60+ active pre-construction communities across five growth corridors — from $452,900 boutique condos in Markham Village to $2.46M estate towns in Angus Glen. Buyer representation costs nothing; the builder sets the commission aside either way.
Markham's new construction market enters mid-2026 with more than 60 active pre-construction communities spanning condominiums, townhomes, and detached estates, with prices running from the low $450,000s in Markham Village to over $2.4 million in Angus Glen. Bringing your own buyer's agent to a builder's sales centre costs nothing, the commission is set aside for a buyer's agent regardless of whether you have one, but representation means someone is negotiating deposit structure, development charge caps, and upgrade pricing on your behalf instead of the builder's. With the Bank of Canada holding its policy rate at 2.25% (prime 4.45%) through its June 10, 2026 decision, builders across Markham's five growth corridors are leaning on incentives — capped levies, free assignment, and extended deposit schedules — rather than headline price cuts, to keep buyers moving. Michael John Lau and Neeraj Moolchandani with Kaizen Real Estate track every active community across Downtown Markham's supertowers, Cornell's family-sized towns, and Angus Glen's estate enclaves, and can match your budget, corridor, and timeline to the right development before you ever register at a sales centre.
The representative in a builder's sales centre works for the builder, not for you. Their job is to protect the developer's margins, contract terms, and lot premiums — not to negotiate on your behalf. Bringing your own buyer's agent costs nothing extra, because the commission is allocated to a buyer's agent whether or not you show up with one.
The sales representative works for the builder — protecting margins, not your interests.
No one negotiates lot premiums, upgrade pricing, or development charge caps on your behalf.
Builder contracts are written by builder lawyers and are rarely negotiable in structure — but often negotiable in economics, with the right advocate.
Deposit structure issues, occupancy delays, and PDI deficiencies have no advocate working for you.
You pay the same price either way — the builder simply keeps the commission.
Representation is free — the builder allocates the buyer's agent commission regardless.
Negotiate deposit structure, development charge caps, upgrade credits, and assignment terms.
Review the purchase agreement for unfavourable clauses before you sign anything.
Coordinate your Agreement of Purchase and Sale timeline against financing and closing dates.
Attend Tarion pre-delivery inspections and walkthroughs on your behalf.
Critical — register your agent on day one. Most Markham builders require your buyer's agent to accompany you, or be named, on your first visit to a sales centre to register as your representative. Walk in unrepresented and try to add an agent afterward, and many builders will not honour the registration. A short call before you visit any model suite or sales office protects your representation for the entire transaction.
Markham's new construction market is organized around five distinct growth corridors, each with its own price point, product mix, and buyer profile — from transit-anchored high-rise towers to estate-sized detached homes.
High-Rise Condo
Markham's most active condo corridor sits within the Remington Group's 243-acre Downtown Markham master plan and Metropia's 12-acre UnionCity site, both anchored by the Unionville GO Station and adjacent to the York University Markham Campus. This is where the city's tallest towers — including 40- and 45-storey supertowers — are rising, with starting prices generally between $586,900 and $1,225,800 depending on tower and unit size.
Boutique Heritage
Markham's historic Main Street corridor offers the most affordable new construction entry point in the city — low-rise, boutique buildings steps from heritage shops, cafés, and the Tannery Pond trail, rather than master-planned towers. This is the corridor for buyers who want character and walkability over scale.
Family Townhomes
Cornell is one of Markham's most established new-home neighbourhoods, built around the Cornell Community Centre and bordering the Rouge National Urban Park. Traditional and back-to-back townhome releases here are staged in phases with multi-stage deposit structures, generally priced from the high $800,000s to the low $1 millions.
Luxury Estate
Markham's premier master-planned community sits beside the Angus Glen Golf Club and York Downs Country Club, a short drive from Unionville's Main Street. South Village's current phases offer towns, semis, and detached homes from 2,050 to 6,010 square feet, with current releases priced from roughly $2.13M to $2.46M.
Low-Rise Family
Markham's established and emerging north-end corridor combines mature low-rise neighbourhoods with park networks and strong school catchments (Berczy and Wismer) alongside newer master-planned releases near Elgin Mills Road and Woodbine Avenue in Victoria Square, where Mattamy Homes' Springwater community is delivering modern towns and detached homes.
Markham has dozens of active pre-construction communities in 2026. The developments below represent the corridor-defining projects buyers ask about most — from Camcos Living's ravine-side towns at Little Rouge to Metropia's city-within-a-city at UnionCity.
147 traditional and back-to-back townhomes backing directly onto the Rouge National Urban Park, six minutes from the Mount Joy GO Station and steps from the Cornell Community Centre. Homes feature dual-zone climate control, panelized construction, and rough-in EV charger conduit. A standout choice for buyers who want a ravine setting without leaving Markham.
A 12-acre, four-tower master community in the heart of Downtown Markham with roughly 1,350–1,400 total units, hotel-inspired amenities, and a 50,000-sq.-ft. sixth-floor podium terrace. Tower 3 sold 325 units in its first five days. Current incentives include capped development charges at $9,999 per suite and an extended 10% deposit structure.
An art-inspired, 38-storey twin-tower community of 552 units within the Remington Group's 243-acre Downtown Markham master plan, built to LEED Silver certification and steps from the Unionville GO Station, Whole Foods, and the York University Markham Campus.
The fifth and final phase of the 88-acre Uptown Markham master plan, with twin towers (40 and 45 storeys) totalling 811 units, built to LEED Gold standards. Located beside the Rouge Valley Trail and a short drive from CF Markville and the Markham Pan Am Centre.
A boutique five-storey, 61-unit building steps from historic Main Street Markham, with units from 326 to 1,187 sq. ft. The most affordable new-construction entry point in the city, with standard finishes — 10-ft. ground- and fifth-floor ceilings, quartz counters, stainless appliances — rather than inflated upgrade pricing.
The latest phase of Markham's premier golf-adjacent master community, offering towns, semis, and detached homes from 2,050 to 6,010 sq. ft. on a 7.5-hectare site beside the Angus Glen Golf Club. Includes a complimentary three-year Angus Glen Golf Club membership package.
The table below compares corridor, product type, and price range across Markham's most-asked-about active developments. Pricing and availability change frequently — confirm current figures before registering.
| Development | Corridor | Product Type | Price Range | Est. Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 on Main | Markham Village | Boutique Condo | $452,900+ | March 2026 |
| UnionCity | Downtown Markham | High-Rise Condo | $586,900 – $1,159,900 | 2027 – 2028 |
| Gallery Towers | Downtown Markham | High-Rise Condo + Towns | High $600,000s+ | TBD |
| Pangea Condos | Unionville / Uptown | High-Rise Condo | $637,000 – $1,225,800 | Spring/Summer 2028 |
| Townhomes of Little Rouge | Cornell | Traditional & B2B Towns | $849,990 – $1,144,990 | 2026 |
| Angus Glen South Village | Angus Glen | Towns, Semis & Detached | $2,130,000 – $2,460,000 | 2026 |
Pricing, unit counts, occupancy dates, and incentive structures are subject to change without notice and should be independently verified with the developer or sales representative before any purchase decision.
Markham builders in 2026 are leaning on structural incentives — capped levies, free assignment, and extended deposit schedules — rather than base price cuts, while the Bank of Canada's rate hold keeps borrowing costs steady for now.
The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% (prime rate 4.45%) at its June 10, 2026 announcement — its fifth consecutive hold this year. The next scheduled announcement is July 15, 2026. A stable rate environment gives pre-construction buyers more predictability when budgeting deposit stages spread out over months or years, though buyers should still confirm financing pre-approval before signing any Agreement of Purchase and Sale.
Several active Markham communities, including UnionCity and Pangea Condos, are capping development charges and municipal levies at a fixed dollar figure per suite — protecting buyers from the levy increases that can otherwise be passed through at closing.
Many condo developments now permit assignment — selling your purchase agreement to a new buyer before closing — without the assignment fee builders have historically charged, giving investors more flexibility before occupancy.
Townhome and detached releases such as Little Rouge stage deposits across five or six installments over many months, easing the cash-flow burden compared to older, front-loaded deposit structures.
Several Downtown Markham and Uptown condo developments are capping parking and locker pricing rather than allowing it to float with demand, a meaningful saving on towers where parking can otherwise add tens of thousands of dollars.
Buying pre-construction is fundamentally different from buying resale. Here is how the process unfolds from first inquiry to closing day.
Mortgage pre-approval gives you an accurate purchase ceiling based on your income, down payment, and the mortgage stress test, and signals to builders that you are a serious buyer before negotiations even begin.
Contact Michael John Lau or Neeraj Moolchandani before booking any sales centre appointment. Most builders require agent registration on your very first visit — walk in unrepresented, and you may permanently lose the right to add representation later.
Choose your corridor based on commute, school catchment, and product type — a high-rise suite in Downtown Markham suits a different buyer than a detached estate home in Angus Glen or a family townhome in Cornell.
Pre-construction deposits are staged over months or years rather than paid in full at closing. Your agent reviews assignment clauses, development charge caps, and occupancy fee terms before you sign anything — and a qualified Ontario real estate lawyer should review the agreement as well.
Every newly built Markham home is covered under Ontario's Tarion New Home Warranty Program. Your pre-delivery inspection (PDI) is your opportunity to document deficiencies before taking possession — your agent can attend this walkthrough with you.
Don't register at a sales centre alone. Michael John Lau and Neeraj Moolchandani track every active pre-construction community in Markham and negotiate on your behalf — your representation is free, but your advantage isn't.