Real Estate Law in Connecticut

Connecticut requires attorney involvement for real estate closings. Attorney fees range $1,200-$2,800. Connecticut has a conveyance tax with tiered rates: 0.75% for most transactions, 1.25% for properties over $800,000, and higher for large-scale investors. Property taxes average 2.15% — among the highest nationally. Title insurance is required by most lenders. Connecticut has specific requirements for underground storage tank disclosure and environmental compliance. The state has a unique tax on real property transfers by non-residents.