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Essential Jargon When Employing a Tradesperson

Many people who employ the services of a tradesman spend much of their time nodding in agreement with phrases or words they don't really...

Essential Requirements Before Signing a Contract With a Tradesperson

Finding a reliable tradesman can be a long and laborious task, but when you’ve finally found someone you believe is the right person for the job,...

Legalities When Work on Your Home Goes Wrong

Most people who are carrying out work on their home have no real idea of the legalities involved when things go wrong. Many people maintain an...

Local Authorities Stand Against Rogue Traders

The degree to which rogue traders have become a problem in the UK has advanced so greatly that not only are the government dealing with it on a...

Reporting An Unreliable Tradesman

It can be financially and emotional crippling when you realise that your hard-earned cash has been wasted on a rogue tradesman. As the number of 'have-a-go'...

Sale and Rent Back Schemes: Scam or Not?

We are living through uncertain economic times at the moment, and with media scare stories cropping up on a daily basis and frightening us with...

Trade Bodies and What They Can Do For You

When you decide to employ a tradesman to carry out work on your home, it's advisable to always ensure that you're working with someone who is a...

What to do if you're Unhappy About Work Done by a Tradesperson

Most people will hopefully never have to deal with an unhappy encounter with a tradesman, but for the few that do, it can be a very stressful and...

Why Use The FMB?

For most people the thought of taking on a renovation at home fills them with fear and worry. With so many stories constantly circulating about bad builders, rogue...