For years, GST has been one of the largest additional costs facing buyers of new construction in British Columbia. For some first-time buyers, that calculation has now changed substantially. Canada’s new First-Time Home Buyers’ GST/HST Rebate is now in effect. The legislation received Royal Assent on March 13, 2026, and the Canada Revenue Agency is…
For many years, buyers interested in a new Vancouver condo essentially faced one main decision: which presale project should they buy? Today, the decision can be considerably more interesting. A buyer looking for a newer home in Greater Vancouver may have three distinct opportunities: At first glance, these options may appear similar. In all three…
When Vancouver’s presale market is strong, developers often have little difficulty attracting buyers. Projects may achieve strong sales shortly after launch, incentives are limited, and buyers sometimes feel pressure to make decisions quickly. When market conditions become more cautious, however, developers often face a different challenge. Construction financing requirements, sales targets, carrying costs, and project…
If you follow Vancouver’s presale market closely, you may have noticed that not all projects perform the same way. Some projects generate significant buyer interest shortly after launch. Sales centres are busy, inventory moves quickly, and buyers worry about missing opportunities. Other projects, despite attractive renderings and modern amenities, experience slower sales and remain available…
Buying a presale condo is different from buying a resale property. When purchasing a resale home, buyers can walk through the property, inspect the condition, evaluate the layout in person, and assess the surrounding neighbourhood immediately. With a presale purchase, buyers are making a decision based largely on plans, renderings, disclosure documents, and future expectations….
Over the past several years, Vancouver’s presale market has gone through significant changes. There was a period when many buyers felt pressure to move quickly. New project launches often generated strong momentum, and buyers were concerned about missing opportunities if they waited too long. In 2026, the psychology surrounding presale purchases looks different. Many buyers…