BC presale buyer guides
The money rules of buying new construction in British Columbia, explained in plain English and cited to CRA, BC government and BCFSA sources — no fluff, no sales pitch.
Updated monthlyBC Presale Price Report
What presales actually start at across BC, city by city — median starting prices, entry price per square foot, and how many homes are due to finish each year. Free to cite, with the numbers downloadable as a spreadsheet.
Read this month’s reportGST on New Homes in BC (2026): Rates, Rebates & Calculator
How the 5% GST works on a new home in BC, and how the federal First-Time Home Buyer GST Rebate returns up to $50,000 on new homes under $1.5 million — with a calculator.
Read guidePresale Deposits in BC: How Much, When, and Is It Protected
Typical deposit schedules on BC presales, where your money is held under REDMA, when the developer can use it, and exactly when you get it back.
Read guideBC Home Flipping Tax & Presale Assignments (2026)
What it costs to assign (sell) a presale contract in BC in 2026 — GST on assignment sales, the federal property-flipping rule, and BC's home flipping tax.
Read guideBC Rescission Period: the 7-Day Cooling-Off Rule on Presales
Every BC presale purchase comes with a 7-day right of rescission under REDMA — how it works, when the clock starts, and how to cancel with your full deposit back.
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