How do presale deposits work in BC?

Deposits are typically paid in stages, often totalling 15–25% before completion, and held in trust. Sanam walks you through each project's exact schedule and what happens to your deposit in different scenarios before you sign anything.

Do I pay GST on a presale home?

New homes attract 5% GST, though rebates can apply depending on price and use, and recent federal changes have introduced relief for some first-time buyers of new homes. The rules change; the honest math for your situation comes first.

What is the rescission period?

BC gives buyers of most presale contracts a 7-day rescission window after signing (plus protections under REDMA), during which you can walk away. It's your chance to review everything calmly, and exactly the kind of step Sanam makes sure you use well.

Can you rent out my unit after completion?

Yes, that's the point of the dual licence. Tenant screening, rent collection, inspections, and Residential Tenancy Act compliance, handled through Salus Realty Inc.'s licensed property management brokerage.

Presale

Presale & Investment

Presale and investment property, guided from the inside. Sanam worked behind the scenes with a well-known BC developer, represents WREN Upper Westside at 28th & Willow, and holds a BCFSA rental property management licence, so the same advisor who helps you buy the investment can help you run it.

Why investors work with Sanam

Presale insight most agents can't offer.

Presale and investment property, guided from the inside. Sanam worked behind the scenes with a well-known BC developer, represents WREN Upper Westside, and holds a BCFSA rental property management licence, so she can help you choose the right project, decode the contract, and then manage the investment after completion.

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The difference

What you get working with me.

Developer-side experience

Years working with a well-known BC developer on large-scale projects means she reads pricing sheets, disclosure statements, and completion timelines from the inside.

Real project access

Flagship representation of WREN Upper Westside, plus access to a dozen presale projects across BC through the Salus Realty network, from North Vancouver to Victoria and the Okanagan.

Honest math, always

Deposits, GST, assignment rules, rental projections, and carrying costs, modelled honestly, even when the answer is "wait."

Management after completion

Licensed for rental property management: tenant placement, rent collection, and ongoing care, so your investment performs without becoming your second job.

How it works

From first analysis to performing asset.

01
Strategy & education

Your goals, horizon, and budget, plus a plain-language education in how BC presales actually work before any money moves.

02
Project selection

Compare developments on developer track record, location fundamentals, pricing, and deposit structure, WREN and beyond.

03
Contract & purchase

Disclosure statement review, deposit schedule, and the rescission period handled carefully, with honest numbers at every step.

04
Completion & management

Through completion, closing costs, and, if you wish, straight into professional rental management with Sanam.

Who it's for

Investors Sanam serves best.

First-time presale buyers who want the contract explained line by line
Investors comparing projects across the Lower Mainland and BC
Owners who want buying and property management under one advisor
Farsi-speaking investors who want the numbers in their language

Client experiences

The Salus Realty standard.

"Exceptional service from exceptional people, the Salus team guided us with patience and real market knowledge, and we never felt pressured at any point."

Spencer Salus Realty Inc. client

Presale & investment FAQ

Questions investors ask first.

Deposits are typically paid in stages, often totalling 15–25% before completion, and held in trust. Sanam walks you through each project's exact schedule and what happens to your deposit in different scenarios before you sign anything.
New homes attract 5% GST, though rebates can apply depending on price and use, and recent federal changes have introduced relief for some first-time buyers of new homes. The rules change; the honest math for your situation comes first.
BC gives buyers of most presale contracts a 7-day rescission window after signing (plus protections under REDMA), during which you can walk away. It's your chance to review everything calmly, and exactly the kind of step Sanam makes sure you use well.
Yes, that's the point of the dual licence. Tenant screening, rent collection, inspections, and Residential Tenancy Act compliance, handled through Salus Realty Inc.'s licensed property management brokerage.