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Self Build & Renovation: Live! - Episode 2 - 'Funding, Finding a Plot, and Planning Permission'

Catch up on the second episode of Self Build & Renovation: Live!, where we 'Meet (some of) the Experts' from the upcoming National Self Build & Renovation Show on Friday 11th - Saturday 12th October, to discuss 'funding a self build or renovation', 'finding a plot', and 'how to successfully get planning permission' for your project.

In this episode, our series host Chris Dawes (Visual PR) and Harvey Fremlin (Managing Director, NSBRC), are joined by special guest experts Tom McSherry (National Business Development Manager for BuildStore – market leader in self build finance) and Mark Doodes (Independent Planning Consultant and NSBRC Course Presenter).

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Don't miss Episode 3 of Self Build & Renovation: Live! which will be broadcast live at midday on Tuesday 1st October, when we'll be discussing Heat & Energy with Clarissa Youden (Associate Director, Total Home Environment) and Rob Bohm (Heating Consultant for CLPM Project Management Services and NSBRC Course Presenter), before catching up with the NSBRC's Katy Ashcroft and Nick Whant to review the timetable for the upcoming National Self Build & Renovation Show.

This two-day show on Friday 11th - Saturday 12th October, will bring together masterclasses, case studies, seminars and a line-up of experts ready to share their advice. There will be more than 200 exhibitors in the Trade Village, as well as a range of professional services on hand offering free 1:2:1 consultations, including architects, designers, and planning experts.

As the grand finale of this series of Self Build & Renovation: Live!, we'll be broadcasting live throughout the first day of the show on Friday 11th October, featuring studio interviews and a roaming camera. Watch this space for an update on timings!

To watch our new programme, live or on-demand, make sure you’re following our social media channels, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn.

Plus, while you’re here, why not claim free tickets by booking in advance today?

We look forward to welcoming you to the Centre soon!

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