Advantages of Apprentices

Linley Developments have recently employed an apprentice to help build for the future. Recruitment costs were lower, retention rates higher, and apprentices are instilled with company values. As such they are the individuals who will fill jobs at all levels in the future.

Planning Permission

A property with planning permission usually commands a higher price than one without, obtaining planning permission, even if you do not intend to use it yourself, can be a great way of maximising your property’s value for minimum outlay

Prime Minister Takes up cut the VAT Campaign

Motivated by FMB's 'cut the VAT' campaign a builder in David Cameron's local constituency has had a meeting with Mr Cameron to back cutting VAT to support the building industry.

The Prime Minister said he would seriously consider this and has written to treasury ministers to ask them to look at the case for cutting VAT for the building industry.

Value Added Extensions

Provided it is well built and in keeping with the rest of your property, an extension can add significant value.
Extensions can be built without planning permission, subject to restrictions on height and volume, and certain other conditions.