Mortgages in Wortley Village
A walkable neighbourhood south of downtown, with older homes and a small village main street. Here’s what buying there costs and which rules apply, before you compare lenders with one licensed mortgage professional.
Short answer
Wortley Village 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 Wortley Village
A walkable neighbourhood south of downtown, with older homes and a small village main street.
Wortley Road’s cafés and shops give it a small-town feel close to downtown. Older homes here are in high demand.
What to know about a mortgage in Wortley Village
Older homes in Wortley Village often need updates. A thorough inspection helps you budget, and if you plan to renovate, ask about a purchase-plus-improvements mortgage, which adds the cost of the work to your mortgage up front.
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What it costs to buy a $600,000 home in Wortley Village
| 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 Wortley Village
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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