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Windsor 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 Windsor 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.
Windsor market snapshot
Windsor-Essex's average price was $541,019 in July, down 7.0% from a year ago, on 522 sales. Active listings reached 2,307, up 3.5% and the highest July level in more than a decade, so buyers have more choice than they have had in years and sellers need sharp pricing to stand out.
Windsor-Essex, all home types. Source: Windsor-Essex County Association of REALTORS® via CREA, July 2026.
Average price
-7.0%
$541,019
Homes sold
-7.8%
522
New listings
-6.6%
1,390
Active listings
+3.5%
2,307
Land transfer tax in Windsor
No municipal land transfer tax in Windsor — 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 | | |
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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
One of Ontario's higher property tax rates
We prorate the year's taxes at closing, so you only pay for the days you own the home.
The 2026 rate is about 2.10%Set annually by the city — we use the current rate when we calculate your closing costs.
Property tax is split to the closing dateWe calculate each side's share so no one overpays.
Unpaid property tax stays with the homeWe confirm the seller's taxes are current before you close.
Why Windsor 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 Windsor purchase or sale needs one. Ownright handles the whole closing online, from reviewing your agreement to searching title, holding funds, and registering the deal.
On a typical Windsor home around $547,000, Ontario land transfer tax is about $7,415, or roughly $3,415 for first-time buyers after the $4,000 rebate. Windsor has no municipal land transfer tax, so you pay the provincial tax only, unlike Toronto where a second tax nearly doubles the bill.
Windsor has one of Ontario's highest residential property tax rates: 2.096514% for 2026, made up of a 1.943514% municipal rate plus the 0.153% provincial education rate. That is roughly $11,800 a year on a $565,000 assessment, though MPAC assessments are still frozen at their January 1, 2016 values, so most homes are assessed for less than they would sell for today. At closing, Ownright prorates the year's taxes to the day so you only pay for the days you own the home, and confirms the seller's taxes are current.
Windsor taxes homes left unoccupied more than 183 days a year at 4% of their assessed value, raised from 3% for 2026. Unpaid tax is added to the property's tax account and follows the home, not the seller, so Ownright confirms the seller declared and paid before you close.
Beyond the purchase price, budget for land transfer tax (about $7,415 on a $547,000 home), 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.
Yes. Ownright closes Windsor deals fully online, with electronic document signing and remote identity verification, so you never have to visit an office in person. That makes it straightforward for out-of-town, relocating, and cross-border buyers and sellers to close on a Windsor property.
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