Area guide for first-time buyers
Buying your first home in Surrey
Surrey gives first-time buyers the most space for the money in Metro Vancouver, and SkyTrain is expanding right through it.
What's available in Surrey
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1 bed condoEasiest way in. A great first step.Browse listings →2 bed condoRoom for a family or a home office.Browse listings →3 bed townhomeSpace and a yard, without the house price.Browse listings →Single family homeRoom for parents, or a suite to help with the mortgage.Browse listings →
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What Surrey offers
- Expo Line: Scott Road, Gateway, Surrey Central and King George.
- Surrey–Langley SkyTrain: six new Surrey stations along Fraser Highway (Green Timbers to Clayton), expected to open in late 2029.
- Lots of newer townhomes in Clayton, Fleetwood and Grandview, often with room for parents.
Top-rated public schools
Highest-rated public schools in the area. Always confirm catchment with the school district before you buy.
Elementary
Fraser Institute Report Card, 2026
- Bayridge8.5 / 10
- Laronde8.4 / 10
- Chantrell Creek8.3 / 10
Secondary
Fraser Institute Report Card, 2020 (the last BC high-school edition)
- Semiahmoo7.2 / 10
- Fraser Heights7.1 / 10
- Fleetwood Park / Johnston Heights7.0 / 10
My take: Buying near the future Fraser Highway stations (Fleetwood, Clayton) is a smart way to plan for growth by 2029.
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