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Secondary Suite & Basement Suite Valuation in Saint John

How Saint John appraisers value secondary suites, basement apartments, and legal vs. non-conforming rental units.

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Secondary suite value in Saint John hinges on one

Secondary suite value in Saint John hinges on one question: is the suite legal, legal non-conforming, or unpermitted? A legal, self-contained suite with permits is credited at market rent; an unpermitted suite is typically treated as bonus space only.

Documentation that moves the value

Documentation that moves the value: municipal permits, occupancy certificate, fire-code compliance evidence, and separate entrance / utility metering. Send these when ordering.

Saint John-specific considerations

Saint John-specific considerations: Century-home stock (wood-frame, stone) needs condition-weighted adjustments and heritage-status confirmation.

Income approach overlay

Income approach overlay: where the suite is legal and rented, the appraiser may include a supporting income analysis using local market rent. This does not usually replace the sales-comparison conclusion for a single-family property but supports it.

Turnaround for a suite-inclusive report in Saint John runs

Turnaround for a suite-inclusive report in Saint John runs 5–10 business days; add 1–2 days if permit records need to be pulled by the appraiser.

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This article is general information for Saint John readers and is not legal, tax, lending, or appraisal advice. Confirm specifics with a qualified professional before relying on any appraisal report or value conclusion.

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