- Thursday, 29 October 2009The number of people requiring debt advice as a result of being conned by cowboy builders could reduce as a result of new industry legislation.
A new Industry Standard's Register (ISR) has been launched by the Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom Industries National Training Group (KBB NTG), to which credible installers can sign up to prove that they are genuine.
All listed parties will be approved by both the KBB NTG and the National Association for Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT), meaning that consumers can be sure that they are hiring an above-board firm.
John Andrews, chief executive of the NAPIT, said that the system was aimed at prevention rather than correction.
He commented: "The whole idea of the ISR is a right first time approach. We don't want people to make a complaint we want it done correctly."
"We don't want complaints; we don't want the dream that you've had when you have a new kitchen designed turn into a nightmare."
The ISR will initially cover kitchen installers only, but will eventually be implemented across all trades.
Recent IVA News23% of first-time buyers save for five years to raise a depositWed, 04 May 2011
Brits dealing with Finance Management should shop around for car insurance Wed, 04 May 2011
Parents, including those with Finance Management, advised to start saving for children's weddingsTue, 03 May 2011
Newlyweds may be in need of Finance Management plans after overspending on weddingTue, 03 May 2011
Renting rather than buying may be an option for Brits with Finance Management Thu, 28 Apr 2011
Consumers coping with Finance Management may want to shop around for cheap energy tariffsWed, 27 Apr 2011
Increasing number of Brits turning to loans for home improvementsWed, 27 Apr 2011
Brits, including those with Finance Management plans, to spend £267 on Royal Wedding Tue, 26 Apr 2011
Equity release can be used to 'become debt-free'Tue, 26 Apr 2011
| |
Money Debt and Credit Ltd, Registered in England & Wales No.05588842.
Registered Office: 45 Clarendon Road, Watford WD17 1SZ
Consumer Credit Licence Number: 0580960