PDPLA Members New B&Q Tradepoint Deal
It seems only a month ago that we advised members to cut up their B&Q Tradepoint cards as the discounts were no longer worth having (actually, it was 2 months ago. Last month we reported on another association boycotting B&Q because of their support for Shelter - see an update on that elsewhere in this newsletter). Well, it appears they listened and the new deal offers 5% on everything (small print applies!) and 10% if you spend £500 during a period (current period runs until end of March).
Read on for more details....

So, the deal is confirmed - the 10% threshold may be temporary so watch this space.
Our contact at B&Q said, "If for any reason a card does not work I need the card number so I can investigate as we have had a few where the customers opened them in stores rather than through the organisation 
But apart from that all cards are now set at an automatic 5% discount from today and if they spend £500 it will increase to 10% for the remainder of that month and following month as a minimum.
As I stated this trial is for 6 months with the vision of having a permanent decent offer for the future for your members."
If you have lost or never received a card let us have your address which we will have to pass to B&Q and they will sent the card direct. Tell us if this is a replacement so they can use your old number.
About the author
Martin began his landlord journey 30 years ago, while working in an international role for a global telecommunications company. Since retiring he has extended his portfolio, which he manages with his wife, but has always focussed on the ‘small student HMO’ sector preferring to offer homes in the community for small groups to the more common ‘pack them in and take the money’ mentality. He has chaired the PDPLA for the past 12 years and has overseen the Associations transition from small local self-help group to a much larger and more professional institution which is recognised and listened to nationally. Alongside his PDPLA role, he also has leadership roles in a number of other local organisations – bringing his unique perspective, driving for change and increased use of technology while respecting the history that brought us here.
