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Government needs to encourage homebuilding »
By Brian de Selby
The government needs to encourage more homebuilding to prevent another house price boom in the future, it has been claimed.
Insulate your home , owners urged »
Handymen and tradesmen could find a boost in insulation installation work following a recommendation by the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC).
Tradesmen to help traders in Ludlow Market »
By Charles Murphy
Qualified tradesmen in Ludlow will be giving the town's market a major makeover by the end of the year after the town council placed an order to build new stalls by the winter.
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North Wales tradespeople bust recession »
A group of qualified tradespeople in north-east Wales is defying the recession by doubling in size in less than a year.
VAT reduction would cut out the cowboys »
A cut in the rate of VAT on home renovations would help to ensure that only qualified tradesmen get the work they're entitled to, one business federation claims.
Better safe than sorry with home improvements »
Britain's homeowners are being reminded that some jobs are best left to qualified tradesmen as another bank holiday weekend rolls around.
Landlords bid for wall insulation funding »
Britain's handymen may soon be called on to help make the UK's homes more thermally-efficient after the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) announced a funding package for cavity wall insulation.
New roofing method unveiled to builders »
A Yorkshire innovation in roof design and structure may be set to make life easier for builders and handymen around the world.
More refurbishments needed as property sector picks up »
News of an upturn in the property market is leading many homeowners to call in the builders to refurbish their properties, one maintenance firm claims.
Asbestos awareness saves lives »
Plumbers, electricians and other qualified tradesmen in the Humber region are being given a hand this month by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to build a safer working environment.
Handymen will be needed in North Tyneside »
More work will be available to qualified tradesmen in North Tyneside after an agreement was reached between a construction firm and the local council.
