Do I need to be in Canada to close on my Condo purchase?

The buyer is not required by law to be present on the closing date nor to close the purchase. The buyer’s documents necessary for closing the transaction may be signed by the buyer well in advance of the closing date or by the buyer’s agent.

There are also instances when the buyer is not present during the period when the specifics of the condo purchase materialize, such as when the buyer is on extended stay abroad. In these situations, the buyer can simply execute a Power of Attorney in favor of a trusted family member or friend who can sign the documents and/or do other acts needed to complete the purchase for the buyer.