A major new centre opened on 9 February 2007, dedicated to helping people build their dream homes, or undertake renovation projects; the Swindon based Centre is the brainchild of BuildStore the pioneering self build and renovation experts.
The 67,000 sq ft National Self Build and Renovation Centre, brings together under one roof for the first time all the products, services inspiration and advice required for self build or renovation.
The centre will cater for the booming market in self build and renovation, with over 20,000 people building their homes and an estimated 300,000 more undertaking major renovation work every year.
More and more people are building their own homes for two principle reasons:
You can design the home that best suits your lifestyle.
With lower costs plus a VAT exemption, savings can be up to 30% on the cost of buying a similar property.
It is an ideal way to move up the property ladder and people are catching on quickly.
The new centre is within an easy 2 hour drive of over 25 million people and it is packed with features to help visitors through every stage of their project:
           Inspiration for your design
           Learning how it’s done
           Finding a plot or renovation project
           Securing the right finance
           Getting the right advice from the experts
           Finding the right tradesmen
           The best products and services
           The Trade Village features the products of over 220 companies.
The Centre is open to the public five days a week. Tickets cost from £8 for a full day.
Demand is expected to be high and customers are encouraged to pre-book online at:
Web: http://www.mykindofhome.co.uk/
Tel: (0870) 870 9991