Surrey Neighbourhood Guide: New Homes, Presales & Lifestyle Insights
Surrey is one of Metro Vancouver’s fastest-growing communities, offering a blend of urban convenience, family-friendly neighbourhoods, and affordable new homes. Whether you’re searching for Surrey presale homes, new townhomes, new condos, or exploring what makes this city special, this guide covers everything you need to know.
Why Buy a Home in Surrey?
Surrey combines walkable amenities, major transit expansion, and large master-planned communities, making it one of the most attractive markets for long-term value.
Top reasons people choose Surrey real estate:
- Rapid growth and billions in infrastructure investment
- Upcoming SkyTrain expansion
- More affordable new homes than Vancouver or Burnaby
- Family-focused neighbourhoods with parks, schools & recreation
- Strong rental demand for presales
- Wide range of new Surrey townhomes and presale condos
Surrey Townhomes
Surrey townhome communities are known for:
- Large 3-bedroom layouts
- Attached garages
- Family-focused design
- Access to parks, schools & trails
Neighbourhoods like Fleetwood, South Surrey, and Guildford offer spacious, community-oriented living.
Living in Surrey: Neighbourhood Highlights
Each Surrey community offers its own unique lifestyle, walkability, and amenities.
Surrey City Centre
- Transit hub for SkyTrain
- SFU & KPU campuses
- Rapidly growing tech & business district
South Surrey
- Upscale communities
- Beaches, trails & nature parks
- Highly rated schools & recreation
Fleetwood
- Future SkyTrain stations
- Quiet residential areas
- Popular schools and parks
Guildford
- Home to Guildford Town Centre
- Highly transit-friendly
- Strong rental and investment demand
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Surrey Neighbourhood FAQ
Is Surrey a good place to buy a home?
Yes. Surrey is one of Metro Vancouver’s fastest-growing real estate markets, offering more affordable prices, strong rental demand, and major infrastructure improvements—including the SkyTrain expansion. It appeals to families, investors, and first-time buyers looking for long-term value.
Which neighbourhoods in Surrey are best for families?
Top family-friendly communities in Surrey include Fleetwood, Guildford, and South Surrey. These areas offer excellent schools, parks, trail networks, and quiet residential streets, making them ideal for long-term family living.
What types of new homes are available in Surrey?
Surrey offers presale condos, move-in-ready condos, modern townhomes, and master-planned communities with 2–4 bedroom layouts. Buyers can choose from transit-oriented condos in City Centre to larger townhomes in Fleetwood and South Surrey.
Is Surrey a good place for real estate investment?
Yes. With new SkyTrain stations, rapid population growth, and strong rental demand, Surrey is considered one of BC’s top emerging investment markets. Presale condos near Surrey City Centre and Fleetwood Village are especially appealing to investors.
How are Surrey schools and amenities?
Surrey offers one of BC’s largest school districts, multiple post-secondary campuses, Surrey Memorial Hospital, major shopping centres like Guildford Town Centre, and extensive recreational facilities. This makes Surrey one of the most complete urban communities in the region.
What is the commute like from Surrey to Vancouver?
Surrey’s SkyTrain lines make commuting to Vancouver, Burnaby, and New Westminster efficient. With the Surrey–Langley SkyTrain extension, commuters will have even more direct access to Metro Vancouver’s major employment centres.
Are new Surrey townhomes suitable for first-time buyers?
Absolutely. Many developers design affordable, family-focused townhomes with functional floorplans, attached garages, and proximity to schools and parks—ideal for first-time buyers needing space.
How do I register for new Surrey presale homes?
You can join our priority list to receive VIP previews, pricing, floorplans, and early access to our Surrey communities.