Bathrooms
Kitchens and bathrooms are the most expensive rooms in a property to
build and replace. They are also the two rooms that tend to most
differentiate a poor property from a quality one. Replacement options
are discussed more in the
bathroom
interior design section. This section deals more with maintenance
and smaller improvement options.
Bathroom renovation costs in a rented property can be drastically
reduced without affecting the rental income with careful planning.
Buy2letExpert will advise on the details applicable to a particular
property but some general guides are:
Do not become personally involved. Buy2LetExpert will always design the
bathroom for the tenants. The room is likely to be used heavily as all
bedrooms are likely to be occupied in order to maximise rent in all but
the most expensive London locations. We can advise on individual
situations but a few guides to cost effective bathroom improvement might
be:
- Replacement of a W.C. and sink does not have to be expensive.
Ditto for cracked or damaged baths, sinks etc
- Replacement of all cracked mirrors and glass is cheap and essential
- Dated and/or cracked tiles should be replaced (or tiled over)
- All sealing joints such as mastic should be new and clean and
applied neatly by a specialist.
- A humidity activated ventilation system is essential in any
bathroom upgrade. This helps to avoid mould which helps the bathroom
continue to look its best.
- General cleaning. Modern cleaning products (and some more
traditional ones such as bleach) can quickly remove limescale, mould
and more. Always test such products on natural tiles though!
- Lighting. Depending on the situation an upgrade to sunken
halogen lighting might be considered. Such upgrades may not be
expensive.
- Heating. The replacement of a traditional radiator for a more
contemporary version can often add a lift to an older bathroom as
well as being more practical.
It is always a balance to know whether it is worth upgrading an
existing bathroom or 'cutting the losses' and replacing. Buy2letexpert have great experience with this and can help give
guidance on a case by case basis as no two situations are alike.
Site management of bathroom works is very important. Improvements of the
type discussed in this section can generally be executed with the
tenants in situ provided all parties (electricians, tilers, plumbers and
more) are coordinated properly. Careful planning here is essential. By
utilising our own staff with years of experience working together as a
team, Buy2LetExpert ensures works are efficiently executed while
prioritising the tenant and recognising it is their home! Courtesy and
careful planning are rewarded with an uninterrupted rent stream and a
better bathroom.
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