Real Property Bids

Buyer guides

Learn how tax & sheriff sales work

Plain-language guides for first-time and experienced bidders.

How Ontario Tax Sales Work: A Buyer's Guide

A plain-language walkthrough of Ontario tax arrears sales — why properties are sold, how sealed tenders work, deposits, and what happens after you win.

How to Fill Out an Ontario Tender Form (Form 7)

Step-by-step help completing Form 7 "Tender to Purchase" for an Ontario tax sale, calculating your 20% deposit, and packaging the sealed envelope correctly.

Sheriff's Sale vs Tax Sale in Ontario: What's the Difference?

Compare Ontario sheriff's sales of land with municipal tax sales — who sells, why, what you actually buy, and the risks of each.