Builders

How to Check a Builder Before Buying Pre-Construction: Using the HCRA and Tarion's Ontario Builder Directory

The biggest fear when buying pre-construction is a cancelled or delayed project. Before signing, you can check a builder's licence status, past homes delivered, warranty claims and regulatory actions for free in the HCRA's Ontario Builder Directory, then check the project itself through zoning, building permits, contract terms and deposit protection.

Builders

Common Pre-Construction Builders in the GTA

When looking at pre-construction in the GTA, you'll see the same builders' names again and again. This article introduces 24 common builders in alphabetical order, both condo and low-rise (townhouses and detached homes), covering their focus, product types, main development areas and notable projects. It is neutral, in no particular order and not a recommendation, and explains what else to check after reading.