A Kerry builder says the concrete levy is coming at the exact wrong time.
The Government announced a 10% concrete levy as part of Budget 2023; it’s set to come into effect from April.
Director with KPH Ltd Donald Lynch, who’s from Kenmare, says suppliers will put prices up as a result and says this will have to be passed onto customers as businesses won’t be able to absorb these costs.
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He says this levy will lead to an increase in house prices and is estimating it’ll be €3,000 to €4,000 per house.
Mr Lynch says the industry has already been facing increased in costs increases over the past year:
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