Could Removing Bath Lower Flat Price?

[Deleted User]

Its a bit subjective really but I think families with kids prefer a bath whereas older folk probably prefer a shower, so it all depends on what the biggest market will be for your property when you come to sell it.

If you are planning to live there for quite a while longer then do what will be more suitable for yourself. If not then it's probably not even worth the money or hassle changing it if you are not going to be living there that much longer anyway.

penguingirl

Depends on the market and how long you plan to be there. It doesn't sound like your flat would be particularly aimed at families so I suspect it is less of an issue and if you plan to stay for a couple of years I'd say so whatever you want. A nice shower suite with a big walk in shower can be preferable to a squished in bath.

I am a bath lover, but we still bought a house with only a shower as the area has a fast market and 3 bed properties are in short supply. It surprised me that the previous owners took out the bath as they had children and a dog, and it is very much a family house, but it wasn't a deal breaker. The bathroom needs updating anyway, so we'll add in a bath then

Bob_Dean

To be honest not having a seperate shower would put me off buying a flat as using a shower over a bath is aquward. If possible have the shower feed of mains hot water as the presure can be better that an electric shower.

Also depnding on the size of the bathroom replacing a bath with a shower may free up some space and make the room feel much larger. When I moved in I had a bath in a tiny bathroom and there just was not enough room in there.

AnotherJoe

I would say if your market is singles or a couple, plus you plan to be there a reasonable time, and you fancy a decent sized walk in shower, then get one of those. That could actually enhance the value to your prospective buyers, plus you get the benefit of it for all the years you live there.

Marvel1

I took my bath out after 5 years, used 5 times, replaced with a proper shower cubicle, best thing I ever did, saved some space in the small bathroom and did it for me no-one else.

Not aimed at you personally: what next someone fancies some wallpaper then thinks in future may people off so I won't bother!

JK-sussex

If opting for the shower only,get the best you can afford.
shower base at least 1200 x 800,decent enclosure and a decent pressure of water,all good selling points.
A shower that 2 can use together is often a very good selling point.

AlexMac

I was about to reply that...

I did just that; shower not bath... then failed to sell my beautifully renovated palace to a Korean guy who paid my next-door neighbour more than his run-down flat was worth (and much more than I eventually got) simply because his had a bath!

... but then I see, a dozen posts ago #6 that...

pennypincher3562 wrote: »

@Person_one I think you are right. I have decided it's a bad idea.

that you've decided, got bored, gone away to get on with your life...
.. so why are all us geeks still posting?

kinger101

JK-sussex wrote: »

If opting for the shower only,get the best you can afford.
shower base at least 1200 x 800,decent enclosure and a decent pressure of water,all good selling points.
A shower that 2 can use together is often a very good selling point.

It sounds like you've been getting to know your potential buyers very well.

inkie

Daughter has chronic pain, and a bath is essential. Bear in mind that some people would not consider a flat without a bath. Best to have both if at all possible.

tomtontom

Indout96 wrote: »

We have just bought a bungalow with only a walk in shower - don't care that there is no bath.
We put in an £8000 bathroom where we live now with 18 hole spa bath and separate walk in shower. Bath has been used about 50 times in 5 years (cant remember the last time) Shower every day.

I'd rather have a shower (or bath) than something that has a lot of potential to go wrong. Lots of new fangled gadgetry just screams cost to me