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0:00:01 > 0:00:03- From luxurious mansions...
0:00:03 > 0:00:05- ..to one bedroom flats...
0:00:05 > 0:00:08- ..there are many houses - for sale in Wales.
0:00:08 > 0:00:11- The agents' work is to sell them.
0:00:11 > 0:00:13- Oh my God! What a state!
0:00:13 > 0:00:17- These are challenging times - for both buyers and sellers.
0:00:18 > 0:00:22- I've had enough. I've been trying - to sell for over four years.
0:00:22 > 0:00:24- Old and young.
0:00:24 > 0:00:28- Everyone is looking for their ideal - home at the best price.
0:00:28 > 0:00:29- Reality has hit me hard.
0:00:30 > 0:00:33- How am I going to afford this now - and in the future?
0:00:34 > 0:00:38- This series will follow some - of Wales's foremost estate agents.
0:00:39 > 0:00:41- Hi, how are you?
0:00:41 > 0:00:43- It's a bit of a waiting game.
0:00:43 > 0:00:45- You can't push people too hard.
0:00:46 > 0:00:49- We'll share all the emotion - and the drama...
0:00:50 > 0:00:53- ..as some of these Welsh houses - go up for sale.
0:00:56 > 0:01:01- Most of us will buy and sell a house - at least once in our lives.
0:01:01 > 0:01:04- It's a challenging market - these days.
0:01:04 > 0:01:08- The number of people buying and - selling at auction has grown.
0:01:09 > 0:01:13- With more and more buildings - going under the hammer...
0:01:13 > 0:01:16- ..the role of the auctioneer - is very important.
0:01:17 > 0:01:19- Marc Morrish from Seel & Co - in Cardiff...
0:01:19 > 0:01:22- ..is in his element - when he achieves the best price.
0:01:23 > 0:01:25- 97, 98? 98.
0:01:26 > 0:01:28- But what is his secret?
0:01:28 > 0:01:31- Making sure there is a good - atmosphere in the room...
0:01:31 > 0:01:33- ..and that the flow is good.
0:01:33 > 0:01:37- Then we start the bidding - and the auction goes well.
0:01:38 > 0:01:39- Sold.
0:01:40 > 0:01:43- On the banks of the Taff - in the centre of Cardiff...
0:01:44 > 0:01:47- ..there is a house about - to be put up for auction.
0:01:48 > 0:01:50- Marc has to set the guide price.
0:01:50 > 0:01:51- This is a very nice room.
0:01:52 > 0:01:54- It's very light.
0:01:54 > 0:01:59- The house was sold about two - and a half years ago for 260,000.
0:01:59 > 0:02:04- But since then, there has been - a large development...
0:02:04 > 0:02:08- ..on this side of town with the BBC - moving into their new premises.
0:02:09 > 0:02:11- HMRC are also relocating here.
0:02:11 > 0:02:15- This is a great auction lot. - Absolutely perfect.
0:02:18 > 0:02:20- I'm not only looking to value - the house.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22- I'm looking at several factors.
0:02:23 > 0:02:27- The size of the house, its - condition, how much work is needed.
0:02:27 > 0:02:31- How much potential there is. - Could it be converted into flats?
0:02:31 > 0:02:34- Could it be an Airbnb - or something like that?
0:02:35 > 0:02:38- Marc's job is to ensure it sells - for the highest price...
0:02:39 > 0:02:41- ..so he needs to draw - attention to it.
0:02:41 > 0:02:44- What will be the guide price?
0:02:44 > 0:02:50- I think I'll set the guide price - at about 250,000.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54- It's very important that the price - looks attractive.
0:02:54 > 0:02:59- What we want is lots of people - turning up at the auction to bid.
0:03:02 > 0:03:04- It's a basic shell.
0:03:04 > 0:03:06- But the location is fantastic.
0:03:09 > 0:03:13- We'll come back later to see if Marc - succeeds in selling the house...
0:03:14 > 0:03:15- ..and for how much.
0:03:17 > 0:03:20- People move house - for all sorts of reasons.
0:03:20 > 0:03:24- In Cwm-y-glo, near Caernarfon, - Dan and Nia have decided...
0:03:25 > 0:03:30- ..that the time has come for them - to put their house on the market.
0:03:30 > 0:03:34- We feel that we're ready to move - to a bigger house.
0:03:34 > 0:03:38- We want a house with a garden - and side access to the garden...
0:03:38 > 0:03:42- ..because at the moment you have - to go through the house...
0:03:43 > 0:03:46- ..and with the dog when it's wet - and wintry, it's a bit messy.
0:03:46 > 0:03:49- There's no other reason really.
0:03:49 > 0:03:51- Olly the dog is the boss here.
0:03:51 > 0:03:56- 33% of young people say that their - main reason for moving is the dog.
0:03:56 > 0:03:58- I am originally from Chester.
0:03:58 > 0:04:03- I've lived in North Wales - for ten years.
0:04:05 > 0:04:07- When did we meet?
0:04:08 > 0:04:10- About six or seven years ago.
0:04:12 > 0:04:13- Yes. Six years ago.
0:04:13 > 0:04:15- I can't remember.
0:04:16 > 0:04:19- During the six years they've lived - in the house...
0:04:19 > 0:04:22- ..Dan and Nia have spent 15,000 - on refurbishment.
0:04:23 > 0:04:26- They hope that they're hard work - will attract buyers.
0:04:26 > 0:04:30- We laid a new floor, installed - a new bathroom, kitchen and doors.
0:04:30 > 0:04:34- We redid everything - before we moved in.
0:04:34 > 0:04:35- It was a lot of work.
0:04:35 > 0:04:37- It was a lot of work.- - It was.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- We're hoping to make the money back - when we sell the house.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43- We hope.
0:04:43 > 0:04:45- If anyone wants to buy it.
0:04:46 > 0:04:49- But, has anyone asked Olly?
0:04:53 > 0:04:56- Sophie Williams - of Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents...
0:04:56 > 0:05:00- ..enjoys helping people to find - their ideal home.
0:05:02 > 0:05:06- She will be responsible for selling - Dan and Nia's house.
0:05:06 > 0:05:08- There's been a lot of interest - already.
0:05:09 > 0:05:11- Non Evans is viewing the house - for the second time.
0:05:12 > 0:05:13- Come in, Non.
0:05:13 > 0:05:14- Come in, Non.- - Thanks.
0:05:14 > 0:05:16- A second viewing today.
0:05:16 > 0:05:18- It's so cosy, isn't it?
0:05:18 > 0:05:19- It's so cosy, isn't it?- - Yes, it's lovely.
0:05:20 > 0:05:22- I'm looking to buy my first house.
0:05:22 > 0:05:26- I've been looking for over a year - now and I've had enough.
0:05:26 > 0:05:29- I want a cosy little house. - Just big enough for me.
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- Somewhere with a pretty garden, - not too far from work.
0:05:33 > 0:05:36- It's an ideal size - for a first purchase.
0:05:36 > 0:05:37- It's a quiet street too.
0:05:37 > 0:05:38- It's a quiet street too.- - Yes.
0:05:39 > 0:05:41- There's plenty of room.
0:05:41 > 0:05:43- The house is as neat as a new pin.
0:05:43 > 0:05:46- Sophie can tell that Non - is very interested.
0:05:47 > 0:05:49- Does she have a buyer here - for Dan and Nia?
0:05:50 > 0:05:51- It's exciting, isn't it, Non?
0:05:51 > 0:05:52- It's exciting, isn't it, Non?- - Yes, it is.
0:05:52 > 0:05:53- It feels a bit more real this time.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55- It feels a bit more real this time.- - Let's have a look in here.
0:05:55 > 0:05:57- This is a good size too.
0:05:58 > 0:05:59- For a second bedroom.
0:06:00 > 0:06:01- Would you use this as a spare room?
0:06:01 > 0:06:04- Would you use this as a spare room?- - Yes, I think so.
0:06:04 > 0:06:06- This is the double bedroom.
0:06:07 > 0:06:10- There's room for a wardrobe - on that side.
0:06:10 > 0:06:13- It's deeper than I remember.
0:06:14 > 0:06:18- You've seen all the rooms now. - Do you still like it?
0:06:18 > 0:06:20- Yes, I do. - I've got it in my mind now.
0:06:20 > 0:06:23- If you want to know anything, - just email me.
0:06:24 > 0:06:25- OK.
0:06:26 > 0:06:27- Happy?
0:06:27 > 0:06:29- Happy?- - Very happy.
0:06:30 > 0:06:31- I'm so glad.
0:06:31 > 0:06:33- I'm so glad.- - Feelings are important.
0:06:33 > 0:06:37- I feel that I could sit here in - front of the fire and watch TV.
0:06:37 > 0:06:41- I can imagine myself and my friends - having a good time in this house.
0:06:41 > 0:06:44- Have I found my ideal home? - We'll see.
0:06:44 > 0:06:46- I'll let Sophie know first.
0:06:50 > 0:06:54- Half an hour away along the North - Wales coast in Penmaenmawr...
0:06:54 > 0:06:58- ..the building that housed the - town's bank is being auctioned.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02- The job of selling the building - has been divided...
0:07:02 > 0:07:04- ..between Marc Morrish - from Cardiff...
0:07:04 > 0:07:07- ..and local agent, Dafydd Hardy.
0:07:07 > 0:07:09- Marc has made the long journey...
0:07:09 > 0:07:12- ..in order to discuss - the guide price with Dafydd.
0:07:13 > 0:07:14- What sort of state is it in?
0:07:14 > 0:07:16- What sort of state is it in?- - You'll see now.
0:07:16 > 0:07:18- Oh my God! What a state!
0:07:18 > 0:07:21- The water has come in - through the ceiling.
0:07:21 > 0:07:23- Yes, from the flats above.
0:07:23 > 0:07:27- There are two types of property - that sell well at auction.
0:07:27 > 0:07:31- Either very unique properties or - those that require renovation...
0:07:31 > 0:07:33- ..but have lots of potential.
0:07:34 > 0:07:38- Let's hope that the old bank will - attract a builder or developer.
0:07:39 > 0:07:42- Penmaenmawr is quite - a popular place...
0:07:42 > 0:07:45- ..and it's improved a lot - in recent years.
0:07:45 > 0:07:47- It's located between Bangor - and Conwy.
0:07:48 > 0:07:49- Conwy is much more popular.
0:07:50 > 0:07:53- You can buy a terraced house - for about 100,000.
0:07:53 > 0:07:56- If you're looking to rent, - rents are reasonable too.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00- The bank will go to auction - with a guide price of 75,000.
0:08:00 > 0:08:03- The building requires a lot of work.
0:08:03 > 0:08:06- There is damp throughout - the building.
0:08:06 > 0:08:08- There is asbestos there too.
0:08:08 > 0:08:12- It needs a lot of money spent on it - to get it up to standard.
0:08:12 > 0:08:16- It's likely to be bought - by a professional developer.
0:08:16 > 0:08:18- You have to know what you're doing.
0:08:19 > 0:08:22- Above the bank, - there are five flats...
0:08:22 > 0:08:25- ..that are being sold - as part of the building.
0:08:25 > 0:08:27- There is potential here.
0:08:27 > 0:08:30- This is a lovely room. - It looks out over the sea.
0:08:30 > 0:08:33- This is the lounge. - The kitchen adjoins the lounge.
0:08:34 > 0:08:35- Look at the view.
0:08:35 > 0:08:37- Look at the view.- - The view will sell this.
0:08:37 > 0:08:40- You could sit here - and watch the sunset.
0:08:42 > 0:08:46- I think it's worth it. It's a lot - of building for the money.
0:08:46 > 0:08:50- There are five flats with another - possible in the loft.
0:08:50 > 0:08:54- The bank is of a good size, - but it's also a money pit.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57- Well, I think we've seen it all now.
0:08:59 > 0:09:02- It sounds like they're both - confident that it will sell.
0:09:03 > 0:09:06- There is a builder out there - who will buy this.
0:09:06 > 0:09:09- The price will attract - a lot of interest.
0:09:09 > 0:09:12- We'll show people around, of course.
0:09:12 > 0:09:14- We'll report back to Marc...
0:09:14 > 0:09:18- ..and we'll see if he can do the - business of selling it at auction.
0:09:20 > 0:09:21- Nice to meet you.
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0:09:35 > 0:09:38- In Cardiff, - the day of the auction is here.
0:09:39 > 0:09:43- The room is full of potential buyers - ready to strike a bargain.
0:09:43 > 0:09:46- Marc prepares to raise his voice - and start the bidding.
0:09:46 > 0:09:51- This is the day. The nerves have - kicked in. I want to get started.
0:09:51 > 0:09:54- One of the first properties - under the hammer...
0:09:54 > 0:09:57- ..is the old bank in Penmaenmawr.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00- It needs work, - but with five flats also included...
0:10:00 > 0:10:06- ..the guide price of 75,000 - will generate interest.
0:10:06 > 0:10:08- But by how much can Marc - raise the price?
0:10:09 > 0:10:11- So I'm looking for 76,000.
0:10:11 > 0:10:14- If anybody on the phones wants - to bid 76 or anybody in the room?
0:10:15 > 0:10:16- 76 is bid here.
0:10:17 > 0:10:18- 76 is back on my proxy as 77.
0:10:20 > 0:10:23- In addition to the people - in the room...
0:10:23 > 0:10:25- ..there are telephone bidders...
0:10:26 > 0:10:29- ..and those for whom the auctioneers - bid by proxy.
0:10:29 > 0:10:31- I'm now looking for 80,000. - 80 is bid.
0:10:32 > 0:10:36- 81, I'm here as a proxy. - 82, I'm looking for now.
0:10:36 > 0:10:38- 82.
0:10:38 > 0:10:40- As expected, - there is a lot of interest.
0:10:41 > 0:10:43- The tension and the price is rising.
0:10:43 > 0:10:47- For me now, 87. 88? - 88 is bid on the phone.
0:10:47 > 0:10:49- That means I'm out as a proxy.
0:10:50 > 0:10:52- 88,000 is the winning bid so far.
0:10:52 > 0:10:54- Marc's proxy drops - out of the race...
0:10:55 > 0:10:58- ..because the price has risen - above his maximum.
0:10:59 > 0:11:02- The price has risen - to over 120,000.
0:11:02 > 0:11:05- Thank you. I'm looking for 122 - on the phone.
0:11:05 > 0:11:07- 122. 123 is in.
0:11:08 > 0:11:11- I'm looking for 124. 124?
0:11:12 > 0:11:13- No?
0:11:13 > 0:11:17- 123 is my proxy bid then. - 123 I've got.
0:11:17 > 0:11:20- There are only two left in the race.
0:11:20 > 0:11:23- 150, I'm looking for.
0:11:24 > 0:11:26- 150, 151.
0:11:27 > 0:11:29- 152, I'm looking for. No?
0:11:29 > 0:11:32- With a proxy of 151. - I'll sell at 151,000.
0:11:32 > 0:11:34- Nobody else here for it? No?
0:11:35 > 0:11:38- Marc has doubled the guide price.
0:11:38 > 0:11:41- A local businessman - has bought the old bank...
0:11:42 > 0:11:44- ..with the intention - of renovating it.
0:11:46 > 0:11:50- Following that success, Marc - prepares to sell the next lot.
0:11:51 > 0:11:54- The Victorian house on the banks - of the river Taff...
0:11:54 > 0:11:57- ..near the Principality Stadium - in Cardiff.
0:11:57 > 0:12:02- I wonder whether Marc will succeed - to raise the price of this too.
0:12:02 > 0:12:04- Back in Cwm-y-glo...
0:12:04 > 0:12:08- ..a lot of people have shown - interest in Dan and Nia's house...
0:12:08 > 0:12:11- ..which is on the market - for just under 125,000.
0:12:11 > 0:12:15- The pressure is now on them - to find a new house.
0:12:15 > 0:12:19- We're looking for somewhere - in the Caernarfon area.
0:12:19 > 0:12:21- Caernarfon, Llanrug, Llanberis, - Waunfawr.
0:12:22 > 0:12:25- We're looking for something - under 200,000.
0:12:25 > 0:12:27- Our maximum is 200,000.
0:12:29 > 0:12:33- They have seen a possible house - in Caeathro near Caernarfon.
0:12:33 > 0:12:37- The house is on the market - for just under 200,000.
0:12:37 > 0:12:41- Sophie, from Dafydd Hardy Estate - Agents hopes it will suit them.
0:12:42 > 0:12:43- Come in!
0:12:43 > 0:12:46- And Olly the dog too, of course.
0:12:46 > 0:12:50- Nice, isn't it? Bright and airy. - There's plenty of room here.
0:12:50 > 0:12:53- Let's go into the front room.
0:12:53 > 0:12:55- The light is good in here.
0:12:55 > 0:12:57- The light is good in here.- - The carpets look quite new.
0:12:59 > 0:13:01- It's quite a modern kitchen.
0:13:01 > 0:13:02- I like this.
0:13:02 > 0:13:04- I like this.- - It's nice, isn't it?
0:13:04 > 0:13:05- You wouldn't need to change this.
0:13:05 > 0:13:07- You wouldn't need to change this.- - That's good.
0:13:07 > 0:13:09- This is the dining area here.
0:13:10 > 0:13:12- Plenty of room to eat.
0:13:13 > 0:13:15- Lots of windows to air - the place too.
0:13:15 > 0:13:17- Conservatories can get very hot.
0:13:18 > 0:13:21- You said you were concerned about - that because of the dog.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26- Finding a house that meets our needs - at this price...
0:13:26 > 0:13:29- ..has been more difficult - than I expected.
0:13:30 > 0:13:32- We have to consider the dog as well.
0:13:32 > 0:13:36- We need a garden that is suitable - for him, where he can't get out.
0:13:37 > 0:13:40- We can't be on a main road, - because he chases cars.
0:13:40 > 0:13:44- Everything seems to revolve - around the dog.
0:13:45 > 0:13:48- Come out and see the garden.
0:13:48 > 0:13:50- What's that at the bottom there?
0:13:50 > 0:13:51- Down the bottom?
0:13:52 > 0:13:55- It's common land. - Were you thinking of the dog?
0:13:55 > 0:13:57- I don't know where he'd get to - down there.
0:13:59 > 0:14:02- Although the house offers - more space...
0:14:02 > 0:14:06- ..Dan and Nia are not sure - whether it's suitable for Oli.
0:14:06 > 0:14:10- I like the house. There's lots - of room and plenty of light.
0:14:10 > 0:14:11- It doesn't need much work.
0:14:12 > 0:14:15- The house is ready to move into. - I'm not sure about the garden.
0:14:15 > 0:14:18- What do you think about putting in - an offer?
0:14:19 > 0:14:20- No.
0:14:20 > 0:14:23- No. We won't be putting in an offer.
0:14:23 > 0:14:27- People don't spend 200,000 - on a whim.
0:14:28 > 0:14:29- The house has to be right.
0:14:30 > 0:14:32- But they'll have to hurry...
0:14:32 > 0:14:35- ..if they're going to accept - the offer on their house.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents sell - all kinds of properties...
0:14:40 > 0:14:42- ..across North Wales.
0:14:42 > 0:14:45- But nothing gives Dafydd - more pleasure...
0:14:45 > 0:14:47- ..than selling a magnificent home.
0:14:49 > 0:14:54- Glanaethwy, on the banks of the - Menai, is one of those properties.
0:14:54 > 0:14:57- Well, this is a remarkable - property.
0:14:57 > 0:14:59- As you can see, - it's on the Menai Strait.
0:15:00 > 0:15:04- Looking across to Menai Bridge - and the lovely bridge itself.
0:15:04 > 0:15:06- This is an incredible property.
0:15:06 > 0:15:08- It has seven bedrooms.
0:15:09 > 0:15:10- Three or four bathrooms.
0:15:10 > 0:15:14- Several living rooms - and a lovely kitchen.
0:15:15 > 0:15:18- It's set in half an acre of garden.
0:15:18 > 0:15:21- It's on the market for just under - a million pounds.
0:15:21 > 0:15:25- I'm confident that we'll get a buyer - for it within six months.
0:15:25 > 0:15:28- Let's have a look inside.
0:15:33 > 0:15:35- This is the main living room.
0:15:35 > 0:15:38- It has a lovely fireplace.
0:15:38 > 0:15:41- There is a feeling of space here.
0:15:41 > 0:15:44- Large sofas. I can see myself - sitting here watching TV.
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- I've seen lots of dining rooms - in my time.
0:15:51 > 0:15:53- But this one must be the best.
0:15:53 > 0:15:58- Especially with that view. - That's what makes it.
0:15:58 > 0:16:02- I can imagine sixteen people around - this table - friends and family.
0:16:03 > 0:16:06- People having a nice time - with good food and good wine.
0:16:08 > 0:16:10- The house has quite a history.
0:16:10 > 0:16:13- It's believed that Thomas Telford - built the house...
0:16:14 > 0:16:17- ..while he was building the bridge.
0:16:19 > 0:16:22- This is the master bedroom, I think.
0:16:22 > 0:16:25- Through here is the dressing room.
0:16:25 > 0:16:30- That then leads to the bathroom - with its Victorian bath.
0:16:30 > 0:16:35- The quality of the work that has - been done here is very high.
0:16:38 > 0:16:41- It's a luxurious house, - with lots of rooms.
0:16:42 > 0:16:46- But, the one selling point - for this house is the view.
0:16:46 > 0:16:48- No doubt about it.
0:16:55 > 0:16:56- Back in Cardiff...
0:16:56 > 0:17:00- ..auctioneer Marc Morrish is about - to start the bidding...
0:17:00 > 0:17:02- ..on Fitzhamon Embankment.
0:17:03 > 0:17:07- It's a four storey house in the - shadow of the Principality Stadium.
0:17:07 > 0:17:09- It needs a lot of work...
0:17:10 > 0:17:13- ..but Marc is confident - that the house's location...
0:17:13 > 0:17:15- ..will attract a lot of interest.
0:17:15 > 0:17:18- Do I see 250 to start things going - on the property?
0:17:18 > 0:17:21- 250's bid. 252, I'm looking for.
0:17:21 > 0:17:23- 252's bid. 254, I'm looking for.
0:17:24 > 0:17:26- 254, 256.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28- There is a lot of interest - in the property.
0:17:29 > 0:17:31- This is going to be quite a contest.
0:17:31 > 0:17:35- The price rises quickly - to over 300,000.
0:17:35 > 0:17:36- 328.
0:17:37 > 0:17:38- 330.
0:17:39 > 0:17:40- 330. No?
0:17:40 > 0:17:42- I'm selling for 330,000,
0:17:43 > 0:17:45- Anybody else want to have a go?
0:17:45 > 0:17:47- 332. New bidder. 332, 334.
0:17:47 > 0:17:51- As the price rises to 80,000 - above the guide price...
0:17:52 > 0:17:54- ..another buyer expresses interest.
0:17:55 > 0:17:56- The price goes up again.
0:17:56 > 0:17:58- 358, 360?
0:17:58 > 0:18:01- 360, 362?
0:18:01 > 0:18:02- 362, 364?
0:18:02 > 0:18:05- 364, I'm looking for at the back.
0:18:05 > 0:18:07- 366? 366.
0:18:07 > 0:18:09- 368? No?
0:18:09 > 0:18:13- 364. With you at 364,000. - Anybody else?
0:18:14 > 0:18:18- No? I'll sell to you at 364,000, - as long as you're sure.
0:18:18 > 0:18:21- Sold to you at 364,000.
0:18:22 > 0:18:25- I'm very happy with Fitzhamon - Embankment.
0:18:25 > 0:18:29- It sold for 364,000. - 100,000 over the reserve.
0:18:29 > 0:18:33- I'm over the moon with that. - It was an excellent result.
0:18:33 > 0:18:36- Lot no. 15 - 19 Eastgate, - Aberystwyth, Ceredigion.
0:18:37 > 0:18:40- But not every property does as well - at auction.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44- Unfortunately, no-one wants - to bid the guide price...
0:18:44 > 0:18:48- ..for the old Conservative club - in Aberystwyth.
0:18:48 > 0:18:51- We'll have to pass that one then - as well.
0:18:52 > 0:18:56- But there is one businessman from - Aberystwyth who sees his chance.
0:18:56 > 0:19:01- I didn't buy at the auction because - I though the reserve was too high.
0:19:01 > 0:19:05- But, what I found out - by being at the auction...
0:19:05 > 0:19:10- ..and it's important to attend, - was that no-one else was interested.
0:19:10 > 0:19:13- I thought it was a golden moment - to make a business move.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17- I approached the auctioneer - and made him a cheeky offer...
0:19:18 > 0:19:20- ..just to see what would happen.
0:19:20 > 0:19:24- Andrew's cheeky offer was accepted.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27- It just shows that if you don't - ask, you don't get.
0:19:28 > 0:19:31- Iestyn Leyshon of Lloyd, Herbert & - Jones is the local agent.
0:19:32 > 0:19:36- Despite the low price, it's still - a pleasure to hand over the keys.
0:19:36 > 0:19:37- Come in!
0:19:39 > 0:19:42- Andrew is an old hand at renovating - buildings.
0:19:42 > 0:19:46- He realizes that he has a lot of - work on his plate at the old club.
0:19:46 > 0:19:50- I thought you'd have renovated it - ready for me, Iestyn.
0:19:50 > 0:19:53- I was going to ask you - what you're going to do with it.
0:19:54 > 0:19:55- I want to put it back on the map.
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- The building needs renovating. - It will be a lot of work.
0:19:59 > 0:20:03- But we've paid a little bit less - for it, so we can do the work.
0:20:04 > 0:20:08- Back in the 1990s, - this place was sold for 250,000.
0:20:08 > 0:20:12- The price I paid was 115,000.
0:20:12 > 0:20:15- I'm quite comfortable with that...
0:20:15 > 0:20:18- ..because I have to spend to get it - up to standard.
0:20:19 > 0:20:23- Because it's been a pub and a club - for many years...
0:20:23 > 0:20:27- ..I'd like to make it - into a restaurant...
0:20:27 > 0:20:29- ..to attract people into the town.
0:20:30 > 0:20:32- Would I have paid more for it?
0:20:32 > 0:20:34- No. To be honest.
0:20:34 > 0:20:36- That was my top line.
0:20:36 > 0:20:41- I was happy with that figure. - The sums worked in my favour.
0:20:42 > 0:20:46- I think I always pay too much.
0:20:46 > 0:20:48- Is there such a thing as a bargain?
0:20:50 > 0:20:52- No, there isn't.
0:20:58 > 0:21:00- Hi, Non. How are you? It's Sophie.
0:21:00 > 0:21:02- A week has gone by...
0:21:02 > 0:21:06- ..since Sophie showed Non around Dan - and Nia's house for the second time.
0:21:07 > 0:21:11- The house is on the market - for just under 125,000.
0:21:11 > 0:21:14- Non is making her latest offer - on the house.
0:21:15 > 0:21:19- I'll put that offer to them, Non, - and I'll phone you back.
0:21:19 > 0:21:21- Ta-ra!
0:21:22 > 0:21:26- This is where we are. - She came in at 105,000.
0:21:26 > 0:21:30- That was quite low, - considering the asking price.
0:21:30 > 0:21:36- She then increased her offer - to 110,000, but that was declined.
0:21:36 > 0:21:38- She went up to 115,000.
0:21:38 > 0:21:40- That offer was declined.
0:21:40 > 0:21:44- She's getting there slowly, - but we have to remember...
0:21:44 > 0:21:46- ..that the asking price is 124,950.
0:21:46 > 0:21:48- These offers are very low.
0:21:48 > 0:21:52- They have done a lot of work on the - house, so they deserve to get more.
0:21:53 > 0:21:56- She's gone up to 117,000. - I don't think they'll go for that.
0:21:56 > 0:21:59- I'll try. I'll phone Nia now - and see what she says.
0:21:59 > 0:22:02- Hi, Nia. How are you? It's Sophie.
0:22:02 > 0:22:03- I've just spoken to Non.
0:22:04 > 0:22:09- She's crept up to 117,000. - What do you think of that?
0:22:09 > 0:22:12- I thought you'd say it was too low.
0:22:12 > 0:22:15- OK, Nia. See you soon! Ta-ra!
0:22:16 > 0:22:17- They won't accept that.
0:22:18 > 0:22:22- It's a bit of a waiting game - with this.
0:22:22 > 0:22:24- You can't push people too hard.
0:22:27 > 0:22:31- A week later, after hearing the - latest offers on their house...
0:22:31 > 0:22:37- ..and after looking at other houses, - Dan and Nia have made a decision.
0:22:38 > 0:22:41- We've decided to take the house - off the market...
0:22:41 > 0:22:44- ..because we couldn't find a house - in the area...
0:22:44 > 0:22:47- ..that ticked all the boxes.
0:22:47 > 0:22:50- We viewed about eight houses. - I viewed more than you did.
0:22:50 > 0:22:52- I viewed five of them.
0:22:52 > 0:22:56- We didn't see anything suitable.
0:22:56 > 0:23:00- As there was so much interest - in our house...
0:23:00 > 0:23:04- ..we were a bit worried - that we'd have nowhere to go...
0:23:04 > 0:23:06- ..if we accepted an offer.
0:23:06 > 0:23:10- We didn't want to have to rent - somewhere.
0:23:10 > 0:23:14- So we thought there was no point - in selling.
0:23:14 > 0:23:17- We like living here. - We're happy here.
0:23:17 > 0:23:20- We thought it was too much - of a risk.
0:23:20 > 0:23:23- I'm sure Olly is happy - with the decision.
0:23:23 > 0:23:27- At the end of the day, - there's no place like home.
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