THE ADVICE CENTRE
The Advice Centre offers FREE consultations with experts from Homebuilding & Renovating— as well as special guest advisors.
Topics covered include everything from planning, plot finding, finance management, home design, extensions, renovation, sustainable materials, and energy-efficient construction to self-building.
Consultations last 15 minutes and must be booked at The Advice Centre on the day— please book as soon as you arrive to avoid disappointment.
Allan Corfield Design Expert, Homebuilding & Renovating
Allan Corfield is the Self Build Mentor, offering independent one-to-one guidance to selfbuilders.
An award-winning RIBA Chartered Architect, he has overseen the design of over 650 lowenergy homes and founded AC Architects in 2009. He sits on the board of NaCSBA and writes a monthly column for Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine.
David Hilton Eco Expert, Homebuilding & Renovating
David has grown up with energy efficient design, heating systems and renewables. His family owned a business in South Africa manufacturing Solar systems and Air source heat pumps from 1979. David is a regular contributor to Homebuilding and Renovating Magazine and has an MA in Sustainable Architecture, is a Gassafe renewables and ventilation installer, and has over 35 years experience in the industry.
MarieAnne Messenger Landscape & Interior Design Expert
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 Magazine( 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’.
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