Tradesmen confessions reveal home improvement “emergencies”
April 2013 – A home emergency might bring to mind images of burst pipes or a broken window, but research from RatedPeople.com has found that at least once a month 37 per cent of tradesmen find themselves called out for far more unusual “emergencies”.
How many teenagers does it take to change a light bulb?
April 2013 - Young adults in Britain lack confidence with even the most simple of DIY tasks. In fact, an alarming 5 per cent of 16-25 year olds said they would not be confident undertaking any jobs around the home, from changing the light bulb to putting up a shelf.
iZettle UK Joins Forces With RatedPeople.com To Provide Tradesmen With Mobile Payment Option
March 2013 – RatedPeople.com, the UK’s largest online trade recommendation service, today announces its collaboration with mobile payments provider iZettle [...] to enable users to securely accept card payments on the go via their smartphone or tablet device.
Young People In The Dark About Apprenitceships
March 2013 – Research into the views of 16-25 year olds revealed that: only 19% believe an apprenticeship will lead to a well-respected and well-paid career. RatedPeople.com believe more needs to be done to change historic attitudes towards apprenticeships and have launched RatedApprenticeships.com
Brits Invest In New ‘Houselift’ Trend
February 2013 - House proud Brits are not delaying renovations – or ‘Houselifts’ – on their homes despite the UK recession. RatedPeople.com’s research reveals that most of the renovations taking place are solely cosmetic (79%), in an attempt to uplift and revitalise our properties.
RatedPeople.com Secures $3.25m in Funding From Western Technology Investment
January 2013 – An investment of $3.25m from leading venture investor, Western Technology Investment (WTI) will support the company’s brand building activities in the UK, with a major marketing campaign kicking off in H1 2013.
The Lost Art of the Builder’s Brew
December 2012 – Research from RatedPeople.com reveals Generation Y are failing common courtesies.
Ratedpeople.com Launches Find a Tradesman AppRatedPeople.com’s
October 2012 – Find a Tradesman app enables users to easily locate job-specific tradesmen instantly through their mobile phones. Available on both Android and Apple platforms.
RatedPeople.com Announces Appointment of Chris Havemann as New CEO
October 2012 – RatedPeople.com the UK’s leading online service helping homeowners find reputable tradesmen, is gearing up for further growth with the appointment of Chris Havemann as its new Chief Executive Officer.
4 million Brits lose a day to flat pack furniture building
September 2012 – RatedPeople.com added new flat pack furniture assembly category due to demand from almost half of British adults who are not able to build flat-pack furniture.
Landlords losing out on rental income
August 2012 – Landlords are overlooking simple improvements that could make a significant difference to the rental value of their property.
One in 10 Brits have lived with a NERD for over 5 years
August 2012 – An unfinished home improvement project or ‘NERD’ (Never Ending Renovation Drama) causes arguments in over a quarter of British families.
RatedPeople.com supports Southwark Children’s Brass Band
July 2012 – Southwark Children’s Brass Band is the first band to be sponsored as part of RatedPeople.com’s national community sponsorship program.
Homeowners dip into their savings for home improvements and renovations
June 2012 – Latest data from RatedPeople.com identifies trends in home improvement
Gardens the new frontline in the battle for social status
May 2012 – More than half of Brits judge their neighbours on the state of their garden
The green grass of home: London gardens the new frontline in the battle for social status
May 2012 – Two thirds of Londoners judge their neighbours on the state of their garden
43% of people will break hosepipe ban this summer
May 2012 – Research from online trade recommendation service, RatedPeople.com, has found that almost half of Brits will break the hosepipe ban this summer.
RatedPeople.com sponsors local swimming club, Berkhamsted Sports Centre Swimming Club (BSCSC)
May 2012 – Hertfordshire’s Berkhamsted Sports Centre Swimming Club (BSCSC) is the first team to be sponsored by RatedPeople.com’s national community swim sponsorship program.
Can he fix it? Lord Sugar can!
April 2012 – However, he’ll have a job on his hands as RatedPeople.com research shows that 56% of DIY jobs will go wrong this Easter
Politicians named UK’s least trusted profession
April 2012 – Ratedpeople.com’s research found out that bad manners are most likely to cause mistrust
RatedPeople.com appoints Diffusion for brand awareness campaign
April 2012 – Online trade recommendation service, RatedPeople.com, names Diffusion as retained agency for creative, brand awareness campaign
1 in 6 homeowners not satisfied with room sizes
February 2012 – Jonnie Irwin encourages Brits to improve, not move as Brits turn their backs on new builds
February 2012 – Brits could save as much as £56,122 by improving rather than moving
RatedPeople.com Unveils New Look And First Ever TV Ad
September 2011 – The 30 second commercial, which also reveals a brand new logo for the business, explains the simple process for finding quality, proven, and highly regarded tradesmen in your local area. The ad can be viewed here
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