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Real Estate lawyers in St. John's

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O'Dea Earle

Law Society of NL

Kyle R. Rees · Partner · Real Estate · St. John's

323 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL A1C 5X4

Partner whose practice focuses on personal injury, employment law and union-side labour law. The firm represents employees with workplace problems and people injured through someone else's negligence, and also handles real estate transactions, and wills and estates.

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About real estate law in Newfoundland and Labrador

Buying and selling homes and condos, mortgages, title problems, and landlord and tenant matters. In Newfoundland and Labrador the buyer pays Registry of Deeds registration fees: one for the deed, based on the property's value, and one for the mortgage, based on the amount secured.

  • Registering a deed costs $100 where the property is worth $500 or less, plus 40 cents for each additional $100 (or part of $100) of value. On a $300,000 home that is $1,298.
  • Registering a mortgage is charged the same way on the amount secured, up to a maximum fee of $5,000.
  • The Registry of Deeds has its own online fee calculator. The Registry is at 59 Elizabeth Avenue in St. John's.
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Common questions about real estate lawyers in St. John's

What does it cost to register a home purchase in St. John's?

The Registry of Deeds charges $100 where the property is worth $500 or less, plus 40 cents for each additional $100 (or part of $100) of value — $1,298 on a $300,000 home. Registering a mortgage is charged the same way on the amount secured, up to a maximum of $5,000. Your lawyer's fees are separate.

Is there an official calculator for Registry of Deeds fees?

Yes. The Registry of Deeds has an online fee calculator for conveyances and mortgages. Use it, or ask your lawyer, to confirm the exact fee before closing.

Where are landlord and tenant disputes in St. John's dealt with?

The provincial government mediates and adjudicates disputes between residential landlords and tenants. Either side can file an Application for Dispute Resolution with the Residential Tenancies Office.

Are the real estate lawyers listed for St. John's licensed?

To practise law in Newfoundland and Labrador a lawyer must be a member of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. Its online Lawyer Directory lists the lawyers practising in the province with their contact details, and the Law Society publishes its disciplinary decisions. Each lawyer on these pages was checked in the directory before being listed, but people move firms, so check again before you hire. Complaints about a lawyer go to the Law Society, in writing.

Listings are provided for information only and are not legal advice or a recommendation. Always check a lawyer in the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador's Lawyer Directory before hiring them. Looking for a different area? Browse all practice areas.