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STARTER HOMES A GOOD FOUNDATION
Brian Berry , Chief Executive of the Federation of Master Builders |
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THE GOVERNMENT announcement , which gives the green light for the construction of thousands of Starter Homes , is welcome but greater challenges lie ahead if we are to solve our housing crisis , the Federation of Master Builders ( FMB ) has warned .
Brian Berry , Chief Executive of the FMB , said : “ It ’ s great to see the Housing Minister kick off 2017 by giving the green light to the first Starter Homes . These homes will help some
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first time buyers get a foot on the housing ladder , and our small house builders are enthusiastic about delivering on that vision , but starter homes will not be a panacea . A wider set of measures aimed at increasing the capacity of the house building industry are needed to overturn the long-term under-supply of new homes . Central to this must be getting small and medium-sized ( SME ) builders delivering more |
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new homes . For instance , the announcement of 14 ‘ garden villages ’ and more garden towns needs to be backed up by implementation plans , which provide opportunities to SME builders as well as the large companies .”
Berry concluded : “ These are positive messages to start the year with and they show that the Government is putting house building at the front and centre of its ambitions for 2017 .”
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Consolidating the market
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AS 2017 PROGRESSES , SKS ARE pleased to announce some very exciting news . JMA ( the Altuna Group ) who since 1994 have owned a 25 % share of SKS , the UK ’ s largest Key Blank & Security Wholesaler , have now purchased the remaining 75 % shares to become the sole owners .
This purchase further cements the relationship between JMA and SKS and allows SKS to continue its ongoing success in the market place . Both companies share the same vision for the future ; to offer a great product , at a competitive price , together with an exceptional service .
In addition to their 4 production plants , SKS becomes the 20th company to be fully owned by the Altuna Group , resulting in them being the largest and most progressive Key Blank supplier in Europe .
Together with the change in ownership , SKS sees a change in leadership . Trevor Brett who has been the Managing Director for the past 36 years , will be departing and Richard Hawkins , who has progressed within SKS in the last 14 years to his current position of Commercial Director , will take over the prestigious role of Managing Director .
Richard Hawkins
KEY PROGRAMMING DEMONSTRATIONS
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HICKLEYS , THE VEHICLE key programming specialist , are explaining the opportunities in key programming at a number of presentations being held around the country during 2017 .
The ability to copy or program vehicle keys and remotes adds additional business to service and diagnostic garages , car sales and main dealers , plus key cutters and auto locksmiths .
The afternoon presentations will explain the equipment required , the Technical backup available and the methods used , offering a new service to your existing or potential customers . Using the MVPPro or Zed-Full key programming and cloning using diagnostic testers , payback scenarios of as little as 7 months or 30 key programs , can easily be achieved . Purchases using lease terms can introduce you to immediate profits as the equipment is paid for from the profit earned .
The presentations include live demonstrations on key
‘ immediate profits as the equipment is paid for from the profit earned ’ programming , key cloning , key cutting & other low cost tools .
The afternoon presentations starting at 2.00pm - 5.30pm will be held at the following locations ;
Wed 22nd Feb 2017 @ Wortley Hall , Wortley , Sheffield , S35 7DB
Thurs 23rd Feb 2017 @ Needham House , Little Wymondley , Herts , SG4 7JJ
www . hickleys . com
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