Builders could LOSE planning permission if they don’t start work on housing projects on time

Builders could face financial penalty and LOSE planning permission if they fail to start work on housing projects within 18 months under new proposals Under new proposals, developers who do not start work on new houses within 18 months of being given the green light the planning permission could be revoked After three years, they … Read more

Construct a profit as house builders boom!

They say an Englishman’s home is his castle. Perhaps that is why Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been at such pains to protect Britain’s housing market from the negative economic impact of coronavirus.  The UK’s housing stock accounts for around a third of all our wealth, so if it were to fall in value, it could … Read more

Police probe footage of builders yelling homophobic abuse at couple

A gay couple have captured disturbing footage of a team of builders screaming homophobic abuse at them in their garden.   Chris Copley-Hammond and his husband John, both 49, claim the workmen began shouting slurs at them after they started on the development in May last year.  But they say the builders, who are working from … Read more

Police cordon off builders’ yard containing skip in Sarah Everard search

March 3: Sarah disappeared after leaving friend’s home Clapham around 9pm. She leaves out of her friend’s back gate and speaks to her boyfriend on the phone for 15 minutes.   March 5: Sarah’s family share missing posters of her after they become increasingly concerned that she is still not home, spreading the word online with … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Budget boost lays strong foundation for builders

Housebuilding stocks started the week with a bang as hopes grew that Rishi Sunak will hand the industry two boosts in tomorrow’s Budget. Reports suggest that not only will the Chancellor offer an extension to the stamp duty holiday but also a mortgage guarantee scheme to help get more young people on the property ladder. … Read more

Builders say cutting VAT on home repairs could boost economy

Builders claim cutting VAT on home repairs could give economy a £51bn boost By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:52 GMT, 28 February 2021 | Updated: 21:52 GMT, 28 February 2021 Cutting VAT on home repairs could give the economy a £51billion boost, builders have claimed.  The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and … Read more

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night’s TV: There’s just no stopping DIY Nick and his builders

DIY SOS: The Big Build  Rating: Jay And Dom’s Home Fix Rating: Every time, it happens. The builders start work. The electrics go off, a floor comes up, maybe part of a roof disappears. After a couple of days, one of them yells, ‘Chriiiis!? Your eight-by-four lower brickwork ratcheting is gonna need some extra liner … Read more

Pub loses licence after serving pints during lockdown to regulars posing as bogus builders

Pub loses its licence after it was caught serving pints during lockdown to regulars posing as bogus builders pretending to carry out repairs Y-Bodunig pub in Wales has lost its licence after serving drinks during lockdown In one incident, police caught regulars trying to pose as bogus repairmen Licensing committee told manager Derek Coulton put … Read more

Mega-basement builders cleared of blame over collapse of £8.5m Chelsea townhouse

No further action will be taken by the Health and Safety Executive over the collapse of part of a Georgian terrace in one of London‘s most expensive streets. The home was reduced to rubble and around 40 people had to be evacuated when the disaster occurred on November 2. Construction work to build a mega-basement … Read more

Mega-basement builders cleared of blame over collapse of £8.5m Chelsea townhouse

No further action will be taken by the Health and Safety Executive over the collapse of part of a Georgian terrace in one of London‘s most expensive streets. The home was reduced to rubble and around 40 people had to be evacuated when the disaster occurred on November 2. Construction work to build a mega-basement … Read more