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Buying pre-construction generally starts with registering your interest, then getting first access to pricing and plans when a launch opens. After signing the agreement, you pay deposits in stages on a set schedule. For condos, the building is typically completed in phases: interim occupancy lets you move in before the final closing, when title transfers and the balance is due.

In Ontario, buyers of new or pre-construction condos have a 10-day cooling-off (rescission) period under the Condominium Act. This does not apply to freehold houses, so buyers of the townhome and single-family projects should have their lawyer review the agreement carefully before signing.

Pre-construction purchases typically let a buyer secure a unit with staged deposits well before completion, spreading the cost over the build period. That structure ties up capital for years and carries risk: market conditions, financing and rents at completion may differ from today's.

When evaluating an Essence Homes project, consider the local supply of similar units, likely rental demand in that city, and whether a condo, townhome or detached home suits your plan. Review the deposit schedule, projected closing timeline and total carrying costs. Nothing here predicts appreciation or returns.

Pre-construction usually requires a larger deposit than a resale purchase, but it is paid in stages rather than all at once. Exact amounts are set in each project's agreement, so confirm them before signing. Ontario has well-known first-time buyer programs, such as the federal First Home Savings Account and the Home Buyers' Plan, and eligibility rules apply. Check current terms with an official source or advisor.

Registering early matters because many projects, including those marked Register Now or Coming Soon, release units to registrants first. Early registration can give you earlier access to pricing and floor plans, though it does not commit you to buy.