Book a face-to-face call with your choice of three building experts for exclusive help on your next project
Homebuilding & Renovating Premium gives you the opportunity to access a number of experts who can provide tailored help for your self-build, renovation or extension project

In need of some additional expertise for your self-build or extension project? The launch of our Homebuilding & Renovating Premium subscription service enables members to book one-to-one video calls every month with one of our renowned industry experts.
Sign up to Homebuilding & Renovating Premium for just £1 in order to access this exclusive perk. Your membership also allows you attend our masterclasses, receive free tickets to our Homebuilding & Renovating live shows around the country, have access to Plotfinder.net and receive a digital subscription to Homebuilding & Renovating magazine.
In the month of May you'll have a choice of three experts to book with, all of whom can provide tailored help on your build project
How to book
Once you have registered for Homebuilding & Renovating Premium, you will be able to access our Ask The Experts booking page where you can secure your slot.
You will have the option to provide notes on your project and include any specific questions which will help give context to your chat in advance, ensuring you make the most of your time with our expert.
May experts
The booking system is now open for our May experts. The schedule can be viewed below:
- Friday 16 May 2025 between 12pm-2pm: Michael Holmes, self-build, extension and renovation expert
- Monday 19 May 10am-12pm: Allan Corfield, chartered architect and self-build expert
- Monday 19 May 12pm-2pm: Laura Crombie, renovation expert

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.

Allan is a RIBA chartered architect and has overseen the design of over 550 low-energy homes.
He is one of the UK's leading experts on modern methods of construction, is part of the Structural Timber Association, Passive House Trust, and a board member of the self-build industry body, NaCSBA.

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.
Registering for Homebuilding & Renovating Premium costs just £1 for your first month. For any queries relating to our service, we would be delighted to assist you at homebuildingpremium@futurenet.com.
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Teresa was part of a team that launched Easy Gardens in 2018 and worked as the Editor on this magazine. She has extensive experience writing and editing content on gardens and landscaping on brands such as Homes & Gardens, Country Homes & Interiors and Living Etc magazine. She has developed close working relationships with top landscape architects and leading industry experts, and has been exposed to an array of rich content and expertise.
In 2020 Teresa bought her first home. She and her partner worked alongside architects and builders to transform the downstairs area of her two bedroom Victorian house in north London into a usable space for her family. Along the way she learned the stresses, woes and joys of home renovation, and is now looking to her next project, landscaping the back garden.