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New Construction in Quebec City: What Buyers Need to Know in 2025

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New construction in Quebec City offers buyers the appeal of modern finishes, energy-efficient construction, and warranty protection — but comes with premium pricing, longer timelines, and unique purchasing considerations. This guide covers everything you need to know about buying new construction in the Quebec City region.

Where New Construction is Active

Quebec City Proper

Sainte-Foy: High-rise condos and mid-rise buildings near Laval University and commercial corridors
Saint-Roch: Boutique condo conversions and new infill developments
Les Rivières: Suburban townhome and condo developments
D'Estimauville: Growing development zone near Beauport waterfront

Lévis (Adjacent)

Saint-Nicolas: Active single-family home subdivisions — among the most affordable new construction in the greater Quebec City region
Saint-Romuald: New condo and townhome developments near bridge access

New Construction Pricing in Quebec City

New condo in Sainte-Foy: $330,000–$550,000+
New townhome in Les Rivières: $380,000–$520,000
New single-family home in Saint-Nicolas (Lévis): $380,000–$550,000
New detached home in Charlesbourg: $420,000–$600,000

GCR New Home Warranty in Quebec

New residential construction in Quebec must be covered by a warranty from the Garantie de construction résidentielle (GCR). This warranty covers:

Deposit protection before occupancy
Completion of construction per the contract
Post-occupancy defects (1 year for minor defects, 3 years for more serious defects, 5 years for major structural defects)

Always verify your builder is GCR-registered before signing a pre-construction agreement.

Pre-construction risk: Buying pre-construction means signing a contract today for a property delivered 12–24 months from now. Prices may change, your mortgage rate may not be locked, and construction delays are common. Ensure your purchase contract includes clear completion timeline commitments and recourse provisions.

Welcome Tax on New Construction

Quebec's welcome tax (droits de mutation): 0.5% on the first $52,800, 1% from $52,800 to $264,000, and 1.5% on the amount above $264,000. Quebec City applies no additional municipal surtax — unlike Montreal which adds 3% above $500,000.

New construction purchases are subject to Quebec's welcome tax on the purchase price. Note that GST and QST (federal and provincial sales taxes) apply to new residential construction — partial rebates may be available depending on the purchase price and intended use.

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