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Sian Astley
Sian's extensive practical knowledge of all things 'property' sets her apart from many presenters as an expert who has learnt about property ‘on the job’ as opposed to through TV presenting, though the two have occasionally run side by side.
Setting up her own specialist building company in 1996, and buying her first property with just a £1 deposit, Sian has now accrued 15 years hands on experience as a lady builder and developer, renovating hundreds of properties for herself and her clients, significantly raising property values through innovative & intuitive design, in both boom years and slow downs.
Starting with that single 100% buy to let apartment mortgage, she now self- manages her own portfolio of residential properties worth in excess of £2.5m, all having undergone back-to-brick refurbishments with works financed, designed and project managed by herself.
Her company, ‘Moregeous Interior Design’ provides a design service, invaluable advice, expertise and building work for clients anxiously looking to get the best value for their money. Sian not only re-designs their houses for them, but also organises all the works, controls the builders and ensures everything is finished off to the very highest specification.
However, appearances can be deceptive, and although petite looking, Sian is renowned for getting her hands dirty, jumping in and out of skips, and generally getting 'stuck in' on site at every opportunity.
Her passion and expertise for property was showcased in the Channel4 show Property Ladder in 2001 on an infamous episode in which Sian and the show's expert Sarah Beeny did not see eye to eye. On a subsequent revisit in 2005, the presenter revised her opinion and candidly admitted Sian had actually done phenomenally well. This led to a great deal of press interest and her property and media career went from strength to strength.
As Sian’s prowess and reputation widened, she was asked to present for Sky's Channel M for Manchester's Homesmine show. Initially visiting national design shows to highlight the latest interior trends, Sian also interviewed designers and makers, as she has a particular passion for new design. Soon she was fronting the show, paying weekly visits to North West developments interviewing everyone from residents, architects and managing directors. Sian’s relaxed manner and friendly style, allied to her considerable knowledge of the industry means she is just as at home chatting with the ‘chippy’ or a company chairman.
Sian has featured on ‘Relocation Relocation Relocation’ as a Manchester residential lettings expert. Her property design won it's episode of ITV's ‘May The Best House Win’. Sian also acted as a female mentor on BBC3's ‘How to Live with Women’.
Sian is a TV natural, knowledgeable and relaxed, a skilled interviewer and relaxed and confident for camera. She frequently appears on guest panels for property professional events and hosted a live debate for the ‘Parliament Channel ’for the energy assessment industry.
Outside of property her passions include food & cooking, good wine, supporting her local independents. She is an avid ‘Blogger’ AND adopter of ‘Twitter’ and dreams of one day getting time for a holiday! |
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