DON’T Buy These Houses in Victoria BC! Old Homes Buyer Guide

I’m not a licensed building inspector, but I thought you would all appreciate some insight on the hazards of buying character houses in Victoria BC with my Old Homes Buyer Guide!

Just because the title says “DON’T Buyer these houses in Victoria BC”, doesn’t mean that I don’t condone purchasing old homes. I’ve done so myself, but there are pitfalls to avoid if you are interested in the charm and warmth of yesteryear.

These are notes and references I’ve made over the years through my experience as a Victoria realtor, but this checklist is far from perfect. There is a lot of variety through the different eras of residential construction, and two homes built in the same year can be in vastly different condition based on updates and care over the years. Two homes built in 1905 could be full of asbestos, or have it completely absent. The same goes for the condition of the foundation, electrical systems, etc. based on where the property sits and how well it has been maintained over the years.

I tried my best, but not all the home types that I’ve tried to fit into nice tidy boxes are as easy to classify I would like. I could have probably broken this video out by each decade, but I don’t think you would appreciate an hour long video….Here’s the breakdown by vintage I was able to produce:

00:00 Intro
00:47 Pre-1920’s
04:28 1920-1940
07:07 1940-1970
09:04 1970-1990
12:13 1990-2006
13:44 2006+

If you’re going through the process of purchasing a home, never overlook a building inspection, even if the home is brand new. Flaws and hazards of old homes and new homes can arise irrespective of vintage. Victoria BC housing on Vancouver Island is extremely diverse and one of the reasons I love it so much is the variety. Styles of character homes Victoria BC include: Victorian Homes, Queen Anne, Italianite, Designated heritage homes, Georgian, Cottage, Craftsman Homes, Arts and Crafts homes, and all kinds of shapes and sizes to suit your needs. A keen eye will help ensure your search for Character houses for sale and Character homes for sale does not end up being a huge financial burden.

Reach out to me if you would like some insight and guidance with your home buying journey in the Victoria Housing Market.

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Alex Carroll is a licensed real estate professional in the province of British Columbia serving the Greater Victoria Real Estate Market

Alex Carroll PREC*
Licensed Victoria Realtor
Engel & Völkers Vancouver Island
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https://alexcarroll.ca

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