Everything you need to know about heat pumps: Michael Holmes speaks to renewable energy expert David Hilton in an exclusive Masterclass
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On Thursday 24 April 2025 Homebuilding & Renovating will be hosting an exciting new masterclass, which will be available to Homebuilding & Renovating Premium members.
'Everything You Need To Know About Heat Pumps' will be hosted by Michael Holmes, one of the UK’s leading property experts and Homebuilding & Renovating's Director of Content, and he'll be speaking to David Hilton, one of the UK's leading voices on sustainability and green energy.
In order to access this masterclass, as well as view our previous episodes, you can sign up to Homebuilding & Renovating Premium for just £1 for your first month.
How to watch
Homebuilding & Renovating Premium members can find the links to the latest Masterclasses webinars on our Premium page. Only people with an active subscription can access the link.
The Masterclasses are hosted on Zoom and can be joined via mobile or desktop. Those who are unable to join live can watch the recorded sessions back at a later date in our exclusive Premium content area.
Meet the experts

David is a fully qualified gas installer and refrigeration, air conditioning, renewables and ventilation engineer with over 38 years of experience.
He has a Master's degree in sustainable architecture and is an authority in sustainable building and energy efficiency, with extensive knowledge of building fabrics, heat recovery ventilation, renewables and heating systems.

Michael, one of the UK’s leading property experts, is Homebuilding & Renovating's Director of Content, Vice Chair of the National Custom and Self Build Association, presenter of multiple property TV shows and author of Renovating for Profit.
He also runs an architectural design practice, and has undertaken over 50 building projects.
Upcoming Masterclasses
We have a rich schedule of events lined up for our Premium members over the coming months and are adding to it all the time.
Our next Masterclass to look out for will be with chartered architect and self-build expert Allan Corfield on 7 May, and it will cover how to get the most from your architect.
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Then in June we have quantity surveyor and build cost expert, Tim Phillips, who will be speaking to us about how to reduce the cost of your build project.
We'll also be covering landscaping, interior design and much more.
Previous Masterclasses
As well as being able to watch these masterclasses live, any that you have missed will be available to watch back later in your own time.
For instance, you can catch up on Permitted Development Rights Explained with planning consultant Simon Rix, and Project Managing Like A Pro with Mark Stevenson, our self-build and plot-finding expert.

Teresa was part of a team that launched Easy Gardens in 2018 and worked as the Editor on this magazine. She has extensive experience writing and editing content on gardens and landscaping on brands such as Homes & Gardens, Country Homes & Interiors and Living Etc magazine. She has developed close working relationships with top landscape architects and leading industry experts, and has been exposed to an array of rich content and expertise.
In 2020 Teresa bought her first home. She and her partner worked alongside architects and builders to transform the downstairs area of her two bedroom Victorian house in north London into a usable space for her family. Along the way she learned the stresses, woes and joys of home renovation, and is now looking to her next project, landscaping the back garden.