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…
If you are thinking about buying a Vancouver presale condo, one of the most important decisions you will make is not just which project to buy, but who you have advising you before you commit. Many buyers begin with the project itself. They look at the display suite, the floor plans, the incentives, and the…
Metro Vancouver saw 23,800 sales in 2025 (lowest in over 20 years) while listings hit record levels. Here is how that affects presale pricing, incentives, appraisals, and completion risk. If you are shopping for a presale in Metro Vancouver, the year-end 2025 numbers matter because they shape buyer leverage today and financing and appraisal risk at completion. Greater…