Pre-Sale Fourplexes in Burnaby
A pre-sale fourplex home in Burnaby is one of four homes in a new building, bought before the building is finished, in a city served by the Expo Line and the Millennium Line. The list on this page shows the Burnaby fourplex projects in our own records. Each home is usually its own strata lot, so you share a small strata with three other owners, and section 42 of BC's Property Law Act gives you 3 business days to cancel after your offer is accepted, at a cost of 0.25% of the price.
Questions about this guide: Gary Paul, REALTOR®, Personal Real Estate Corporation, Grand Central Realty, 778-828-7476
Key Topics
Fourplexes in Our Records
1 project with four homes in Burnaby is in our records right now, out of 3 projects of every size in the city. Each card below opens the project's own page.
Two SkyTrain Lines
Metrotown and Edmonds stations are on the Expo Line, Brentwood Town Centre is on the Millennium Line, and Lougheed Town Centre is served by both, according to TransLink.
No Multiplex Price Index
Greater Vancouver REALTORS publishes benchmarks for detached homes, townhouses and apartments only. Its September 2026 townhouse benchmark for Greater Vancouver was $1,016,700, down 4.7% in a year. Compare each fourplex's price list with homes for sale today.
Your Right to Cancel
Section 42 of BC's Property Law Act gives a fourplex buyer 3 business days to cancel after the offer is accepted, at a cost of 0.25% of the price. A fourplex has four strata lots, below the 5 that the Real Estate Development Marketing Act covers (section 1), so the seller files no disclosure statement.
One Vote of Four
Each strata lot has one vote at general meetings (Strata Property Act, section 53). A bylaw change needs a 3/4 vote and has no effect until it is filed in the land title office (section 128).
Speculation and Vacancy Tax
Burnaby is a taxable area under BC's speculation and vacancy tax. For 2026 the rate is 1% for Canadian citizens and permanent residents and 3% for foreign owners and untaxed worldwide earners. A principal residence may be exempt.
Burnaby Pre-Sale Fourplex Projects
Fourplex projects in Burnaby that are coming soon, in pre-sale, under construction or near completion. Each card opens the project's own page.
Other new multiplex projects in Burnaby
4910 Laurel St Sixplex
Greentree Village, Burnaby
6525 Dufferin Ave Sixplex
Metrotown, Burnaby
Counted from MultiLiving's own project records when this page was last refreshed (at most one hour ago): Burnaby projects marked coming soon, pre-sale, under construction or near completion that have a photo or rendering. 1 of 3 have four homes, and 1 of those publishes a price. Prices and availability are the ones on each project page; confirm them with the seller.
Burnaby vs Vancouver: Pre-Sale Fourplex
The two cities side by side, on figures we can count or check, each with its date or source.
| Measure | Burnaby | Vancouver |
|---|---|---|
| Fourplex projects in our records now | 1 | 1 |
| Prices listed on those fourplex projects | $1.7M to $2.1M | $1.4M to $1.7M |
| New multiplex projects of every size in our records | 3 | 12 |
| Townhomes for sale, October 9, 2026 | 35 | 183 |
| SkyTrain lines | Expo, Millennium | Expo, Millennium, Canada |
| Speculation and vacancy tax area | Yes | Yes |
| Depreciation report for a 4-lot strata | Not required | Not required |
| Right to cancel a fourplex purchase | 3 business days (Property Law Act) | Same law |
Projects and prices: MultiLiving's own project records, counted when this page was last refreshed. Townhomes for sale: our own count of active MLS® townhouse listings with a list price on October 9, 2026. SkyTrain lines: TransLink. Tax areas: Province of BC, speculation and vacancy tax taxable areas (updated December 8, 2025). Depreciation reports: Province of BC, strata depreciation report requirements (read October 8, 2026).
The bottom line
A Burnaby pre-sale fourplex home suits a buyer who wants a new home near a SkyTrain line, in a building small enough to know every neighbour. The cards above read from our records, so the list grows as sellers add projects.
With four owners, the strata is a small group. In our view you should read the interim budget and ask how repairs will be paid for before you sign, because no depreciation report is required for a strata this size. You have 3 business days to cancel after your offer is accepted, so book your lawyer's review of the contract before you sign.
If you want to compare both cities, the Vancouver fourplex pre-sales guide covers the first strata budget in detail. For Burnaby projects of every size and the SkyTrain areas, see the Burnaby pre-sales overview. Ready to talk specifics? Get in touch and we can point you toward the right projects for your budget and timeline.
Sources: BC Laws, Real Estate Development Marketing Act, sections 1, 18, 19 and 21, Property Law Act, section 42, and Home Buyer Rescission Period Regulation, B.C. Reg. 175/2022 (read October 9, 2026); BC Laws, Strata Property Act, sections 53, 108 and 128, and Province of BC, budgeting, contingency reserve fund and depreciation report pages (read October 8, 2026); Province of BC, speculation and vacancy tax rates (updated July 3, 2026) and taxable areas (updated December 8, 2025); Canada Revenue Agency, first-time home buyers' GST/HST rebate; Department of Finance Canada, 30-year insured mortgages (December 15, 2024); Greater Vancouver REALTORS, September 2026 report; TransLink; MultiLiving's own count of active MLS® listings on October 9, 2026, and our own project records.
General information only. The GST rebate, the 30-year mortgage rule and the speculation and vacancy tax rates on this page are illustrative and based on rates and rules as of the dates noted. They are not financial, mortgage, tax, or legal advice, and not a guarantee of qualification or any outcome. Mortgage rules, tax thresholds and tax rates change. Always consult a licensed mortgage broker, a tax professional and an independent real estate lawyer before making any purchase or financing decision.
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Key Takeaways
- 1 project with four homes in Burnaby is in our records right now, against 1 project in Vancouver.
- Metrotown and Edmonds stations are on the Expo Line, Brentwood Town Centre is on the Millennium Line, and Lougheed Town Centre is on both (TransLink).
- Each strata lot has one vote, so in a fourplex your home holds one of four votes (Strata Property Act, section 53).
- A strata of 4 lots needs no depreciation report, but must save at least 10% of its yearly budget for repairs.
- You have 3 business days to cancel after your offer is accepted, at a cost of 0.25% of the price (Property Law Act, section 42). Ask in writing who holds your deposit.
- Burnaby is a speculation and vacancy tax area, and a principal residence may be exempt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there pre-sale fourplexes in Burnaby right now?
Yes. Right now our own records show 1 project with four homes in Burnaby that you can buy before completion, out of 3 projects of every size in the city. It is coming soon, in pre-sale, under construction or near completion, and each card on this page opens the project's own page with its plans, prices and status. The list reads from our records, so it changes as homes sell and new projects are added.
How do Burnaby fourplex prices compare with Vancouver?
Greater Vancouver REALTORS publishes no price index for multiplex homes, so the best comparison is between real price lists. Right now the Burnaby fourplex project in our records lists prices of $1.7M to $2.1M, and the Vancouver one lists $1.4M to $1.7M. On October 9, 2026, our own count of active MLS® listings found 35 townhomes for sale in Burnaby and 183 in Vancouver, with a middle asking price of $1,478,900 across both cities. Ask each Burnaby seller for its price list and the floor area of each home.
How does a four-home strata in Burnaby make decisions?
A Burnaby fourplex strata decides most things by vote of its four owners, with one vote per strata lot under section 53 of BC's Strata Property Act. The yearly budget is approved by majority vote at the annual general meeting. A bylaw change needs a 3/4 vote and has no effect until it is filed in the land title office (section 128). A special levy for a large repair also needs a 3/4 vote (section 108). With only four owners, each vote is a quarter of the total.
Does a Burnaby fourplex strata have to save for repairs?
Yes. Every BC strata must put at least 10% of its yearly operating budget into its contingency reserve fund, the savings for repairs, according to the Province of BC. A fourplex strata of 4 lots is exempt from the depreciation report, which only a strata of 5 or more lots must get every 5 years. In a new Burnaby fourplex, the 10% minimum and the owners' own choices decide how much is saved. Ask the seller for the interim budget, which the company that created the strata sets for the first 12 months.
Will I pay the speculation and vacancy tax on a Burnaby fourplex home?
Only if no exemption applies to you. The City of Burnaby is one of the areas where BC's speculation and vacancy tax applies, according to the Province of BC, and the 2026 rate is 1% for Canadian citizens and permanent residents and 3% for foreign owners and untaxed worldwide earners. An owner who lives and works in BC may be exempt if the fourplex home is their principal residence. If a family member will live in the home in your place, read the province's exemption rules before completion.
Is my deposit safe on a Burnaby fourplex pre-sale?
On a Burnaby fourplex pre-sale, the deposit terms come from your contract. The trust rules in sections 18 and 19 of BC's Real Estate Development Marketing Act cover a building of 5 or more strata lots (section 1), and a fourplex has four. Before you pay, ask in writing who will hold the money, whether it sits in a trust account, and when it can be released to the seller. Have your lawyer read those clauses, and get the name of the person holding your money.
How long do I have to cancel a Burnaby fourplex pre-sale?
Three business days. A Burnaby fourplex sold as four strata homes is below the line in section 1 of BC's Real Estate Development Marketing Act, which covers 5 or more strata lots, and section 21 of that Act gives a right to cancel only to a buyer entitled to a disclosure statement. Section 42 of the Property Law Act applies instead: you may cancel by written notice within 3 business days after the acceptance of your offer is signed. You pay the seller 0.25% of the price, and you cannot waive the right. Book your lawyer before you sign.
Can a first-time buyer get the GST rebate on a Burnaby fourplex home?
Yes, if you are a first-time buyer. The first-time home buyers' GST/HST rebate returns up to $50,000 of the GST on a brand new home priced at or below $1 million, according to the Canada Revenue Agency. Between $1 million and $1.5 million the rebate gets smaller, and at $1.5 million it is gone. The home must be your main home, and you must not have lived in a home that you or your spouse owned in the current year or the four years before.
Can I get a 30-year mortgage on a pre-sale fourplex home in Burnaby?
Often, yes. Since December 15, 2024, an insured mortgage can run for 30 years instead of 25 when your down payment is under 20 percent and either you are a first-time buyer or the home is newly built, according to the Department of Finance Canada. A brand new multiplex home meets the second test, so a buyer who has owned before can still qualify. The longer term lowers each monthly payment and raises the total interest you pay over the life of the loan.
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