Expert help on your doorstep
12 May 2008
TV presenter and property expert Melissa Porter has launched this year's Architect in the House. The scheme gives you the chance to get expert home improvement advice in exchange for a donation to Shelter.
Visit the Architect in the House website
Run in conjunction with the Royal Institute for British Architects (RIBA), the scheme is simple: RIBA-chartered architects nationwide give up their time for free to offer hour-long consultations in return for a £40 suggested donation to Shelter.
Melissa, best known for presenting TV shows such as 'I Own Britain's Best Home' and 'Put Your Money Where Your House Is', says architects can help homeowners unlock the hidden potential of their properties:
'Many people think architects are only for the rich and famous, but Architect in the House is a fantastic way to show how we can all benefit from their advice.
Today's high property prices mean many people can't afford to move, but a little help from an architect could help you create more space, add value to your home and allow you to enjoy it for years to come'.
Adam Sampson, Shelter's chief executive Shelter, said: 'Many of us take pleasure in improving our homes, but sadly 1 in 7 children across Britain are homeless or badly housed.
Architect in the House is a great way for homeowners to get some expert advice on making the most of their property, while helping thousands in desperate housing need.'
You can sign up until 6pm on 1 July on the Architect in the House website.
