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In this episode, Nick and Caroline Claydon, Director at Archibald Marckay Group Ltd. get into a candid conversation about the realities of working with builders in property development. With years of experience and plenty of lessons learned, they share the honest truth, from rogue traders to costly mistakes, and how to safeguard yourself when starting out.

Key Takeaways:

• Don’t rush the builder selection, take your time to do background checks, ask for referrals and trust your gut.
• Always inspect previous work; a friend’s "great builder" might not meet your standards.
• Avoid paying large sums upfront, If possible.
• Good builders exist: Protect them and the relationship.

Timestamps:

[04:09] - Admitting mistakes and learning from them

[07:18] - Where to find builder recommendations

[15:30] - Working with a newly qualified plumber.

[24:43] - Common red flags: upfront payments and project ghosting

[37:25] - Choosing speed over quality leads to regret

[45:07] - Long-term perspective.

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