The Seminar Theatre
Learn the golden rules of homebuilding , improvement and renovation and find out how to ensure even the trickiest projects are a success .
Building experts and serial renovators will give you the tips , trends and top secrets to getting the best from your extension , renovation or conversion .
Get the tips , trends and top secrets .
Sessions are 30 minutes each and repeat daily .
10:30
A Beginner ’ s Guide to Building Your Own Home
Interested in building your own home ? Get an insider ’ s guide on how to get started -and decide whether it ’ s for you . We ’ ll explain the key steps , the main choices and considerations , along with a look at what it might cost and how to get finance . We ’ ll give an honest assessment of the pros and cons and run through the key mistakes and how to avoid them .
Speakers : Tom McSherry , Buildstore & Michael Holmes , Homebuilding & Renovating Content Director
11:15
How to Get Planning Permission : The Key to Unlocking Development Potential
Understanding the planning permission process is key to a successful self-build or renovation project - but if you are not familiar with the system it can be difficult and frustrating to get to grips with . This seminar explains how the process works and how to navigate it . Presented by a leading self build planning consultant , you ’ ll learn how to maximise your chances of success .
Speaker : Sally Tagg , Homebuilding & Renovating Planning Expert
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