Clearview National July 2016 - Issue 176 | Page 47

DOORS&WINDOWS

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Sliding Sash Windows

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SELF-BUILDERS SHOW
KEEN INTEREST IN
DOORS & WINDOWS
»»BRITAIN’S LARGEST
self-build event, The National
Homebuilding & Renovating
Show, sponsored by Velux,
experienced a 12.5 per cent year
on year exhibitor increase and
a 10.5 per cent rise in visitor
figures at this year’s event, which
took place from 14-17 April at
the NEC, Birmingham.
Exhibitors enjoyed a
noticeable rise in trade sales and
leads, and the event has already
attracted 90 per cent stand
rebookings for its comeback in
March 2017.
The exhibition welcomed
35,822 attendees over the
course of the four days. Internal
research found that 88 per cent
of these targeted customers
made purchases at the event,
or are now considering buying
products or paying for services
from suppliers whom they met
at the show. 82 per cent of
consumers stated that they have
already or are likely to request a
quote from relevant exhibitors.
This year, the event attracted
an active, targeted, high-value
audience and the average visitor
spend for renovations or a selfbuild was £121,000, a seven
per cent increase from last year’s
show.
91% of visitors said that
they will start working on a
live project over the next 12
months (a six% increase from

2015), of which 24% are self or
custom builds and 25% are a
single or two storey extension.
55% of visitors demonstrated a
keen interest in the doors and
windows market.
Steve Newbold, Managing
Director of Centaur Home
Interest Media, says: “The figures
from this year’s show, reinforced
by the feedback received from
our exhibitors and partners,
point to a booming property
market, with an increase in
targeted customers who plan
to either start or complete their
projects and are on the hunt for
guidance and bespoke services.”
One of the highlight
exhibitors at the event was
Velux, a leading manufacturer
and supplier of roof windows
and the main sponsor of this
year’s show. The company’s
representatives showcased
and explained the brand’s
eco-friendly features, which
contribute to a well-insulated,
enjoyable environment.
Each year, the exhibition
takes place in key regions
throughout the UK, including
Glasgow, Birmingham, Surrey,
London, Edinburgh, Harrogate
and Somerset. The upcoming
flagship National Homebuilding
& Renovating Show ne