Exeter residents — compare top Canadian banks for savings rates, no-fee chequing, and mortgage options. Exeter is a growing town in South Huron, serving as a regional service centre for northern Middlesex and Huron counties.
Population ~5,000 · Updated 2025Rates and features as of 2025. Always verify directly with the institution.
Exeter buyers pay Ontario LTT only — no municipal land transfer tax applies here.
Rates: 0.5% ≤$55K · 1.0% $55K–$250K · 1.5% $250K–$400K · 2.0% $400K–$2M · 2.5% above $2M. FTB rebate: full ($4,000) if price ≤$368,000, partial up to $400,000, zero above $400,000.
Local answers for Exeter home buyers and savers.
Exeter homes typically range from $380,000 to $520,000. First-time buyers at the lower end of the range may qualify for the Ontario FTB rebate.
No. Only Toronto levies a municipal LTT. Exeter (South Huron) buyers pay only the Ontario provincial Land Transfer Tax.
Exeter has TD, Scotiabank, and BMO branches. Huron Central Credit Union (now merged into Libro Credit Union) serves Huron County residents with cooperative banking options.
Exeter is within 30 minutes of Grand Bend beaches, 45 minutes from London, and an hour from Goderich. It offers affordable housing with strong regional amenities.