Costs

When you buy a home, you will be asked for a down payment, usually between 5 and 25% of the total price of the property. You might also have a number of other fees and expenses to pay.

Some of the most common expenses are listed below. These expenses may vary, depending on your area:

Expense Paid
Mortgage application and appraisal fee At time of application
House inspection (optional) At time of application
Legal fees Closing
Legal disbursements Closing
Deed and/or mortgage registration Closing
Property survey (sometimes provided by the seller) Closing
Land Transfer Taxes by province Closing
Property tax adjustments Closing
Fuel adjustments Closing
Mortgage insurance Closing
Title insurance Closing