Installing a dishwasher in a 2 bedroom flat, wil this add value

[propertylover80]

Gday guys,

Long time reader, first time writer.

I have just recently got the keys for my 2 bedroom flat located in (Essendon). Due to the tenant being in there for nine years, prior to me buying it, it is in desperate need of a reno.

I am planning on gutting the kitchen and installing a flat pack with Stainless steel oven, ceramic cooktop and S/S rangehood and possibly a S/S dishwasher ($750) to compliment the above.

Although the kitchen is a decent size, it's not huge.

I am now tossing up whether installing a S/S dishwasher would be worth the mucking around with power points etc (place is double bricked) and sacrificing of space or whether to can the idea and spend the $$ elsewhere.

My question is, would a diswasher add value to a 2 bedroom flat or is it an unecessary waste of part of a budget?

Your thoughts would be much appreciated.

Cheers, Dale

 

[House_Keeper]

It depends on the area. In some areas it will, in some it won't. In general the more upmarket the area is the more important a dishwasher becomes.

Do you have a rental manager? It might be worth to ask them how much a dishwasher would add in terms of rental income. You can then decide whether it is worth installing a dishwasher.

Cheers,

 

[redsquash]

Gday guys,

Long time reader, first time writer.

I have just recently got the keys for my 2 bedroom flat located in (Essendon). Due to the tenant being in there for nine years, prior to me buying it, it is in desperate need of a reno.

I am planning on gutting the kitchen and installing a flat pack with Stainless steel oven, ceramic cooktop and S/S rangehood and possibly a S/S dishwasher ($750) to compliment the above.

Although the kitchen is a decent size, it's not huge.

I am now tossing up whether installing a S/S dishwasher would be worth the mucking around with power points etc (place is double bricked) and sacrificing of space or whether to can the idea and spend the $$ elsewhere.

My question is, would a diswasher add value to a 2 bedroom flat or is it an unecessary waste of part of a budget?

Your thoughts would be much appreciated.

Cheers, Dale

what's typical for 2 bedrooms in your area?
Maybe an air-conditioner might be more attractive..........it depends what the market is offering .
an opinion from someone in Tasmania or Darwin , for example isnt to going to give you much help. Also slamming a dishwasher door shut regularly bu un thinking tenenats is a problem just waiting to happen.

 

[redsquash]

Gday guys,

Long time reader, first time writer.

I have just recently got the keys for my 2 bedroom flat located in (Essendon). Due to the tenant being in there for nine years, prior to me buying it, it is in desperate need of a reno.

I am planning on gutting the kitchen and installing a flat pack with Stainless steel oven, ceramic cooktop and S/S range hood and possibly a S/S dishwasher ($750) to compliment the above.

Although the kitchen is a decent size, it's not huge.

I am now tossing up whether installing a S/S dishwasher would be worth the mucking around with power points etc (place is double bricked) and sacrificing of space or whether to can the idea and spend the $$ elsewhere.

My question is, would a diswasher add value to a 2 bedroom flat or is it an unecessary waste of part of a budget?

Your thoughts would be much appreciated.

Cheers, Dale

what's typical for 2 bedrooms in your area?
Maybe an air-conditioner might be more attractive..........it depends what the market is offering .
an opinion from someone in Tasmania or Darwin , for example isn't to going to give you much help. Also slamming a dishwasher door shut regularly but an thinking tenant is a problem just waiting to happen.

 

[wagnman]

How about just leaving a space for a dishwasher to go but letting the tennant decide if they want to buy the dishwasher to use or if they just want to use the space as a spot for their rubbish bin/vac or something?

 

[Rickardo]

Hi,

A property i bought last year had long term tenants and i asked what improvements they would like, and top of their list was a dishwasher.

It cost me $500 for the dishwasher, $220 for the cabinet maker to make space for it and $200 for the plumber to install it. I got a $10 weekly rent increase, but it also kept the tenants happy and added value to the property.

But it's a good idea to ask your PM if it's of value in the specific area.

Gday guys,

Long time reader, first time writer.

I have just recently got the keys for my 2 bedroom flat located in (Essendon). Due to the tenant being in there for nine years, prior to me buying it, it is in desperate need of a reno.

I am planning on gutting the kitchen and installing a flat pack with Stainless steel oven, ceramic cooktop and S/S rangehood and possibly a S/S dishwasher ($750) to compliment the above.

Although the kitchen is a decent size, it's not huge.

I am now tossing up whether installing a S/S dishwasher would be worth the mucking around with power points etc (place is double bricked) and sacrificing of space or whether to can the idea and spend the $$ elsewhere.

My question is, would a diswasher add value to a 2 bedroom flat or is it an unecessary waste of part of a budget?

Your thoughts would be much appreciated.

Cheers, Dale

 

[propertylover80]

Thanks guys, I forgot to mention that I will be moving into shortly (in line with the FHOG requirements) then rent it out thereafter.

All valid points, I think as long as it fits I will go ahead with it, it seems that most renovated units, including 1 bedders have dishwashers so I don't think I can go wrong then. I just thought the money maybe better spent somewhere else.

I also think Rikardo post was good, it will give me a chance to recoup the costs back through rent at a later date. It will also give my property an edge against other properties without one.

Thanks again!