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  • tanjimh
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    March 19, 2012 - 11:36 am

    Hi all, currently we are building a small three bedroom house northside of Brisbane.
    We are working on a budget but trying to add value to the house. We got the following options to upgrade. Your opinion would be much appreciated.

    1. Upgrade front entrance door: $622.00
    2. Upgrade to 900mm cook top and oven from 600mm: $1655.00
    3. Add CaesarStone benchtop in kitchen: $1812.00
    4. Add timber flooring instead of tiles: $950.00
    5. Upgrade ensuite, Bathroom tapware (2 x basin mixer, 2 x shower mixer, 1 x Bath mixer): $950.00

    Thanks in advance.

    Profile photo of Jamie MooreJamie Moore
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    March 19, 2012 - 9:18 pm

    Hi Tanjimh

    At first glance, I'm not convinced any would add much extra value. They also seem like quite expensive options.

    What sort of benchtop will go in at present?

    I remember reading a very general comment somewhere about timber floored homes being easier to sell – but I would have thought it's much of a muchness and either would probably look good in a new home. Tiles might be a cooler option in the Brissy climate??

    The tap upgrade seems excessive.

    Cheers

    Jamie

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    tanjimh
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    March 20, 2012 - 1:34 am

    Hi Jamie

    Currently we have laminex benchtop. The bulider wouldn't let us upgrade to a diamond gloss Laminex because it's not covered under their warranty.

    The Tap upgrade seems expensive to me as well. It's an upgrade from separate hot, cold & hob into 1 single mixer.

    I heard similar thing about timber floor that it add value to the house when selling.

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