Four key checks
Wiring, plumbing, foundation and roof: what to ask before you firm up.
Free Century Home Guide
Fall for the charm. Then check the bones.
Century homes have character you can't build today. They also have wiring, pipes and foundations with a long history. This guide shows you what to look for, what to ask and how to budget, so the charm doesn't come with surprises.
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01 / INSIDE THE GUIDE
Clarity for the decisions ahead.
Permits and heritage
Past permits, heritage districts, basement suites and laneway suites.
Where century homes live
Leslieville, Riverdale, Cabbagetown, the Danforth, The Beach and Roncesvalles.
Budget for the extras
Inspections, a sewer scope, insurance and the updates older homes often need.
02 / GOOD TO KNOW
Questions, answered.
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Is knob-and-tube wiring a deal breaker?
Not always, but many insurers ask about it. Get an insurance quote before you firm up.
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Found an old soul you love?
Send us the listing and we'll tell you what we'd check before you make an offer. Honest answer, even if it's "don't buy this one."
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