City Buyer Guide
Jay Kuang, Sales Representative · Bay Street Group Inc., Brokerage
Planning a Purchase in Richmond Hill Along the Future Subway Extension
The facts below come from TRREB, Metrolinx and the City of Richmond Hill, with links to each source.
What you pay
- Showings
- $35 per property
- Offers
- $100 per property, incl. unlimited revisions & counters
- Closing fee
- $4,999
Showing and offer fees are charged per property. You only pay when your deal successfully closes.
How it works
- Search on your own and shortlist the homes you like.
- Book Jay for a private showing or an offer — pay only for the properties you choose.
- After closing, the remaining buyer-side commission is returned to you as cashback.
Neighbourhoods in Richmond Hill I serve
Oak Ridges, Lake Wilcox, Mill Pond, Jefferson, Langstaff, Richvale
Community names as used in City of Richmond Hill planning documents. Source
Local facts (with sources)
September 2026 market snapshot
In September 2026, TRREB recorded 172 sales in Richmond Hill at an average price of $1,189,203 (median $1,079,000), with 584 new listings. Monthly figures change; check the latest report.
Source: TRREB Market Watch, September 2026 · Sep 2026
Yonge North Subway Extension
Metrolinx is building the Yonge North Subway Extension, taking TTC Line 1 approximately eight kilometres north from Finch Station with five new stations: Steeles, Clark, Royal Orchard, Bridge and High Tech. No opening date is stated here.
Source: Metrolinx · Checked Oct 13, 2026
Population
Richmond Hill's population was counted as 202,022 in the 2021 Census.
Source: City of Richmond Hill (2021 Census release) · 2021 Census
Ontario first-time buyer refund
Eligible first-time buyers may claim a refund of Ontario land transfer tax of up to $4,000.
Source: Ontario Ministry of Finance · Page updated Feb 10, 2026
Worked example: land transfer tax at the median price
Ontario rates for a home with one or two single-family residences: 0.5% up to $55,000, 1% to $250,000, 1.5% to $400,000, 2% to $2,000,000. On $1,079,000: $275 + $1,950 + $2,250 + 2% × $679,000 ($13,580) = $18,055. A qualifying first-time buyer may get up to $4,000 back: $18,055 − $4,000 = $14,055. There is no municipal land transfer tax outside Toronto. Example only; your lawyer confirms the actual tax.
Source: Ontario Ministry of Finance · Ontario rates page updated Apr 22, 2026
Illustrative example: flat fees vs. a percentage commission
Illustrative only, not a guaranteed saving. Assumption: a 2.5% commission per side, used here as an example; commissions are negotiable and not set by law. At $1,079,000, 2.5% is $26,975. Buyer side with 8 showings and 2 offers: 8 × $35 + 2 × $100 + $4,999 closing = $5,479; difference $26,975 − $5,479 = $21,496. Seller side: $4,999 flat fee vs $26,975; difference $21,976. All amounts are before sales tax. Any cash back depends on the cooperating commission, the services used and the contract terms.
Source: Jay Kuang fee schedule (this site) · Fees as of Oct 2026
Sources checked on October 13, 2026. Figures change; follow the links for the latest.
Schools
Richmond Hill is served by the York Region District School Board and the York Catholic District School Board. Confirm by address with each board; Jay does not rank or recommend schools.
Official links
Example: $1,200,000 purchase, 8 showings, 2 offers
For example, a 2.5% buyer-side commission would be about $30,000. In this example, Jay's service fee is $5,479, leaving an estimated cashback of $24,521. Commissions are negotiable and vary by property.
- Example: 2.5% buyer-side commission
- $30,000
- Jay's example service fee
- $5,479
- Estimated cashback
- $24,521
Cashback depends on purchase price, cooperating commission, actual services used, contract terms, and closing conditions. This example explains the model and is not a guarantee. Service fees exclude HST. Commissions are negotiable and not set by law.
Selling in Richmond Hill? $4,999 flat fee, full service — not just an MLS listing. See the seller plan
Richmond Hill buyer FAQ
Which new subway stations are planned for the Richmond Hill area?
Metrolinx lists new stations at Steeles, Clark, Royal Orchard, Bridge and High Tech. Check Metrolinx for current timing before relying on it in a purchase decision.
Is there a City of Toronto land transfer tax rebate for Richmond Hill buyers?
The City of Toronto's municipal land transfer tax and its rebate apply to properties in the City of Toronto. Richmond Hill is in York Region; eligible first-time buyers may claim the Ontario refund.
How do I check school boundaries for a Richmond Hill address?
Enter the address in the YRDSB school locator or contact the YCDSB; Jay does not rank or recommend schools.
Can I attend open houses on my own and use Jay only for the offer?
Yes. Book Jay only for the private showings and offers you choose; fees are charged per property.