Stamp duty is to be suspended for a year on properties costing less than £175,000 as part of a package of Government measures to help the housing market.
Read More »Buildbase lorry involved in tragic accident
A lorry from builders merchant chain Buildbase was involved in an accident in Cheltenham yesterday in which a man died.
Read More »Exclusive: Southern Brick bought but Abingdon branch closes
Brick factor and merchant Southern Brick have been bought by Rayners Homes, but only the Poole and Southampton operations.
Read More »Grafton interim profits cut in half
Irish builders and plumbers merchant group Grafton saw pre-tax profits drop 50% for the six months to June 30 2006.
Read More »Government throws more money at housing market
A £1 billion housing package has been announced by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears MP to help get the housing market moving again.
Read More »Downturn hits Wavin plumbing revenue
Plastic pipe and plumbing people Wavin, owners of the Osma and Hepworth plumbing brands, saw half-year revenue and margins fall.
Read More »BMF to publish latest merchant guide
The new BMF Merchant Guide for 2008-2009 which lists all BMF builders and plumbers merchant members will be out next week.
Read More »City Plumbing promote prizes for points
Plumbers merchants City Plumbing Supplies, part of merchant group Travis Perkins, have launched their annual trade points promotion today, September 1.
Read More »Security show secures new exhibitors
Totally Secure, the new exhibition from Brintex, running alongside Totally Tools and Totally DIY, have announced that a further 12 companies have booked exhibition space.
Read More »Kitchen exhibition joins up with flooring shows
Kbbreview Expo 2009, the trade exhibition for the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry, will now be held alongside two other related exhibitions: The Tile & Stone Show and Floorstyle.
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