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Fix Radio: Building Ideas - with Mark Millar

On Sunday 28 April 2024, Harvey Fremlin joined Mark Millar to give an overview on how to acquire land. You can find the full interview here.

You can learn more about how to effectively search for plots during our upcoming 'Festival of Sustainable Homes', running at the Centre across 17th & 18th May (09:00 - 17:00).

If this subject is of interest, be sure to join industry expert Mark Stevenson for his presentation on top tips for finding land, held in the Build It Theatre from 11:45 – 12.30 on both days.

Keen to learn even more? Mark also runs a comprehensive and detailed training course on finding land and appraising plots (with both online & in person options available). He provides expert guidance and shares his extensive knowledge to help you navigate the process with confidence. You can find out more about the topics covered & book here.


If you have any questions, or would like to learn more about our events, please get in touch by calling 0345 223 4455, or email marketing@nsbrc.co.uk.

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