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Is a two-family home in Nutana a good investment in 2026?

A two-family home in Nutana can be a strong investment in 2026, since Nutana is Saskatoon's oldest neighbourhood, on the east bank near Broadway Avenue, and its walkability and character housing consistently draw renters willing to accept older mechanical systems in exchange for location, per the buyer-preference patterns the Saskatchewan REALTORS Association reports by area.

That same age is the risk to underwrite honestly. Century-old housing stock generally needs roofing, wiring or plumbing attention sooner than newer construction, so a real home inspection, typically $400 to $600, should be factored into the purchase price rather than treated as an afterthought.

Whether the second unit actually counts toward financing depends entirely on permit status, since only a legal secondary suite satisfies a lender's underwriting under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, and an unpermitted unit can rent the same as a permitted one while being worth far less on paper.

Location supports demand here, but the specific property's condition and permits decide the return. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.

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