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Should we convert shower room to bathroom before selling?

Jen151
Jen151 Posts: 403 Forumite
in House buying, renting & selling
Hi all

just looking for a bit of advice/opinions on this

we have a top floor 2 bed sandstone tenement flat in Glasgow. It has 2 large double bedrooms, a galley kitchen, living room with bay window & a small internal shower room.

we could just about squeeze a bath in there - it can fit a 1600 bath. its a very small room though. most other similar 2 beds in the area have a bathroom rather than shower room

also, our flat has electric heating (plug in heaters) rather than GCH, and part secondary glazing rather than double!

we don't have much extra ££ so just trying to work out if its worthwhile replacing the shower room with a new bathroom?

and secondly does anyone know how cheap this could be done?

we bought the flat in 2007 so unlikely to make much on it, we would just like to avoid making a loss if possible

thanks
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  • southantrim3
    southantrim3 Posts: 835 Forumite
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    edited 30 September 2010 at 12:39PM
    I'd leave it the way it is. If you put a bath in the bathroom it may give the impression of being small and cramped but with just having the shower it will give the impression of being larger. Most people in flats aren't that worried about having a bath anyway. If you were in a house I'd have a different opinion.

    Good luck.
  • mlz1413
    mlz1413 Posts: 3,044 Forumite
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    Put it on the market the way it is and see what feed back you get.

    If the shower is a make or break of a deal, offer to do the work when they have paid the deposit (or something of real substance).

    I wouldn't walk away from a property I wanted just because of a shower v bath.
  • firstaspect
    firstaspect Posts: 487 Forumite
    I don't think it would make much difference, I'd sell it as it is.
  • Meatballs
    Meatballs Posts: 587 Forumite
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    I couldn't live in a property without a shower, but I could live without a bath.
  • tbs624
    tbs624 Posts: 10,816 Forumite
    OP may be interested in this : https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2760454
  • Thumper7
    Thumper7 Posts: 272 Forumite
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    I must admit I am the complete opposite, I couldn't live in a house with just a shower.

    When looking at houses, the bathroom is one of the most important rooms for me, and a decent sized bath is a must.
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  • Meatballs
    Meatballs Posts: 587 Forumite
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    Thumper7 wrote: »
    I must admit I am the complete opposite, I couldn't live in a house with just a shower.

    When looking at houses, the bathroom is one of the most important rooms for me, and a decent sized bath is a must.

    Could you live with a bath and no shower though? :)
  • Thumper7
    Thumper7 Posts: 272 Forumite
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    Yes, I always have a bath. Not having a shower is no problem for me
    Smile, you are beautiful:)
  • Blodwen
    Blodwen Posts: 841 Forumite
    Thumper7 wrote: »
    Yes, I always have a bath. Not having a shower is no problem for me

    I'm the opposite- not fussed about a bath but couldn't live without a shower. Just personal preference really and you never know what the preference of buyers will be. I'd do what mlz suggested and put it on as it is and see what the feedback is like.
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  • lincroft1710
    lincroft1710 Posts: 19,033 Forumite
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    So far (including me) it's 6 - 1 in favour of a shower.
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