Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2020 in Farnborough – Preview

Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2020, Farnborough – Preview

2020 has just started with an amazing opportunity for all people who want to build their home. This year the Homebuilding and Renovating Show will begin on the 18th-19th of January in Farnborough. Farnborough International will facilitate 220 exhibitors from all over the UK ready to answer guests’ questions and help them make informed decisions about solutions and products for their projects.

With 12 lectures in the Seminar Theatre and 22 Masterclass talks, the show should be at the top of every self-builder’s priority list. Attending the show will help you develop a better understanding of the Self Build art and answer all your questions and dilemmas regarding your future home. 

In order to help you organise your visit to the event, we have created this preview which will help you to get the most of the HBR show in Farnborough.

If you are planning to make your Self Build dream come true in 2020, visiting the HBR show in Farnborough is a great idea. Our team has picked the most valuable talks and masterclasses for self-builders that will prepare you for the journey.

We have also prepared a list of experts you should speak to and exhibitors that can help you make up your mind, whether you are looking for an optimal construction system or the renewables for your new home.

A beginner’s guide to building your own home

Jason Orme – Editorial Director at H&R Magazine and Tom McSherry – Finance Expert at BuildStore, Everyday at 10:30-11:00

Discover how you can build your own individually designed home and save up to 30% compared to buying a new house. Learn how to find a plot, get a Self Build mortgage, work out what you can afford to build for your budget, develop a design scheme and decide whether to use a builder, manage the project yourself or get involved on a DIY basis.

Finding your way through the planning maze

Sally Tagg – Planning Expert at H&R Magazine, Everyday 11:00-11:30

Understanding planning permission is a key element of finding land and building your own home. We reveal how to use the planning system to help you identify potential building plots; how to submit planning applications in the best way, and what you can do to ensure your designs pass smoothly – and what to do if you encounter opposition.

Build Costs: how to estimate, save and manage your budget

Bob Branscombe – Building Expert at H&R Magazine, Everyday 11:30-12:00

How to bring your building project in on time, on budget – for less than you might think. Avoid the biggest pitfall for self-builders and renovators with our ultimate guide to reducing and managing your build budget. Can you really save £10,000s on your building project without compromising on quality? We think you can – and here’s how.

How to Build a Low Energy Home

David Hilton – Eco Expert at H&R Magazine, Everyday at 12:00-12:30

The ‘fabric first’ approach to low energy home design and renovation explained. Understand the best ways to optimise insulation values, the importance of balancing air tightness, ventilation, thermal mass and solar gain, plus how to choose the right heating system including renewable energy options for heat and power.

House Design: How to Make Your New Home Amazing

Allan Corfield – Self Build Expert at H&R Magazine and AC Architects, Everyday 12:30-13:00

The ultimate in house design inspiration: we reveal the very best design ideas and features that you should consider including in your new self build or renovated home. If you want to make your new home truly special, don’t just rely on your designer – listen to our experts.

House Construction Explained

Allan Corfield – Self Build Expert at H&R Magazine and AC Architects, Everyday 15:30-16:00

This concise overview of how a house is built, step-by-step, from site clearance through to snagging will help anyone thinking of building their own home understand exactly what’s happening – or should be happening – on site at each stage. If you want to understand your first fix from your second, the difference between the construction systems (from blockwork to timber frame) to what the traditional topping out ceremony is all about, don’t miss this vital session.

Mechanical Ventilation and how a Heat Recovery System works

18 January 10:30-10:50 – Airflow

Bifold vs sliding door: which is right for you?

18 January 12:00-12:20 – ID Systems

How to fund your self-build or renovation project: a guide to stage payment mortgages

18 January 14:00-14:20 – Buildstore

Oak Frame Homes: understanding the potential of oak framing and encapsulation for energy efficiency

18 January 15:30-15:50 – Oakwrights

Five key design tips the professionals use to create dream kitchens

19 January 13:00-13:20 – Anthony Mullan Furniture

How to choose the right windows for your project

19 January 13:30-13:50 – Velfac

Interior design; the best way to design your dream home

19 January 14:00-14:20 – Deborah Law Interiors

Allan Corfield

Allan is a Chartered Architect and ACA’s founder, the Self Build Architectural practice, working on one-off homes throughout the UK. His goal is to provide prospective self builders with the inspiration, support, and education they require to build their own cost effective, energy efficient, dream home. You can read more about Allan here.

Bob Branscombe

A chartered surveyor with over 25 years in construction and consultancy, Bob has combined the industry realm with the self-build world via a long-time obsession with hands-on Self Building. If you need some help with the evaluation of your property or to discuss structural issues of your Self Build, Bob is the man you should see!

Michael Holmes

One of the country’s leading property experts, presenter of multiple property TV Shows and the Chair of NaCSBA – the organisation founded to support self builders throughout the UK. His book, ‘Renovating for Profit’, is the definitive guide to home renovations that make a difference to the value of your property. Michael cannot be missed by any conscious self builder.

Tom McSherry

Tom has worked in the financial services industry for 27 years – 14 of these, specialising in self build mortgages and finance at BuildStore, providing expert advice to hundreds of customers embarking on major homebuilding projects whether to live in, let or sell. Tom has completed two major homebuilding projects himself, and is widely regarded as a Self Build finance expert. He presents Finance Masterclasses at The Homebuilding and Renovating Shows throughout the year, and provides one-to-one consultations on finance in our Ask the Expert Advice Centre.

Jason Orme

Jason Orme is Editorial Director of Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine and has worked in the Self Build sector for 20 years. He has built and renovated several homes, self-building for the first time at the age of 28, and has recently completed a major renovation and extension project. He has advised 100s of self-builders and renovators on how to make their projects a success and helped to advise Government on Self Build policy. He is a well-known broadcast expert on building and renovating homes and is the author of The Self Build Dream.

BuildStore Mortgage Services

Finance, Insurance & Mortgages – Stand No. K116

For the vast majority of self-builders getting a mortgage for building their dream home is a necessary mission. BuildStore offers mortgages for clients who are either building their own house, renovating or looking for a better rate on their current house while planning a project. Come over to stand no. K116 and check out what they have to offer.

Custom Build Homes

Professional Services – Stand No. K118

Custom Build Homes is the UK’s leading provider of Estate Agency, Marketing & Development Solutions for Developers, Landowners and Local Authorities operating in the custom and self build development sectors.

Deborah Law Interiors

Internal Decor, Paints & Finishes – Stand No. A106

Deborah Law Interiors is an award-winning interior design practice based in Ascot, Berkshire. Receiving awards for her design skills, customer service and business growth means her ability to deliver amazing interiors for clients is super successful!

Internorm

Doors & Windows – Stand No. C104

Internorm is a strong family business. From the birth of the UPVC window to the production of timber/aluminium windows and to the high-tech and high-design innovations nowadays, Internorm is setting standards Europe-wide. Continuous technological further development and continual new innovations make us a pioneer in the brand.

Kloeber UK

Doors & Windows – Stand No. E108

Kloeber has offered homeowners and self-builders a range of bespoke glazing solutions, helping clients select the perfect doors and windows for their unique projects. Kloeber specialises in providing its clients with the full package, from the initial meeting and showroom visit to liaising with architects and builders involved in the project. The company can also offer a detailed site survey to guarantee a smooth installation carried out by its own in-house fitting teams.

Nu- Heat

Heating, Renewables/Microgeneration – Stand No. G107

As a 2018 UK Customer Satisfaction Award winner and the only heating supplier awarded a Distinction from the Institute of Customer Service, Nu-Heat is the chosen supplier for thousands of discerning homeowners. Meet their experts on stand no. G107, and discover how our award-winning underfloor heating systems, unbeatable expertise in integrating renewables and bespoke system design can benefit your project.

Total AV Control

Home Technology & Security – Stand No. K112

Total AV Control are 100% focused on designing and installing a solution to enable all of your home technologies to seamlessly communicate together in an intelligent way to simplify your life. Multi-Room Audio Visual. Cinema/Media Room. Lighting Design and Control. Heating and Climate Control. With over 30 years of combined experience in this sector and many happy customers, you can be confident that we will provide you with a unique personal and professional service.

Are you going to the HBR Show in Farnborough? What seminars, experts and exhibitors are on your shortlist? Have you already been to one? What are your opinions? Was it helpful? Do you have any advice for others? Share your opinions in the comment section below!

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