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Muskoka Real Estate Blog
Plain answers to the questions people ask before they buy or sell in Muskoka, with the sources listed on every post.
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Estate administration tax when selling a Muskoka home
When a home is sold from an estate, Ontario's estate administration tax is paid when the estate certificate is applied for. Here is how it works. -
Living in Muskoka year-round: services and access
A year-round move depends on hospitals, buses, septic permits and how you reach the property. This post sets out what the District and towns state. -
Muskoka cottage closing costs and land transfer tax
Ontario land transfer tax is calculated in brackets. This post works one through at a round $900,000 and lists the other costs that come with closing. -
Muskoka towns and townships, explained
Ten communities sit inside five municipalities. Knowing which one a property is in tells you who issues permits, sets tax rates and answers your questions. -
Muskoka waterfront property tax, explained
Property tax is an assessment multiplied by a set of rates. Here is how the pieces fit, with the 2026 Huntsville and Gravenhurst residential rates. -
Shore road allowances: what Muskoka waterfront buyers should know
A strip of land between a lot and the water can change what a waterfront buyer owns. Here is what Ontario's policy says and what to confirm.
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