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Pre-Construction Homes in the GTA

New communities I'm tracking, with the facts that matter and without the sales pitch. Register with me for floor plans, pricing and VIP access, and I'll go through the agreement with you before your deposit goes in.

Zach Toutounjian, Sales Representative · Big City Realty Inc., Brokerage · Independent agent, not affiliated with any builder

Projects I'm tracking

Aerial rendering of Five Oaks beside the Sixteen Mile Creek valley and the Dundas Street bridge in Oakville

Launching Oct 24, 2026

Oakville · Caivan Communities

Five Oaks

132 freehold townhomes and double-garage singles by Caivan Communities, on Dundas St W beside Lions Valley Park and the Sixteen Mile Creek valley.

Freehold townhomes and double-garage singles · 132 homes

Contact for pricing

Pricing on request for every project. Renderings are artist's concept, courtesy of each builder.

How buying pre-construction with me works

Register. Tell me what you're after. I send floor plans, pricing and incentives as they're released, usually ahead of the public launch.
Shortlist. We compare models, lots and premiums against resale nearby, so you know what the new build is actually buying you.
Secure it. When sales open, I submit your picks and handle the paperwork with the builder.
Review. Your lawyer reviews the agreement, and I go through the clauses that cost buyers money: closing cost caps, the rebate, delays and assignment rights.
Wait well. I track your deposit dates and the builder's updates, and flag anything that changes your plan.
Close. The pre-delivery inspection and the Tarion forms, with me there for both.

What I check before you sign

Pre-construction agreements are written by the builder's lawyers, for the builder. These are the clauses I go through with every buyer, and the ones I'd want your lawyer to read before your first deposit goes in.

Cooling-off rules. New condos come with a 10-day cooling-off period. New freehold homes only get one for agreements signed on or after January 1, 2027, so check which applies before you sign.
Caps on closing costs. Development charges, levies and utility connections get added on closing. Ask for a cap in the agreement, or the number is whatever it turns out to be.
How the HST rebate is handled. Whether the price assumes the rebate is assigned to the builder, and what you owe on closing if you turn out not to qualify.
Lot and upgrade premiums. Ravine, corner and wider lots are priced separately, and renderings often show upgraded finishes. Know what you're paying for the lot versus the house, and what's standard.
Dates and delays. The first tentative closing date, how often it can move, and what Tarion's delayed closing coverage gives you if it does.
Assignment rights. Whether you can sell the agreement before closing, the builder's fee, and any limits on marketing it.
The builder's record. Look the builder up on the HCRA's Ontario Builder Directory. It shows whether the builder is licensed and its warranty history.

Pre-construction questions, answered

Is there a cooling-off period on pre-construction?

For new condos, yes: 10 days to cancel after you sign and receive the disclosure statement. For new freehold homes, the 10-day cooling-off period applies to agreements signed on or after January 1, 2027. Before then, a freehold agreement binds you when you sign, so get a lawyer-review period in writing first.

How do pre-construction deposits work?

They're paid in instalments on dates set in the agreement, usually spread over several months. Tarion protects deposits on new freehold homes up to a limit, and condo deposits have their own trust and insurance rules. Ask how much of your deposit is covered before you pay past that point.

What is the 2026 HST rebate on new homes?

Ontario's enhanced HST rebate applies to agreements signed from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, for buyers who will live in the home or have a relative live there, first-time buyer or not. The full rebate applies below a price cap and phases out above it. Builders usually credit it on closing, so ask whether a quoted price is before or after the rebate. CRA has the details.

Can I sell before closing?

Usually, through an assignment: you sell your agreement to another buyer before closing. Most builders require written consent and charge a fee, and some restrict how it can be marketed. Read the assignment clause before you sign, not when you need it. Here's how an assignment works.

Why don't you post prices?

Pre-construction pricing moves quickly around a launch, and a stale number does more harm than none. Contact me for pricing and I'll send the current list with what's included and what costs extra.

Are you affiliated with the builders?

No. I'm Zach Toutounjian, a Sales Representative with Big City Realty Inc., Brokerage. I'm independent of every builder on this page and I represent buyers.

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Tell me the area, the type of home and your timing. I'll send what fits as it's released, with pricing on request.

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