Total Cost of Buying a Home in Burlington 2025

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All closing costs calculated for Burlington Ontario buyers — LTT, legal fees, CMHC, inspection, and more. No Toronto MLTT in Halton Region.

Burlington Buying Costs at a Glance

Median Home Price
$900,000
Ontario LTT
~$13,475
Legal Fees
~$2,000
Total Closing Costs
~$18,000+

Burlington buyers face significantly lower closing costs than Toronto buyers at equivalent prices — no Toronto MLTT applies in Halton Region. At the Burlington median of $900,000, total closing costs run approximately $17,000–$22,000 (excluding down payment). The Ontario LTT is the largest item at ~$13,475.

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Burlington Closing Costs Breakdown

Cost ItemTypical AmountNotes
Ontario Land Transfer Tax~$13,475 on $900KProvincial only — no Toronto MLTT
First-Time Buyer LTT RebateUp to -$4,000If eligible
Legal fees (real estate lawyer)$1,500–$2,500Title search, registration, disbursements
Title insurance$200–$400One-time cost arranged by lawyer
Home inspection$500–$800Strongly recommended
Property tax adjustmentVariesBuyer reimburses seller for prepaid taxes
CMHC mortgage insurance2.8%–4% of mortgageIf less than 200% down; added to mortgage
Moving costs$1,500–$4,000Local Burlington move
Home insurance (first year)$900–$2,000Required before closing
Estimated Total (no CMHC, FTB)~$13,000–$18,000On a $900K Burlington home

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Burlington vs Toronto Closing Cost Comparison

CostBurlington ($900K)Toronto ($900K)Burlington Saves
Land Transfer Tax (gross)$13,475$26,9500$13,475
Legal fees~$2,000~$2,000$00
Inspection + title~$950~$950$00
Total LTT savings~$13,475

Frequently Asked Questions

What closing costs should Burlington buyers budget for?
Budget 2–2.5% of the purchase price for closing costs in Burlington (excluding down payment). On a $900,000 home, expect approximately $17,000–$22,000 in closing costs. Ontario LTT is the largest item (~$13,475). First-time buyers save up to $4,000 via the LTT rebate, reducing net closing costs to ~$13,000–$18,000.
Is CMHC available for Burlington homes?
CMHC mortgage insurance is available for Burlington homes priced under $1,500,000 with less than 200% down. The premium is 2.8%–4% of the mortgage amount and is added to your mortgage (not paid upfront). Many Burlington homes near or above $1.00M are approaching the threshold where 200% down becomes required.