There’s plenty of building work to do


at Murrills House As the Institute takes ownership of Murrills House as its new flagship headquarters, the work to restore this magnificent Grade II listed, 500 year old building to its former glory will begin shortly. IIMS is making a significant financial investment in essential maintenance and repair work which will only add to the value of this new asset.


Discussions have taken place with a local construction firm and the scope of work has been drawn up and agreed. The building survey threw up some key maintenance work that needs to be done with a degree of urgency, but nothing that was a major surprise. Because the property is a Grade II listed building, it means for some items, such as replacement of the old wooden windows which are rotten, that we need to apply for planning permission. Currently IIMS is in discussion with the conservation planning officer at the local council to seek the necessary permissions.


As part of the deal to acquire Murrills House, in a role reversal our ex landlord, Casson Beckman, has become our tenant. So IIMS is adjusting to life as not only a property owner, but also a landlord. This brings additional responsibilities in several areas, for example fire marshalling for the building and all its staff, health and safety for the site and keeping the extensive grounds manicured and tidy!


Mike Schwarz said, “To secure Murrills House as the long term head office for the Institute feels like a dream come true. It underpins the future of the organisation and provides a valuable asset for its members. Knowing that we are the next guardians of a building with a history going back 500 years is a great responsibility and an honour, but one my colleagues and I will rise to as we look to return the property to its former glory.”


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