The Self-Build Theatre
From small plots to big builds, the Self-Build Theatre is the place to pick up tools and tips from the best in the business. In these free sessions, we’ ll be answering the trickiest of questions. We’ ll give you real-life examples and show you how to make your dream home a reality. All you have to do is take a seat.
Sessions are 25 minutes long and repeat daily.
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. Mark Stevenson- Self-Build Expert
11.00
Mastering Your Self-Build Budget: Cost Control Strategies and Smart Borrowing For Your Build An expert guide to understanding build costs, covering high-level budget planning and the latest on labour and materials prices. This seminar helps you predict, manage, and find savings without compromising quality, ensuring your project stays on budget. Also included is a guide to self-build stage payment mortgages. Tom McSherry- Finance Expert, Buildstore and Tim Phillips- Build Cost Expert
11.30
Successful Project Management: How To Complete Your Project On Time and On Budget Whether you prefer a design and build package or managing your own team, this insider’ s guide helps you navigate options. We’ ll explain the pros and cons of each approach, plus give you a comprehensive guide to finding and managing builders and subcontractors. Join us to make informed decisions and choose the best path for your home project.
Andy Stevens- Builder & Broadcaster
12.00 12.30
Mastering Planning Permission: Expert Guidance To Navigate The Planning System Successfully Understanding the planning system is key for any self-build or major home improvement, and it can seem complicated. This seminar explains the key stages, what you’ ll need to do, and how to navigate the system. Presented by a leading self-build planning consultant, you’ ll learn how to maximise your chances of success.
Sally Tagg- Planning Expert
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
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