Hiring and homeowner guidance
Practical information to help readers ask better questions, compare businesses and agree work clearly.
The official publication
Practical information for homeowners and trade businesses
TradeWatch UK Magazine is a quarterly publication bringing homeowner guidance, trade-business insight and awareness of trade-related issues into one accessible place.
Read the digital edition online, or look out for printed copies through the magazine’s nationwide distribution network.
Quarterlypublicationfour editions across the year
Nationwidedistributionthrough a range of UK channels
Edition 1available onlineopen the digital magazine now
Digital magazine
Read TradeWatch UK Magazine — Edition 1
Open the digital edition in the FlipHTML5 reader and move through the magazine page by page on desktop, tablet or mobile.
Inside the magazine
Topics for both sides of the trade
Content varies by edition, with topics selected for homeowners, trade businesses and the wider community.
Trade-business best practice
Ideas for improving job planning, communication, customer service and day-to-day business processes.
Crime and scam awareness
Information that helps readers recognise suspicious approaches and understand the appropriate reporting routes.
Consumer information
Plain-language guidance on common problems, record keeping and where to seek independent or official help.
Regional and community stories
Features connected with local activity, community initiatives and the people behind trade businesses.
Industry updates
Selected developments and issues affecting homeowners and the trades, with links to further information where appropriate.
Where to find it
Nationwide print and digital distribution
TradeWatch UK Magazine is distributed nationwide through newsagents, subscription deliveries, partner businesses and community centres.
The online reader gives people another way to access the publication wherever they are. Availability of printed copies may vary by location and edition.
Use each issue well
A starting point for further research
Check publication dates
Rules, services and contact details can change. Check the date of the article before relying on time-sensitive information.
Use official sources
Follow links to regulators, government services and recognised accreditation registers when you need current requirements.
Get advice for your situation
General articles cannot account for every job or dispute. Use a qualified adviser or the appropriate official service where needed.
Continue reading
TradeWatch guides and resources
Advice for homeownersGuidance before, during and after a home-improvement job
Best-practice guides for trade businessesPractical systems for running work clearly and consistently
How to check a tradespersonChecks to make before agreeing to work
Support after trade-related crimeReporting routes and practical support
Open the magazine
Read Edition 1 online
Browse the first edition of TradeWatch UK Magazine in the online page-turning reader.
Magazine articles provide general information and are not legal, financial, tax or health and safety advice. Check current official guidance or speak to a qualified adviser about your own circumstances.