Quick answer
A new Lackner Ridge townhome offers full Tarion warranty, current-code efficiency and a staged deposit; a resale offers immediate occupancy and an established neighbourhood. Choose resale if you must move immediately, new construction if you can wait and want warranty coverage.
The case for new
Full Tarion warranty coverage, current building-code efficiency, no deferred maintenance, and in many cases some choice of finishes, plus a staged deposit rather than a full down payment on a short close.
The case for resale
Immediate occupancy, a known finished product you can walk through before buying, established neighbourhoods with mature trees, and no development-charge or closing-adjustment surprises.
How to decide
If you need a home immediately, resale is generally the faster path. If you can wait through a construction timeline and want full warranty coverage on a new townhome in east Kitchener, Lackner Ridge is worth registering for directly.
Pricing referenced above is preliminary VIP pricing and subject to change without notice. We do not represent the builder. Register below for the official Lackner Ridge Townhomes price list and floor plans.
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