THE ADVICE CENTRE
David Hilton Eco Expert , Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine
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 .
Julia Kendell Interior Design Expert , Kendell + Co
With over 30 years ’ experience as an interior design professional , property renovator and kitchen specialist , Julia specialises in interior transformations that uplift and energise to have a positive impact on wellbeing . Julia is best known as the interior designer on BBC1 ’ s hugely popular DIY SOS , and is also a regular on ITV1 ’ s 60 Minute Makeover series and ITV ’ s “ Rebuild Our Home ”. She has made regular contributions to ‘ GMTV ’, ‘ This Morning ’, ‘ Live with Gabby ’, ‘ BBC Breakfast ’ and the ‘ Alan Titchmarsh Show ’.
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 ’.
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 one-to-one consultations in our Advice Centre . homebuildingshow . co . uk 9