September 2008

FMBs' Five Point Plan for building industry

As the Conservative Party gathers in Birmingham for their annual conference, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has delivered a five point plan to Conservative Party leader, David Cameron MP, to kick start the building industry.

Sensible, Practical and Fair, says FMB

Today's findings of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) market inquiry into the homebuilding sector are a sensible package of the practical and fair, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

FMBs' Five Point Plan for building industry

In the run up to the Labour Party Conference, taking place in Manchester next week, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has delivered a five point plan to Labour Party leader and Prime Minister, Gordon Brown MP, to kick start the building...

Builder prosecuted for use of logos

Residents have been advised to ensure they carry out appropriate checks when appointing trades people to carry out work to their home.

Britain's homes need a strategy

Today's Government announcement to tackle fuel poverty and improve energy efficiency is right in principle but wrong in delivery, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

FMBs' Five Point Plan for building industry

In the run up to the Liberal Democrat Party Conference, taking place in Bournemouth next week, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has delivered a five point plan to Liberal Democrat leader, Nick Clegg MP, to kick start the building industry.

Easier Home Extensions, Say FMB

Householders wanting to extend and improve their homes will benefit from the changes to the planning system which comes into force on 1st October 2008, say the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Apprenticeships: Skills Shortage

More apprenticeships in the construction sector are the solution to the current skills shortage in the construction sector and not low level offenders with no experience says the Federation of Master Builders in response to today's announcement from...

MSP calling Westminster cut VAT

The opening of the Scottish Parliament has produced some good news for the Cut the VAT coalition, as MSP Jim Tolson has tabled a motion supporting the call for a cut in VAT from 17.5% to 5% on home maintenance and repairs and asking other MSP to...

Good news for home buyers

Today's announcement by the Government, that stamp duty land tax will not apply to purchases of residential property of £175,000 or less will be welcomed by first time buyers, but with the average home in England costing £178,364 those benefiting...