Adding a new bathroom
Posted by Bob Bulmer on Mon 7th July 2008 at 12:59 PM, Filed in Bathroom
Given the current climate of uncertainty, many people are looking to improve their existing homes instead of moving. But what will ultimately add value to your home - in the long term.
Adding a new bathroom is certainly worth considering.
Here are the main considerations:
• If a home is lacking a downstairs toilet or cloakroom, then have a think about whether you can squeeze one in. Most home buyers are coming to expect this as standard.
• Most of the time bathroom’s add more value than they cost, so you can afford to do a decent job of it.
• Spaces to consider creating a new bathroom from include: large cupboards, understairs spaces, lofts, or even reclaiming part of a large bedroom.
• With careful thought, you can create a bathroom from the tiniest of spaces.
• Have a think about how you will link up the various services you will need.
• Choose neutral styling. Avocado coloured bathrooms have tended to age pretty badly!
A well conceived bathroom can add as much as £10,000 - £20,000 to value so it’s well worth thinking about.
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