General information only — not legal, tax, financial, or real-estate advice. Verify with a licensed BC professional before acting.
A simultaneous closing (also called back-to-back or same-day closing) is a real estate closing structure where the completion of a sale of one property and the purchase of another property occur on the same day, typically with the proceeds of the sale used to fund the purchase. In BC, simultaneous closings are coordinated by the lawyer or notary using LTSA electronic filing and lender fund releases. Because timing is critical — funds must arrive from one lender, be applied to discharge the outgoing mortgage, and be forwarded to the next transaction — small delays can cascade. Whether a simultaneous closing is appropriate for your situation is a matter for your lawyer or notary.
The most common outcome is a late-day completion, which may push possession to the next business day. Contracts typically contain force-majeure or reasonable-endeavours language, but late-completion costs (accommodation, moving, extra interest) can arise. Discuss risk with your lawyer or notary before agreeing to a same-day close.
They are common when consumers are moving one home to the next and using sale proceeds to fund the purchase. Lawyers and notaries manage them routinely via LTSA electronic filing.
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