Every purchase closes through a lawyer's trust account, the local mechanism for holding your deposit and mortgage funds until the deal is ready to complete. Title itself moves through Information Services Corporation's land registry, and your lawyer confirms it is clear of liens or unpaid taxes before funds and keys change hands.
Legal fees for a straightforward Saskatoon purchase typically run $800 to $1,500, separate from any commission your REALTOR® negotiates directly with you, and separate again from your lender's own costs. Your lawyer also handles the property transfer and, if you are financing with less than 20 percent down, coordinates with CMHC, Sagen or Canada Guaranty on the mortgage registration.
So yes, a lawyer is required for every purchase here, not an optional add-on the way some other places treat it. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.