Mark Stevenson Self Build Expert
Mark is one of the UK ’ s premier self-build experts . Vice Chair of the Structural Timber Association and Managing Director of Kingspan Potton , he has built several houses for himself and has many years experience working on housing developments .
Michael Holmes Director of Content , Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine
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 ’.
Paul Testa Director , HEM Architects
Paul has been at the forefront of low energy and sustainable design since setting up his practice in 2010 . Paul has led his practice , HEM Architects , to develop a reputation for exceptional and sustainable design and for an ability to gain planning on tricky sites where others have failed .
Sally Tagg
Planning Expert , Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine
Sally is the Managing Director at Foxley Tagg Planning . Foxley Tagg has a successful track record of achieving planning permission for its wide variety of clients including individual self builders and landowners seeking to unlock the development potential of their land . Sally is also an executive committee member of the National Custom & Self Build Association ( NaCSBA ).
Tom McSherry Finance Expert , Buildstore
Tom has worked in the financial services industry for 27 years , 14 of these specialising in self build mortgages and finance at BuildStore , providing expert advice to customers embarking on major homebuilding projects whether to live in , let or sell . Tom has completed two major homebuilding projects himself , and is widely regarded as a self build finance expert . He ’ s a show regular , providing oneto-one consultations in our Advice Centre .
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