Adding an ensuite: does it move the property into a new rent bracket?
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Best for: Owners planning renovations with rent uplift in mind
An ensuite can be the difference between a property competing in one rent bracket versus the next tier up, but the cost of adding one varies enormously depending on existing plumbing runs, and the uplift doesn't always justify it.
What to check
- Rent difference in your market between comparable properties with and without an ensuite
- Proximity of the main bedroom to existing plumbing (bathroom, laundry) — this drives cost more than anything else
- Whether the room size can accommodate an ensuite without shrinking the bedroom below a marketable size
- Council or building approval requirements for the work
Who can help
Quantity surveyor
A cost estimate and comparison to the likely rent uplift.
Licensed plumber
What the plumbing runs would involve and cost.
Building certifier
Approval requirements for the work.
TAKE ACTION · CALCULATION
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Run the payback test before committing to anything.
What happens next
If the payback period is reasonable, this is also a capital works item worth flagging to your quantity surveyor for your depreciation schedule, since it becomes a new deductible asset itself.
Important considerations
- This is general information, not personal financial or legal advice. Confirm specifics with your own adviser before acting.
THE HOLD QUESTION
Would this ensuite pay for itself before you're likely to sell?
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