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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 national leve...
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'...
Scam Awareness Month
Scams Awareness Month 2011 has been running for the whole of February 2011, and aims to highlight common scams that seem to still catch consumers out, and te...
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 member of a t...
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