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What should I check before buying new construction in North Park?

Before buying new construction in North Park, confirm the builder holds a valid new home warranty through the Saskatchewan New Home Warranty Program and that the City of Saskatoon has issued the required building permits, since an occupancy permit without those in order can delay your possession date.

North Park is an established Saskatoon neighbourhood, so new construction there is often infill on a smaller or irregular lot, which makes the building permit and any site-specific conditions worth reading closely rather than assuming they match a standard subdivision build.

Ask for the warranty coverage document itself, not just a verbal assurance, and confirm what it covers in year one versus later years, since that gap is where a lot of buyer disappointment starts. A pre-possession walk-through with your own inspector, typically $400 to $600, catches deficiencies before the warranty clock starts.

Financing new construction also differs slightly from a resale purchase, since a lender needs the final inspection and occupancy permit before releasing funds, so build that timing into your possession expectations.

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