Strathroy-Caradoc Real Estate: Small-Town Homes West of London, Ontario

Strathroy-Caradoc residents often commute to London, where Western University and the hospitals employ many. St. Thomas lies to the south and the lakeshore town of Lambton Shores, around Grand Bend, is a summer destination to the north-west. South Huron, St. Marys and Bluewater are other small communities within about an hour. Southwestern Ontario has some of Canada's best farmland, so rural lots may come with agricultural designations.

The town centre has a traditional main street with independent shops, a hospital, and most people travel by car. Check whether municipal sewer and water serve the street, as outlying homes use wells and septic.

The federal foreign-buyer ban continues to 1 January 2027, with no extension announced and a replacement framework reported. Ontario's non-resident speculation tax is 25%. Exemptions apply to permanent residents and some workers. Rural properties need well, septic and drainage checks. See the Canada consultation guide, financing for non-residents and the Canada overview.

Closing costs include Ontario land transfer tax, legal fees and title insurance, and non-residents add the speculation tax on top. Your lawyer can quote the total before you make an offer.