Watch our masterclass: how to reduce the cost of your build with quantity surveyor and build cost expert Tim Phillips

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(Image credit: Juliet Murphy)

With build costs having risen significantly over the last few years, we wanted to engage the expertise of experienced quantity surveyor and build cost expert Tim Phillips to highlight ways that costs can be reduced on a self-build or renovation project.

This masterclass is split over three episodes for ease of listening and all three episodes can be found below. Tim explains the role of a quantity surveyor and how they can help shape the budget for your project.

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Tim Phillips

Tim Phillips, an experienced quantity surveyor and estimator, is Homebuilding’s build cost expert, and has worked in the construction industry for over 35 years.

He also has a personal insight into the cost challenges of residential self-builds, renovations and extensions, being a serial renovator and managing his own property portfolio.

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Michael Holmes

Michael, one of the UK’s leading property experts, 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.