Bio
I am one of Britain's leading self build and renovation experts. I write about all aspects of homes and property for national newspapers, magazines and websites. Editor of Homebuilding & Renovating, Britain's
I am one of Britain's leading self build and renovation experts. I write about all aspects of homes and property for national newspapers, magazines and websites. Editor of Homebuilding & Renovating, Britain's best-selling magazine for self-builders and renovators, for 10 years. Amongst other outlets, I've written for The Independent, Telegraph, Daily Mail and many home interest magazines.
To give you a flavour, here's a link to a piece I wrote for The Independent: http://www.independent.co.uk/property/house-and-home/why-are-some-campaigners-calling-the-localism-bill-a-nimbys-charter-2162630.html
I've also built my own home, carried out a few renovations and provide expert advice to 100s of people on how to get the best out of their home each year. I give seminars on self-build and renovation, and am the author of The Self-build Dream (Ovolo).
I've appeared as an expert on building or renovating your own home on radio and TV.
In addition, I've also providing copywriting services for several clients.
Specialist areas
Self-build expert; homes, extensions, renovations, planning permission, eco and green technology. Involved in Government panels on self-build and custom build schemes.