Is it worth installing a new Kitchen?

[balvert]

Hi Whatprice!

I live in a 2-bed flat in south-east London, and we have a pretty small kitchen (11ft x 6ft, I think...).  It's the least attractive room in the flat, and definitely needs a lick of paint, but we're toying with installing new units, maybe moving the sink, etc.  My worry is that we can't do any of the work ourselves, so it'll be a pricey job- is there any evidence that a new kitchen will bump resale value?  We're looking to move in the next few months...

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Tricky!  My sister was actually told not to bother doing this by her estate agent, but I know other people who say that even if it doesn't necessarily allow you to set a higher asking price, a new kitchen will help sell your house quickly, and help you get closer to the original asking price (if you see what I mean)!

Have you had any quotes for the kitchen?  Doesn't sound like it would be a very big job for a room that size...

[Webmaster]

I would reckon that if you give it a good lick of paint, that will help a lot. You could also just replace the doors on the existing units, much easier than replacing the whole thing, and it will really liven it up I'm sure!

[Welsh Decorator]

With the right primer, re painting the doors will smarten it up no end, use either a contrasting colour to the walls, or go for white, your best bet would be a satin finish.
Cost wise, reckon on about £40 or £50 at the most.

[Webmaster]

what sort of primer do you reccomend Welsh Decorator (welcome to the forum BTW). I have looked at sanding down kitchen doors before and then painting, but it really didn't work very well!