We have about £40k available to spend on the house.
Our preference was to replace our existing conservatory with a proper extension. It's a classic south facing conservatory- freezing in the winter and melts candles (literally) in the summer.
We want something with walls (currently all glass), plenty of windows and most importantly a proper roof. Even when it's not roasting, any sun and the glare is unbearable.
Working on the figure of £1.5k per m2 which is often bandied about it should cost £29k, so a good £10k for contingency and naice fixtures & fittings. But a we got a couple of builders to give an estimate, and 1 said 35-45k and the other suggested what would essentially still be a conservatory with a better roof and said £24k.
This makes me think we don't really have enough- I don't want to go into debt/ increase the mortgage because it's at or beyond £45k.
So would we be better off replacing the bathrooms? We have a family bathroom, ensuite and small downstairs shower room. All installed ~16yrs ago and whilst they function they're starting to fall apart. Is this a better use of some of the money, with the rest put aside?