04/08/2026
This is one of the most overlooked risks when buying a home in Toronto.
A renovated kitchen, finished basement, or added space might look like a bonus, but if the work was done without the proper permits, it can create real problems for the next owner. Weāre talking possible code violations, insurance issues, unexpected costs, and complications when itās time to resell the property.
In Toronto real estate, where buyers are already making major financial decisions, that is not a detail you want to overlook.
A lot of buyers focus on how the home looks and forget to ask the questions that actually protect them. Just because something looks well done does not mean it was done properly or legally.
Watch my YouTube video to learn the 11 biggest mistakes that can cost home buyers thousands, and how to avoid the expensive issues most people donāt catch until itās too late.
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