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The Walkthrough

Inside BC's new home market. Project reviews, launch coverage, and neighbourhood guides.

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How Presales Work in BC

The full process from VIP registration to getting your keys. What you're actually signing, what happens to your deposit, and what to watch for.

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GuidesStart Here

Developer's Agent vs. Your Own Agent

Walk into any presentation centre and the sales team is friendly, knowledgeable, and working for the developer. Here's what that means for you — and why bringing your own agent costs you nothing.

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GuidesFinance

Presale Deposit Structure Explained

Most buyers focus on the price. The deposit schedule is what actually determines your risk. Here's how it works and what to ask before you sign.

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GuidesFinance

Presale Closing Costs in BC

PTT, GST, legal fees, adjustments — the full breakdown with real numbers. Most buyers underestimate closing costs. Here's what to actually budget.

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GuidesFinance

First-Time Buyer Savings: GST Rebate + PTT Exemption

First-time buyers can save up to $50,000 in GST on a new home, and stack it with BC's PTT exemption. Here's who qualifies and how it works.

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GuidesBuyer Protection

BC's 2-5-10 New Home Warranty Explained

Every new home in BC comes with mandatory warranty coverage. Here's what those numbers actually mean, what's covered, what isn't, and what to do if something goes wrong.

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GuidesPossession

The Deficiency Walkthrough

Your possession walkthrough is the most important hour you'll spend on your new home. Most buyers rush through it. Here's how to do it right — room by room.

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GuidesAdvanced

Presale Assignments Explained

You can sell your presale contract before the building completes. It's called an assignment. Here's how it works, what it costs, and where buyers go wrong.

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GuidesMarket

Is Now a Good Time to Buy Presale in BC?

2026 looks different from anything we've seen in a decade. Inventory is up, developers are offering incentives, and prices have pulled back. Here's the honest read.

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Project ReviewBurnaby

Is Koen Worth Buying? Burnaby South Presale Review 2026

Is Koen worth buying? That's the question every presale buyer in Burnaby South should be asking right now. Beedie Living's Koen project sits in one of Metro Vancouver's most active rental and ownership markets.

BC New Homes Team · July 8, 2026
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WatchlistMetro Vancouver

The July 2026 BC Presale Watchlist

The BC presale watchlist for July 2026 reflects a market settling into realistic pricing after eighteen months of correction. Six active projects across the Lower Mainland are showing genuine buyer traction, not hype.

BC New Homes Team · July 5, 2026
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Buyer GuideCoquitlam

Buying From Anthem Properties? Here's What You Need to Know (2026)

If you're shopping Anthem Properties presales in BC right now, you're looking at a developer with solid market presence and five active projects across the Lower Mainland. The question isn't whether they're legitimate.

BC New Homes Team · July 4, 2026
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Buyer GuideVancouver

Vancouver vs Surrey Presales in 2026 — Where's the Better Buy?

The Vancouver vs Surrey presale question doesn't have one answer. It has a price answer, a transit answer, and a lifestyle answer. Right now, they're pointing in different directions.

BC New Homes Team · July 2, 2026
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Market UpdateVancouver

New Presales Just Launched in Metro Vancouver — July 2026

The Vancouver presale market is active again. Ten projects are selling this week across Metro Vancouver, with pricing starting at $400,000 and stretching past $2.2 million.

BC New Homes Team · June 30, 2026
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Buyer GuideBurnaby

Rent vs Buy Presale in Burnaby: The Real Math in 2026

The rent-vs-buy presale in Burnaby conversation is heating up again. Prices have stabilized. Mortgage rates sit in the 4.5% range.

BC New Homes Team · June 29, 2026
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Buyer GuideNorth Vancouver

Rent vs Buy Presale in North Vancouver: The Real Math in 2026

If you're asking yourself "rent vs buy presale North Vancouver 2026," you're asking the right question. But you need actual numbers, not hype. Let's look at Trailside.

BC New Homes Team · June 28, 2026
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Buyer GuideCoquitlam

Coquitlam vs Langley Presales in 2026 — Where's the Better Buy?

If you're hunting for a presale home in Metro Vancouver, you've probably narrowed it down to two solid choices: Coquitlam vs Langley presales. Both cities are growing fast. Both offer new construction at different price points.

BC New Homes Team · June 27, 2026
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Market UpdateVancouver

Vancouver Presale Market Update — June 2026

The Vancouver presale market is firing on all cylinders right now. Three solid projects hit the market this week alone, and each one targets a different buyer type.

BC New Homes Team · June 26, 2026
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Project ReviewSurrey

Is Fox & Aikins Worth Buying? Surrey Presale Review 2026

So you're wondering if Fox & Aikins is worth buying. It's a fair question. Surrey presale projects come and go, and not all of them deliver what they promise.

BC New Homes Team · June 25, 2026
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Buyer GuideVancouver

Buying From Polygon Homes? Here's What You Need to Know (2026)

If you're looking at Polygon Homes presales BC 2026, you're considering one of the largest developers operating across Western Canada. Polygon has been building for decades.

BC New Homes Team · June 21, 2026
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Project ReviewVancouver

Best Transit-Connected Presales in Vancouver (2026)

Looking for the best transit presales Vancouver has to offer? You're in the right place. If you're buying a presale condo in Vancouver, transit access should be high on your priority list.

BC New Homes Team · June 20, 2026
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Project ReviewVancouver

New Presales Just Launched in Metro Vancouver — June 2026

The presale market in Vancouver BC is heating up again. In this week's blog, we're featuring 10 projects across the region, and they're worth your attention.

BC New Homes Team · June 18, 2026
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Buyer GuideSurrey

Surrey vs Langley Presales in 2026: Where's the Better Buy?

If you're hunting for a presale in the Greater Vancouver area, you've probably noticed Surrey and Langley both popping up in your searches. They're close geographically but totally different markets. Surrey presales skew pricier and more urban.

BC New Homes Team · June 17, 2026
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Buyer GuideSurrey

Best Presale Condos Under $500k in Surrey Right Now

Looking for the best presale condos under $500k Surrey has to offer in 2026? You're in luck. Surrey's condo market is heating up with solid options that won't drain your savings account.

BC New Homes Team · June 16, 2026
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Neighbourhood GuideBurnaby

Neighbourhood Guide: Buying Presale in Patterson SkyTrain

If you're considering buying presale in Patterson SkyTrain, 5900 Olive Avenue puts you right at the heart of one of Burnaby's most transit-connected communities. This neighbourhood has quietly become a hotspot for presale buyers who want proximity to rapid transit without sacrificing livability.

BC New Homes Team · June 12, 2026
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Market UpdateNorth Vancouver

North Vancouver Presale Market Update — June 2026

The North Vancouver presale market is heating up this June with two notable projects actively selling. If you've been watching the North Shore, this might be the moment to seriously consider what's available.

BC New Homes Team · June 11, 2026
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Buyer GuideSurrey

First-Time Buyer Guide to Presale in Surrey 2026

Shopping for your first home as a presale in Surrey can feel overwhelming. There's new terminology, unfamiliar timelines, and decisions that'll impact your finances for years. But here's the thing: buying presale actually gives first-time buyers some real advantages if you know what you're doing.

BC New Homes Team · June 10, 2026
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Project ReviewSouth Surrey

Is Chelsea Presale Condo Worth Buying? South Surrey Presale Review 2026

So you're eyeing Chelsea Presale Condo in South Surrey and wondering if it's actually worth your money. Fair question. South Surrey's presale market has heated up over the last couple years, and not every project deserves the hype.

BC New Homes Team · June 9, 2026
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Project ReviewBurnaby

Developer Spotlight: Polygon Homes

Polygon Homes stands out as one of BC's most active presale developers, with a solid track record of delivering quality residential projects across the Lower Mainland. Whether you're looking at Polygon Homes presale opportunities in Burnaby, Coquitlam, Richmond, Squamish, or North Vancouver, there's a lot to like about this developer's approach to building communities.

BC New Homes Team · June 7, 2026
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Project ReviewVancouver

Developer Spotlight: Blue Sky Properties

Blue Sky Properties has quietly built a solid reputation as a presale developer in BC, and they're showing no signs of slowing down. With ten active projects spanning from Vancouver to Squamish, they're one of the developers worth paying attention to if you're hunting for new construction in the Lower Mainland.

BC New Homes Team · June 7, 2026
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WatchlistVancouver

The June 2026 BC Presale Watchlist

If you've been tracking the BC presale watchlist for June 2026, you know the market's heating up again. After a quieter spring, we're seeing real momentum return to presales across Metro Vancouver and beyond.

BC New Homes Team · June 6, 2026
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Buyer GuideBurnaby

Best Presale Condos Under $500k in Burnaby Right Now

If you're hunting for the best presale condos under $500k in Burnaby, I'll be honest: the pickings are slim. The market's shifted hard toward the $600k+ range, which makes finding anything under half a million feel like spotting a unicorn.

BC New Homes Team · June 6, 2026
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Market UpdatePort Moody

Port Moody Presale Market Update — May 2026

The Port Moody presale market is moving this week with two projects commanding buyer attention. If you're considering a move to this West Metro community, here's what's actually happening on the ground right now.

BC New Homes Team · June 5, 2026
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Project ReviewWest Vancouver

Is Executive on the Park Worth Buying? West Vancouver Presale Review 2026

If you're asking whether Executive on the Park is worth buying in West Vancouver, you're asking the right question. A presale project at this price point deserves real scrutiny, not marketing hype.

BC New Homes Team · June 5, 2026
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Buyer GuideSurrey

Rent vs Buy Presale in Surrey: The Real Math in 2026

If you're weighing rent vs buy presale Surrey 2026, you're probably staring at listings like SkyLiving and wondering if you're throwing money away on rent or making a terrible mistake buying before the building even exists. The truth is somewhere in between, and the numbers matter more than the hype.

BC New Homes Team · June 4, 2026
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Project ReviewWest Vancouver

Is Weston Place Worth Buying? BC Presale Review 2026

So you're thinking about Weston Place in West Vancouver, and you want to know if it's actually worth your money. Fair question. The BC presale market is packed with options, and dropping over $2 million on a property sight unseen is a serious decision.

BC New Homes Team · June 3, 2026
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Neighbourhood GuideNorth Vancouver

Neighbourhood Guide: Buying Presale in Lynn Valley

If you're considering buying presale in Lynn Valley, North Vancouver, you're looking at one of the North Shore's most livable neighbourhoods. It's got the suburban feel without feeling isolated, and the presale market here is heating up with some solid options hitting the market soon.

BC New Homes Team · June 2, 2026
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Buyer GuideBurnaby

First-Time Buyer Guide to Presale in Burnaby 2026

Buying a presale condo in Burnaby as a first-time buyer can feel overwhelming. There's paperwork, timelines, and decisions that'll affect your finances for years. But here's the thing: presales in Burnaby actually offer some real advantages for first-time buyers.

BC New Homes Team · June 1, 2026
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