Transaction Costs

Typical One-Time Transaction Costs:

  • Mortgage Application and Appraisal Fee (paid at time of application)
  • Property Inspection (optional)
  • Legal Fees (paid at closing)
  • Legal Disbursements (paid at closing)
  • Property Survey (sometimes provided by seller)
  • Land Transfer, Deed Tax or Property Purchase Tax (paid at closing)
  • Mortgage Interest Adjustment and Take Over Fee (if applicable and paid at closing)
  • Adjustments for Fuel, Taxes etc.. (paid at closing)
  • Home and Property Insurance (closing and on-going)
  • Moving Expenses (paid on moving)

Typical monthly costs incurred with home ownership are mortgage payments, maintenance, insurance, condo fees, property taxes and utilities.