Kevin McCloud has fronted Channel 4's Grand Designs since it began back in 1999, so it's perhaps unsurprising that the host has become the go-to man for all property advice over the years.
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Not only has the role turned Kevin into a household name, but his television work and related property investments have proved extremely lucrative. Keep reading to find out how the savvy presenter managed to pocket £3million in just one year...
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Alongside hosting the popular Channel 4 property programme, Kevin owns his own architectural company, called MCC3 Ltd. In 2019, the business reportedly took home profits of just under £846,000 and handed over an eye-watering £607,269 in tax - meaning that the TV star's taxable earnings were around five times that number. In short, Kevin's company made £3million that year alone.
In comparison, the year before Kevin's company handed over £288,984 to the taxman, which is over £300,000 less. It is not known what the company made in 2020 and whether the coronavirus pandemic affected his earnings at all.
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Kevin, who studied art and architecture at Cambridge, began his television career in the late nineties, appearing on the BBC Two show Homefront alongside Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and Diarmuid Gavin. He was frequently on the show as a guest presenter, offering his top tips when it comes to home renovations and DIY.
© Photo: Channel 4Kevin McCloud has fronted Grand Designs since 1999
The 61-year-old then went on to present Grand Designs, which is now in its twentieth series, proving its popularity still remains to this day. Kevin has also presented a string of other property shows over the years, thanks to his popularity on the hit Channel 4 design show, and he has penned several best-selling interior design books. These days, he can also command up to £25,000 to speak at corporate or private events.
Away from his TV and design work, Kevin is a proud dad-of-four, two of whom he shares with his ex-wife Suzanna. Kevin and Suzanna split in 2019. At the time, a spokesperson told The Daily Mail: "I can confirm that, sadly, Kevin and Suzanna separated. We won't be making any further comment." The pair have kept their separation out of the spotlight since.
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