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Planning consultant Simon Rix, and leading property expert, Michael Holmes, explain what you need to know about permitted development before embarking on an extension or major home improvement project. Here's how to watch the full masterclass

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VELFAC specialises in high-performance composite windows and doors. Designed for self builders and renovators, VELFAC products offer custom-made solutions, triple glazing options, and a wide range of colours and styles

Complete Stair Systems create custom-made steel, glass and timber staircases with a focus on light and modern styles. From straight flights, quarter-turn and half-turn models or spiral staircases, their designs are made to measure for your home

Introduce a smart, stylish, easy to install, space-saving solution on your next home remodel project

Storm Windows specialises in custom-made secondary glazing for historic, period and listed properties. Their bespoke solutions enhance warmth, reduce noise and improve energy efficiency — while preserving the character of your windows

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Direct Flues is a one-stop shop offering a comprehensive range of flue systems, chimney products and flue installation materials to self builders and trade, nationwide

With over 140 years of expertise in wood and finishes, Osmo offers a seamless combination of quality materials and superior coatings. Offering low-solvent, high coverage, durable finishes, Osmo is the good-to for coatings

Norscot, established in 1984 in the Scottish Highlands, specialise in high-quality, eco-friendly timber frame kit homes for self builders. They offer customisable designs and a stress-free process