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9/2/2014
Float beckons for trading site RatedPeople.com
RatedPeople.com, the website that matches homeowners with local tradesmen, will join the stream of companies debuting on London’s junior Aim market this year. Read more
22/11/2013
More work… on tighter budgets
RatedPeople.com’s Tariq Dag Khan says: ‘Homeowners are still struggling to make their money go further so budgets are being cut across the many different trades we offer.’ Read more
6/10/2013
We can’t get the staff
Some of the biggest spikes in demand have been for large-scale projects. RatedPeople.com, a tradesman review site, has seen a huge increase in building projects this year, particularly for loft conversions – the number of such jobs posted on the site is up by 174% compared with 2012. Read more
23/09/2013
Fiona Fullerton, 56, is a property guru, journalist, author, ex-actress and Bond girl. […] Fiona is also an ambassador for RatedPeople.com a website for tradesmen reviews and recommendations. Read more
21/06/2013
Ten smartphone apps to help you save money on your household bills
Best for finding a decent plumber: Rated people. Finding a good builder, plumber or electrician is like finding the holy grail and once you find someone you trust it can save hassle and money. The app will help you find qualified and highly rated tradespeople in your area, while you are on the go. Read more
12/06/2013
Beat rogue builders or plumbers. Turn snooper with your smartphone…
The proposals have gone down like a lead balloon with the industry, although Chris Havemann, chief executive of trades people’s website RatedPeople.com, said: “If recording conversations will give both parties greater peace of mind, and help to reduce this figure, then tradesmen should welcome the implementation of the bill.” Read more
20/03/2013
Budget announcement: apprenticeships
GB Plumbing and Heating’s apprentice Chris Alavi speaks about his experience learning a trade and finding work post-apprenticeship. Listen here
12/03/2013
Almost half of young people believe apprenticeships are “just a source of cheap labour”, with just a fifth thinking they will lead to careers, a RatedPeople.com survey found. Read More
01/03/2013
Women of influence: Fiona Fullerton
One reason I gave up acting was that I felt underestimated as a person. I moved into the property business and I’m involved with ratedpeople.com, a trade recommendation website. Read More
03/02/2013
Find a tradesman
Find a Tradesman is based on the RatedPeople website, which has a database of more than 30,000 tradespeople in the UK […] with homeowners posting jobs they need doing and rating the quality of the work. Read More
21/12/2012
40 best Android apps this week
Rated People has already launched an Android app to help people “Find a Tradesman” for work around the home. This app deals with the other side of that equation: tradesmen looking for work. Read More
05/09/2012
To-let or not To-let, that is the question for renters
Trade recommendation service RatedPeople.com, who conducted the study into renter’s habits, found that while people were conscientious about cleanliness when choosing a home, standards dropped once they moved in. Read More
20/06/2012
By all means indulge in your instincts for DIY but take care or it’ll cost you
“After months of freezing temperatures, chances are that your roof and gutters might have taken a hit from rain, snow, frost and wind” says Tariq Dag Khan of tradesman recommendation site RatedPeople.com. “Ensure that no tiles are dislodged and that gutters are intact.” Read More
06/02/2012
RatedPeople.com recruits Phil Spencer for first national TV ad
RatedPeople.com, the online recommendation service for tradespeople, is rolling out its first national TV campaign, featuring a voiceover by property guru Phil Spencer. Read More