THE SEMINAR THEATRE
The Seminar Theatre
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 .
Get the tips , trends and top secrets .
Sessions are 30 minutes long and repeat daily . * 11.15 session is 45 minutes long
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 outline the key steps , the main choices and considerations , along with a look at what it might cost . We ’ ll give an honest assessment of the pros and cons and run through the key mistakes and how to avoid them . Speaker : Jason Orme ( Managing Director , Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine ) and Tom McSherry ( Finance Expert , Buildstore )
11.15 *
Planning Permission : The Ultimate Guide Understanding the planning permission process is a key element of getting a house renovated or built - but it can be difficult for amateurs to get to grips with . This seminar explains the process , what you ’ ll need to do , 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 ( Planning Expert , Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine )
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