Paul, it certainly looks as if you could be all set for colour once you move and convert a bedroom. At that point I'd consider a heated film processor and possibly a heated Nova print processor. Combined, they may be the alternative to a Jobo processor as the heated Nova will do colour prints.
OK with a Nova you can't see the print develop before your eyes which can be done with trays and B&W prints which will develop at room temp. Colour printing is possible at as low as 20C in open trays so a lot depends on how hot your darkroom is but whereas you can have a "normal" safelight for B&W, you need a DUKA sodium light at a fairly low level for colour.
In theory, provided you are good in total darkness, it is possible to print and use a Nova, but I'd want a DUKA .
On balance I favour a Nova over trays. It takes up less space, keeps chemicals fresher for longer, avoids making up then decanting print developer, stop and fix for each session but others including you may feel differently.
Anyway I am getting ahead of myself here as such things may be in the future once you are set up in your new darkroom
Mike
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