Dreaming of turning a historic home into a wedding venue, inn, or hospitality business? Start with the questions you need to ask before buying.
When Sharone Perlman purchased The Highgate Manor in rural Vermont, she saw a beautiful historic home and a ballroom waiting to welcome celebrations again. Bringing that vision to life meant navigating insurance challenges, unexpected renovation costs, permits, fire protection requirements, and the demands of running a business alongside a full-time career and family.
Before You Buy the Manor combines her firsthand experience with practical questions and worksheets to help you investigate your own property.
Inside, you’ll explore:
How to define your business plans before choosing a building.
What to investigate through inspections and specialist assessments.
Questions to ask about historic status, permits, and public use.
Insurance requirements and expenses you might overlook.
Renovation budgets, funding timelines, and ongoing costs.
The staffing, time, and family commitments behind daily ownership.
Written for aspiring historic-property business owners, this guide offers an honest look at both the rewards and responsibilities of bringing an older building back to life.
Before you commit to the property, give yourself a clearer picture of what your dream could require.
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This educational guide shares ownership experience and does not replace property-specific professional advice.