Surrey vs Langley: Buying New Construction

Prices

Median list price for active new construction is $849,900 in Surrey against $854,450 in Langley. Compare price per square foot rather than headline price — the two cities carry a different mix of condos, townhomes and houses, which moves the median independently of value.

Supply and pipeline

Surrey has 231 active new-construction listings and 93 published presale projects; Langley has 96 and 55. Surrey's volume is larger overall, while Langley's Willoughby corridor concentrates a large share of the Fraser Valley's townhome supply.

Deposits

Most BC presale deposits total 5–15% of the purchase price, staged across several instalments, with promotional structures occasionally as low as 2.5–5%. Deposits are held in trust under REDMA. Both cities see promotional structures on early releases; the schedule in the disclosure statement is what binds, not the sales-centre headline.

Transit

Surrey is served today by the Expo Line through Scott Road, Gateway, Surrey Central and King George. The Surrey–Langley extension is under construction along Fraser Highway toward Langley City Centre, adding stations through Fleetwood, Clayton and Willoughby. Station-level project pages on this site list what is actually within walking distance of each stop.

Rents and yield

CMHC 2025 average one-bedroom rents: $1,602 in Surrey, $1,765 in Langley, with vacancy at 4.3% and 3.0%. Gross yield is rent × 12 ÷ price and excludes strata fees, taxes, vacancy and financing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to do next

• Want floor plans, the pricing sheet or availability? Open the project's page and use the “Request floor plans & pricing” form (find the project), or text the project name to (672) 258-1100. Sent the same day, at no cost — the developer pays our commission.
• Have questions or want a second opinion before you sign? Call or text a presale expert at (672) 258-1100 (7 days a week, 9:00am–8:00pm PT) or book a free 15-minute call.
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Sources and disclosure

Written and reviewed by Uzair Muhammad, REALTOR® (Real Broker BC), a buyer-focused presale specialist in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Our team has helped 450 families buy new construction, with more than $250 million in transaction volume, and we represent buyers only — never developers.

Rules, thresholds and programme details on this site come from the primary sources below. Where a figure matters to your purchase, read the source rather than our summary:

• BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) — real estate rules, REDMA disclosure statements and licensee conduct in British Columbia.
• Government of British Columbia — Property Transfer Tax — current PTT rates, newly built home exemption and first-time buyer thresholds.
• Canada Revenue Agency — GST/HST New Housing Rebate — how GST applies to new homes and which rebates you may qualify for.
• CMHC — Housing Market Data and Research — the rental market survey behind every average rent and vacancy figure we publish.
• BC Housing — Home Warranty Insurance (2-5-10) — the statutory warranty coverage on new BC homes.

This is general information, not financial, legal or tax advice. Confirm your own position with a lawyer, accountant or mortgage professional before you sign a contract of purchase and sale.