Watsons, the established property firm operating across East Anglia, is pleased to announce the full list of exhibitors and speakers attending the first Watsons Home & Lifestyle Show, taking place at the Norwich Forum on March 3rd 2017 from 9am-4pm.
Featuring a varied selection of expert seminars and over 20 of Norfolk’s most celebrated local businesses, the day will be packed with home improvement advice, lifestyle opportunities, legal services and new product showcases.
Exhibitors will include Adnams Southwold, who will be providing refreshing samples to attendees, and Randells, Norfolk’s garden and leisure equipment experts. Other exhibitors will include TGA Design & Build, Edmundson Electrical, Norfolk Cottages, Tailored Solutions Wealth Management, Norfolk Ramblers and GSG Shepherds Huts.
Free expert seminars will also be offered during the day. These include a talk by Graham Bishop-Laggett from TGA Design & Build called ’Building a Successful Project’, which will take audiences through the dos and don’ts of an effective residential build project. Other seminars, including those by Watsons’ own experts, will examine the current state of the market and give advice to people interested in purchasing property in the Norfolk area.
Watsons itself will be on hand, highlighting some of the most exciting homes available in the Norfolk area, and giving out free gifts to some of the show’s first arrivals.
Here is a list of the free seminars available to audiences on March 3rd at The Forum:
| Time | Free Seminar in Forum Auditorium |
| 12pm | Building a successful project
By Graham Bishop-Laggett (TGA) What are the key ingredients that make a build project successful, and how can you ensure your project meets your budget, time constraints and aspirations? This seminar takes you through the process of a residential build project and the dos and the don’ts. Graham will be discussing the initial design, contractor selection, the programme, how to stay within your budget and what contracts you should ensure are in place. |
| 12.20pm | State of the Property Market: 2017
By Ian Harris MNAEA MARLA, (Watsons) Examining past trends and drawing on the collective experience of Watsons staff, Ian Harris introduces the current state of the property market and offers tips, insights and strategies for making the most of the current economic climate. |
| 12.40pm | Energy Saving & Smart Controls in the Home
By Ashley Langner (Edmundson Electrical)
Looking at the latest technology, techniques and products, Ashley Langner gives audiences an expert insight into the best tricks and tips for lowering their energy bills. |
| Time | Free Seminar in Forum Auditorium |
| 2pm | Planning and Building Regulations; the
dos and the don’ts By Andrew Clarke (TGA) The statutory consents required for a project can be a minefield and can have a big impact on the costs, time scales and final design of a project. This seminar takes you through the process of obtaining the necessary statutory consents. Andrew will discuss permitted development, the planning process and building regulations. |
| 2.20pm | Expert Tips on Building Surveys and Preparing Your House for Sale
By Ray Smith (Watsons) Exploring what a surveyor will be looking for when doing a survey of a property for a purchaser, this seminar advises venders on what to expect and how to prepare their own home for a thorough examination. Looking at the various reports, checks and sources of information available, this seminar goes far beyond the basic tips available elsewhere and aims to give you comprehensive advice for bringing your property up to the best possible standard. |
| 2.40pm | Energy Saving & Smart Controls in the Home
By Ashley Langner (Edmundson Electrical)
Looking at the latest technology, techniques and products, Ashley Langner gives audiences an expert insight into the best tricks and tips for lowering their energy bills. |
Full list of exhibitors:
| Exhibitor | Find out more |
| Watsons | 01603 619916
www.watsons-property.co.uk |
| TGA | 01603 567414
www.tga-services.co.uk |
| Randells | 01603 738635
www.randells.net |
| Edmundson Electrical | 01603 405123
www.edmundson-electrical.co.uk |
| Clapham & Collinge | 01603 693500
www.clapham-collinge.co.uk |
| HA Consulting Engineers | 01603 664499
www.haengineers.co.uk |
| Norfolk Country Cottages | 01263 715779
www.norfolkcottages.co.uk |
| Tailored Solutions Ltd | 01603 221160
www.tailoredsolutionswm.co.uk |
| PIB Insurance Brokers | 0207 868 2422
www.pib-insurance.com |
| Heatlink Services | 01502 471668
www.facebook.com/Heatlinkservices/ |
| AGA Norwich | 01603 700332
www.agaliving.com |
| Jerry Kelly Decorators | 07500 703263
www.jerrykellydecorators.co.uk |
| RA Brown Heating Services | 01603 898904
www.rabrown.co.uk |
| Spire Solicitors | 01603 677077
www.spiresolicitors.co.uk |
| VitalityHealth | 020 3393 5233
www.vitality.co.uk |
| GSG Shepherds Huts | 01603 920079
www.gsgshepherdshuts.co.uk |
| Adnams Norwich | 01603 613243
www.cellarandkitchen.adnams.co.uk |
| Just Wills | 01502 217941
07594275983 www.justwillsandlegalservices.co.uk/ |
| RM Paving | 01379 677027 |
| Hoyl Independent Advisers Ltd | 01263 513016
www.hoyl.co.uk |
| Taverham Vets | 01603 867330
www.taverhamvets.co.uk |
| Green Home Energy | 01603 713816
www.greenhomeenergysolutions.co.uk |
| Norfolk Ramblers | www.norwichra.org.uk |
| The Norfolk Lighting Company | 01603 866627
www.thenorfolklightingcompany.co.uk/ |
