Why people choose Pickering
Pickering sits right on the Toronto border, with Highway 401, Highway 407 and Pickering GO station on the Lakeshore East line. You get a short trip into the city, the waterfront and Frenchman's Bay, and no Toronto land transfer tax.
Neighbourhoods I work in
Bay Ridges, West Shore, Rosebank, Dunbarton, Liverpool, Amberlea, Brock Ridge, Rougemount, Highbush, Duffin Heights and the new Seaton community in north Pickering. As a Pickering resident, I know these streets as a neighbour, not just from the listings.
Buying in Pickering
Durham Region has no municipal land transfer tax. Buyers here pay only the Ontario land transfer tax, while buyers in Scarborough and the rest of the City of Toronto pay the Toronto tax as well. On a $900,000 home, that is about $14,475 less at closing for a buyer who is not a first-time buyer. First-time buyers can get up to $4,000 back from Ontario. See my land transfer tax guide for worked examples, or use the calculator for your price.
Buying a new home in Seaton
New construction needs a different mortgage plan. Closing can be months or years away, deposits are paid in stages, and your rate and approval need to hold until closing. I can review the builder's deposit schedule, plan your financing and help you avoid surprises on closing day.
Selling in Pickering
Many Pickering sellers are moving up, downsizing or moving closer to family. My free home evaluation gives you a price range based on recent sales near you, and I can show you what you could afford next at the same time.
Common questions
Is there a land transfer tax in Pickering?
Only the Ontario land transfer tax. Pickering does not charge its own, so closing costs are lower than in Toronto at the same price.
Can you help with a new home in Seaton?
Yes. I can review the deposit schedule and closing timeline and set up financing that works for a new build.
Thinking about a move in Pickering?
Book a free 30-minute call by phone, by video or at the office. I'll walk you through your numbers and next steps.
General information, not financial, legal or tax advice. Mortgages are subject to lender approval. Mortgage services are provided by Ashraful Khan, Mortgage Broker, Lic. #M22000883, Mortgage Alliance Inc., FSRA Licence #10530. Real estate services are provided by Ashraful Khan, Sales Representative, Royal LePage Ignite Realty, Brokerage, Independently Owned and Operated. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract.