Need Project Support?

• Posted by Ben James
• Date 18th August 2016
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Having been running the Estateducation Property Network for a number of months now, it has become apparent just how many people tend to struggle with successfully refurbishing/converting/extending a property in terms of selecting the wrong contractor, over-paying, failing to manage CDM Regs 2015 correctly, not paying the correct prices for materials, finishing properties in a style that appeal to one's self rather than the masses and sourcing expensive furniture. We could go on, but you get the point.

We found that a number of our attendees were asking for the assistance of our Chief Investor, Benjamin James, to help them with projects that were at a standstill or needed some guidance in getting started. With that in mind, we decided to launch a new program to support our network known as 'Project Mentoring Support' whereby Benjamin will work one-on-one with you, providing you with a hand-held approach from start to finish.

The program provides:

* Designing the proposed floor and site plan

* Finalizing the schedule of works and costings 

* Meeting with potential contractors on site to vet them

* Screening contractors to ensure they hold the relevant qualifications, memberships and insurances

* Arranging the JCT design and build contract with the contractor

* Management of contractor during the construction period

* Suggestions on the schedule of finishes

* Guidance with regard to building regulations, CDM Regs 2015 and HSE 

* Daily phone calls as and when required by the investor

* Site visits as and when required including construction sign-off (snagging checks) to be pre-agreed in advance  

* Cloud-based shared documentation folder set up throughout project support

Since launching our 'Project Mentoring Support' we have already saved a fellow property investor GBP 15,000. This came about after learning of the unnecessary 'essential building requirements' suggested by your typical 'Bob the Builder' type.

If you're about to start a project, or you're at a stand-still and need some assistance in getting it across the line, we'd love to hear from you so please add a comment below or send an email to hey@estateducation.co.uk. 

Thanks for reading,

The Estateducation Team.