Guides
What a tradesperson needs to know, written by people who read the rules.
Mandatory items on a quote in 2026
The complete list of what must appear on a construction quote, and what happens when one is missing.
Mandatory items on a construction invoice
Numbering, payment terms, penalties: what an invoice must carry to hold up.
Pricing a job without losing money
The method: start from real cost, not from what the next guy charges.
Unpaid invoice: what to do, in order
From friendly reminder to formal notice, without burning the relationship.
E-invoicing: what changes for a tradesperson
The dates, the obligations, and what to prepare now.
VAT on renovation work: 5.5, 10 or 20%
Which rate applies, under what condition, and how to justify it.