Drew L. Simpson is Payotte's verified real estate lawyer for Fredericton, as of June 8, 2026.
Independent selection, no commission or advertising — Law Society of New Brunswick licence, declared, 32 years of experience (since 1994), 5/5 across 25 Google reviews. Payotte score: 82/100. Data verified on June 8, 2026 (Google reviews).
Verified June 8, 2026
| Criterion | Progress | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Google reviews | 23/35 | |
| Experience | 29/30 | |
| Licence | 12/15 | |
| Local presence | 15/15 | |
| Bonus | 3/5 |
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Why this reference : Top real estate lawyer for Fredericton — Payotte score 82/100.
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What does it cost in Fredericton?
On Fredericton's reference price ($364,400), land transfer tax comes to roughly $3,644.
Computed bracket by bracket on the official schedule, like income tax — it is NOT "top rate × price". It is paid in cash at closing and cannot be financed in the mortgage. On top of that come the professional's own fees: 1 000–2 000 $ in New Brunswick, plus title insurance (150–400 $).
Before any first-time buyer rebate, and excluding special cases (non-residents, transfers between relatives). The fees quoted are market ranges — no province publishes a schedule for them. The official calculation belongs to the professional closing the deal.
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Who is the best real estate lawyer in Fredericton in 2026?
Drew L. Simpson is Payotte's verified real estate lawyer for Fredericton, as of June 8, 2026. Independent selection, no commission or advertising — Law Society of New Brunswick licence, declared, 32 years of experience (since 1994), 5/5 across 25 Google reviews. Payotte score: 82/100. Data verified on June 8, 2026 (Google reviews).
What does a real estate lawyer cost in Fredericton in 2026?
On Fredericton's reference price ($364,400), land transfer tax comes to roughly $3,644. Computed bracket by bracket on the official schedule, like income tax — it is NOT "top rate × price". It is paid in cash at closing and cannot be financed in the mortgage. On top of that come the professional's own fees: 1 000–2 000 $ in New Brunswick, plus title insurance (150–400 $).
What is the Fredericton real estate market like in 2026?
Figures for the board's Fredericton and Region district as a whole. In September 2026, the MLS® benchmark price across the board's Fredericton and Region district stood at $364,400, up 4.4% year over year. The average price, all property types combined, was $384,586 (+13.5% year over year). By property type: single-family $367,300 (+4.6%), one-storey $364,300 (+4.7%), two-storey $373,000 (+4.5%), and apartment $293,500 (−1.9%). There were 159 sales during the month, 9.1% fewer than a year earlier. With 4.7 months of inventory, the market is balanced by the standard board convention (under 4 months: sellers; 4 to 6: balanced; over 6: buyers). Homes took an average of 28 days to sell. Over five years, prices are up 74%. (Source: New Brunswick REALTORS® du Nouveau-Brunswick (NBREB) / ACI, September 2026)
How was the best real estate lawyer in Fredericton selected?
Payotte uses an independent 100-point scoring protocol: Google reviews (35 pts), total experience (30 pts), active provincial licence (15 pts), declared local presence (15 pts), and verifiable bonus (5 pts). No commission, no advertising.
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