ADVICE CENTRE
MarieAnne Messenger Garden Designer Award-winning designer MarieAnne is the founder of Studio MA. Offering a distinctive approach to spatial transformation, this unique design service specialises in both interior and landscape design, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. With a holistic vision and a passion for thoughtful, functional aesthetics, the team brings together creativity and expertise to craft beautifully integrated environments.
Michael Holmes Director of Content, Homebuilding & Renovating Michael is Director of Content at Homebuilding & Renovating( Print, Digital and Live), Chair of the National Custom and Self Build Association( NaCSBA), presenter of multiple property TV shows and author of Renovating for Profit( Ebury). Michael is one of the country’ s leading property experts. He was presenter of Channel 5’ s‘ I Own Britain’ s Best Home’ and previously presented ITV’ s‘ Don’ t Move Improve’ and‘ Good Bid Good Buy’.
Mike Cruickshank Self-Build Expert Mike Cruickshank has over 47 years experience spanning Self-Build, Timber Frame Construction, Property Development & Investment, Architectural Consultancy & LA Building Control. Mike is a member of NACSBA & the STA, and has helped over 1000 self-builders, his online course“ The Path to Self-Build Success” to help self-builders & small developers is available at www. self-buildsuccess. co. uk.
Paul Chambers- Structural Engineer Paul is a Structural Engineer and Business Development Manager at AC Structures, with a specialty in Timber Frame, SIPS, and ICF constructions. Paul has a keen interest in self-build and often talks at seminars across the UK.
Simon Rix Planning Consultant Simon Rix is an experienced planning consultant and a regular contributor to Homebuilding and Renovating. He was a council officer and later an elected councillor before setting up Planix. UK Planning Consultants Ltd.
Tom McSherry Finance Expert, BuildStore Tom has worked in the financial services industry for 27 years- 14 of these, specialising in selfbuild mortgages and finance at BuildStore, providing expert advice to hundreds of customers embarking on major homebuilding projects. Tom has completed two major homebuilding projects himself, and is widely regarded as a self-build finance expert. He presents Finance Masterclasses at the Homebuilding & Renovating Shows throughout the year.
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