Whitby and Oshawa Realtor for New Homes in Durham Region

New Home Areas in Whitby and Oshawa

In Whitby, growth is focused in Brooklin and the lands north of Taunton Road. In Oshawa, the north end around Windfields and the areas near Ontario Tech University and Durham College are building freehold towns and detached homes. Courtice, in Clarington, continues the pattern east.

Pickering's Seaton lands are another large Durham option. Compare all of them in the Durham project list.

Most new Durham homes are freehold townhomes, semi-detached and detached homes, with a smaller number of condos and stacked towns near Highway 2 and the GO stations. Lot sizes, garage types and basement finishes vary a lot between builders, so compare the included features line by line rather than the headline price.

Highways and GO in Durham

Highway 401 runs along the lake, while Highway 407 East, Highway 412 and Highway 418 connect the north end of Whitby and Oshawa to it. Brooklin has quick access to the 407.

The Lakeshore East GO line serves Whitby and Oshawa stations, and a planned extension would add stations further east. Toll costs on the 407 can add up, so include them in the commute cost calculator.

A Common Choice for First-Time Buyers

Durham's lower price points bring many first-time buyers here. For them, the 2026 HST relief on new homes can return up to 13% on the first $1,000,000 for eligible buyers, and Ontario offers a land transfer tax refund of up to $4,000.

• Check the HST relief with the HST rebate calculator.
• See how much you can borrow with the affordability calculator.
• Compare payment options with the mortgage payment calculator.

Harmeet's Help for Durham Buyers

Harmeet reviews the builder APS at no charge and arranges a free lawyer review, helps with rebates, mortgage approval and upgrade choices, and assists with assignment sales if you need to sell before closing.

His reviews mention that he was easy to reach and explained each step, which matters on a purchase that can take a few years to close. Use the buyer checklist to track what is done.

Comparing Durham Communities

Durham is a string of towns along the lake, and each step east usually means a lower price and a longer trip to Toronto. Pickering, including the Seaton lands, is closest, and the explorer tracks 7 pre-construction communities there. Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and Courtice follow.

When comparing them, look beyond price:

• Distance to a GO station with frequent service.
• Whether your route uses the 407, and what the tolls add each month.
• The closing date window and how much the builder can extend it.
• Whether development charges are capped in the agreement.

The property compare tool helps line up two homes, and the pre-construction timeline tool shows what happens between signing and moving in. Many Durham buyers are first-time owners, so check rebates for every option you compare.