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What should you know before buying a presale condo in Port Moody?
A Port Moody presale is a new condo bought before it’s built — you pay a staged deposit, GST applies (with possible rebates), and completion can be a year or more out. New supply is concentrated in the Moody Centre transit-oriented corridor around the Moody Centre and Inlet Centre SkyTrain stations. The single most useful move: compare the presale’s price per square foot against recent resale $/sq ft in the same area (the live figures below) before you sign.
Last updated: October 2026Port Moody is a small, built-out city — the inlet and Pinecone Burke Provincial Park leave little room to grow outward. So new construction is increasingly going up and around transit: the redevelopment corridor near the Moody Centre and Inlet Centre SkyTrain stations is the focal point for higher-density, transit-oriented housing as the city’s plans roll out.
This guide is evergreen and independent — it explains how presale buying works in Port Moody rather than promoting any one project. For the resale market and live inventory, see Port Moody condos for sale and Port Moody real estate.
Updated September 2026. Verified against developer sites, City of Port Moody approvals and industry reporting; status and dates change — confirm before relying on them.
Every presale directory ranking for “Port Moody presales” still lists towers that sold out in 2019, and none tells you which projects are in receivership. This table is the current picture: what you can actually buy today, what is finished with developer inventory left, what is registering, and what is years away or rental-only. Pricing and incentives move week to week and are deliberately not printed here — ask Sebastian for the current price sheet on any project and an independent read against resale.
| Project | Developer & location | Building & homes | Status | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selling now | ||||
| 1 Market Square at Inlet District | Wesgroup · Ioco Rd & Guildford Way (Coronation Park), by Inlet Centre Station | 27-storey concrete tower on a podium · 299 homes, studio to 3-bed + den | SellingFirst phase of a ~2,600-home, six-tower master plan. Construction started December 2025. | Mid-2029 (est.) |
| Umbra at Portwood (Phase 2) | Edgar Development · Angela Dr & Cecile Dr, College Park / Seaview | 6-storey wood-frame · 172 condos + 47 townhomes | Selling, largely soldAn August 2026 receivership application covers Portwood Phases 3–5 (east of Cecile); the developer states Phases 1–2 are unaffected. Have your lawyer confirm before signing. | First occupancy late 2026 |
| Ksana | Vansoho & Quad-City · 3112 St. George St, Moody Centre | Two 6-storey mid-rises · 187 homes incl. 14 townhomes, 1–3 bed · childcare + retail | Selling | 2027 (est.) |
| The Grande at Suter Brook | Onni · Suter Brook Village, by Inlet Centre Station | 26-storey tower | Final tower selling, by appointment | Ask |
| Completed — move-in ready developer inventory | ||||
| Hue | Marcon · 2015 St. Johns St & 125 Albert St, Seaview / Moody Centre | Two 6-storey mixed-use buildings · 222 condos, 1–3 bed | Completed 2025–26 | Move-in ready |
| Sitka House | Dulex Laidler · 150 James Rd, Moody Centre | 6-storey · 62 strata homes (+26 rental), studio to 3-bed | Completed 2025 | Move-in ready |
| Chroma | Forte Living · 3105–3113 St. Johns St, Moody Centre | 6-storey wood-frame · 70 homes, 1–3 bed | Completed 2025Remaining homes by inquiry. | Move-in ready |
| Flavelle Place | Dema Developments · 2808 St. George St, Moody Centre | 3–4 bedroom townhomes | Completed 2025Confirm remaining availability. | Move-in ready |
| Coming soon — registering | ||||
| Mary Anne’s Place | Placemaker Communities · 2400 block Clarke St, Moody Centre | 6-storey strata (103 condos + live-work) beside a 6-storey rental building; heritage Burns house retained | Registering | 2027 (est.) |
| Westport Village (Phase 1) | Andrew Peller · 2120 Vintner St (Clarke & Douglas), Moody Centre | 31-storey tower · 263 condos + rental + arts centre | Approved 2023; registeringNo launch date announced. | TBA |
| Anchor | Bold Properties · 2002 St. George St, Seaview | Two 6-storey buildings · 162 condos, studio to 3-bed | Coming soon | TBA |
| Long horizon, rental-only, or stalled — not buyable presales today | ||||
| Beedie Moody Centre | Beedie · Electronic Ave & Spring St, by Moody Centre Station | Three towers, 32–38 storeys · 1,000+ homes | Rezoning adopted Nov 2025Construction from 2027; first tower not expected before ~2031. | 2031+ (est.) |
| Spring Street towers | PCI Developments · Spring St, Moody Centre | Twin 39-storey towers · 865 homes | Approved — 100% rentalNot a presale. | — |
| 2914–2934 St. Johns St | Anthem · St. Johns St, Moody Centre | 26 storeys · ~321 homes | Third reading April 2026 — rentalNot a presale. | — |
| Flavelle OceanFront | Aspen Enterprises · 2400 Murray St (former mill site) | 34-acre waterfront master plan · ~3,400 homes, 16–38 storeys | Planning stageNo sales program yet. | 2028+ (est.) |
| Bayrock Terrace | Aultrust · 3000 Henry St | 173 homes, approved | In receivership since 2024Court-supervised sale process; not a live presale. | — |
| Portwood Phases 3–5 | Edgar Development · east of Cecile Dr | ~1,180 planned strata homes | Receivership application, Aug 2026Treat as stalled until resolved. | — |
Sold out — resale only: Moody Yards (Mosaic), Will and George (Marcon), 50 Electronic Avenue (Panatch), Clyde (Porte), Sophia Living, Sutherland, Edgestone (Bold) and Platform (Aragon) are complete and sold out. Homes in these buildings trade on the resale market and occasionally as assignments — see Port Moody condos for sale for live listings.
Presale $/sq ft is almost always quoted at a premium to resale. Use these live resale medians as your floor reference — if a presale is far above the local resale $/sq ft once you add GST, ask why.
8 resale sold · last 24 months
City-wide apartment-style condos — the closest resale comparable for a new tower presale.
29 resale sold · last 12 months
Lower-rise & townhome-adjacent resale.
15 resale sold · last 12 months
Premium townhome resale on the upper bench.
Resale medians are aggregated from MLS® sold condo/apartment transactions by Port Moody neighbourhood, as of October 2026 (window widens 12→24→36 months to stay meaningful). These are resale figures shown as a benchmark — presale pricing is set by developers and is not reflected here. For a tailored comparison, contact Sebastian.
The mechanics that make presale different from buying resale. Figures and rules change over time — verify current details before committing.
Presale deposits are typically staged (an initial amount on signing, then further instalments at milestones) and held in trust under BC’s development marketing rules. Confirm the exact schedule in the disclosure statement — it affects your cash flow for the whole build period.
GST (5%) applies to new homes, unlike resale. Partial and enhanced first-time-buyer GST rebates may apply by price and use. See GST on new homes and run the FTB GST rebate calculator.
BC’s newly-built home PTT exemption can reduce or eliminate PTT up to a price threshold (with a phase-out band). Thresholds change — check current limits via PTT explained and the PTT calculator.
You may be able to sell (assign) your presale contract before the building completes — but only on the developer’s terms, with possible fees and tax implications. It isn’t automatic. See how presale assignments work in BC for the consent, fee, GST and tax mechanics, and pre-sale & assignment considerations if you cannot complete.
Presale timelines run long and shift — estimated completion dates can move, and there’s a gap between when the building is ready and your final closing. Budget for a year-plus horizon and confirm your mortgage rate-hold strategy closer to completion.
BC presale contracts include a statutory rescission period after you receive the disclosure statement, giving you a window to review and cancel. Use it — have the disclosure statement and contract reviewed before the window closes.
Port Moody’s two SkyTrain stations — Moody Centre and Inlet Centre — sit at the centre of the city’s long-term redevelopment. Transit-oriented development concentrates new, higher-density housing within walking distance of rapid transit, which is exactly the kind of supply most likely to come to market as presale over the coming years.
For a presale buyer, that matters two ways: walkable, car-light living tends to hold demand, and a cluster of new buildings creates future resale comparables in the same area. The guide sections stay evergreen; the project table above is where individual project status lives, and for current pricing and incentives, talk to Sebastian.
Neither is universally better — it depends on your timeline, budget, and appetite for certainty.
| Presale / New Construction | Resale Condo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash up front | Staged deposits over the build period | Standard deposit, then full financing at completion |
| GST | 5% applies (rebates may reduce it) | Generally no GST on used residential |
| Warranty | BC 2-5-10 new-home warranty | As-is; rely on inspection & strata documents |
| Move-in timing | A year or more out; date can shift | Move in on completion, weeks away |
| Customization | Finishes/options where offered | What you see (or renovate later) |
| Price certainty | Locked price now; market unknown at completion | Priced to today’s market with real comparables |
How do presale condo deposits work in Port Moody?
BC presale deposits are typically paid in stages (for example an initial deposit on signing, followed by further instalments tied to milestones), and are normally held in trust as required under BC’s Real Estate Development Marketing Act. Exact deposit amounts and schedules vary by development — always confirm the structure in the disclosure statement before committing.
Do I pay GST on a presale condo in Port Moody?
Yes — GST (5%) applies to new and presale homes, unlike resale homes. Partial GST rebates and an enhanced first-time-buyer GST rebate may apply depending on price and use. See GST on new homes in BC and estimate yours with the first-time-buyer GST rebate calculator. Figures change — verify the current rules at closing.
Is there a property transfer tax exemption for new construction?
BC offers a newly-built home PTT exemption up to a price threshold (with a phase-out band above it), separate from the first-time-buyer exemption. Thresholds change over time, so confirm the current limits. See BC property transfer tax explained and the PTT calculator.
What is an assignment, and can I sell my Port Moody presale before completion?
An assignment is the sale of your presale contract to another buyer before the building completes. Whether (and how) you can assign depends on the developer’s contract terms, assignment fees, and applicable tax rules — it is not automatic. See stuck in a pre-sale or assignment for the considerations. The full mechanics — developer consent, fees, GST and tax — are in how presale assignments work in BC.
How does a presale price compare to resale condos in Port Moody?
Presales are usually quoted at a premium per square foot over comparable resale condos — you’re paying for brand-new finishes, new-home warranty, and deferred completion. The smart move is to benchmark the presale’s $/sq ft against recent resale $/sq ft in the same area (the live figures on this page), then add GST and factor the deposit timeline.
What is happening with new construction around Moody Centre?
The area around the Moody Centre and Inlet Centre SkyTrain stations is Port Moody’s transit-oriented redevelopment corridor, with new higher-density housing planned and built over time as the city’s plans roll out. This page stays evergreen and does not track individual project sales status — for what’s currently available, contact Sebastian. See homes near Moody Centre Station.
Which presale projects are selling in Port Moody right now?
As of September 2026 the presales actively selling are 1 Market Square at Inlet District (Wesgroup, Coronation Park), Umbra at Portwood (Edgar, College Park), Ksana (Moody Centre) and the final tower of The Grande at Suter Brook (Onni). Hue, Sitka House and Chroma are complete with move-in-ready developer inventory, and Mary Anne’s Place, Westport Village and Anchor are registering. Status changes — see the project directory on this page and confirm current availability with Sebastian.
Are there presales near Moody Centre SkyTrain station?
Yes. Ksana (3112 St. George St), Sitka House (150 James Rd), Chroma (3105–3113 St. Johns St), Mary Anne’s Place (Clarke St) and Westport Village (Vintner St) are all within the Moody Centre transit corridor, and 1 Market Square and The Grande sit by Inlet Centre Station. The largest station-adjacent projects — Beedie’s three Moody Centre towers and the PCI Spring Street towers — are years from completion or rental-only.
What happens to my presale if the developer goes into receivership?
Your deposit is held in trust under BC’s Real Estate Development Marketing Act, so it is not the developer’s money to lose, but the project itself can be delayed for years, re-sold to a new developer, or cancelled with deposits returned and no compensation for lost time or market gains. Two Port Moody projects are affected in 2026: Bayrock Terrace (receivership since 2024) and the Portwood Phases 3–5 application filed in August 2026. Have a real estate lawyer review the disclosure statement and the developer’s financing before you commit to any presale.
Independent, buyer-side advice on whether a specific presale is priced right — and what’s actually available in Port Moody now.
Contact SebastianModel GST, PTT, and closing costs on a new build before you commit, with the BC condo closing calculator.
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Port Moody CondosSebastian Czarkowski is a licensed real estate professional regulated by the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA). Brokerage: Royal LePage Elite West, Coquitlam, BC. This page is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any developer. Deposit structures, GST and rebate rules, PTT thresholds, completion timelines, and rescission rights vary by development and change over time — confirm current figures and contract terms (including the disclosure statement) with the developer and your own legal/tax advisors before committing. Resale market data reflects Port Moody conditions as of October 2026 and is a general indicator only, not an appraisal. REALTOR® and MLS® are trademarks owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).