Bricks and Mortar - Case Studies
Before and after
| Property | 2 bed North Oxford flat |
|---|---|
| Brief | Upgrade flat for corporate client with long-term view attract top rents and tenants. |
| Solution | Design and fit modern ‘urban chic’ kitchen and bathroom, redecorate, refinish wooden floors, new lighting. |
| Cost | £20,000 |
| Previous Rent | £695 |
| New Rent | £950 |
| Result | Flat upgraded in 6 weeks, rent increased 36% and new tenants moved in immediately. |
Before and after
| Property | 1 bed flat, Banbury |
|---|---|
| Brief | Upgrade recently purchased investment flat on very minimal budget. |
| Solution | Design and fit budget kitchen, install boiler and redecorate flat. |
| Cost | £9000 |
| Previous Rent | Previously in poor condition and unlet. |
| New Rent | £475 |
| Result | Project complete in 4 weeks within original budget. |
Before and after
| Property | 4 bed house, Woodstock |
|---|---|
| Brief | Upgrade house for both letting and landlord’s imminent retirement. |
| Solution | Design and fit new kitchen, upgrade bathroom, plaster repairs, complete redecoration, new carpets and flooring. |
| Cost | £26,000 |
| Previous Rent | £750 |
| New Rent | £950 |
| Result | Project finished on time and within budget and let until landlord’s retirement. |
| Client Comments | "I appreciate all you and your teams have done to bring the project to a successful conclusion. Each section of your ‘empire’ has been most helpful, guiding me through with suggestions, compromises and always with great charm." |
Before and after
| Property | 3 bed South Oxford house |
|---|---|
| Brief | Submit tender to architect to construct extension. |
| Solution | Extend ground floor into side return with new dining area, kitchen, cloakroom and utility room. |
| Cost | £57,000 |
| Previous Rent | N/A the project was for private homeowners. |
| Result | Project finished on time and budget. |
| Client Comments | "I am writing to express our appreciation of the quality of the building work done at our house by Bricks and Mortar. Not many people survive the experience of major building with only praise for their builders: we certainly have." |