Another thread on here just got me thinking and I don't know why I haven't asked anyone before.
I bought my house five years ago outright. I love it for lots of reasons but it isn't perfect.
It is a two bedroom terrace with two bathrooms. I didn't go looking for two bathrooms but the previous owner had mobility problems and had a wetroom installed downstairs. It is convenient having a second bathroom downstairs but it is starting to look a bit grubby and old, the floor is especially problematic as it doesn't drain well.
Earlier this year I had lots of quotes to get it updated but haven't found it cheap so have held on. I have a little too much in my savings to get any help with it and I'm not disabled so would have to fund it all myself and don't want to find myself out of pocket.
I feel my choices are these: to leave it for now and hope I win the lottery
to get it done properly and deplete my savings but increase the value of the house
to spend some of my savings and then apply for a grant which may mean I can't choose who does it
to wait a few years in case I break my hip or become disabled
to not have a second bathroom but convert it to a laundry room which will make more space in my kitchen but I have to forego the convenience of the wet room
I would welcome any suggestions anyone has to help me make my mind up- it is hard when you're on your own.
