Investment Purchase at The Boroughs

This search was guided by an investment strategy, not by the surface appeal of a new townhome. We were looking for a property that could hold tenant interest, function well day to day and still make sense when measured against other resale and presale options.

South Surrey was worth a close look because the area had strong rental demand, limited rental inventory and a growing base of amenities. The goal was not to chase the flashiest unit. It was to find the kind of property where location, layout and tenant experience worked together.

The Boroughs is a StreetSide community designed around livability, and this particular home had several features that mattered from an investment lens: a large kitchen, a double garage and an ultra-private rooftop patio. Those details gave it stronger rental appeal than many similarly priced options.

At the time of purchase, projected rent was approximately $3,300 per month against a purchase price of $857,000. We reviewed those numbers alongside competing inventory, neighbourhood growth, tenant demand and the quality of the finished product before deciding the property fit the mandate.

We compared presale and resale townhomes and found that presale options could offer better value, newer construction and stronger amenity packages. In this case, the community amenities helped the home compete for tenants beyond the unit itself.

The South Surrey location also mattered. The area was growing, had access to good community amenities and schools, and continued to attract renters who wanted more space than a condo without moving into a detached home.

The amenity centre added another layer to the investment case. For a rental property, these shared spaces can help a home feel more complete, especially for tenants comparing newer townhome communities.

My clients purchased a South Surrey townhome that aligned with their investment mandate: practical layout, strong rental appeal, newer construction, a respected builder and a community package that helped distinguish it from competing rental options.

This sale became part of a broader client strategy around selecting properties with both livability and long-term rental fundamentals.