# Real Estate Calculators for Buyers and Investors

> Compare renting and buying, and estimate closing costs, rental returns and sale proceeds with a real estate calculator for Canada

The price is only the start of a property decision. Closing costs, taxes, upkeep and the choice between renting and owning all shape what a home really costs you. These real estate calculators put a number on each piece, so you don't have to guess at what you'll really pay.

Buyers can open the [rent vs buy calculator](https://tax-services.ca/calculators/real-estate/rent-vs-buy) first, then price the move with the [closing costs calculator](https://tax-services.ca/calculators/real-estate/closing-costs).

## What helps tenants and owners?

Tenants can test a budget with the [rent affordability tool](https://tax-services.ca/calculators/real-estate/rent-affordability) and check the legal limit in the [rent increase calculator](https://tax-services.ca/calculators/real-estate/rent-increase). Owners can add up yearly costs with the [property tax](https://tax-services.ca/calculators/real-estate/property-tax) and [condo ownership cost](https://tax-services.ca/calculators/real-estate/condo-ownership-cost) tools, then follow value on the [home value](https://tax-services.ca/calculators/real-estate/home-value-calculator) and [appreciation](https://tax-services.ca/calculators/real-estate/home-appreciation-calculator) pages.

Selling? You'll want to know what's left after fees. The [home sale proceeds calculator](https://tax-services.ca/calculators/real-estate/home-sale-proceeds) and the [commission calculator](https://tax-services.ca/calculators/real-estate/realtor-commission) show you.

## Which tools suit investors?

Rental owners compare deals with the [rental property calculator](https://tax-services.ca/calculators/real-estate/rental-property), the [cap rate](https://tax-services.ca/calculators/real-estate/cap-rate) and the [cash-on-cash return](https://tax-services.ca/calculators/real-estate/cash-on-cash-return). Strategy tools include the [BRRRR](https://tax-services.ca/calculators/real-estate/brrrr-calculator) and [house flipping](https://tax-services.ca/calculators/real-estate/house-flipping-calculator) calculators, plus the [land loan](https://tax-services.ca/calculators/real-estate/land-loan-calculator) page. Need to measure space? Use the [square footage calculator](https://tax-services.ca/calculators/real-estate/square-footage-calculator).

No two properties match. Treat the output as a first screen, and check it against local numbers before you put an offer in, because a spreadsheet won't know what your street is like.

## How far can I trust the results?

Run each deal twice, once hopeful and once cautious, and don't fall for the hopeful one. Raise the vacancy, cut the rent, add repairs, and see whether the numbers still work. Taxes, insurance and condo fees vary from building to building, so swap the defaults for real quotes.

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Source: https://tax-services.ca/calculators/real-estate
Last updated: 2026-10-01
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