Category: Development

In this two-minute read, we look at a question we often get asked at IMS Property Solutions around the question of whether being granted planning permission adds value to a property? The quick answer to this is nearly always a yes.   Here are four ways being granted planning permission can add value to your […]

In this two-minute read, we give you a quick checklist to make sure your project is as pain free as possible. Got your eye on a property that needs some major TLC? Whether a rental investment or a new home, there’s lots to consider when buying a run-down property. Finances First things first, is the […]

In this three-minute read, we look at how Oxfordshire homeowners can protect themselves from unscrupulous builders. We’ve all heard the renovation horror stories. The builder who does a runner halfway through a job, leaving a homeowner out of pocket and living in a construction site. The messy contractual dispute that winds up in court and […]

In this three-minute read, we look at some simple and affordable projects to help sell your home faster and probably for a higher price, too.   It’s DIY Day on 3 April and if you’re planning to sell your home, here are six easy things you can do yourself to help sell it quickly. They […]

In this two-minute read, we look at the home renovations that don’t add value – and can make it harder to sell your property. If there’s a chance you could sell your Oxfordshire home in the next few years, think before you rush into making any major home renovations. While you might read about celebrities […]