Hill's residential rate is about 0.74% (2025), among the lower ones in the GTA, split between the city, York Region, and school boards. On a $1,240,000 home that's roughly $9,140 a year, and at closing we prorate it to the day so you only pay for the time you own.
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.
Yes. For a Richmond Hill 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.
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