Bob Branscombe is one of the UK’s leading Chartered Surveyors and with over 30-years’ experience in both self-build and construction, he still harnesses a long time obsession with hands on self-building.

Jason Orme, experienced self builder and renovator, and Managing Director for homes brands at Future Plc.

Andy Stevens runs his own building company and consultancy, hosts radio shows, writes magazine articles, speaks at international events and presents on TV and social media. He is also brand ambassador for a number of construction and media related companies. 

Laura Crombie has been writing about homes and interiors for 13 years. She's presenter of the Real Homes Show and currently DIY renovating a 1960s house.

Laura Jane Clark is founder of Lamp Architects and Siren Sister and is part of the team on BBC2’s Your Home Made Perfect.

Laura Crombie has been writing about homes and interiors for 13 years. She's presenter of the Real Homes Show and currently DIY renovating a 1960s house.

Michael Holmes is Homebuilding’s Head of Content and Product Development. Michael is also Chair of the National Custom and Self Build Association (NaCSBA), presenter of multiple property TV shows and author of Renovating for Profit (Ebury).

Sally Tagg is Managing Director of Foxley Tagg Planning Ltd; Executive Committee Member – National Custom & Self Build Association (NaCSBA); and Board Member of the Right to Build Taskforce

Paul Testa is director of Paul Testa Architecture and had a special interest in sustainable design.

Allan Corfield runs Allan Corfield Architects and is an expert in designing high-performing, energy-efficient homes. Allan is also one of the leading experts in SIPs and is part of the Structural Timber Association and a member of NaCSBA.

Jason Orme, experienced self builder and renovator, and Managing Director for homes brands at Future Plc.