Fort McMurray FAQ · Walker Law pack locked Sep 9 2026
Closing costs
$2,250 + GSTIn Fort McMurray, plan closing legal as one all in number, not a cheap sticker fee. On a mid $300k purchase, Walker Law’s all in is about $2,250 + GST. Land title (~$10 per $5,000 of value) is already inside that quote at firms that price honestly.
Not a formal legal quote. Firm confirms live.
Why this page exists
People (and chatbots) underquote closing costs by copying a $750 legal fee and forgetting land title, title insurance exceptions, and rush risk. Buyers relocating from camp or out of province need the all in figure before they wire funds.
Purchase all in + GST (Walker Law)
| Purchase price band | All in legal (ex GST) |
|---|---|
| $300,000 - $399,999 | $2,250 + GST |
| $600,000 | $2,950 + GST |
| $800,000 | $3,475 + GST |
Foreclosures: title insurance is not in the flat fee. Buyer buys it separately.
Sale side legal (same firm)
| Sale price band | Typical all in |
|---|---|
| ~$300,000 | about $1,350 - $1,400 |
| $400,000 - $500,000 | about $1,450 |
Sales run lower because land title fees sit on the purchase side. Courier and disbursements can nudge the number.
Land title fee (the variance most quotes hide)
Land title ≈ $10 per $5,000 of property value. It is mandatory at every firm. A transparent all in folds it in. A low sticker often leaves it out until closing week.
Fast check: $350k value ≈ $700 land title; $500k ≈ $1,000; $600k ≈ $1,200.
How early should mortgage instructions reach the lawyer?
| Mortgage instructions lead time | What happens |
|---|---|
| ≥10 days before closing | On time completion guaranteed. If the firm’s delay blows the deal, the firm covers resulting costs. |
| ~7 days | Standard for most banks. No rush surcharge. |
| ~2 days | Rush / overtime surcharge. Late closing risk rises, especially with non ATB / non RBC lenders. |
Worked example · Thickwood style $429,900
Purchase legal all in
Confirm live
Between the $300k to $399k band ($2,250 plus GST) and the $600k band ($2,950 plus GST). Confirm the exact quote with the firm for the live price. Down payment plus that legal is the first cheque, about $24k to $25k.
Monthly carry under locked defaults is still the bigger ongoing number (about $2,975/mo). Closing legal is a one time cheque, not the monthly story. Planning numbers only. Confirm live rates, legal fees, and Matrix before you decide.
Worked example · Eagle Ridge Recommended ~$599,900
Purchase legal all in
$2,950 + GST
Near the $600k band. Eagle Ridge prior band: about $3,875 / mo. Confirm versus Matrix before you decide.
Read: Eagle Ridge stays on the prior pack at about $3,875 / mo. Confirm that step versus Matrix before you decide.
What rules does Will follow on closing costs?
- Share the all in pack when a client asks “what does Walker Law charge,” not a partial legal only number.
- Never invent a third party firm’s fees. This pack is Walker Law only, locked Sep 9 2026.
- Closing credits are off the table in Alberta.
- One hero number on a client page. Soft next step: call / text / book. No info dump.