The presale market, explained.
Plain-English, no-hype guides to buying new construction in Metro Vancouver, the contracts, the deposits, the taxes and the timelines. Written as tools you can actually use, not brochures.
The Complete Guide to Buying a Presale in BC
Everything a Metro Vancouver presale buyer needs in one place: the 7-day rescission period, the disclosure statement, deposits, the new first-time-buyer GST rebate, completion vs. orientation, and the mistakes to avoid.
Read the complete guide- 01 What presale actually means in BC
- 02 The 7-day rescission period
- 03 The documents you’re signing
- 04 Deposits, GST & Property Transfer Tax
- 05 Orientation vs. completion
- 06 Assignments & construction risk
Also useful: the Metro Vancouver development & rezoning tracker — every major application, decoded, updated monthly.
Get the spreadsheet, not the brochure.
Independent advisory for Metro Vancouver presales: the deposit math, the construction risk, the assignment terms, and an honest answer on whether a project is worth it. No cost to you as a buyer. In English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Book a consultationThese guides provide general information about buying presale property in British Columbia, not legal, tax or financial advice. Laws and tax thresholds change: always confirm the details of your purchase with a licensed lawyer, accountant and your real estate advisor.