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Tradespeople struggling with growing costs and bureaucracy, study finds

Checkatrade said that while there is room for optimism, significant concerns remain.

Evening Standard

Fix draughts and check your energy tariff: five steps to getting a home ready for winter

Summer is over but a few simple tests and cleanups can ensure you keep warm as the seasons change

The Guardian - UK

The home renovation projects that have become cheaper in recent months

Reductions in the costs of some materials appear to be having an impact on the cost of works

Evening Standard

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Skills shortage jeopardising pledge to build 1.5 million homes, report warns

A critical shortage of skilled workers is jeopardising the Government’s pledge to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029, according to research.

Evening Standard

Warning issued to government over building 1.5 million homes pledge

The Labour government made building 1.5 million new homes by 2029 one of its key policies

The Independent UK

Badenoch does not deny key Tory donor has pulled funding

Richard Harpin, the founder of repairs business HomeServe and review website Checkatrade, has been a long-time donor to the Conservatives.

Evening Standard

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‘Bodge job’ by Checkatrade-vetted builders leaves family £26,000 worse off

A couple is considering selling their ‘dream home’ after a ‘cowboy’ builder left their roof damaged and leaking

The Independent UK

Side return extension costs — how much will it cost you to add space and will it be worth it?

Trying to budget for your side return extension costs? Our guide makes it easy

Ideal Home

How to stop sneak thieves swiping your Christmas gifts

Presents left sitting on doorsteps, in sheds or in car boots over the festive holidays could provide opportunities for criminals.

The Independent UK

How do rogue traders get past Checkatrade’s checks?

Website says its tradespeople are ‘guaranteed’, but some customers say they have lost thousands after using it

The Guardian - UK

Roofers least trustworthy traders as housebuilding costs up by a fifth – report

The average cost of a building job is now £12,634 due to the higher cost of labour and materials, up from £10,626 in July to September.

Evening Standard

CMA probe shortfalls will leave consumers still at risk from rogue traders

UK consumers lose around £1.4 billion each year to rogue tradespeople, with Londoners most at risk.

Evening Standard

Disabled woman forced to clean with wet wipes for year after ‘cowboy builders’ abandoned renovation

Mary Lukins, 59, could not use the toilet or bath because water would not drain

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Does Checkatrade’s vetting really check out?

With cowboy builders on the rise, is it worth trying an online platform instead? Our correspondents suggest there may be pitfalls

The Guardian - UK

‘I fell for his patter’: how rogue builders left a carer £13,000 out of pocket

Lack of UK regulations means anyone can set up as a builder – and cowboy traders are thought to cost homeowners £3.5bn a year

Woman & Home

The 10 hidden home improvement costs you need to budget for, warn property experts

Before you embark on any new year home improvements or building work, make sure you've factored in these hidden fees

Daily Mirror

Newcastle and London are top cities where homeowners are scammed by rogue tradespeople

Sheffield, Liverpool, and Bristol complete the top five - with Brits forking out £1,150 on average to what turned out to be a rogue trader

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The Independent UK

8 home repair jobs to tackle quickly – before they cost you a fortune

Avoiding spending on home maintenance tasks could lead to costly damage down the line. Lisa Salmon speaks to some experts.

Wales Online

Avoiding basic home maintenance could cost you almost £2,000

People are trying to save money, but are actually ramping up their costs

The Independent UK

Most house proud UK cities revealed

Researchers have found where the proudest homeowners live but last year’s winner, Oxford, doesn’t even make the list

Daily Record

Scots city named among UK's most 'house-proud' spending highest amount on renovations

Despite the cost of living crisis, homeowners from one city north of the border spent on average £5,940 for home renovations, according to Checkatrade research.

Daily Mirror

Newcastle and Southampton top list of UK's most house-proud cities

The survey of homeowners awarded points based on time and money spent on home upkeep over the last 12 months - with Glasgow spending the most money on renovations

Daily Record

Mrs Hinch fans share 'best' way to clean toilet and remove limescale without bleach

Lovers of the cleaning guru took to social media to share their top tips for a sparkling clean toilet.

Daily Mirror

Top 50 property issues homeowners are living with - as they don't have time to fix them

The top imperfections Brits have learned to cope with include cracks in the walls or ceiling, and peeling or flaky paint

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