U need to have had the money in a registered plan for 90 days (I think) before you buy.
On a side note, just because you're serious about someone, settling down, thinking kids, etc - what does that have to do with buying a place. Buying is a financial decision, I don't want to get into it, but:
http://www.revscene.net/forums/67470...te-bubble.html
Make sure you're educated before you buy, and don't let the banks, realtors, or global news educate you, they have a vested interest in you buying, I don't - my advice, if you want it, is free
Best of luck, either way