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Originally Posted by hfxtradesman
Being someone that has been inside working on these places I do know that it would cost more to get these houses up to code then the actual value that the property is worth. Plus each house had two to three rental units and that would increase the price to fix them. What would you do? Invest into something that you're not going to get your money back on or build something that you will!
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With all due respect, I've maintained my 100 years plus hosue for twenty years, and I have no trades background, did most of the work myself.
Restoration is often a labour of love, but doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg; it can, but doesn't have to. Most old houses are structurally sound, and most don't have to be brought up to code. Present day building methods seem to result in houses that don't last as long as they used to.
My old house is the only one on our block with the original exterior detail. Lots of work to maintain, but at least it's not covered in vinyl and devoid of any character.