Scope of works and consultation:

Old Town Property Services were approached by our client through recommendation and asked to provide a Design and Build solution to provide enhanced living space, whilst increasing property value ahead of a proposed move in a couple of years or so.

The initial plan was to extend the rear of their two-bedroom property with a large double dormer, creating two additional bedrooms.

OTP consulted with the clients, discussing their vision, budget, future plans and ensuring maximum return from their budget. At this point, a finalised plan was agreed.

OTP then recommneded a local architect whom we work with on a regular basis and provided suitable advice on the planning and building control process. Planning and construction drawings were produced, planning applications submitted which allowed finalised costs to be presented to the clients.

Once the project was confirmed timelines were set for a commencement date, and a project timeline was produced for our clients.

All aspects were discussed, including provision for the family to stay away from the property whilst works were ongoing, staged timelines for the monitoring of progress and invoicing, material choices and personal specification.

Timeline:

Six weeks were estimated from commencement to handover. This was broken down into easy-to-understand stages allowing the client to easily understand certain milestones and ensure peace of mind that thew progress was on track throughout.

Budget:

The budget was presented once the finalised plans had been drawn up so as to allow OTP to present a lump-sum itemised estimate, with no provision for extra works. This gave our client peace of mind that their budget was secure.

Project communication:

At the heart of OTP’s ethos is to provide transparency and the highest level of communication throughout the project, which is so often lacking.

To ensure OTP are always transparent with the progress, our clients are informed in the following ways:

• Daily updates are via phone or primarily WhatsApp communication in the form of video and photo updates
• Regular FaceTime meetings for our out-of-area clients
• Weekly plans communicated as well as any required client actions both prompted
• Advice and support given in respect of material specification, finishes and Building Control liaison.

The result is our clients suffer very little of the traditional ‘stresses’ associated with domestic refurbishment and are free to continue their busy lives.  

Summary:

Works were completed within the 6 weeks programme, and a walk around to ‘final snag’ the project arranged with the client.
Some minor items were addressed on the Monday morning immediately after this final inspection and OTP were complete. The clients were now free to move their family back in as planned.

Results:

It is an absolute bedrock of OTP ethos, the client had returned a 50% return on their investment in terms of increased house value, this will help with their medium plan of upscaling in a couple of years’ time. They were now free to enjoy the enhanced quality of life additional space provides.

Quote from Mr and Mrs Webb

A massive thank you Neil and the Old Town Property Team for all their hard work. They made the whole process as easy and stress free as it could be and I couldn’t recommend them enough.

At Old Town Property, we build, of course we do, however that’s not the whole story.

Old Town Property was set up to provide something very different from the norm, traditional values of quality and service, yet with a modern edge..

The stated aim of Old Town Property is to provide value to our clients on every project, whether that is in terms of adding value to a property, maximizing yield for Airbnb or lettings, or simply providing our clients with a home that surpasses their expectations as a place to live.

Old Town Property Services offer:

• 20 years of project management experience
• Virtual progress reports and daily updates via WhatsApp
• Access to the highest quality local tradespersons and consultants
• Excellent links to local estate agencies
• AirBnB management services
• Specific focus on return on investment
• Design input and help with the sourcing of materials

It’s Neil’s passion for the business for from the very first contact that elevates Old Town Property as a business that can deliver our clients vision time after time.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about your upcoming project or move to the East Kent Area, contact us today.

Old Town Property have recently completed the refurbishment and modernisation of a ground floor apartment in the Majestic Court apartment building on Lewis Crescent, Cliftonville.

Our brief was a total rip-out of the internal fixtures and fittings, undertaking structural alterations to improve the layout and relocate the kitchen, originally in the rear of the property to the front, creating a modern and spacious open-planned living area in order to take full advantage of the direct sea-views.

The bathroom was to take the opposite journey, into the rear of the property and all flooring, lighting and decorations were to be renewed and fitted, creating a high-end apartment worthy of the vista!

The results are spectacular, and the valuation of the property has fully validated our client’s decision to extend their original budget.

Old Town Property worked with our client every step of the way, discussing options, design and specification to ensure maximum return for investment, a pillar of Old Town’s ethos.

If you would like to discuss your upcoming refurbishment or redevelopment project with Neil, get in touch today.

Neil Brennan, founder of Old Town Property Services, has an extensive and proven track record in managing construction businesses and property renovation projects stretching over twenty years.

Neil formed Old Town Property Services with the express aim of offering an all-encompassing renovation and refurbishment service in East Kent to provide clients moving or investing in the area with a reliable and experienced project manager as well as access to the highest quality of local tradespeople.

With Neil’s passion for construction management, there is a primary emphasis on client communication, (often utilising virtual site visits) project planning and only the very highest standards of workmanship.

Of the highest importance to Neil is transparency within the planning and site phases and a collaborative effort whereby Old Town Property Services’ clients are encouraged to play their part in delivering their vision to enable Neil to impart to the Old Town team!

The stated aim of Old Town Property Services is to provide value to our clients on every project, whether that is in terms of adding value to a property, maximizing yield for Airbnb or lettings or simply providing our clients with a home that surpasses their expectations as a place to live. 

It’s Neil passion for the business from the very first contact that will elevate Old Town Property Services as a business that can deliver our client’s vision time after time.

 If you would like to organise an inform discussion about your upcoming project or move to the East Kent area, contact Neil today.

Old Town Property have recently completed this large loft conversion in Whitfield, Dover for a private client.

Our client in Whitfield, Dover was delighted with the outcome and the addition of the loft conversion have put a considerable sum on the value of this property in Whitfield, which in turn has provided a dramatic upturn in quality of home-life.

The loft renovation included a re-design half way, moving the main entrance door from the side of the house to the front and reconfiguring the stairs, a logistical challenge over Christmas with all that brings and COVID running alongside!

Key to this loft conversion in Whitfield, Dover was the careful planning of materials and labour to ensure no lapses in site progress and that the client was able to move back in before the Christmas period. We achieved this with days to spare!

We have numerous enquiries from neighbouring properties and hope to be back working in Whitfield, Dover very soon! 

If you live in Whitfield, Dover and require renovations to your property please call us on 07396 868198 or email [email protected]