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0:00:02 > 0:00:04- Estate agents.
0:00:05 > 0:00:07- This is no ordinary house.
0:00:07 > 0:00:09- We rely on them.
0:00:09 > 0:00:11- Oh, wow! Fantastic.
0:00:12 > 0:00:16- In this series, we meet some - of the industry's big characters.
0:00:16 > 0:00:18- Talk business, houses and money.
0:00:18 > 0:00:21- We see what it takes - to be an agent.
0:00:21 > 0:00:23- I'll have a nose.
0:00:23 > 0:00:26- We experience the highs...
0:00:26 > 0:00:28- Accepted, 245. Fantastic.
0:00:28 > 0:00:30- ..and the challenges...
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0:00:32 > 0:00:35- ..of putting your house up for sale.
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0:00:49 > 0:00:54- Thousands of homes are put - on the market every year in Wales.
0:00:54 > 0:00:56- Most of us use an estate agent...
0:00:57 > 0:01:00- ..to help us get the right price - from the right buyer.
0:01:03 > 0:01:08- Ruth Tottey, who works - for the Dafydd Hardy agency...
0:01:08 > 0:01:11- ..enjoys finding the perfect place - for buyers.
0:01:15 > 0:01:19- In Llangefni, Ruth is on her way - to show a prospective buyer...
0:01:20 > 0:01:24- ..a two-bedroom terraced house - on the outskirts of the village.
0:01:25 > 0:01:29- It's a viewing for a lady who's - only just started house-hunting.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32- She wants to live in Llangefni...
0:01:32 > 0:01:36- ..so we suggested - she should view this small house.
0:01:36 > 0:01:40- She wants something with character - and that can be hard to find.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44- There are very few - stone houses like this in the town.
0:01:44 > 0:01:49- Judging by her requirements, - this seems ideal for her, on paper.
0:01:49 > 0:01:53- I hope she won't be disappointed - when she sees it.
0:01:54 > 0:01:58- The house is on the market - for just under 110,000.
0:01:58 > 0:02:00- Hi, Nest. How are you?
0:02:01 > 0:02:02- This is a brochure for you.
0:02:02 > 0:02:04- This is a brochure for you.- - Lovely. Thank you.
0:02:04 > 0:02:05- Come inside.
0:02:06 > 0:02:09- Ruth hopes this is the ideal place - for her buyer.
0:02:10 > 0:02:15- This is the first reception room - - the dining room.
0:02:15 > 0:02:19- It's nice that they've preserved - the house's character.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22- This is the kitchen.
0:02:23 > 0:02:24- It's nice and light.
0:02:25 > 0:02:29- Feel free to open cabinets - and see what's what.
0:02:29 > 0:02:32- You've also got some cobwebs - as an extra!
0:02:33 > 0:02:34- The floor is lovely isn't it?
0:02:34 > 0:02:36- The floor is lovely isn't it?- - Yes.
0:02:36 > 0:02:38- This house is full of character.
0:02:39 > 0:02:40- Yes. It's very nice.
0:02:41 > 0:02:43- Come through to the lounge.
0:02:45 > 0:02:46- These doors are nice.
0:02:46 > 0:02:48- They've been treated.
0:02:48 > 0:02:50- They've been treated.- - Yes, they've been stripped.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53- I can imagine a wood burner there.
0:02:53 > 0:02:55- I can imagine a wood burner there.- - It would be nice and cosy.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58- Who likes the house more - - Ruth or Nest?
0:02:59 > 0:03:00- This is the main bedroom.
0:03:00 > 0:03:01- This is the main bedroom.- - It's quite big.
0:03:02 > 0:03:04- Yes, and it's nice and light.
0:03:06 > 0:03:08- This is the second bedroom.
0:03:09 > 0:03:11- It's small but still very light.
0:03:11 > 0:03:14- Yes, and it offers - a view of the garden.
0:03:14 > 0:03:16- So far, so good.
0:03:16 > 0:03:18- Yes, thank you.
0:03:18 > 0:03:20- That's what I like to hear.
0:03:21 > 0:03:25- It seems promising - but what about the exterior?
0:03:25 > 0:03:28- You can see - half of Llangefni from here.
0:03:28 > 0:03:30- I like this open feel.
0:03:30 > 0:03:32- I like this open feel.- - Yes, it's nice.
0:03:32 > 0:03:33- Do you like the house, Nest?
0:03:33 > 0:03:35- Do you like the house, Nest?- - Yes. I'm very fond of it.
0:03:35 > 0:03:37- Have you viewed many properties?
0:03:37 > 0:03:39- Have you viewed many properties?- - No. This is my first viewing.
0:03:39 > 0:03:43- I saw it from the outside and - I knew I had to see the interior.
0:03:46 > 0:03:48- Thank you, Nest.
0:03:48 > 0:03:50- Can I keep this?
0:03:50 > 0:03:52- Can I keep this?- - Yes. Have another copy too.
0:03:53 > 0:03:54- Thank you.
0:03:54 > 0:03:56- I'll phone you tomorrow.
0:03:56 > 0:03:58- I'll phone you tomorrow.- - Thank you.
0:03:58 > 0:04:00- You know where I am if you need me.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03- It went quite well.
0:04:04 > 0:04:06- Nest liked the character - in the house.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10- She imagined - where her furniture would go.
0:04:11 > 0:04:14- Things like that are positive signs.
0:04:16 > 0:04:21- Ruth tells me that her company - offers a mortgage broker service...
0:04:21 > 0:04:24- ..so I'll make an appointment - with them...
0:04:24 > 0:04:28- ..to find out where I stand - in that respect.
0:04:28 > 0:04:30- Fingers crossed.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- Marc Morrish - is an enthusiastic auctioneer...
0:04:42 > 0:04:45- ..who works in Cardiff - for Steel & Co.
0:04:49 > 0:04:53- More and more empty chapels - are being sold in Wales.
0:04:54 > 0:04:59- Marc has travelled to the Valleys - to Bethel Chapel, Maesycymmer...
0:04:59 > 0:05:02- ..which will be sold at auction - in a few weeks.
0:05:03 > 0:05:08- This is Bethel Chapel and - the building needs a lot of work.
0:05:08 > 0:05:13- But it has great potential to be - developed into a house or flats.
0:05:13 > 0:05:16- It could even - be used as a chapel again.
0:05:16 > 0:05:19- It goes to auction - with a guide price of 70,000.
0:05:23 > 0:05:25- As you can see, there's damp here.
0:05:25 > 0:05:30- The central heating hasn't been - switched on for a long time...
0:05:30 > 0:05:34- ..and there may not even be - a damp-proof course in these walls.
0:05:34 > 0:05:38- The pointing - may not be up to scratch either.
0:05:38 > 0:05:41- There are problems - throughout the building.
0:05:41 > 0:05:45- These polystyrene ceiling tiles - are a fire hazard.
0:05:46 > 0:05:51- The chapel needs renovation but the - vestry is an even bigger challenge.
0:05:51 > 0:05:55- There's water coming through - the roof in the vestry area.
0:05:56 > 0:05:59- This needs even more work - than the chapel itself.
0:05:59 > 0:06:04- There's a small kitchen here - which needs updating.
0:06:05 > 0:06:09- Bethel Chapel is an ambitious - renovation project for someone.
0:06:10 > 0:06:14- Would the effort and costs - pay dividends in the long run?
0:06:14 > 0:06:17- You'd need to spend - a lot of money on it...
0:06:17 > 0:06:21- ..but, if you look at it - in terms of a three bedroom house...
0:06:24 > 0:06:27- ..its value on the open market - would be around 250,000.
0:06:28 > 0:06:34- Chapels are always popular with - developers and homeowners alike.
0:06:35 > 0:06:38- They just need money - to carry out the work.
0:06:38 > 0:06:42- I hope a few people do turn up today - to view the chapel.
0:06:42 > 0:06:45- We've had several enquiries, - so we'll see.
0:06:45 > 0:06:50- Today will help Marc assess the - level of interest in the auction.
0:06:51 > 0:06:56- It doesn't seem too promising - but it's a waiting game for Marc.
0:06:56 > 0:06:58- Very few people turned up today.
0:06:59 > 0:07:01- Since the Brexit vote...
0:07:01 > 0:07:06- ..we've seen things go quiet - on the development front.
0:07:07 > 0:07:09- It doesn't matter.
0:07:10 > 0:07:13- We only need two parties - to bid on one property.
0:07:13 > 0:07:17- Let's hope the auction - is the answer to Marc's prayers.
0:07:21 > 0:07:26- In Aberystwyth, Iestyn Leyshon - of Lloyd Herbert & Jones...
0:07:26 > 0:07:30- ..loves nothing more than - selling houses in rural Wales.
0:07:31 > 0:07:36- Today, Iestyn returns to - a three-bedroom house in Llanilar...
0:07:36 > 0:07:39- ..to revalue the property.
0:07:39 > 0:07:42- An offer - was accepted on this house...
0:07:42 > 0:07:46- ..but when the survey came back, - the sale fell through.
0:07:47 > 0:07:50- One of the reasons for that - was it needs a new roof.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52- We lost those buyers...
0:07:52 > 0:07:57- ..but the vendor has since had - a new roof and new flashings done.
0:07:57 > 0:08:01- I'm here to take a look at that work - and to take new photos.
0:08:01 > 0:08:03- Come in.
0:08:05 > 0:08:07- Before the survey was done...
0:08:09 > 0:08:13- ..Iestyn valued the property - at just under 125,000.
0:08:13 > 0:08:18- Now that the roof is fixed, Iestyn - is confident the price won't change.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- This house - has a lot of its original features.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27- It's great - to have a bay window.
0:08:27 > 0:08:31- It lets a lot of light - into a small room like this.
0:08:32 > 0:08:35- A cast iron fireplace - with a timber mantel.
0:08:35 > 0:08:39- Buyers love features like this - in old houses.
0:08:40 > 0:08:42- It has two double bedrooms.
0:08:43 > 0:08:44- This is a good size.
0:08:45 > 0:08:49- This is slightly bigger - than the front bedroom...
0:08:49 > 0:08:51- ..so I'd call this the master.
0:08:52 > 0:08:53- This is the business end.
0:08:56 > 0:08:58- This is a fairly modern kitchen.
0:08:58 > 0:09:01- This extension - was probably built in the 1980s.
0:09:02 > 0:09:04- In an old house like this...
0:09:04 > 0:09:08- ..the original kitchen - would have been in the basement.
0:09:11 > 0:09:15- This area is built against - the front wall of the house...
0:09:15 > 0:09:18- ..and the back - opens out onto the garden.
0:09:20 > 0:09:22- This is a great garden.
0:09:23 > 0:09:27- It goes down to the river - which runs through the village.
0:09:28 > 0:09:31- The level of the river - is lower than the garden...
0:09:32 > 0:09:34- ..but people - do worry about flooding.
0:09:37 > 0:09:41- Let's hope there are no floods - and the property sells.
0:09:45 > 0:09:48- Buying houses can be stressful...
0:09:48 > 0:09:52- ..but what's the hardest thing - about selling houses?
0:09:53 > 0:09:57- People being disappointed - when they read a survey...
0:09:57 > 0:10:00- ..or they fail to get a mortgage.
0:10:00 > 0:10:04- People's chains being broken - and their sale falling through.
0:10:06 > 0:10:09- I've sold houses - which had a rodents problem.
0:10:09 > 0:10:11- I've got a number to call...
0:10:11 > 0:10:16- ..if the vendor wants to get - someone in quickly to deal with it.
0:10:18 > 0:10:20- Stressful? It isn't stressful.
0:10:20 > 0:10:24- I sell over 100 properties a year - and look at me!
0:10:28 > 0:10:32- In Cardiff, Marc is in - the desirable Pontcanna area...
0:10:33 > 0:10:37- ..to show potential buyers - around a terraced house...
0:10:37 > 0:10:40- ..which has currently - been divided into six flats.
0:10:41 > 0:10:44- Come on through - and I'll show you around.
0:10:44 > 0:10:47- I'm showing the property - to people...
0:10:47 > 0:10:51- ..to see if they're interested - in bidding at the auction.
0:10:52 > 0:10:56- We've got a one-bedroom - ground floor flat here.
0:10:57 > 0:11:01- Many of the viewers want to - convert it back into a house.
0:11:02 > 0:11:06- Others want to refurbish the flats - then sell them...
0:11:06 > 0:11:10- ..or to refurbish them - and then rent them out.
0:11:16 > 0:11:20- Buyers at an auction are usually - looking for a bargain or a project.
0:11:21 > 0:11:26- Marc underlines the potential of the - property in order to secure a sale.
0:11:27 > 0:11:29- This house has got great potential.
0:11:29 > 0:11:34- This is a really popular area and - next door was sold last September...
0:11:34 > 0:11:36- ..for 540,000.
0:11:38 > 0:11:41- The guide price on this property - is 310,000.
0:11:42 > 0:11:44- You need to spend around 100,000...
0:11:45 > 0:11:50- ..to convert it back into one house - but it's got huge potential.
0:11:52 > 0:11:56- If it will cost at least 400,000 - to turn it back into a house...
0:11:56 > 0:12:01- ..is that potential enough to - attract bidders at the auction?
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0:12:17 > 0:12:20- Selling a house - can be very stressful...
0:12:21 > 0:12:24- ..and unexpected problems can arise.
0:12:26 > 0:12:31- Iestyn has returned to the - three-bed cottage in Llanilar...
0:12:31 > 0:12:36- ..to do some detective work, after - a second survey uncovered a problem.
0:12:38 > 0:12:41- An offer at 5,000 below - the asking price was accepted.
0:12:42 > 0:12:44- That's great. Everyone was happy.
0:12:44 > 0:12:49- The surveyor found a problem which - has nothing to do with the house.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52- It's all about Japanese knotweed...
0:12:52 > 0:12:56- ..which they say is on the riverbank - behind the house.
0:12:56 > 0:12:59- Let's see if we can spot - this Japanese knotweed.
0:13:00 > 0:13:04- Japanese knotweed can cause - serious damage to properties...
0:13:06 > 0:13:09- ..and it costs - up to 4,000 to get rid of it.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12- Iestyn wants to know - how close it is to the house.
0:13:13 > 0:13:17- Reaching the river is a problem - but a neighbour is at hand to help.
0:13:18 > 0:13:20- Call me David Attenborough.
0:13:21 > 0:13:23- There it is. That's the stuff.
0:13:23 > 0:13:27- It's on somebody else's plot.
0:13:28 > 0:13:32- It isn't on the land - of the house we're selling.
0:13:32 > 0:13:35- I'm in the jungle - with rare specimens.
0:13:35 > 0:13:36- The estate agent.
0:13:36 > 0:13:38- Will you put it in the paper?
0:13:39 > 0:13:41- No, there's nothing wrong.
0:13:41 > 0:13:45- They said it may be - behind the house we're selling...
0:13:45 > 0:13:47- ..but it's far enough away.
0:13:47 > 0:13:50- Iestyn hasn't managed - to reassure Olivia.
0:13:51 > 0:13:55- Watch your step! - I can see stinging nettles.
0:13:55 > 0:14:00- There was none where I'd expected to - see it but there is some downriver.
0:14:02 > 0:14:03- Alright.
0:14:04 > 0:14:05- Be careful now, Olivia.
0:14:05 > 0:14:06- Will it rain today?
0:14:06 > 0:14:08- Will it rain today?- - I hope not.
0:14:09 > 0:14:13- Olivia may be happy but what about - the mortgage company?
0:14:14 > 0:14:16- We'll get a specialist company...
0:14:17 > 0:14:21- ..to carry out an assessment survey - to see how bad it is.
0:14:21 > 0:14:25- You treat it by cutting it down - and leaving foot of growth.
0:14:25 > 0:14:27- You then inject poison into it...
0:14:28 > 0:14:31- ..and keep treating it - for three to five years.
0:14:31 > 0:14:33- Every stalk must be treated.
0:14:33 > 0:14:38- The other method is to pull it out - and take it to a specialist dump.
0:14:38 > 0:14:41- You're better off - leaving it where it is.
0:14:41 > 0:14:45- Never strim it. - Just get these boys in to treat it.
0:14:45 > 0:14:49- Here's hoping there's no need - to get those boys in...
0:14:49 > 0:14:52- ..so that Iestyn - can complete the sale.
0:14:53 > 0:14:55- There's only a little bit there.
0:14:55 > 0:14:58- I'm sure the mortgage company - will be fine.
0:14:59 > 0:15:01- David Attenborough reporting. Out!
0:15:07 > 0:15:12- How big a problem is Japanese - knotweed to our other estate agents?
0:15:12 > 0:15:17- I think banks and building societies - make a big story about it...
0:15:17 > 0:15:21- ..because they don't want - to lend money at the moment.
0:15:22 > 0:15:23- It's a pain.
0:15:24 > 0:15:27- It's a nuisance at the moment.
0:15:27 > 0:15:29- It comes up in every survey...
0:15:29 > 0:15:33- ..but Japanese knotweed - has been in gardens for years.
0:15:40 > 0:15:44- In the Swansea Valley, Carys Davies, - the owner of Perfect Pads...
0:15:45 > 0:15:47- ..enjoys selling houses.
0:15:50 > 0:15:51- Carys is in Clydach...
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- ..to show a traditional house - to a potential buyer.
0:15:56 > 0:15:59- It's very reasonably priced, - at under 80,000...
0:15:59 > 0:16:03- ..so Carys hopes - she can secure a quick sale.
0:16:05 > 0:16:08- It's a traditional, - two bedroom end terrace.
0:16:09 > 0:16:11- It's on at just under 80,000.
0:16:12 > 0:16:15- It comes with no parking - but the garden is quite big.
0:16:15 > 0:16:19- One ground floor reception room, - as you can see.
0:16:19 > 0:16:23- It was two rooms originally - but it's been knocked through.
0:16:24 > 0:16:29- The back door, with access - to the garden, is off the kitchen...
0:16:29 > 0:16:31- ..and it has - a ground floor bathroom.
0:16:32 > 0:16:37- My client is downsizing and this is - her first viewing of this property.
0:16:38 > 0:16:43- This is a compact house, - so can Carys sell its plus points?
0:16:45 > 0:16:47- What's nice - is it's all very open-plan.
0:16:48 > 0:16:52- Carys hits the ground running, - suggesting possible alterations.
0:16:53 > 0:16:56- You could put a breakfast bar there.
0:16:57 > 0:16:58- Downstairs bathroom...
0:16:59 > 0:17:03- ..which is typical of - the traditional, terraced property.
0:17:03 > 0:17:07- Fully-tiled, which is a bonus, - and a shower over the bath.
0:17:07 > 0:17:09- Very pleasing to the eye.
0:17:10 > 0:17:15- That's the ground floor done, - but will the first floor suit Tracy?
0:17:17 > 0:17:20- You get a feeling - when they enter the property.
0:17:21 > 0:17:24- You can tell whether or not - a client likes the house.
0:17:24 > 0:17:26- I'm not sure with this client.
0:17:26 > 0:17:30- There may be a bit too much work - to be done here for her...
0:17:31 > 0:17:34- ..even though - it's a lovely-looking house.
0:17:34 > 0:17:38- Plasterboard. You wouldn't think so, - with these walls.
0:17:39 > 0:17:43- Carys has to work hard - to emphasize the house's potential.
0:17:43 > 0:17:47- Tracy is playing her cards - close to her chest.
0:17:47 > 0:17:49- You could easily extend.
0:17:49 > 0:17:53- The garden's a large size. - There is potential.
0:17:54 > 0:17:55- What do you think?
0:17:56 > 0:18:00- You could move in to it as it is but - there's a lot I'd want to do to it.
0:18:01 > 0:18:02- The bathroom downstairs.
0:18:03 > 0:18:05- I'd have a look - if I could put it upstairs.
0:18:05 > 0:18:08- There's too much work for me - on this property.
0:18:09 > 0:18:11- Tracy won't buy this house...
0:18:12 > 0:18:15- ..but Carys is keen - to find her a perfect home.
0:18:16 > 0:18:18- Nice to meet you. Here's my card.
0:18:19 > 0:18:24- Based on what you've said, I have - some properties that may suit you.
0:18:24 > 0:18:25- I'll email you.
0:18:26 > 0:18:29- She has no intention - of losing this client.
0:18:30 > 0:18:35- We're firm believers in matching - clients to properties on our books.
0:18:36 > 0:18:38- This isn't the one for her...
0:18:38 > 0:18:42- ..but she may like - one of our other properties.
0:18:42 > 0:18:46- I'll email details of some - of our other properties to her.
0:18:47 > 0:18:49- The key thing is to stay in touch.
0:18:55 > 0:18:58- With only a few days to go - until the auction...
0:18:59 > 0:19:03- ..Marc has seen interest grow, - especially in the Cathays district.
0:19:04 > 0:19:07- I've got three properties - in the auction.
0:19:07 > 0:19:11- This one - 8 Monthermer Road, - 12 Monthermer Road...
0:19:11 > 0:19:15- ..and a property around the corner, - which is 49 Daniel Street.
0:19:15 > 0:19:19- They're all within throwing distance - of each other.
0:19:19 > 0:19:23- There's been a lot of interest - in the three houses.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27- A modern kitchen - with room for a small table.
0:19:28 > 0:19:30- It's hard because - there are lots of viewings...
0:19:31 > 0:19:34- ..and people - want to see all three properties.
0:19:35 > 0:19:36- Number 8 is open.
0:19:37 > 0:19:39- You can have a look at Monthermer.
0:19:39 > 0:19:43- This is ideal for an owner-occupier - to do some work on it.
0:19:44 > 0:19:47- Crwys Road is nearby - and town is a 20-minute walk away.
0:19:47 > 0:19:49- It will be very popular.
0:19:49 > 0:19:52- It has a guide price of 135,000.
0:19:52 > 0:19:55- On the resale market, - you're talking 200,000.
0:19:57 > 0:20:01- There's a separate - rental opportunity with the salon.
0:20:02 > 0:20:06- It's lovely. You'd be happy - being pampered in here.
0:20:08 > 0:20:10- It could be converted - into four flats.
0:20:10 > 0:20:13- Two on the ground floor - and two upstairs.
0:20:15 > 0:20:19- A lot of people turned up today, - so I'm very busy.
0:20:21 > 0:20:26- It takes more than one Marc Morrish - to show everyone around.
0:20:29 > 0:20:34- A week after Ruth showed Nest - the terraced house in Llangefni...
0:20:34 > 0:20:39- ..Nest had an offer at just below - the asking price accepted on it.
0:20:41 > 0:20:43- All Nest now needs is a mortgage.
0:20:45 > 0:20:50- I heard from the broker this morning - and Nest's mortgage is approved...
0:20:50 > 0:20:52- ..and the survey is fine.
0:20:54 > 0:20:56- So full steam ahead with that one.
0:20:57 > 0:21:01- Hiya, Nest. It's Ruth here - from Dafydd Hardy, Llangefni.
0:21:02 > 0:21:04- I've got some good news for you.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07- We've received your mortgage offer.
0:21:07 > 0:21:09- Your broker called to let me know.
0:21:11 > 0:21:12- Fantastic.
0:21:13 > 0:21:14- Full steam ahead now.
0:21:16 > 0:21:18- Are you happy? Brilliant.
0:21:18 > 0:21:20- I'm delighted for you.
0:21:20 > 0:21:23- I love this part of the job.
0:21:24 > 0:21:27- We know - the keys will be handed over soon.
0:21:27 > 0:21:29- That's good.
0:21:34 > 0:21:35- Back in Cathays...
0:21:36 > 0:21:40- ..Marc is still showing potential - buyers around three properties.
0:21:41 > 0:21:43- This is the house I told you about.
0:21:46 > 0:21:51- Nia is one of those people and she's - looking for something in particular.
0:21:52 > 0:21:53- Market value, 125 to 130.
0:21:54 > 0:21:55- And not as much work needs doing?
0:21:55 > 0:21:56- And not as much work needs doing?- - No. Come in.
0:21:57 > 0:22:00- I'm looking for a house for my son.
0:22:00 > 0:22:04- He starts working - at Ysgol Y Wern in September.
0:22:05 > 0:22:09- He can't be here today because - he's travelling around Europe.
0:22:09 > 0:22:12- I hope - we see something we like today.
0:22:14 > 0:22:17- There is no gas - There's just electric.
0:22:18 > 0:22:21- Nia has bought at an auction before.
0:22:21 > 0:22:24- I bought my first house - at an auction.
0:22:24 > 0:22:28- I went to the auction - with my father-in-law.
0:22:28 > 0:22:32- We lived in that house for 15 years - and raised our children there.
0:22:33 > 0:22:34- I've got three boys.
0:22:35 > 0:22:40- Nia's house-hunting for her son but - she also takes a look at the salon.
0:22:40 > 0:22:44- This is a former salon - with a studio flat at the rear.
0:22:46 > 0:22:48- Oh! I can get my hair done.
0:22:48 > 0:22:50- Oh! I can get my hair done.- - Yes. Take a seat, madam.
0:22:51 > 0:22:56- Unfortunately, the houses I've seen - this morning need a lot of work...
0:22:57 > 0:23:00- ..so I doubt - we'll attend the auction on Tuesday.
0:23:01 > 0:23:06- Nia won't be at the auction but - how hopeful is Marc about the day?
0:23:07 > 0:23:09- I've been really busy.
0:23:09 > 0:23:11- Lots of people turned up...
0:23:11 > 0:23:15- ..and I've been running - from one building to the next.
0:23:15 > 0:23:20- I'm over the moon with the - number of people who turned up...
0:23:20 > 0:23:22- ..to view the properties.
0:23:22 > 0:23:24- Let's see what happens on Tuesday.
0:23:31 > 0:23:37- Marc has work to do before - he sells the properties at auction.
0:23:38 > 0:23:40- Sold - - my favourite part of the job.
0:23:41 > 0:23:44- Ruth is happy - to have sold Nest her new home...
0:23:44 > 0:23:47- ..and Iestyn - also had some good news.
0:23:48 > 0:23:51- The cottage in Llanilar - has been sold, at last.
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