June 2010

Householders Warned To Say 'No' to Rogue Traders
Householders just need to say 'No' to rogue traders! This is the advice given by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) to all householders as part of this week's National Rogue Traders Week.
Small Land Sites Could Solve Housing Crisis
Reusing small empty sites of up to two hectares could more than meet the UK's housing demand without building on green field land. This must be coupled with upgrading existing buildings, reclaiming and remodeling empty buildings, converting and...
VAT Increase Will Boost Informal Economy, warns FMB
The Chancellor of the Exchequer's announcement that VAT will rise to 20 percent in today's emergency Budget will boost the informal economy and cowboy builders as consumers resort to 'cash-in-hand' to avoid paying VAT on building work, warns the...
A VAT Increase Will be a 'Charter for Cowboys', warns FMB
An increase in the rate of VAT for repairs and maintenance work of buildings will be a charter for cowboys, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) ahead of the Government's Emergency Budget on Tuesday 22nd June.
Stopping Garden Grabbing Does Nothing To Tackle Housing Crisis
The Government's decision to give councils in England greater powers to stop developers building homes on gardens doesn't address the more serious and fundamental issue of tackling the current housing crisis and the urgent need to provide more...