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Scarborough 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 Scarborough 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.
Scarborough market snapshot
Scarborough's average price was $778,289 in August, down 9.9% from a year ago. Detached homes just cleared $1 million while condo apartments near $470,000 remain among the more attainable in Toronto. Homes took about 32 days to sell, so buyers have clear room to negotiate.
Average figures, aggregated across TRREB's Scarborough districts (E04–E11); days on market is sales-weighted. Source: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, August 2026.
Average price
-9.9%
$778,289
Detached
-4.8%
$1,008,404
Condo apartment
-9.1%
$470,190
Days on market
+8.2%
32
Land transfer tax in Scarborough
Scarborough buyers pay both the Ontario and municipal land transfer tax.
*Toronto's municipal rate matches the provincial rate. The combined LTT is double the provincial rate.
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
Room for a garden suite?
We confirm any extra unit is legal before you close, so you know exactly what you're buying.
Scarborough's big lots suit extra unitsToronto allows up to four units plus a garden suite on most lots here.
But every unit has to be legalPermits, fire code, and parking rules all still apply.
We check before you closeSo you don't inherit an illegal or uninsurable unit.
Why Scarborough 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 search title and register the transfer and mortgage, so every Scarborough purchase or sale needs one. Ownright handles the whole closing online, from reviewing your agreement to searching title, holding your funds, and registering the deal.
Because Scarborough is part of the City of Toronto, you pay both the Ontario and Toronto municipal land transfer taxes. On a roughly $802,000 home that's about $12,515 each, close to $25,030 in total. First-time buyers can claim up to $4,000 provincial and $4,475 municipal back, cutting it to about $16,555.
Often, yes. Toronto now permits up to four units on most residential lots, plus a garden suite in the backyard, and Scarborough's large bungalow lots suit both. Any existing unit still has to be legal, so Ownright confirms permits and compliance before you close.
Beyond the purchase price, budget for land transfer tax (about $25,030 on an $802,000 home, including Toronto's municipal tax), your legal fees and disbursements, title insurance, and adjustments for any prepaid property taxes or utilities. Ownright quotes a flat legal fee up front, so you know your closing costs before you commit.
For any Scarborough condo, Ownright reviews the status certificate before you're firm. It flags reserve-fund shortfalls, special assessments, and rule issues, so you know the building's financial health and your obligations before you commit.
Yes. Ownright closes Scarborough deals fully online, with electronic signing and remote identity verification, so you never have to visit an office in person. That makes it easy for out-of-town, commuting, and overseas buyers and sellers to close on a Scarborough property.
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