The London Homebuilding & Renovating Show

Explore new ways of tackling the capital’s increasing house prices by attending:
The London Homebuilding & Renovating Show, sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements

According to latest research from mortgage lender Halifax, Greater London’s property prices have risen by 432 per cent per square metre over the past two decades. With the capital city’s housing market skyrocketing, The London Homebuilding & Renovating Show, sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements, will return to ExCeL, London from 23-25 September, where it is set to attract a host of new visitors looking for advice and resources to add value by remodelling their homes or building them from scratch to reap the benefits of the buoyant property sector.

This year, The Homebuilding & Renovating Show is also presenting a new merchant partnership with Jewson, Britain’s leading chain of sustainable timber and building resources, to maximise its construction and product exhibitor portfolio for attendees.

Also new to the show is interior designer and experienced architect Mariana Pedroso, who will be attending the exhibition on all three days of the event. She will be available to offer help and advice on renovation, remodelling, extension and all aspects of interior design and decorating.

Keen self-builders and renovators will have the opportunity to talk to over 350 specialist companies from a variety of industries including architecture; kitchens; bathrooms; heating; design; ventilation; lighting; doors and windows. 37 free masterclasses and seminars on self-build and home improvement topics as well as 750 advice sessions with the country’s leading architects and experts, will also be available at the event for those requiring bespoke advice. The annual show will be brimming with guidance and inspiration to ensure that people attending the exhibition will be able to put theory into practice to give life to a project, commence a build or complete a restoration.


On Saturday, visitors will have the opportunity to hold 15-minute consultations with celebrity experts who star in their favourite TV property programmes. Charlie Luxton, sustainable architectural designer currently presenting ‘Building the Dream’ on More 4, will talk about eco living, new architectural ideas and homes of the future. Julia Kendell, interior design expert for BBC’s ‘DIY SOS’, ITV’s ’60 Minute Makeover’ and 'Rebuild Our Home', will return to meet with visitors seeking inspiration on how they can revamp their houses through clever interior adaptations.

Up-to-date information on everything property-related will be showcased during live presentations hosted by qualified tradesmen in the Tricks of the Trade section. Diverse topics will cover how to undertake everyday DIY jobs around the house without breaking the bank.

For attendees in need of fresh ideas or solutions, the Ask the Experts area inside the Advice Centre will be the place for them to ask questions and explore the most efficient solutions to meet their challenges. 10 resident property experts will also be available for 15-minute consultations via interactive sessions. People will be encouraged to bring their plans along and discuss them with specialists including Michael Holmes (director of content for Homebuilding & Renovating magazine and Real Homes magazine); Jason Orme (editorial director of Centaur Media’s Home Interest portfolio including Homebuilding & Renovating and Real Homes); David Snell (Homebuilding & Renovating magazine’s self-build and plot finding expert); Sally Tagg (an expert on planning permission); Bob Branscome (a chartered surveyor and builder); Chris Reeves (Homebuilding & Renovating magazine’s Legal Expert and a chartered builder and lawyer); Tim Pullen (an expert in sustainable building and energy efficiency in the home) and Ron Beattie, innovator of Beattie Passive (the UK’s first certifi