THE SEMINAR THEATRE
13:00
Extensions That Do Not Need Planning Permission: How to Make the Most of Your Permitted Development Rights
Discover the opportunities to extend, alter, and improve your home that do not require a planning application. Learn the key steps to assess your property’ s eligibility, navigate regulatory requirements, and make informed decisions. This essential seminar is packed with invaluable insights and practical tips for transformation. Sally Tagg- Planning Expert
13:30 How to Find and Manage Builders
Learn about your options from design and build contractors, to employing subcontractors directly and managing the project yourself. What should you look for? Should you use a contract? What do they expect from you? Can you still get involved on a DIY basis? We explain the secrets of a successful relationship to ensure you complete your project on time and on budget. Tim Phillips- Build Cost Expert
14:00
Unlock Your Home’ s Hidden Space: Loft, Garage and Cellar Conversions, Clever Layouts and Storage
Discover how to unlock the hidden potential of your existing home— from converting a loft, garage or cellar to reworking awkward layouts and making underused areas work harder. Our expert architectural designer explains how to assess opportunities, improve circulation and use natural light and clever storage to make rooms feel bigger and function better. Allan Corfield- Design Expert
14:30 Kitchen Design Guide – How to Create Your Perfect Kitchen
This inspirational seminar shows your how to plan your new space in order to avoid the common mistakes- and achieve the kitchen of your dreams through conversion, extension, renovation and remodelling. Michael Holmes- Home Improvement Expert
15:00
From Old Home to Eco Home – How to Slash Your Fuel Bills and Make Your Home Warm and Cosy
Practical and realistic solutions for retrofitting an existing house to reduce running costs without compromising space and architectural character. David Hilton- Eco Expert and Paul Testa- Energy Expert( Paul Saturday & Sunday Only)
15:30 Upgrading Your Home Heating: Boiler, Heat Pump or Both?
Learn how to assess whether your home is heat pump ready, what an extension means for your existing system, and how radiators, hot water cylinders and smart controls fit into the picture. Plus the real running costs of each option, and the upgrades that pay for themselves. Join us to make the right call for your home— and your budget. David Hilton- Eco Expert and Paul Testa- Energy Expert( Paul Saturday & Sunday Only)
16:00 The Top 10 Self-Build & Renovation Mistakes- and How to Avoid Them!
Our expert reveals the most frequent errors made by self-builders, from budgeting mishaps and planning oversights to contractor issues and design flaws. Learn practical strategies to sidestep these mistakes and keep your project on track. This essential seminar is perfect for anyone looking to build their dream home with confidence and efficiency. Mark Stevenson- Self-Build Expert homebuildingshow. co. uk • 17