Down turn uncertainty domestic market

[GarethM]

1 hour ago, Paul in the woods said:

I think I know where the hedge cutting in June has come from but is there any basis for the 20m?

Them hedges in Sherwood forest look a bit unkept 

[Mark Bolam]

1 hour ago, Paul in the woods said:

I think I know where the hedge cutting in June has come from but is there any basis for the 20m?

I reckon it’s an inaccurate interpretation of law protecting hedgerows.

 

 

[GarethM]

But doesn't apply for roadside or entry ways on grounds of safety and visibility for both pedestrians and vehicles.

[GarethM]

Plus that snippet of legislation is about snubbing out an existing hedge.

 

Cutting is something of a grey area, more enforced if you're obviously seen to kill a nesting bird or in a stewardship scheme.

[Mark Bolam]

The way I look at it cutting only applies agriculturally, and to nesting birds, obviously. W&CA 1981.

 

Otherwise I’m good to go.

[Dan Maynard]

9 hours ago, Mark Bolam said:

it’s an inaccurate interpretation

AI assisted I should think.

[Mark Bolam]

God I hate these parasites.

 

 

[Ty Korrigan]

I've just looked at our figures with Mrs Accountant.

Despite working at a normal rhythm, the number of new leads for the first 6 months of 2024 has dropped by 60% compared to last year.

My current lead time reduced to under 10 days as a result (though I'm now shut until September)

Percentage of jobs accepted has not changed at around 55%

I could still wind my neck in on pricing in order to win more work but that would lower my margin.

Here, in certain sectors, mostly building and estate agents, there are many more business failures than normal.

I've had a flurry of enquiries before the holiday's but nothing big and juicy, just nibble stuff I can do with my wife.

    Stuart

 

Edited July 14 by Ty Korrigan

[maybelateron]

Difficult to understand the market sometimes. I had been having less enquiries, like most people reported, but it has picked up again. Lead in time is 6-8 weeks, and I am soon going to have to turn away jobs I would normally want, as I anticipate a knee replacement in November time. The surgeon has said he won't tell me I can't climb if I make a good recovery, just be gentle with it. Can't say I have the youth and energy to be anything but though!