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Holdbacks in Ontario Real Estate: What They Are and Why They Matter

March 2, 2026June 10, 2025 by Ankita Sharma

Holdbacks are legal tools lawyers use to protect buyers and sellers during closing. Learn how they work in Ontario.

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