Return of South East Homebuilding & Renovating Show to reflect increase in interest in home extensions.
South East homeowners are currently spending 15 per cent more on their property projects compared with 2023, according to new research by the Homebuilding & Renovating Show.
Home extensions top the list of home improvements, followed by new builds, with almost a third of people investing between £100,000-£500,000 over the next 12 months.
Simon Maxwell
Show experts are reporting that 70 per cent of advice being sought in the Advice Centre at recent shows related to projects including extensions.
So, visitors to The South East Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre (18-19 January 2025), sponsored by leading lift supplier Gartec, can expect plenty of content to appeal to their interests.
In the Masterclass and Seminar theatres leading property experts will speak about topics including: Extension Design Guide: Adding Space and Value to Your Home; The pitfalls of extending and how to avoid them; and Oak frame homes and extensions – designing to your budget.
Energy efficiency and sustainability will continue to be high on the agenda with several masterclasses and seminars covering topics such as: From Old Home to Eco Home: How to Make your Home Warm and Comfortable and Slash your Fuel Bills!; Increase thermal performance on your renovated home; and The Expert Guide to Renewables and Energy Efficient Heating Solutions.
The Advice Centre will house an impressive line-up of specialists to answer visitors’ pressing questions about their renovations, extensions, home improvements and property projects, with free 15-minute face-to-face sessions.
The experts include Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine’s Michael Holmes, David Hilton, Allan Corfield, and Sally Tagg as well as Tom McSherry, finance expert, Buildstore, quantity surveyor Tim Phillips, self build expert Mark Stevenson, and TV presenter and interior design expert Julia Kendell of Kendell+Co.
Over 180 exhibitors will be present at the show to impart their expert knowledge and showcase their offering, enabling visitors to see, touch and compare the latest products to help them realise their dream homes.
Ticket prices to the South East Homebuilding & Renovating Show are £24 for a pair of tickets for any one day of the show. Doors open at 10am to 5pm on 18 January, and 10am to 4:30pm on 19 January.
Visitors can gain access to free tickets to the show by clicking on this ticket link.
Kasia Fiszer
