Gordon Blair Financial Services at Grand Designs Live 2026
Big property plans start with practical questions. Meet our team at NEC Birmingham from 2–4 October 2026 to discuss your mortgage options and the next steps towards your property goals.
Your next property move deserves a clear starting point
Bring your ideas, your questions and a sense of what you would like to achieve.
A light-filled kitchen. More space for family life. A first home you can make your own. Grand Designs Live is a place to explore the possibilities—and think about how to turn them into a realistic plan.
Gordon Blair Financial Services is exhibiting at Grand Designs Live Birmingham 2026. While you discover home design and renovation ideas, come and discuss the mortgage questions behind your next move.
Whether you are buying your first home, moving house, reviewing your mortgage or considering a rental property, our team can discuss your circumstances and explain the next steps.
Plan your visit using the official Gordon Blair Financial Services exhibitor listing .
What would you like to discuss?
You do not need to have every detail worked out before speaking to us.
First-time buyer mortgages
Ask about preparing for a mortgage application, understanding your deposit and gathering the information needed to explore your options.
If you are at the beginning of your property search, bring your questions about the process and your budget.
Moving home and remortgaging
Discuss your existing mortgage, a planned move or an approaching mortgage deal expiry.
Understanding your current arrangements and future goals can help identify the questions to resolve before making a decision.
Buy-to-let mortgages
Talk through your rental property plans and the mortgage considerations relevant to you and the property.
Bring details of your intended purchase, anticipated rent and the stage your plans have reached.
Three property plans. Three different starting points.
These hypothetical examples show the kinds of questions visitors may bring to our team. They are not actual client case studies, mortgage offers or promises of a particular outcome.
1. A first home with room to improve
The situation: A couple have saved a deposit and found a property that needs a new kitchen. They want to balance the purchase budget with the cost of improvements.
The conversation: Discuss their income, commitments, deposit and savings reserved for fees and work. Identify the information needed to explore mortgage options.
The useful next step: Build a clearer overall budget before committing to a property or spending savings needed for the purchase.
2. Moving to a home with potential
The situation: A homeowner wants a larger property and plans to renovate over time. They also have an existing mortgage to consider.
The conversation: Ask about current mortgage terms, possible charges, the new purchase budget and how improvement costs fit into the wider plan.
The useful next step: Establish which mortgage questions need resolving before progressing with the move.
3. Another rental property
The situation: A landlord is considering a property that needs updating before tenants can move in.
The conversation: Discuss the property’s condition, anticipated rent, applicant details and how purchase and improvement costs will be met.
The useful next step: Identify the information needed to assess financing suitability before committing to the purchase.
What to bring to your mortgage conversation
A few details can make an initial discussion more focused.
Your property plans
Tell us whether you are researching, viewing homes, preparing to move or considering an investment. Share your approximate budget and intended timescale.
Your financial outline
Approximate figures for your income, deposit, regular commitments and existing mortgage can help explain your starting point.
Your main questions
Write down what you most want to understand. You might ask about application preparation, an existing deal or the next steps in your plans.
Include legal costs, surveys, moving expenses and planned improvements in your wider budget. Consider the ongoing costs of owning the property, too.
Before travelling, check the NEC’s Grand Designs Live event page for current visitor information.
Gordon Blair at Grand Designs Live: FAQs
When and where is Grand Designs Live Birmingham 2026?
Grand Designs Live takes place at NEC Birmingham from 2–4 October 2026. Gordon Blair Financial Services will be exhibiting during the show.
Where can I find Gordon Blair’s exhibitor information?
Visit the official Grand Designs Live exhibitor listing and check the organiser’s latest visitor information before travelling.
Can first-time buyers speak to the team?
Yes. Bring your questions about deposits, preparing for a mortgage application and buying your first home. Our team can discuss your circumstances and explain the next steps.
Can I discuss moving home or remortgaging?
Yes. Tell us about your current mortgage and what you hope to achieve. Any options discussed will depend on your circumstances and lender criteria.
Can landlords ask about buy-to-let mortgages?
Yes. Landlords can discuss their property plans and mortgage enquiries. The applicant’s circumstances, the property and anticipated rental income can all be relevant to the discussion.
What should I bring to the exhibition?
An outline of your plans is a useful starting point. Approximate figures for your deposit, income, commitments and property budget can help focus the conversation. You do not need to have chosen a property to ask initial questions.
Can I discuss a renovation or self-build idea?
You are welcome to explain your project and ask what information would be needed to explore possible funding routes. These projects can have different requirements; do not assume a standard mortgage will cover the work.
Does speaking to the team guarantee mortgage approval?
No. A conversation can help identify questions and next steps, but any mortgage application is subject to assessment, lender criteria and the property involved.
Let’s talk about your next property move.
Meet Gordon Blair Financial Services at Grand Designs Live, NEC Birmingham, 2–4 October 2026. Bring your ideas, ask your questions and discuss the next steps towards your property goals.