2nd toilet or bath more value?

[VKR]

Hi

Im looking to sell at house at the moment that has 2 toilets (one in bathroom and one seperate). Just wanting to see people's view on whether it would add more value to the sale price of the house if I put a bath in instead of the toilet in the bathroom. At the moment there is just a shower in the bathroom. Are 2 toilets valued more or a bath in a 3 bedroom? I'm guessing there is considerable costs adding a bath with consents and plumbing.

Thanks

[kiwibean]

When I did up a property some time ago, I put a bath in as that it seemed to open the market up to people with young children or buyers that were looking to have children.

Just my opinion though

[donna]

Yeah but the two toilets is also a winner - we only have one and have been told we should put in an ensuite to get achieve a much higher sale price.

What about shower over bath with toilet, and separate toilet?

The other thing to consider is the eco-friendly - water conservation thing - less baths and more showers recommended or the option could be a smaller bath with shower overhead.

cheers,

donna

[PTILoveYou]

I think a second toilet will be more beneficial to families than a bath.

If I were to spend some money to improve sale price, I would spend on:
1) furniture hire/decoration for property sale
2) cosmetic renovations to improve condition of the property

[VKR]

Thanks for the feedback. Yes did consider the shower over bath but the area the shower is currently in Wouldnt fit a bath/ shub leading to a lot of work to install.

I will be renovating but thought families with young families may want a bath over second toilet but I guess that maybe a small market.

[Wayne]

An ensuite is different to 2 toilets. An ensuite with the Master Brm will trump 2 toilets beside each other down the hall.

A 2nd toilet may be more beneficial but I am not sure people would see it that way.
Those with a young family or those intending to be with a young family may see more benefit in a bath than a 2nd toilet.

[VKR]

Yes it is tricky. 50/50 I think on what I decide. You are right Wayne I don't think people will regard the benefit of a second toilet as a selling point.

Unfortunately there's no chance of creating an ensuite from the second toilet.

[Perry]

Baths are s o o o o, last century. I.e. I believe
the demand/preference would be low and not
worth the cost and hassles involved.

[artemis]

Who knows what is in a buyer's mind. Suggest do not spend money on changing. If you get it wrong you have spent $ for nothing. Anything involving a plumber does not come cheap and you might not recover the cost.

If a buyer's must-have list includes a bath, and they love the house, they always have the option of putting one in themselves.

[Perry]

Or offer to put one in for
a quick sale (or the like).

[RHarris]

I would keep as is but then again aren't stand alone baths all the rage?

[Reno Man]

Families do like a bath with small children usually which is what we advise - shower over bath is acceptable to most families - 2 toilets is a wish list but certainly adds value if you have 2 or more kids in the house using them - no one like sharing unless they have to

cheers

Mark

[lissie]

Shower over bath is a total negative to most women - have you ever tried to clean one? Just bought a 2 bed to live in that has one bath with toilet in it - the 2nd toilet is a priority and that is with only 2 of us living here! Will probably remove the bat h- replace it with a decent sized shower, and add a spa pool outside!

[Wayne]

that has one bath with toilet in it

Must be annoying trying to have a bath when there is a toilet in it also
Not much room left.

[BigDreamer]

I have actually always wondered this as well (to add just an extra toilet or a full bathroom). In regards to bath, I have witnessed it first hand that most of my rentals that have bathroom are more desired to families with younger children.