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Physician mortgages in Charlottetown.

Charlottetown is PEI's medical hub, with a 1% property transfer tax that first-time buyers can often avoid entirely. Among the most affordable provinces to buy.

Charlottetown in short

Charlottetown is PEI's medical centre, anchored by the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. PEI charges a Real Property Transfer Tax of 1%, but qualifying first-time buyers are exempt, so many physician buyers pay no transfer tax on their first home.

0% (FTB)
Transfer tax for first-time buyers
Qualifying first-time buyers are exempt
1%
Standard PEI transfer tax
Of price or assessed value, otherwise
5-10%
Physician program down payment
Owner-occupied principal residence
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The Charlottetown physician market.

Charlottetown is the centre of medicine in PEI, anchored by the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Prices are among the lowest in the country, and PEI's first-time buyer exemption means many physician buyers pay no property transfer tax on their first home.

Market (as of)Early 2026
ConditionAffordable, balanced
Approx. priceRoughly $380K-$440K all types

Compact, affordable market with the Queen Elizabeth Hospital as the province's main acute care site.

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Closing costs: pei real property transfer tax (1%, ftb exempt).

PEI Real Property Transfer Tax (1%, FTB exempt)
Prince Edward Island charges a Real Property Transfer Tax of 1% of the greater of purchase price or assessed value. Qualifying first-time buyers are exempt from the tax, so many first-home physician buyers pay no transfer tax at all.
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Why Charlottetown physicians use a specialist.

  • Qualifying first-time buyers are exempt from PEI's 1% transfer tax.
  • Among the most affordable provinces in Canada to buy a first home.
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital anchors the province's acute care.
  • Projected-income qualification helps new attendings buy early.
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Teaching hospitals in Charlottetown.

We work with physicians across Charlottetown’s teaching network, from residents and fellows to attending and incorporated staff.

Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Health PEI)View page
Prince County Hospital (Summerside)
FAQ

Charlottetown physician mortgage questions.

Do first-time buyers pay transfer tax in PEI?01

Qualifying first-time buyers are exempt from PEI's 1% Real Property Transfer Tax, so many first-home physician buyers in Charlottetown pay no transfer tax at all.

Is Charlottetown affordable for physicians?02

Yes. PEI is among the most affordable provinces, and combined with the first-time buyer transfer tax exemption, Charlottetown has very low entry costs for physician buyers.

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