Luxury homes in London, Ontario

We call a London home luxury when it is listed at $1 million or more. We track every one listed today, with the median asking price and the neighbourhoods they sit in. At this level, a good part of the work is private: many significant residences we have sold were handled on an exclusive basis, without signs, open houses or MLS®.
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Can you find homes that are not on the market?

Sometimes. Many of the significant residences we have represented were sold privately, "conducted on an Exclusive basis with professionalism, confidence and confidentiality, many without signs, open houses or MLS®." If you are searching at the top end, tell us what you want in a private brief and we will tell you honestly what is possible.

What should I check when buying at the top end?

At $1.5 million or more, 20% down is required and mortgage insurance is not available. Budget for Ontario land transfer tax (2.0% on the portion from $400,000 to $2 million, 2.5% above $2 million). Custom homes deserve specialist inspections of pools, geothermal or radiant systems and any outbuildings.

Questions and answers

What is the land transfer tax on a $1.2 million home in London?

$20,475 in Ontario land transfer tax. London has no municipal land transfer tax.

Do you sell luxury homes privately?

Yes, when the owner wants discretion. Many significant residences we have represented were sold on an exclusive basis, many without signs, open houses or MLS®. Ask us about it.

Is $1 million the right luxury line for London?

It is the line we draw, and it is based on asking prices of active listings, never sale prices. You can see how many homes sit above it today.

What is the minimum down payment on a $1.2 million home?

$95,000: 5% of the first $500,000 plus 10% of the remaining $700,000. At $1.5 million or more the minimum becomes 20% of the whole price, because mortgage insurance is not available at that level.

A private conversation

Tell George or Rob what you are looking for. It stays between us.