Buyer guide · Pricing & money
Prepare cash flow around the published deposit schedule
ARISTA's published Seatonville deposit structure (printed January 2026) sets totals of $100,000 for townhomes, $150,000 for 30-foot detached and $180,000 for 36-foot detached homes, spread over about six months. Use it to plan cash flow, then confirm the terms in your actual agreement.
Updated with facts checked October 6, 2026. Source dates noted in text.
Source and date
The schedule is printed January 2026. It is an indicative structure; the agreement you sign controls.
The three published schedules
Townhomes: $20,000 on signing, then $20,000 at 30, 90, 120 and 180 days — $100,000 total.
30-foot detached: $25,000 on signing, then $25,000 at 30, 60, 90, 120 and 180 days — $150,000 total. 36-foot detached: $30,000 at the same six points — $180,000 total.
Timing from offer
Day counts run from the date of the offer or acceptance as defined in the agreement. Post-dated cheques are commonly requested at signing — confirm the method.
Decision aid
Published deposit timeline (printed January 2026)
| Timing | 20′ towns | 30′ detached | 36′ detached |
|---|---|---|---|
| On signing | $20,000 | $25,000 | $30,000 |
| 30 days | $20,000 | $25,000 | $30,000 |
| 60 days | — | $25,000 | $30,000 |
| 90 days | $20,000 | $25,000 | $30,000 |
| 120 days | $20,000 | $25,000 | $30,000 |
| 180 days | $20,000 | $25,000 | $30,000 |
| Total | $100,000 | $150,000 | $180,000 |
Dated published schedule only. Confirm the current offer and your agreement. This site never collects payments.
Deposit versus down payment
Deposits paid before closing count toward the purchase price. Your lender's down-payment requirement is separate and depends on your mortgage; deposits do not by themselves qualify you for financing.
Confirm in the exact APS
Read deposit clauses, what happens if a cheque fails and how deposits are held. Have your lawyer review the agreement before signing.
Confirm the current deposit terms
Frequently asked questions
How much deposit is needed for a Seatonville townhome?
The January 2026 published schedule totals $100,000 over 180 days. Confirm current terms before relying on it.
Is the deposit the same as my down payment?
Deposits are credited to the price, but your lender sets its own down-payment requirement.
Can the deposit schedule change?
Yes. Builders may update schedules; the signed agreement controls.