London · Ontario

Physician mortgages in London

Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry trains physicians and dentists here, with London Health Sciences Centre as its main partner.

London, Ontario skyline beside the Thames River

Teaching hospitals and medical schools in London

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western UniversityMedicine and dentistry in one school
Schulich Dentistry, Western UniversityDentistry
University HospitalLondon Health Sciences Centre
Victoria HospitalLondon Health Sciences Centre
Children’s HospitalLondon Health Sciences Centre
St. Joseph’s Health Care LondonAcademic hospital
$73,367

PGY1 salary, PARO scale

1 tax

Ontario land transfer tax, with up to $4,000 back for first time buyers

25%

Foreign buyers pay Ontario’s 25% non-resident speculation tax

Closing costs for physicians buying in London

—Land transfer tax after relief
—first time buyer relief
An estimate before legal fees and adjustments. Property tax uses the 2026 rate on the price, not your assessment. Full Ontario closing cost calculator →

What doctors should know about buying in London

  • Only Ontario land transfer tax applies, with up to $4,000 back for first time buyers.
  • New Schulich dentistry grads can use medical professional programs with some lenders.
  • Ontario’s 8% sales tax on mortgage insurance is paid in cash at closing.

London physician mortgage questions

Can a new dentist from Western buy right after graduating?

Often, yes. Some programs include dentists in their final year or recently graduated. Associate income is usually treated like self employment.

Is there a city land transfer tax in London?

No. You pay the Ontario land transfer tax only, less up to $4,000 for first time buyers.

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