On Wednesday 7 May 2025 Homebuilding & Renovating Premium will be putting on an exciting new masterclass for its members.
'Getting the most from your architect' will be hosted by Michael Holmes, one of the UK’s leading property experts and Homebuilding & Renovating's Director of Content. Michael will be speaking to Allan Corfield, one of the UK's leading voices on architecture and modern construction techniques.
Homebuilding & Renovating Premium members can find the links to the latest Masterclasses webinars on our Premium page. Please note that only people with an active subscription can access the link.
Our Masterclasses are hosted on Zoom and can be joined via mobile or desktop. If your are unable to attend the live session we aim to make the recordings available in our exclusive Premium content area as soon after the event as possible.
Meet the experts
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.
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.
Upcoming Masterclasses
We have a packed schedule of events lined up for our Premium members over the coming months and are adding to it all the time.
Our next masterclass to look out for will be with quantity surveyor and build cost expert, Tim Phillips on 11 June 2025. Tim will be offering essential advice on on how to reduce the cost of your build project.
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In upcoming masterclasses, we'll also be covering landscaping, interior design and much more.
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Previous masterclasses
As well as being able to watch these masterclasses live, any that you have missed will be available to watch back later in your own time.
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.
