Joel DyckReal Broker SK Ltd.
Saskatoon · Buying, condition and the contract

Do both spouses have to agree to sell the house in Saskatchewan?

If both spouses are on title, both must sign the listing agreement and the transfer documents. Even where only one spouse is on title, The Homesteads Act, 1989 means the family home cannot be sold or mortgaged without the other spouse's written consent. Your real estate lawyer confirms the requirements for your specific situation.

Saskatchewan gives the family home statutory protection regardless of whose name appears on title, which is a meaningful difference from provinces without homestead legislation. If you are going through a separation or divorce, both parties normally need to agree on the sale and on how the proceeds are divided before the home can be listed.

Under The Family Property Act the starting point for dividing family property is an equal split, and the sale proceeds are typically held in trust by the conveyancing lawyer until a separation agreement or court order directs how they are released.

Joel Dyck works alongside both parties and their lawyers to coordinate the sale timeline around the legal requirements, staying neutral between the parties and reporting to both sides equally.

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