Insurance
Arrange home insurance before possession and send proof to your lawyer.
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.
Timing
Possession planning starts after conditions are removed.
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.
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.
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Insurance
Arrange 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.
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Lawyer
Choose 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.
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Moving van
Book your mover well in advance, especially if possession is near the 15th or the end of the month.
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Schools
Contact schools early to register children and confirm catchment or program details.
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Landline, internet, cable, and security
Schedule installation or transfer. Allow extra time for phone or internet setup, and activate monitored security if needed.
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Heating, electricity, water, and taxes
Set up utility accounts before possession. Ask the City of Saskatoon about TIPPS if you want monthly property tax instalments.
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Garbage and recycling
Confirm black, blue, and green bin service details for the property.
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Community mailbox
For a newly constructed home, check Canada Post community mailbox instructions and have proof of ownership ready if keys are required.
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Change of address
Notify 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.
SaskEnergy
SaskPower
City of Saskatoon
SaskTel
Shaw
Bell
Garbage / green bins
Public schools
Separate schools
Buying in Saskatoon
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