Found a house but it needs work .... is it still worth it?

suebfg

Hi, thanks for the answers guys. I really appreciate your advice - I know it is 'how long is a piece of string' ..

Just to answer some of the questions raised. From previous experience, replacing windows can be really disruptive and affects all the rooms in the house so we would want to have this done straightaway before we start with any redecorating.

The kitchen also would need replacing straight away as again this is really disruptive and we have young children. We're currently renting so this could be done prior to us moving in.

The bathrooms could be done gradually. They are fit for purpose but are really dated coloured suites with bidets etc.

suebfg

Just to answer another question ...

We both work so wouldn't have the time (or the ability for that matter!) to do any of the work ourselves. We'd probably look for a local reputable builder (yes, I believe in unicorns) to manage that for us.

suebfg

Sorry, just spotted another question ...

Yes, total replacement of kitchen and bathrooms .. the whole caboodle .. new suites, tiles, floors.

In terms of windows, we'd be looking at approx 14 windows. And I should have included two doors two (one patio) and a front door.

pleasedelete

Replacing wood windows with upvc will generally devalue a house.

suebfg

Why do you think this is? Wood windows always need painting, treating etc.

hcb42

yes dont go for pvc windows...

I spent about £5K on a decent bathroom about 4 yrs ago (and it isnt a large room), kitchen I would think 10-12K for the standard you are specifying

hcb42

suebfg wrote: »

Why do you think this is? Wood windows always need painting, treating etc.

how old is your house?

PVC generally looks awful, you can get nice wooden double glazing.

we refurbed our sash windows with DG units, they look great, not cheap though. But it would have been a sin to put in PVC, depends on age of house and area I guess.

suebfg

House is 20 years old - modern style

hcb42

ok, well that is better then in a way.

Personally I would do wood, but at least it is not a period property.

halfone

I think I'm in a minority here, but I prefer upvc to wooden frames. I think it makes (newer) houses look smarter, and the interiors seem brighter. Of course, older properties are a different matter.

pleasedelete wrote: »

Replacing wood windows with upvc will generally devalue a house.

I'm intrigued by this - have you any idea of prices? I'm just asking because I've been looking to buy and have been assuming the opposite.