If you are buying your first home in Brampton, whether a townhouse in Bramalea or a detached home in Heart Lake, there is money on the table you should not leave behind. Here are the rebates and refunds available to first-time buyers in Ontario.

Ontario land transfer tax refund

The biggest one is the provincial refund. First-time buyers in Ontario can get a refund of land transfer tax up to $4,000. To qualify, you must be at least 18, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and you must not have owned a home anywhere in the world before. The home must become your principal residence within nine months of purchase.

How the refund works at closing

You do not have to wait months to see this money. Your lawyer can claim the refund right at closing by filing the proper forms with your transfer registration, which reduces the amount you pay on signing day. If it is not claimed at closing, you can apply afterwards, but claiming upfront is simpler and puts the money back in your pocket immediately.

Other costs first-time buyers forget

Beyond the purchase price, budget for legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments for property taxes the seller prepaid. Your lawyer also reviews your Agreement of Purchase and Sale, runs the title search, and makes sure your mortgage documents are in order. Knowing your full closing figure in advance means no surprises.

Why Brampton buyers use a local lawyer

Brampton transactions sometimes involve new subdivisions with builder agreements, or resale homes with unique lot features. A lawyer who handles Brampton closings regularly knows what to check, from development charge adjustments on new builds to easements on older lots.

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