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Whitby 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 Whitby 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.
Whitby market snapshot
Whitby's average price was $905,123 in August, down 6.9% from a year ago, with detached homes off more at $1,010,663 while townhouses held closer to last year. Homes take about 30 days to sell, longer than last year, so buyers have room to negotiate.
Whitby, all home types. Source: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), August 2026.
Average price
-6.9%
$905,123
Detached
-10.4%
$1,010,663
Townhouse
-3.5%
$750,781
Days on market
+15.4%
30
Land transfer tax in Whitby
No municipal land transfer tax in Whitby — 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 an older home in downtown Whitby?
The heritage storefronts along Dundas Street carry over into the surrounding blocks, where many homes predate modern building records. We run a full title search and set up title insurance so older-home surprises don't become your problem.
Downtown Whitby's core dates back over a centuryCentury homes and converted buildings sit block by block along Dundas Street.
Older records mean more gaps to checkPast permits, surveys, and additions aren't always on file.
We search title and back it with title insuranceSo problems from a previous owner don't become your problem.
Why Whitby 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 Whitby buyers and sellers — title search, mortgage, and registration — online, at a flat fee.
Ownright charges a flat legal fee for Whitby closings, quoted upfront with no surprises — separate from third-party costs like land transfer tax, title insurance, and registration. You see the full breakdown before you commit.
No. Whitby is in Durham Region, so you pay only Ontario's provincial land transfer tax — there is no municipal LTT (that applies only in the City of Toronto). On a $894,000 home the provincial tax works out to roughly $14,355, and first-time buyers may qualify for a rebate of up to $4,000.
New-build closings have extra moving parts: Tarion warranty enrolment, HST and the new-housing rebate, development levies and other builder adjustments added on closing, and sometimes an interim occupancy period before final closing. We review your builder's statement of adjustments so you know exactly what you're paying.
On a new build, the builder often passes through extra costs on closing — development and education levies, utility connection and meter fees, Tarion enrolment, and similar adjustments. These can add up to thousands beyond the purchase price. We check your agreement for a cap on these charges and confirm the final numbers before closing.
Yes. The entire closing is handled remotely — you review and sign documents online and meet your lawyer by video. There's no need to visit an office, whether you're in downtown Whitby, Brooklin, or Port Whitby.
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