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July Trade Village Newsletter

Our Trade Village is home to over 250 permanent exhibitors, chosen for their respected and relevant offering and their knowledge and understanding of the self build and renovation community. 

Read on for this month's news and highlights from the Trade Village...

Frame Technologies: Early Engagement is Key to Success

If you’re considering building with timber frame, one of the best things you can do is get in touch with an STA Assure certified timber frame supplier as early as possible.
We can assist with design, building regulations and planning challenges, so taking your questions to the specialist from the outset can be much more cost effective.
Your project is unique to you, so provide as much information about your objectives as possible. Be clear about your budget, as well as any specifications to incorporate into your build, such as sustainability levels or design features, and inform the supplier how much involvement you need.
At Frame Technologies, we can help you through every stage of your design and construction journey.

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Partel: Lunos Ventilation Technology

Effective ventilation represents as a key factor in preventing the indoor airborne transmission of viruses. Partel has launched this campaign supporting industries to implement adequate ventilation strategy in schools, offices, hospitals, and homes.
Their performant energy-efficient LUNOS decentralised ventilation systems are rapidly becoming a popular choice for homeowners and self-builders.
The compact fans generate needs-compliant, cleaner, safer, and controlled ventilation for all living spaces, improving the indoor air quality. They can also be retrofitted without great effort in both commercial and residential buildings.

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Rainclear: The Launch of New Door Canopies

The UK’s leading stockist and online retailer of metal rainwater systems has added a brand-new range of door canopies, and side panels, to its website.

These canopies are produced to the highest specifications using high-quality aluminium and stainless steel and come with a manufacturer’s warranty of min. 5 years and detailed instructions which makes for an easy installation. Rainclear have chosen to stock the Bauhaus inspired aluminium CBS canopies in the ever-popular RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey for next day delivery.

Allan Corfield Architects: 
Expert Advice for your Self Build Projects

ACA has recently opened their stand at the NSBRC (no TV55) where you can speak directly with an architect. Jenny Chandela will be at the Centre several days each week and is now available for in-person initial consultations and to demonstrate the renowned Virtual Reality system.

See the upcoming dates where you can speak to Jenny below:
-       4,6 August
-       10,13,14 August
-       17,18,20 August
-       31 August, 2,3 September

If you would like the opportunity to discuss your project directly with an architect and experience the renowned VR System, then click below to book your consultation with Jenny Chandela.

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Scandia Hus: Brand New Show Home

Scandia-Hus are excited to announce the construction of a new show house at our Show Centre in West Sussex.  The ‘Mulberry’ is a 3 bedroom chalet, with a spacious kitchen, family, dining area and separate sitting room.  The property will incorporate many exciting new features. 

Visitors to our Show Centre will be able to see first hand this project development.  The new show house is scheduled for completion in November.

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Brett Martin: Cotswold Home Cascade

Traditional Cotswold stone and cast iron style gutters and downpipe features allow this new build property to blend into its rural Cotswolds landscape. Built to a high specification, the Cascade rainwater system symbolises all the benefits of modern building materials since it is more cost effective than real cast iron gutters and downpipes and much easier to install and maintain. With all the authentic detailing, you could be forgiven for thinking it’s been there for many decades.

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April Trade Village Newsletter 2025

New Partners & Upgraded Stands Edition

We are proud to introduce some of our newest exhibitors and fresh, upgraded stands at the Centre. Our partners are experts in self build and renovation, and are highly engaged in this community. Visit our upcoming events to meet them and explore their amazing displays!

Keep reading to discover the latest offerings at the NSBRC...

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Seize the Moment: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Self Build Your Dream Home

We received this blog from longstanding exhibitor, Fleming Homes and found the piece inspiring, and wanted to share this with you. We hope this offers encouragement as you embark on your homebuilding project.

"Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect." Alan Cohen*

Alan Cohen's quote captures a powerful truth that’s particularly relevant to self-building. When the housing market feels uncertain, when interest rates continue to feel elevated in comparison with the record lows of 2020-2021, or when material prices fluctuate, it’s tempting to put the brakes on our plans - to hold off until things calm down.

The Homebuilding Centre Limited - now majority owned by its employees!

Since 2014, our award-winning visitor centre (The National Self Build & Renovation Centre / NSBRC) has been owned and operated by ‘The Homebuilding Centre Limited’, an employee-owned business. We welcomed our first visitors to the NSBRC in 2007 and, eighteen years on, we remain the UK’s only permanent exhibition centre designed specifically to meet the needs of individual self-builders, renovators and home improvers.

The National Self Build & Renovation Show: Friday 31st Jan - Sunday 2nd Feb 2025


Create your perfect home at The National Self Build & Renovation Show! Join us for three days of an unrivalled line up of exhibitors and experts on hand to share their advice, this is an unmissable event for anyone thinking of self building or renovating their home.

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