A pre-construction condo purchase in Ontario runs on a fixed sequence: register interest, sign an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, use the ten-day cooling-off period, pay a deposit

Tal Shelef, Sales Representative, Rare Real Estate Inc., Brokerage12 min readUpdated Jul 25, 2026

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Pre-Construction Condo Deposit Structures in Ontario

Ontario pre-construction condo deposits usually total 15% to 20% for residents and 35% for non-residents, paid in scheduled instalments over 12 to 24 months. Each dollar is held in

Tal Shelef, Sales Representative, Rare Real Estate Inc., Brokerage12 min readUpdated Jul 25, 2026

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Interim Occupancy Fees in Ontario Explained

An Ontario interim occupancy fee is a monthly amount a pre-construction condo buyer pays to the builder from the day they move in until title transfers on final closing. It combine

Tal Shelef, Sales Representative, Rare Real Estate Inc., Brokerage10 min readUpdated Jul 25, 2026

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HST on Pre-Construction Condos in Ontario

Every new pre-construction condo in Ontario is subject to 13% HST. Owner-occupiers usually pay HST inside the sticker price because they assign the New Housing Rebate to the builde

Tal Shelef, Sales Representative, Rare Real Estate Inc., Brokerage12 min readUpdated Jul 25, 2026

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Condo Assignment Sales in Ontario: Buyer's Guide

An Ontario condo assignment sale transfers the original buyer's rights under a pre-construction Agreement of Purchase and Sale to a new buyer before final closing. The builder must

Tal Shelef, Sales Representative, Rare Real Estate Inc., Brokerage11 min readUpdated Jul 25, 2026

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Pre-Construction vs Resale Condos in Toronto

The pre-construction vs resale decision in Toronto is not universal. Pre-construction offers a lower entry deposit, new warranty coverage, and a customization window, but delayed o

Tal Shelef, Sales Representative, Rare Real Estate Inc., Brokerage10 min readUpdated Jul 25, 2026

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