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Do I really need to upgrade an en suite to sell?

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BG2015 · 24/08/2023 13:02

Thinking of downsizing in the next 12-18 months. 3 of us in a 4 bedroomed house, so 2 bedrooms and main bathroom are not really used.

Only room not refurbed is my 20 year old sons en-suite. The house is 20 years old and it's the original fixtures still in there and is minging and I mean AWFUL.

The tiles in the shower are stained (& believe me I've tried everything) the toilet is terribly stained (9 years of teenage boys not flushing 🤢) and it's just grotty.

Had a couple of quotes for very bog- standard sink, shower & toilet at £5k and £6k. That's with the plastic panels in the shower and the splash back tiles remaining and new sink butting up to it.

Would also need decorating, new mirror, flooring (Lino)

Is it worth getting it done or not? Just thinking it could be a negotiating tactic for future buyers so would rather get it done.

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BG2015 · 24/08/2023 20:04

He's my 20 year old son. Hardworking, on an apprenticeship, lovely, good company but needs to learn to have better habits.

Plus I love him 🥰

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BG2015 · 24/08/2023 20:05

ChimneyPotter · 24/08/2023 19:50

Re doing up - I think if you're not going to get any use out of the space yourself, I'd be inclined not to do it and it's just a negotiation point. In a 4-bed you're not necessarily talking first time buy / 'walk in and do nothing' buyers so a little project is unlikely to be too off-putting.

My incredible discovery lately after moving into a house where the bathroom had not been cleaned in 5 years (toilet beyond gross and all the tiles and grouting rusted colour) has been - mix bicarb and bleach into a paste and rub over the tiles and grouting - wear gloves and just do it with your fingers into all the grouting grooves. It is INCREDIBLE!! Honestly, worth a try - 10 times better than plain bleach or commercial cleaning stuff.

Have a window open though!

No window in this room!

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BG2015 · 24/08/2023 20:06

SeulementUneFois · 24/08/2023 19:57

@Ilovegoldies
Sorry I'd just replied to the OPs post right before mine...why is she bringing the 20 year old who pisses against the wall to her new place.

He doesn't piss AGAINST the walls, rather splashes.

Have you got boys? Or boys that come in from the pub, pissed?

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saraclara · 24/08/2023 20:11

BG2015 · 24/08/2023 20:06

He doesn't piss AGAINST the walls, rather splashes.

Have you got boys? Or boys that come in from the pub, pissed?

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And no-nes ever cleaned it off?

I'm no great housewife and my kids needed nagging like anyone else's. But neither of my toilets got to the point of being gross.

Whyohwhyohwhy123 · 24/08/2023 20:16

You can tile over tiles if they are still well adhered to the wall.
I’ve a 6 year old who pisses everywhere it really pisses me off

C0NNIE · 24/08/2023 21:06

@SilverSpooooons thank you !

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