First Kelowna Presale Presentation Checklist

By the Serenity team. Published September 22, 2026, checked October 16, 2026.

Most useful for: First-time buyers, People moving from Alberta or the Lower Mainland.

A Kelowna presale presentation checklist starts before you leave the house. Most buyers walk into a first presentation with nothing but curiosity, and the ones who leave with real answers brought a short list of questions.

The room is designed to show you the best version of a building. A checklist keeps the conversation on the numbers and the paperwork instead of the renderings.

Short answer

For your first Kelowna presale presentation, bring proof of mortgage pre-approval and a short list of must-haves. Then ask three things: whether the disclosure statement is filed, where your deposit would be held and what the estimated completion date is. If the team cannot answer clearly, ask for the answers in writing.

Apartment sales last month: 83; September 2026, Central Okanagan, against 102 a year earlier.
Apartments listed: 774; At month end, so most buyers have choices to compare.
Days to sell an apartment: 85; Days to sell in the same month, as the board reports it.
Cancellation period: 7 days; From the later of signing and acknowledging the disclosure statement.

Each number is read from the sources listed at the end of this guide on October 16, 2026.

Before you go

Talk to a lender about presale financing so you know your real budget before a floor plan tells you what to want. Write down your must-haves too: bedroom count, budget ceiling and the Kelowna neighbourhoods you would actually live in. It is easy to talk yourself out of a must-have in a beautiful sales gallery.

Context helps you ask better questions. In September 2026 the Central Okanagan board reported 83 apartment sales and 774 apartments listed at month end, so a buyer has plenty to compare. Those are resale and assignment figures from the MLS, not new-build prices.

Questions worth asking in the room

BCFSA's consumer guide frames the questions that matter. Put them in plain words and write down the answers.

Has the disclosure statement been filed with BCFSA, and can I read it before I decide anything?
Where exactly is my deposit held, and by whom?
What is the estimated completion date, and what does the contract say if it slips?
Who is developing and designing the building, and what else have they built?
Which taxes and rebates should I plan around, and who confirms them?

Where each answer lives in writing

A sales team can answer questions in conversation, but only the written documents hold the developer to a promise. Use the table to note where the written version of each answer sits.

Questions to ask, and where the written answer lives
Question	Where to find the written answer
When will it be finished?	Estimated completion date, section 5.1 of the disclosure statement.
Where do I park, and is it included?	Parking rights and availability, section 3.6 of the disclosure statement.
What will the strata fee be?	Estimated strata fees, section 3.8 of the disclosure statement. BCFSA warns that fees can come in higher than the estimate.
Who holds my deposit?	The purchase contract. Presale deposits are held in trust by a brokerage, lawyer or notary.
Can I change my mind?	The seven-day cancellation period, counted from the later of signing and acknowledging the disclosure statement.

Section numbers are those cited in BCFSA's consumer guidance. Read the disclosure statement for the building itself.

At Serenity

Serenity's disclosure statement has not been published. PashCon Developments, Lime Architecture and Hatch Interior Design are named, and PashCon's two completed projects in Penticton are public, so you can look them up before you book anything. Registering on this site is free and does not commit you to buy.

Questions buyers ask next

Do I need a mortgage pre-approval before a presale presentation?

It is not required, but it tells you what you can afford before you look at plans. Mortgage financing for a presale is usually arranged closer to completion, so treat a pre-approval as a budget guide and revisit it as completion approaches.

Is a presale presentation a commitment to buy?

No. Attending a presentation or registering your interest does not start the seven-day cancellation period or commit you to anything. That period starts only when you sign a purchase agreement.

What should I ask about the deposit?

Ask who holds it, in which trust account and what the schedule is. A developer must place presale deposits with a brokerage, lawyer or notary in BC, and deposits generally cannot be used to build or market the project.