Yeah cause the tradesmen out there getting only 3 week here 2 the next then 4 the following if they are lucky. They are making so much money. 4th largest employer in the country the house building dives any further and it will be felt by everyone. The trades won't be buying new vehicles, clothes, furniture, tvs, going holidays.
Ok for the government to create and spend money on marketing campaigns to prop up tourism.
As for too expensive how do you think the bricklayer feels when he gets an accountants bill, or a solicitors invoice.
It is all in the eye of the beholder people need to keep an open mind about all industries. Money is designed to go around in a circle, if one section is removed know in the circle gets any.