Saskatoon Buyer Checklist

Buyer possession checklist for Saskatoon home buyers.

A practical reminder list for insurance, lawyers, utilities, moving, schools, and key-day planning before you take possession.

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Timing

Possession planning starts after conditions are removed.

Wait for a firm purchase before making final arrangements.

You can collect phone numbers, compare movers, and prepare your plan earlier. Final steps such as booking utilities, confirming move-in dates, and making legal or insurance arrangements should usually wait until the offer is firm or written without conditions.

Where to start

Buying is more than finding the house.

Once conditions are removed, the possession details start moving quickly. Use this checklist as a guide and confirm timing with your lawyer, lender, insurer, and service providers.

Insurance

Arrange home insurance before possession and send proof to your lawyer.

Legal

Choose a Saskatchewan lawyer and book your appointment early.

Keys

Contact your REALTOR® two days before possession to discuss key pickup.

Buyer reminders

Tasks to handle before possession.

InsuranceArrange insurance on your new home to be active about one day before possession. Your lawyer will need proof before title can be placed in your name.

LawyerChoose a lawyer and book your appointment about three weeks before possession when possible. If you are moving from another province, use a Saskatchewan lawyer for the purchase.

Moving vanBook your mover well in advance, especially if possession is near the 15th or the end of the month.

SchoolsContact schools early to register children and confirm catchment or program details.

Landline, internet, cable, and securitySchedule installation or transfer. Allow extra time for phone or internet setup, and activate monitored security if needed.

Heating, electricity, water, and taxesSet up utility accounts before possession. Ask the City of Saskatoon about TIPPS if you want monthly property tax instalments.

Garbage and recyclingConfirm black, blue, and green bin service details for the property.

Community mailboxFor a newly constructed home, check Canada Post community mailbox instructions and have proof of ownership ready if keys are required.

Change of addressNotify Canada Post, SGI, insurance providers, credit cards, subscriptions, doctors, dentists, and rental companies for water heaters or softeners.

Useful Saskatoon contacts

Phone numbers buyers often need.

SaskEnergy1-800-567-8899

SaskPower1-888-757-6937

City of Saskatoon(306) 975-2400

SaskTel1-800-727-5835

Shaw1-888-472-2222

Bell1-888-759-3474

Garbage / green bins(306) 975-2486

Public schools(306) 683-8200

Separate schools(306) 659-7000

Buying in Saskatoon

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