Written by Gurjit Ghai, REALTOR®
Rexara Realty Inc.·Published: September 8, 2026·Buying Farmland
Closing on a farm usually takes longer than a residential purchase because the due diligence is heavier: water licences, ALR status, soil, leases, quota, and sometimes environmental or septic checks all take time to verify. With subjects removed, a typical completion is 30 to 60 days, but the conditional period before that can add weeks depending on financing and the complexity of the farm.
Agricultural financing through a specialist lender like Farm Credit Canada can take longer to arrange than a residential mortgage, and the lender may require a farm business plan, financial statements, and details on quota and water. I help clients build a realistic timeline so the subject-removal dates match what the lender and the due-diligence team can actually deliver.
My advice is to plan for a longer timeline than a house purchase, and not to set aggressive subject-removal dates you cannot meet. Read our Buying a Farm and Financing guides for the steps, and I will help you set a timeline that protects you rather than rushes you.
Important: This answer is general professional guidance for educational purposes and is not legal, tax, financial or regulatory advice. ALR rules, water licensing, zoning and farm-classification requirements can change and depend on your specific property. Always verify with the relevant BC authorities and qualified professionals before making decisions.
Gurjit Ghai, REALTOR®
Personal Real Estate Corporation
Brokerage: Rexara Realty Inc.
Gurjit Ghai is a BC real estate professional specializing in agricultural land, ALR properties, and farm operations across British Columbia. He helps buyers and sellers navigate water rights, soil capability, farm classification, and the unique due diligence that farmland transactions require.