New Brunswick land transfer tax calculator.
Flat 1.0% on the greater of the purchase price or assessed value of the property. Estimate the transfer tax or registration fees for your property and buyer status.
Fact-checked by Surrayya Afzal, Principal Broker, FSRA #M14001433· Last reviewed October 2026 · Reviewed monthly
Enter the higher of price or assessed value where the province requires it, then select your location and buyer status. The result is a tax or registration estimate, not your full closing budget. Other closing costs are excluded.
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How land transfer tax works in New Brunswick
Real Property Transfer Tax is a one-time tax the buyer pays when title changes hands. It is due at registration, must be paid in cash, and cannot be added to your mortgage. Flat 1.0% on the greater of the purchase price or assessed value of the property. The flat rate applies to the greater of price or assessed value.
This is not the total cash needed to close. Other closing costs are excluded. Legal fees and other charges must be budgeted separately.
On a $344,000 home the tax is $3,440. If Service New Brunswick’s assessed value is higher than the price, the tax is 1% of that assessed value; enter the higher value.
Fold it into your closing budget
Budget separately for legal fees and other charges. once you know it, add it to your full closing costs estimate alongside legal fees, title insurance and moving costs. First-time buyer? The first-time buyer guide covers the FHSA, the RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan, and how they stack. See New Brunswick mortgage rate.
Real Property Transfer Tax is payable at registration, in addition to your down payment and other closing costs.
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