Unlike townhomes, in most areas of North America, when purchasing a duplex the entire building is purchased as a single piece of real estate, whereas a townhome is usually purchased by a single unit that is attached to the other unit(s) which are owned by other homeowners.
Unlike townhomes, in most areas of North America, when purchasing a duplex the entire building is purchased as a single piece of real estate, whereas a townhome is usually purchased by a single unit that is attached to the other unit(s) which are owned by other homeowners.