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What a real estate lawyer costs
Fees, disbursements, what is included and why the final bill differs from the quote.
Questions in this section
Answered questions link through. The rest are on the editorial schedule — search or ask for quotes if you need one sooner.
- How much does a real estate lawyer cost in Ontario? scheduled
- What is included in a lawyer's closing fee? scheduled
- What are disbursements and why are they separate from the legal fee? scheduled
- Why is my final legal bill higher than the quote I was given? scheduled
- Do I need a lawyer to buy a house in Ontario? scheduled
- Can I use the builder's lawyer to save money? scheduled
- Flat fee or hourly — how do real estate lawyers bill? scheduled
- When do I pay my real estate lawyer? scheduled
- Is HST charged on legal fees for a house purchase? scheduled
- How much does a lawyer charge for a refinance versus a purchase? scheduled
- What is a technology or file administration fee? scheduled
- Are legal fees higher for a private mortgage? scheduled
- How do I compare quotes from different real estate lawyers?answered