Discover fresh property ideas at the SW Homebuilding & Renovating and Home Improvement Show
The South-West Homebuilding & Renovating and Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements, is increasing its appeal to customers by bringing together for the first time in Somerset at the Bath & West Showground (22-23 November 2014) home improvement features alongside professional guidance, innovative products and insightful tips on building a house from scratch.
New to the show this year is The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) who will be informing visitors about the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). The domestic RHI, which launched this Spring, is a Government financial incentive scheme that pays participants for renewable heat generated, to encourage the installation of renewable heating technologies in homes. DECC will be running RHI seminars throughout both days and Ofgem will be on hand to explain how to apply.
In addition, this year, 140 local and national companies will exhibit their latest products, services, systems and technologies to provide consumers with a variety of new options for their projects. From decorating trend updates, planning inspiration, legal and financial advice to assistance with building an extension and erecting a house, customers will be able to seek information from leading property experts during free one-on-one consultations, daily seminars and masterclasses to help them achieve their plans with success.
The exhibition’s property experts, including Michael Holmes (editor-in-chief of Homebuilding and Renovating and Real Homes Magazine), Jason Orme (editor of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine); Chris Reeves (chartered builder and lawyer, Homebuilding & Renovating magazine’s legal expert); David Snell (Homebuilding & Renovating magazine’s self-build and plot finding expert) and Tim Pullen (eco expert at Homebuilding & Renovating magazine) will share their knowledge at The Seminar Theatre, where all visitors’ queries will receive a tailored solution. Attendees will gain free insights into avoiding common building mistakes, keeping a house project on track, finding reliable builders, cutting costs upfront and implementing sustainable features.
Daily masterclasses are also available for customers keen to understand how to select the most suitable products for their particular needs and get the best value for money.
In addition, visitors can meet with these specialists during one-on-one consultations at the Ask the Experts area to discuss their individual requirements, project queries and plans.
Potton, a Kingspan company with design expertise and high standards of craftsmanship, will provide invaluable self-build advice to beginners and the more experienced to assist them with their ambitious projects. With years of expertise in building sustainable timber frame homes, the team of specialists at the Potton Design Lounge will advise customers on the advantages of using this material to construct their house.
Self-builders and renovators can prevent unnecessary delays and panics during the planning permission process by becoming familiar with the system and understanding the rules and regulations that will be outlined by Sally Tagg and her team of experts from Foxley Tagg at the Planning Clinic. Customers can take their ideas to discuss with the experts during free bespoke 15 minute consultations. For full details on what Sally recommends you bring along to the show visit www.homebuildingshow.co.uk/swplanning.
Members of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) will provide advice to show attendees on building structures and quality design at The Ask the architects stand. Free consultations will also be offered by these specialists to provide project management and construction tips to customers for every step of the building process.
For more information and tickets, visit www.homebuildingshow.co.uk/southwest or call the ticket hotline on 0844 8740 485. Tickets are £8 in advance or £12 on the door (children under 16 go free).
