The things that aren't on the price list

Written from the agreements, price lists and site plans we work with every week. Short, specific, and we include the things that count against a purchase.

HST rebate
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Why your price list says $106,000 and the news says $130,000 Next

$24,000 of the rebate already existed before 2026. Builders show you the increase, not the total. Neither number is wrong, and confusing them changes what you think you're getting.

Deposits
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Deposit structures in Brampton and Caledon, compared Next

From $60,000 to $175,000, over six months to a full year. The most negotiable term in a pre-construction agreement and the one people think about last.

Upgrades
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What a builder charges for a finished basement, and what a contractor charges Next

One price list on this site quotes $75,000 for 974 square feet. Which décor upgrades are worth taking, and which to do yourself after closing.

Buying
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How to check a pre-construction listing before you trust it Next

Five checks that take about ten minutes: the pricing basis, the update date, the builder's HCRA record, whether the project still exists, and who actually owns the website.

Lots
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Which lot to avoid, and how to spot it on a site plan Next

Arterial roads, stormwater ponds, pumping stations and hydro corridors. A ninety-second decision at a worksheet appointment that follows you to resale.

Ask us something we haven't written about

If you've got a question about buying new construction here, we'll answer it — and if it's a good one, it becomes the next guide.