Why people choose Scarborough
Scarborough gives you City of Toronto services and transit at prices that are often lower than in central Toronto. You can reach downtown on the GO Lakeshore East line from Rouge Hill, Guildwood, Eglinton and Scarborough stations, and Highway 401 runs through the middle of the district.
Neighbourhoods I work in
Malvern, Rouge, Morningside Heights, West Hill, Highland Creek, Guildwood, Scarborough Village, Cliffside, Birch Cliff, Agincourt, Wexford and the area around Scarborough Town Centre. Each has its own mix of detached homes, townhouses and condos, and prices can change a lot from one side of a major road to the other.
Buying in Scarborough
Because Scarborough is part of the City of Toronto, you pay both the Ontario and the Toronto land transfer tax. First-time buyers can get up to $8,475 back in total. Read my first-time buyer guide and get pre-approved before you book showings, so you know your real budget.
Selling in Scarborough
Pricing a Scarborough home well means looking at very local sales, not a district average. My home value guide explains how values are really set, and my free home evaluation gives you a range based on recent sales near you.
Mortgages and renewals
Many Scarborough homeowners bought or refinanced in 2021 and 2022 and are renewing now. Before you sign your lender's renewal letter, let me compare it with offers from many other lenders. Here is my renewal checklist.
Common questions
Do I pay Toronto land transfer tax in Scarborough?
Yes. Scarborough is part of the City of Toronto, so buyers pay both the Ontario and the Toronto land transfer tax. First-time buyers can get rebates from both.
Can you help if I am buying in Scarborough and selling elsewhere?
Yes. I can coordinate the sale, the purchase and the mortgage, including bridge financing if the closing dates do not line up.
Thinking about a move in Scarborough?
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.