between $450 to $1,500Average Real Estate Lawyer Fees in Ontario for house closing are between $450 to $1,500, depending on the transactions' complexity. In addition, some real estate lawyers charge an hourly rate between $270 to $450 + HST per hour plus Law Office disbursements.
As for our estimated charges, for homes or mortgages under $2,000,000.00 you should budget approximately $1,400 for a purchase without a mortgage, $1,600 for a purchase with a mortgage, $1,200 for a cash sale plus $100 for each additional mortgage discharge and approximately $1,300 for a refinance with one payout.
They can charge a set hourly rate for the time they spend working on your file, a flat fee for a specific service, or a contingency fee, which is based on a percentage of the outcome of the case. Most lawyers or paralegals will ask for some payment in advance, called a retainer.
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