Visited Travis Perkins today and the manager there said that Timber prices are rising 30% from tomorrow. Sand and cement have gone up slightly as well. There have been shortages of building materials since Covid kicked in, some quite severe, and prices are rising quickly, in some cases, drastically. One theory from some people at the purchasing end of building stock is that the USA are blowing competitors out of the water in terms of what they will pay for raw materials. I can't see that myself.

Is it just a case of a worldwide travel ban which has led to people investing in their properties, hence the shortage in supply, or is it Brexit related in this country? It's certainly causing problems and the cost is being passed on to the customer. Any ideas anyone?