Buying a new construction condo in Boston?

Is the development proposed, under construction or ready for occupancy? Ask which units are being offered, what documentation is available and which dates are estimates rather than commitments.

Have a particular project in mind, such as The Point in Fenway? Share its name and address so our team knows which property you mean. A project name alone does not establish that condos are currently for sale.

Ask for the asking price, deposit schedule, estimated condo fee, parking charges, taxes and any separate upgrade costs. Compare the total with completed condos that would also meet your needs.

If an incentive or discount is offered, ask for the terms in writing. An early purchase does not guarantee a below-market price, immediate equity or a profitable resale.

Ask your attorney about the purchase agreement, deposit protection, completion deadlines and what happens if the project changes or is delayed. Ask what conditions apply to financing, cancellation and any proposed assignment to another buyer.

Do not assume you can sell your contract before closing. Ask which transfers are allowed, what approvals or fees apply and whether your financing terms fit the project’s schedule.

Ask which features are included and which cost extra, when selections must be made and whether substitutions are allowed. Review the actual floor plan, approximate room dimensions and any parking or storage rights.

Ask what inspection and walkthrough opportunities are available. Get the warranty terms, exclusions, claim process and responsible party in writing instead of assuming a standard period applies.

Before treating a new condo as a rental investment, ask about the condo documents, leasing restrictions, likely ownership costs and the records available to evaluate the purchase. An advertised rent is not a guarantee of your future income.

Use our apartment-rental inquiry for a rental search. Include your monthly budget, desired bedrooms, preferred neighborhoods and move-in date so our rental team can discuss the appropriate options.

If you own or represent a development, tell us the address, project stage, unit mix and whether you need sales or rental marketing help. Use our development-marketing inquiry to discuss that work separately from a buyer’s search.