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What Is Driving Demand for UK Electrical Contractors This Autumn
Grid queues, data centres, chargepoints, rooftop solar and a November deadline for social housing electrical checks. What is driving demand for UK electrical contractors, and what it means for owners.
FM Contracts This Autumn: The Terms That Are Setting Business Values
Published KPIs, 30-day payment down the chain, a higher wage floor and TUPE under review. The contract conditions shaping what an FM business is worth this autumn, and what owners can do.
Who Is Buying UK Pest Control Now, and What They Check First
The big acquirers are still buying, the deal announcements have gone quiet, and stewardship rules now sit inside every due diligence list. Here is where buyer appetite in UK pest control stands this autumn.
UK HVAC This Autumn: Grants, Refrigerant Rules and What Buyers Notice
Record grant applications, a fall in heat pump installs, a refrigerant cut on 1st Jan and new building rules on the way. Here is what is moving in UK HVAC and how buyers read it.
The Building Safety Act and New Compliance Revenue Streams
Much of the discussion around the Building Safety Act 2022 in the fire safety sector has focused on the additional compliance burden it places on building owners and managers. That framing, while accurate, misses the other side of the equation: the Act created new, recurring [...]
Buying a Care Business: 6 Red Flags to Watch Out For
Thinking of buying a care business? It’s a rewarding investment—but not without risks. Here are six red flags to watch for during due diligence: 1. **Poor CQC History** Multiple breaches or a ‘Requires Improvement’ rating can indicate deeper issues. 2. **Staffing Problems** High turnover, reliance [...]
