Mortgages in Byron
A west London neighbourhood of established detached homes near Springbank Park and the Thames River. Here’s what buying there costs and which rules apply, before you compare lenders with one licensed mortgage professional.
Short answer
Byron is in London, so London’s tax rates and Ontario’s rules apply. On a $600,000 home you’d need at least $35,000 down and $8,475 in land transfer tax ($4,475 for a first-time buyer). Property tax runs about $1,727 a year per $100,000 of assessed value.
Buying in Byron
A west London neighbourhood of established detached homes near Springbank Park and the Thames River.
Byron has mature trees, larger lots and the Boler Mountain ski hill nearby. Many buyers are families trading up.
What to know about a mortgage in Byron
Larger homes and lots in Byron mean bigger mortgages. Homes priced at $1.5 million or more need at least 20% down, and properties on wells, septic systems or acreage can need extra checks before a lender approves them.
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What it costs to buy a $600,000 home in Byron
| Repeat buyer | First-time buyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum down payment | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Mortgage insurance (added to the loan) | $22,600 | $22,600 |
| Sales tax on insurance (cash) | $1,808 | $1,808 |
| Ontario land transfer tax | $8,475 | $4,475 |
| Cash at closing | $45,283 | $41,283 |
Example price, not a local average. Minimum down payment and a 25-year amortization; legal fees, title insurance and adjustments are extra.
London rules that apply in Byron
London’s 2026 residential property tax rate is 1.7271%, about $1,727 a year for every $100,000 of assessed value. Source
Up to four units are allowed on most residential lots, meaning up to three additional units with no more than two in a separate building. Source
London requires a Residential Rental Unit Licence for rentals in buildings with four or fewer units, converted dwellings and homes the owner doesn’t live in. Source
Sources
We checked these figures against official sources in October 2026. Rules and rates change, so confirm the details with your mortgage professional, lawyer or the source before you rely on them.
- Minimum down payment (Financial Consumer Agency of Canada)
- Mortgage insurance premiums (CMHC)
- Calculating land transfer tax (Government of Ontario)
- Land transfer tax refunds for first-time buyers (Government of Ontario)
- London property tax rates
- London: rental licensing
- London: additional units
- Homeownership Down Payment Assistance Program
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