Claim free tickets to The Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show

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All the inspiration, ideas and products to create the
home you want!

If you are planning an extension, are halfway through
updating your interior or dream of building a sustainable house from scratch, a
visit to The Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show from 1-2 July 2017, at
Sandown Park, Surrey, will give you practical help to turn your ambitions into
reality.

500+ Free one-on-one advice sessions

Bring your plans and questions and receive tailored
solutions from six resident property experts at the free one-on-one sessions at
the Advice Centre. In this zone, visitors can also head to the Ask the Builder
area, where all members of the Federation of Master Builders are vetted and
inspected on joining to give visitors the confidence when looking for a
qualified tradesman.

220+ Key suppliers

Whatever the product, there's nothing quite like seeing
it in real life and picturing it in your home. The show, which is this year
sponsored by Everest Home Improvements, brings together the freshest ideas from
industry leading suppliers based across the country, all under one roof.

20+ Educational masterclasses and in-depth daily seminars

Smart, secure, sustainable - whatever you want your
project to be, the tailored masterclasses at the show can help. These are short
sessions jam-packed with detailed advice on specific talking points, all from
the brightest minds in the world of homebuilding and renovation. The show will
also feature bite-sized seminar sessions that give practical answers to common
questions.

To claim a free pair of tickets usually worth £24 (price in advance), follow this link, insert your details and print your tickets to bring to the show. Please note that tickets must be redeemed before the link expires on 3PM 30 June 2017. Additional T&Cs apply: www.homebuildingshow.co.uk/terms.

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