Taking The Bath Out And Replacing With A Two Person Shower

This question is from Zoopla user tinaass who asking about replacing a bath with a shower and how this could effect saleability.

Taking the bath out replacing with a two person shower.

We rent a one bedroom flat and have just been asked if they could replace the bath with a shower. My husband and I are concerned it will be harder to resell at a later date.

Taking The Bath Out And Replacing With A Two Person Shower

Taking the bath out replacing with a two person shower.

Video Transcription

The simple answer, I’m afraid, is yes and no. Is it right or wrong, well I think it depends really on the style of the property that you have and also the area.

So, for example, if you have a bungalow in an area that’s generally occupied by older people, chances are they’re probably going to want a bath.

So, it would be wrong to replace it, however, in a more urban area, a city and that kind of thing, then a shower is much faster and more convenient for the demographic of buyer that you’ll be appealing too.

I think this is an important decision to make, so I would ask the advice of one or two local estate agents who know your area very well and I’m sure you can’t go far wrong if you ask them.

Jonathan Rolande

Jonathan Rolande

Jonathan Rolande began in the property industry in 1987 and has extensive knowledge of the property buying sector. Jonathan is also an avid supporter of greater regulation in the industry. Founding the National Association of Property Buyers to offer essential information to property sellers.