The construction market went crazy. Last year, prices for materials were doubling every 3 months, and there were no trades available anywhere to carry out work.

The construction market went crazy. Last year, prices for materials were doubling every 3 months, and there were no trades available anywhere to carry out work. Maybe it was used to buy a lot of overpriced back extensions, kitchens, conservatories and decks. Coupled with the reduction in skilled trades available because of brexit, prices were really high.