In need of expert advice to get your self-build project off the ground? Searching for the solution to a planning dilemma? Struggling for ideas for how to renovate and add value to your home?
For a starting fee of just £1, you can get help with these problems and many more. Every month, you'll be able to access a variety of experts who can give you face-to-face advice on your self-build, renovation or extension project. This month, renowned planning expert Simon Rix, self-build guru Michael Holmes and seasoned renovator Laura Crombie will all be available for bookable 15-minute sessions.
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June experts
Simon Rix is a professional planning consultant who began his career working in local government in the 1990s. He was a council officer and later an elected councillor, so he knows how the planning system works from both sides. He went on to set up Planix.UK Planning Consultants Ltd, a consultancy company that advises self-builders, home extenders and those taking on small- to medium-sized building projects on planning permission.
Laura Crombie is Content Director for Homebuilding & Renovating and has been a homes journalist for more than 17 years.
She’s DIY-renovated three properties and written about decorating and design for publications including The Guardian, The Times and The Metro. She’s currently renovating a four-bedroom detached house in Worcestershire.
Michael is one of the UK’s leading property experts. He is Homebuilding & Renovating's Director of Content, Vice Chair of the National Custom and Self Build Association, presenter of multiple property TV shows and author of Renovating for Profit.
He also runs an architectural design practice, and has undertaken over 50 building projects.
