Your home is the biggest investment you will ever make and whether you’re renovating, extending, improving or self-building, the decisions you make could last a lifetime. You may be at the beginning of your first building project - or have multiple projects under your belt, whatever your situation The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show is a great place to find all the answers you’re looking for.
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The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show, on at The NEC from Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 March, is the UK’s biggest self-build and renovation event crammed full of advice, ideas, inspiration and innovations to help you create your perfect home. The Show features over 450 exhibitors, 112 free seminars and master classes, the Eco Home Show, Ask the Experts and Independent Advice Areas. There really is something for everyone! Visit www.homebuildingshow.co.uk to find out about the comprehensive programme of events at the Show.
Bring along your drawings, plans or just your ideas - there are Independent Advice Areas as well as experts offering one-to-one consultations on all aspects of building, renovation and finance.
You can get some great advice by visiting the Planning Portal stand where they will help you review your plans or ideas and give you general advice on planning guidelines. Visit www.planningportal.gov.uk to find out more.
Cutting down on energy bills and making your home as environmentally friendly as possible is still an important consideration for most homeowners. Visit the Energy Savings Trust stand or the Independent Advice Area and find out how you can save money and be kinder to the environment. There is also a specialist energy efficiency seminar stream at the Show including three daily in-depth seminars and 24 energy efficiency master classes focussing on specific products or services.
New at the Show this year is the Eco House, a cutaway structure built by Oakwrights demonstrating how your dream home design can accommodate eco-friendly products including solar heating, breathable walls, wind power and insulation.
The free seminars and master classes offer a fantastic opportunity to learn more from the experts. Are you interested in finding out more about how you can build your own home? Then attend Self-build secrets: The ten most important things to know before building your own home, a free seminar at 2.15pm every day. Do you want to make the most of your existing home? Then attend Renovation and extensions: How to successfully add space and value to your home at 2.15pm every day.
Visit www.homebuildingshow.co.uk to find out more about the 112 free seminars and master classes that run on all four days of the Show.
