Choose the lot as carefully as the floor plan
Grade, orientation, driveway slope, neighbouring lots and future streets can matter every day after the finishes stop feeling new.
Buying new construction in St. John’s Local guide.
New homes reduce some age-related concerns, but buyers still need to evaluate builder, lot, grade, allowances, timelines, neighbourhood phase and long-term resale context.
Steve Winters · local guide
Buying new construction in St. John’s
New homes reduce some age-related concerns, but buyers still need to evaluate builder, lot, grade, allowances, timelines, neighbourhood phase and long-term resale context.
Understand what is actually included
Allowances, upgrades, appliances, landscaping, driveway, decks and basement completion can vary materially between builders and packages.
Read the timeline realistically
Construction dates can move. Know what the agreement says about completion, changes and what happens if your own sale or lease has a fixed date.
Track change orders
Small upgrades compound quickly. Keep the total cost and future resale in view.
Think beyond the current phase
Vacant land, commercial plans, future traffic and later phases can change the context around a new home.
This is general real estate information, not legal, financial, tax, immigration or engineering advice. Property-specific and time-sensitive matters should be confirmed with the appropriate licensed professional or official source.
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