A practical guide to common property types in St. John’s and what buyers should evaluate before making an offer.
Property type changes the questions
A downtown row house, two-apartment split entry, condo and new build can all be excellent purchases — but the due diligence and value drivers are not identical.
Legality, utility separation, parking, tenant considerations, insurance and resale demand.
Fees, reserve fund, insurance, rules, meeting minutes and upcoming work all matter.
Lot, grade, builder, allowances, completion timing, change orders and neighbourhood phase.
In established St. John's housing, age of major systems, drainage, basement condition, renovations and location within the neighbourhood can drive value more than cosmetic updates.
Attached construction, heritage context, parking, slope, exterior maintenance, moisture and renovation history deserve careful review.