Book a face-to-face call with your choice of three building experts for exclusive help on your next project

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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.

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Michael Holmes

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.

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Allan Corfield

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.

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Laura Crombie

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.

Teresa Conway
Deputy editor on Homebuilding & Renovating

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.