What is a presale condo in Vancouver?

A presale condo is a property purchased directly from a developer before construction is complete. Buyers sign a purchase contract and pay a deposit — typically 15–20% in installments — then wait for completion, usually 2–4 years. Presales let you lock in today's price on a brand-new home before the building exists.

What are the benefits of buying a presale in Vancouver?

Benefits include: locking in a purchase price before construction completes; spreading your deposit across installments rather than paying it all upfront; receiving a brand-new home covered by the BC New Home Warranty; and in strong markets, potential appreciation before you take possession.

How much deposit do I need for a Vancouver presale?

Most Vancouver presales require a total deposit of 15–20% of the purchase price, paid in staged installments. A typical structure is 5% on signing, 5% at six months, and a further 5–10% at construction milestones. The remaining balance is financed at completion.

What is a presale assignment and how does it work?

A presale assignment is when the original buyer sells their purchase contract to a new buyer before the building completes. The new buyer takes over the contract and reimburses the original buyer's deposit plus any agreed profit. Assignments are subject to developer approval and BC legal requirements, including GST and income tax considerations.

How do I get VIP or priority access to Vancouver presale projects?

The most reliable way is to work with a realtor who has existing developer relationships. Jacky Ng has built relationships with developers across Metro Vancouver over nearly a decade, giving clients first access before projects go to the general public — many sell out at the VIP stage.

Which areas of Metro Vancouver do you serve?

Vancouver Dwelling serves buyers across all of Metro Vancouver including Vancouver (Downtown, Yaletown, Coal Harbour, False Creek, West End, Kitsilano), Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, New Westminster, and the North Shore.

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presale market,
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$2.4B

Presale volume
represented

286

Active developments
tracked

12yrs

Specializing in
presale only

Find your presale, by the metrics that actually matter.

— 02 / Smart Search

Popular → Move-in 2026 Burnaby townhomes Under $800K 10% deposit Polygon developments Assignment available

— 03 / Currently representing

Hand-picked developments,
actively tracked.

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— Letter from the founder, 04

"Most presale buyers are sold a brochure. My clients get the spreadsheet — the deposit math, the construction risk, the assignment terms, and the honest answer to whether this one's worth it."

Jacky Ng Founder, Vancouver Dwelling

12 years Specializing exclusively in Greater Vancouver presales

EN · 粵 · 普 Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin

Top 1% Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, 2023 & 2024

— 05 / Presale index

The presales I’m tracking, right now.

Live · updates automatically

Developments tracked

525

Every Metro Vancouver presale I follow

In presale now

286

Actively selling before completion

Move-in ready

198

Completed & available — move in and still buy

Sold out

Presales I tracked, now sold out

Cities covered

From Vancouver to the Fraser Valley

— 06 / Field notes

Reading the market.

All insights →

Buyer Playbook · 5 min read · June 2026

The most important seven days in a presale purchase

BC gives presale buyers a seven-day window to cancel for any reason and get the deposit back. Use it to do real diligence, not as a formality.

Buyer Playbook · 5 min read

Selling your presale early? CSAIR makes assignments visible to the CRA

Market Report · 5 min read

The foreign buyer ban runs through January 1, 2027

— 07 / Developer relationships

Direct access to BC's most respected builders.

BOSA

Polygon

Aragon

Anthem

Wesgroup

Mosaic

Onni

Concord

Ledingham

Marcon

Beedie

Townline

Westbank

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Why Buy Presale in Vancouver?

Presale real estate gives buyers unique advantages that resale simply cannot offer.

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Buy at Today's Price

Lock in the current price and benefit from appreciation during the 2-4 year construction window.

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Flexible Deposit Structure

Spread your deposit over time instead of paying everything upfront - easier on cash flow.

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Brand New Home

Choose your floor, customize finishes, and be the very first person to call it home.

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Strong ROI Potential

Vancouver presale has consistently delivered equity growth - even before your keys are in hand.

What Clients Are Saying

Hear from buyers and investors who trusted Jacky with their presale journey.

★★★★★

"Jacky was incredibly knowledgeable about the presale market. He guided us through every step and helped us secure a unit at a price that has already appreciated significantly."

Michael T.

Presale Condo Buyer - Burnaby

★★★★★

"As a first-time investor, I had so many questions. Jacky was patient, honest, and always available. I now own two presale units thanks to his expertise."

Sarah K.

Investment Property - Coquitlam

★★★★★

"Jacky's bilingual service was a huge advantage for our family. He explained everything in Cantonese and English, making us feel completely at ease."

Wei & Linda C.

Presale Townhome - Surrey

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Vancouver's
presale market,
read clearly.

Find your presale, by the metrics that actually matter.

Hand-picked developments,
actively tracked.

"Most presale buyers are sold a brochure. My clients get the spreadsheet — the deposit math, the construction risk, the assignment terms, and the honest answer to whether this one's worth it."