Currently renovating my PPOR which will then be turned into rental within the next 2 years. After some advice/thoughts on opening up a previously arched opening.
Opening leads from the lounge to the dining/kitchen area. I have already removed the arch which opens the place up significantly.
I have the option to open things up further by propping the ceiling, running a larger lintel through to create an opening of approx 2800mm. This however will involve adding a new stump under the new load bearing stud etc.
Costs involved will be around the $2-3k mark and I'm wondering if its a worthwhile improvement or just leave the current opening as is then re-plaster.
I'm assuming the change wouldn't effect rental return but I can imagine it could potentially improve re-sale value or future bank vals?..
Opening leads from the lounge to the dining/kitchen area. I have already removed the arch which opens the place up significantly.
I have the option to open things up further by propping the ceiling, running a larger lintel through to create an opening of approx 2800mm. This however will involve adding a new stump under the new load bearing stud etc.
Costs involved will be around the $2-3k mark and I'm wondering if its a worthwhile improvement or just leave the current opening as is then re-plaster.
I'm assuming the change wouldn't effect rental return but I can imagine it could potentially improve re-sale value or future bank vals?..