Buying
Buying a home in London, Ontario
A clear plan for finding and winning the right home in London, Ontario.
Search with a plan, not a feed.
We narrow the map together, preview homes before you tour, and model every offer before you sign.
- Neighbourhood shortlist in the first week
- Offer strategy and walk-away price agreed up front
- Inspection and closing coordinated for you
How buying a home in London, Ontario works with Sunset Living
Buying a home in London, Ontario starts with a mortgage pre-approval and a short list of neighbourhoods. Your Sunset Living realtor previews homes before you tour, models every offer against recent comparable sales, and agrees a walk-away price with you in advance so you never overpay in a bidding situation.
Most buyers in London tour homes within days of their first call and close in 30 to 90 days. Your realtor coordinates the home inspection, lawyer, mortgage broker and closing paperwork, and stays with you from the first showing to the day you get the keys.
Who pays the buyer's agent in Ontario?
In most Ontario resale transactions the seller's brokerage pays the buyer-side commission out of the sale proceeds, so buyers usually pay nothing directly for representation. Sunset Living confirms this in writing in a Buyer Representation Agreement before any offer is made, so there are no surprises at closing.
Where we work
Neighbourhoods we serve in London, Ontario
From century homes in Old North to new builds in Lambeth, these are the streets we know house by house.
Old North guide
Tree-lined streets, century brick homes and walkable access to Gibbons Park and Western University.
Wortley Village guide
Canada's favourite neighbourhood: semis and Victorians minutes from the village's cafés and shops.
Byron guide
Family streets backing onto Springbank Park and the Thames Valley trails, with strong schools.
Masonville guide
Executive two-storeys and townhomes close to Masonville Place, University Hospital and Western.
Oakridge guide
Quiet crescents, mid-century bungalows and family homes near Oakridge Secondary and the Thames.
Lambeth guide
New-build farmhouses and larger lots on London's southwest edge, ten minutes from the 401 and 402.
Westmount
Established 1970s–90s homes, big yards and quick access to Wonderland Road amenities.
Hyde Park
Newer subdivisions and townhomes in northwest London with shopping and schools built in.
Stoney Creek
North London family homes near Stoney Creek Community Centre and the YMCA, with easy commutes.
Looking somewhere else in London or Middlesex County? Tell us the street and we'll pull the comparables.
Questions London buyers ask us
Do I pay a buyer's agent?
In most Ontario transactions the seller's brokerage pays buyer-side commission. We confirm this in writing before any offer.
How fast can we move?
Pre-approval first; after that we can tour within days and close in as little as 30.
Which neighbourhoods do you cover?
All of London and Middlesex County, from Old North and Wortley Village to Byron, Masonville, Oakridge and Lambeth.
How much deposit do I need to buy a house in London, Ontario?
Deposits on London resale homes typically run 3 to 5 percent of the purchase price, due within 24 hours of an accepted offer. Your realtor will confirm the expected amount before you make an offer.
Should I get a home inspection?
Yes. We recommend a licensed home inspection on almost every purchase, and we build the timing into your offer so you can walk away if something serious turns up.
Ready when you are.
Tell us what you're looking for or when you'd like to sell. We'll come back within one business day.