The Seminar Theatre
Sessions are 25 minutes long and repeat daily.
Learn the golden rules of home improvement and find out how even the trickiest jobs can have a silver-lining.
Building experts and serial renovators will give you the tips, trends and top secrets to getting the best from your extension, renovation or conversion.
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th October 2025
12.30 12.00 11.30 11.00 10.30
Beginner’ s Guide to Self-Build: Essential Insights and Tips for Aspiring Self-Builders
Explore the advantages of self-build and learn how you can save an average of 30 % on a bespoke, individually designed home. This session guides you through essential steps, from finding land and selecting an architectural designer to choosing a build route that fits your needs. We’ ll examine the pros and cons to help you determine if self-build is right for you, unlocking your dream home’ s potential, value, and customisation. Mike Cruickshank- Self-Build Expert and Tom McSherry- Finance Expert, Buildstore
How to Get Planning Permission: The Key to Unlocking Development Potential
Understanding the planning permission process is vital for a successful self-build or renovation, but if you’ re unfamiliar it can be daunting and frustrating. This seminar explains how the system works and how to navigate it. Led by a top self-build planning consultant, you’ ll learn how to boost your chances of success. Planning Aid Scotland
Wow Factor Design – And How to Get it!
Be inspired by this guide to making your home truly amazing through thoughtful, tried and tested design techniques. Our expert architectural designer reveals the must-have features to make your home special— both to look at and to live in— including the key principles for creating a‘ healthy’ and‘ sustainable’ home. Allan Corfield- Design Expert
Transform Your Garden: Garden Design Guide for Self-Builders and Home Improvers
Unlock the secrets of creating your dream garden and outdoor living space. Learn from experts how to avoid common pitfalls and enhance your outdoor space with practical, stylish, and sustainable design solutions. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their home renovation projects with beautiful landscaping. MarieAnne Messenger- Design Expert
Extension Design Ideas: The Fundamentals of Successful Home Extension and Renovation
Discover how to add space and value to your home in the most cost-effective way. With inspiring examples of successful projects, learn to unlock hidden potential by combining extensions with remodelling, plus loft, cellar, and garage conversions. Gain insights to maximise efficiency, function, and return on investment. Michael Holmes- Home Improvement Expert
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