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Calgary & GTA Pre-Construction — Expert Access at Every Stage
Whether a project is days from launch or already selling, we get you in at the best available terms. VIP Platinum access, independent guidance, zero buyer fees.
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$0
buyer fee
2 Markets
Calgary & GTA
20+
Years Experience
─ New Developments
Discover Properties Before They Launch
As a Platinum VIP agent, Q Real Estate Group gives you first access to pre-construction projects across Canada — with exclusive pricing, capped levies, and incentive packages not available to the general public. Our representation costs you nothing; the builder pays our fee.
─ Featured Projects
Alberta & Ontario Current Opportunities
Maxium Condos
875 The Queensway,
Etobicoke, Ontario
Westshore
South Etobicoke,
Ontario
Blvd. Q
The Queensway,
South Etobicoke, Ontario
Kipling Condos
Kipling Ave & Dundas St W,
Etobicoke, Ontario
Arcadia District
Bloor St W & Kipling Ave,
Etobicoke, Ontario
The Clove
2 - 10 The East Mall Cres,
Etobicoke, Ontario
Joya Condos
1045 The Queensway,
Etobicoke, Ontario
9Hundred
900 The East Mall,
Etobicoke, Ontario
Q Tower Condos
200 Queens Quay W,
Toronto, Ontario
One Delisle
1 Delisle Ave,
Toronto, Ontario
Allure
250 King St E,
Toronto, Ontario
Clock Work
1338 Dundas St W,
Oakville, Ontario
Claystone
2375 Lakeshore Rd W,
Oakville, Ontario
Westbend
1660 Bloor St W,
Toronto, Ontario
Hallett Homes
Bronte Rd & Upper Middle,
Oakville, Ontario
Wild Indigo Breslau
Kitchener,
Ontario
Regency Developments
150 Rollingwood Drive
Brampton, Ontario
Hallett Homes
4211 Millcroft Park Dr
Burlington, Ontario
Ambleridge Homes
144th Avenue NW & Ambleridge Street NW, Calgary, Alberta
Vantage Rise
Yankee Valley Boulevard & 24 Street SW, Airdrie, Alberta
Cardel Homes Metro One
520 Silverton St SW,
Calgary, Alberta
Homes by Dream
15020 Bow Trail SW,
Calgary, Alberta
Cedarglen Living
Tekarra Dr NW & Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, Alberta
Brookfield Residential
90 Rowley Way NW, Calgary
Shane Developments
1296 Alpine Ave SW, Calgary
Homes by Avi
221 101 Street SW, Calgary
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Buyer Education
How Pre-Construction Works
One process. Two markets. Here is what every buyer needs to know before signing — and how Alberta and Ontario differ in key ways.
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Step One
VIP Registration & Project Selection
We match you with current Calgary and Alberta opportunities based on your budget, timeline, and goals — townhomes, wood-frame condos, or concrete high-rise. You receive floor plans, pricing, and incentive packages before they are widely available.
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Step Two
Agreement & Deposit
You sign a Purchase Agreement directly with the builder. Deposit structures in Calgary vary by property type:- Freehold townhomes & detached: Typically a single lump sum of 10% — often paid at signing or shortly after
- Condos & mid-rise: Usually staged — small amount at offer, balance to 5% at 30 days, another 5% at 90–180 days
- Luxury high-rise: May require 15%, occasionally higher for non-resident buyers
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Step Three
Rescission Period
Your rights depend on property type — and this matters significantly.- Pre-construction condominiums (including condo-titled townhomes): Alberta law mandates a 10-day rescission period under Section 12 of the Alberta Condominium Property Act. You can cancel for any reason within 10 calendar days of receiving your signed Purchase Agreement or Disclosure Documents — whichever comes later — and receive a full deposit refund. This right cannot be removed by a builder's contract.
- Freehold homes (detached, duplex, freehold townhome): There is no automatic rescission period in Alberta. You are bound to the contract the moment you sign — unless your agent has negotiated a Solicitor Review Condition or Financing Condition into the offer beforehand. We do this as standard practice.
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Step Four
Construction & Possession Notice
Alberta builders are not governed by a legislated notice framework. Timelines are set by your Purchase Agreement. In practice: a rough target window 90–180 days out, followed by a firm written possession notice 30–45 days before your move-in date.
Nearly every Calgary builder contract includes delayed possession clauses allowing extensions of 90–180 days due to construction or supply delays — without compensation to the buyer. Do not give notice to a landlord or arrange bridge financing based on a tentative date. Wait for the firm written notice. -
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Step Five
Possession & Closing
- Freehold: Possession and legal closing happen simultaneously. Mortgage funds, title transfer, and keys exchange in a single transaction — triggered by the city issuing an occupancy permit.
- Condominium: Calgary condos frequently follow a two-stage model. You take physical possession first and pay an occupancy fee to the builder. Final legal closing — when your mortgage begins and title transfers — happens once the condo corporation is registered with the Alberta Land Titles Office. This interim period can last weeks to several months.
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Step Six
A Note on Assignment Rights
Do not assume you can assign a Calgary pre-construction contract. Unlike Ontario or BC, Alberta builders heavily restrict or outright prohibit assignments as standard practice. In a strong market, developers have little incentive to grant them. If assignment flexibility matters to your strategy, raise it during the lawyer review period — that is the best window to negotiate. If a builder does agree, expect strict conditions: a fee, a prohibition on public MLS marketing, and a clause restricting assignment until the project is 85–90% sold out. We will tell you honestly what is possible on each project before you sign.
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Step One
VIP Registration & Project Selection
We match you with current GTA opportunities across Toronto, Etobicoke, and Oakville — from Platinum pre-launch access to projects already in active sales. You receive floor plans, pricing, and incentive packages not available through the public sales office.
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Step Two
Agreement & Deposit
You sign an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the builder. Ontario deposit structures are more substantial than Alberta — typically 15–20% total, spread over 24–36 months in staged payments. A common structure: 5% at signing, 5% at 30–90 days, and the balance in further instalments over 12–24 months.
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Step Three
Cooling-Off Period
Ontario law provides a 10-day statutory cooling-off period for all new condominium purchases. You have 10 calendar days from signing to cancel for any reason and receive a full deposit refund. We strongly recommend using this window to have a real estate lawyer review the agreement — we will connect you with one who knows builder contracts.
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Step Four
Construction Period & Tarion
Ontario's new condo market is governed by Tarion, the province's new home warranty program. Tarion sets out Critical Dates — including firm occupancy dates and the builder's permitted delay windows. If a builder misses a firm occupancy date, Tarion provides compensation mechanisms and cancellation rights in certain circumstances. We walk you through your Tarion rights before you sign.
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Step Five
Interim Occupancy
When your unit is ready, you take possession under an interim occupancy arrangement. You occupy the unit but do not yet legally own it — the condo corporation has not yet been registered. You pay the builder a monthly occupancy fee covering interest on the unpaid balance, estimated property taxes, and projected maintenance fees. This period typically lasts several months.
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Step Six
Final Closing
Once the condo corporation is registered, final closing is triggered. Your mortgage funds, title transfers to your name, and the occupancy period ends. Final closing also brings additional costs — Ontario and Toronto land transfer taxes, legal fees, and outstanding adjustments. We provide a full closing cost estimate before you commit to any project so there are no surprises.
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Step Seven
Assignment Rights
In the GTA, assignment rights are significantly more negotiable than in Calgary. Through our Platinum VIP relationships, we regularly secure free assignment clauses as part of the incentive package — meaning you have the option to sell your contract before final closing if your circumstances change. This flexibility carries real financial value and is worth prioritizing at the time of purchase.
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