Do sellers pay land transfer tax in Ontario?
By Natalia Halenda, Sales Representative, RE/MAX Jazz Inc., Brokerage. Updated
The short answer
No. The buyer pays the land transfer tax. A seller's main costs are the commission and the HST on it, the lawyer, any mortgage prepayment penalty, and the move.
From the guide: What does it cost to sell a home in Durham Region in 2026?
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