The Seminar Programme
Pick up some great tips and useful information for your self-build, renovation and home improvement projects at the UK's largest self build and renovating event.
The Seminar Programme covers all aspects of self-build and renovation, presented in 6 daily sessions. Simply choose the sessions that are most relevant to you and your project and attend for free. Seats cannot be reserved and are based on a first come first served basis. These seminars are always very popular, so make sure you arrive early to avoid disappointment!
10.30 Plotfinding: How to find your ideal building plot
Plotfinding expert David Snell explains how professional land finders operate to help you identify the right piece of land for your project and how to assess its development potential and value.
SPEAKER: David Snell, Author and H&R Magazine Contributing Editor
11.15 Planning permission: A beginner’s guide
An introduction to the planning process to help you obtain approval for your project. Outline vs. full permission, fees, tactics, when to appeal and more.
SPEAKER: Sally Tagg, H&R Magazine Planning Expert
12.00 Build costs: How to raise the funds and budget for your self-build
How to estimate build costs, work out what you can afford to build, and assess the financial feasibility of your self-build project, plus an update on self-build mortgages
SPEAKER: Mark Brinkley, Author and H&R Magazine Building Expert
12.45 Extension design ideas: The fundamentals of successful extension and renovation
A guide to designing the extra space you need in the most cost effective and space efficient way, from remodelling and extending to loft and garage conversions, using real examples of successful extension and remodelling projects
SPEAKER: Michael Holmes, Editor-in-Chief, H&R Magazine
13.30 Microgeneration: How to make money from renewable energy
Discover how to get paid to fit photovoltaic panels and other forms of renewable energy to your home, including wind and water turbines. Learn about the payments for heat pumps and other renewables due in 2011. This seminar reveals the real ‘pay back’ for investing in green features for your home and maybe how to turn a small profit!
SPEAKER: Tim Pullen, H&R Magazine Eco Expert
14.15 Renovation and extension: How to successfully add space and value to your home
Experienced renovator Michael Holmes gives his ten golden rules for extenders and renovators, from how to assess your property’s potential to making the most of design opportunities, and how to avoid the common pitfalls
SPEAKERS: Michael Holmes, Editor-in-Chief, H&R Magazine
15.00 Sustainable homebuilding: a beginner’s guide to creating an energy efficient home
Discover how to make your home more ecological and energy-efficient with a look at sustainable design and construction principles, from ecological design concepts to green construction systems for self-builders, renovators and home improvers
SPEAKERS:Tim Pullen, H&R Magazine Eco Expert
15.45 Project management: how to complete your project on time and on budget.
Should you use a builder, or manage your homebuilding project yourself as a DIY contractor using individual tradesmen? Discover the pros and cons, potential cost savings, how to find reliable people to work for you and what is really required in terms of your time and skills for both self-builders and renovators
SPEAKER: David Snell, Author and H&R Magazine Contributing Editor
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