Tag: pay
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Consumer unit replacement costs? What can expect to pay
Knowing how much you are going to have to budget for consumer unit replacement costs is a smart move. If you have an old fuse box that hasn’t been changed in the last 20 or more years, there’s a good chance it will need replacing. It’s crucial that the electrics in your home are up…
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Mace increases tender prices forecast as labour pay surges
Construction pay is growing at its second highest rate since the pandemic, according to Mace’s latest industry forecast. The consultancy’s quarterly Market View report shows that construction pay is now rising faster than all but one other sector, with vacancies also jumping to their highest level in 18 months. While pay growth across the whole economy spent most of…
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Flatiron/AECOM JV ordered to pay AECOM subsidiary $14.2M
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: A federal judge ordered a Flatiron/AECOM joint venture to pay AECOM Technical Services $14.2 million in a dispute over the parties’ work on the $276 million C-470 Express Lanes project south of Denver. Los Angeles-based…
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Energy bill increase to fund pylon discounts as all households forced to pay 80p more
Households across the UK will see an increase of 80p in their annual energy bills to help fund discounts for people living near new or upgraded electricity pylons. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband confirmed the plan, stating that these slight energy price rises would be used to compensate those who live in close proximity to pylons…
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Walk-in shower costs? How much you can expect to pay
Budget is key for any bathroom remodel and after reading this walk-in shower costs guide you’ll have a much better idea of how much you will have to spend to get what you want. Whatever your shower room ideas, there are a host of components that make up a walk-in shower. It’s not just the…
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Will you pay capital gains tax when you sell a self-build home?
If you’re only just embarking on building your own home, the moment when you put it up for sale might seem a very long way off. But the question of whether you’ll pay capital gains tax (CGT) when you sell or dispose of the home is, after all, an important one. Just as when you’re…
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Do You Pay Closing Costs When Selling to a Cash Buyer?
You might be wondering if you’re stuck paying closing costs when you sell to a cash buyer. We’ll unveil the ins and outs of closing fees so you know your options. Approaching a cash sale removes financing delays but still raises questions about fees typically handled by mortgage lenders. You want to avoid extra charges,…
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Lendlease’s focus on domestic work begins to pay off
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. After several years of losses, a strategy pivot by Australia-based builder and developer Lendlease appears to be paying off. On Monday, the firm reported a statutory profit of $48 million Australian dollars ($30.46 million) for its first…
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Do you need to pay stamp duty on a building plot?
If you’re buying land in order to construct your own home, you might be asking if you need to pay stamp duty on a building plot. The idea of making savings at this stage of a self-build project is, after all, an appealing one. When you’re buying a house stamp duty land tax (SDLT) may…
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Arizona drywall firms ordered to pay over $7.4M in back wages, damages
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Department of Labor has obtained a judgment ordering two Arizona drywall and painting companies to pay $7.45 million in back wages and damages after the employers willfully denied overtime pay to over 1,400 employees, according to…