0:00:02 > 0:00:04SINGS "MATCH OF THE DAY" THEME
0:00:04 > 0:00:09Good morning. In case you're confused, this is To Buy Or Not To Buy and not Match Of The Day.
0:00:09 > 0:00:14Yeah, but, Jonny, we're getting close to kick-off time for two first-time buyers who are UNITED
0:00:14 > 0:00:18in their search for a home in the city of Manchester.
0:00:28 > 0:00:29- Know what, Simon? - I'm all ears, gaffer.
0:00:29 > 0:00:32I think today's programme is going to be a game of two halves.
0:00:32 > 0:00:35- Tell me more, boss. - Both our buyers are fans of the beautiful game.
0:00:35 > 0:00:38And as we know, the beautiful game is a team game.
0:00:38 > 0:00:42That it is. Y'know, I always dreamed of being a footballer.
0:00:42 > 0:00:44Just wasn't meant to be, Jonny.
0:00:44 > 0:00:47Sadly not, but I find it equally fulfilling showing to buyers
0:00:47 > 0:00:49three properties and letting them try one before they buy.
0:00:49 > 0:00:53And the most important thing, don't forget, Jonny, this game is not about individuals.
0:00:53 > 0:00:58No matter how well we perform, it's the result that matters.
0:00:58 > 0:01:03Right, then, O'Brien, it's time to kick off this match by meeting today's buyers, 27-year-old Laura
0:01:03 > 0:01:06and her boyfriend, 26-year-old Gareth.
0:01:06 > 0:01:09They are living proof that long-distance relationships do work.
0:01:09 > 0:01:12Despite having lived literally thousands of miles apart,
0:01:12 > 0:01:16Gareth earning his dollars in New York and Laura her euros in Sweden,
0:01:16 > 0:01:17their love still managed to blossom.
0:01:17 > 0:01:21But now they're back in Manchester, living with their parents,
0:01:21 > 0:01:24and they've decided to buy their first property together in Sale.
0:01:24 > 0:01:26Today's couple may seem like a match made in heaven,
0:01:26 > 0:01:30but I see potential cracks in their relationship.
0:01:30 > 0:01:33- It's that age-old problem that divides this city.- What's that?
0:01:33 > 0:01:38Well, Gareth is a Manchester City supporter and Laura is a Manchester United supporter.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41- Oh, trouble at t'mill!- So, come on, you two, one Blue, one Red.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44Can you really live together?
0:01:44 > 0:01:47- I reckon so.- Just about.
0:01:47 > 0:01:51I like the "Just about". That's most of the year, but what about derby days? Come on, be honest.
0:01:51 > 0:01:53We don't talk to each other
0:01:53 > 0:01:55after the result.
0:01:55 > 0:01:58- But we are united in our property search?- Absolutely.
0:01:58 > 0:02:01- We are, yeah.- What kind of property are we looking for, Laura?
0:02:01 > 0:02:04We quite like the idea of a terraced house.
0:02:04 > 0:02:06We want something with a bit of character,
0:02:06 > 0:02:10a couple of bedrooms minimum, maybe three if we're lucky.
0:02:10 > 0:02:12We really want
0:02:12 > 0:02:15a separate kitchen/diner. We don't really want one together.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18We don't really like the more modern houses,
0:02:18 > 0:02:22we want something with a bit of character, because the newer houses sometimes seem to be a bit smaller.
0:02:22 > 0:02:25We want a decent amount of space, but for what we get for our money,
0:02:25 > 0:02:28we just want to get the best deal, really.
0:02:28 > 0:02:30And, Gareth, with Laura being a Manchester United supporter,
0:02:30 > 0:02:33she never stops talking, but do you agree with all that?
0:02:33 > 0:02:37Yeah. I think the main points are...
0:02:37 > 0:02:44right, and I think we've got to be realistic, because we've both been quite privileged that we've been
0:02:44 > 0:02:49brought up in nice areas with big, nice houses, and now we're looking at moving away from that, and
0:02:49 > 0:02:53we have to be realistic that we're probably not going to be finding a house like that for a few years.
0:02:53 > 0:02:58We're looking for something with a bit of character, we can make a bit of money on...
0:02:58 > 0:03:02There you go! I was about to ask what your motivation is, Gareth, and there it is - money.
0:03:02 > 0:03:06So you want somewhere that you can get in, maybe do a bit of work to?
0:03:06 > 0:03:08- Yeah.- You're quite happy to get your hands dirty.
0:03:08 > 0:03:11- Yeah, yeah. Yeah, we don't mind doing a bit of that.- Are you sure?
0:03:11 > 0:03:14Who's going to colour-code the house? That's the question.
0:03:14 > 0:03:16I think we don't want a huge job.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19We don't want to have to gut somewhere, but we're happy
0:03:19 > 0:03:24- to do a few changes and put our own print on it.- Finally, just location.
0:03:24 > 0:03:29- You've talked about the areas, but where are we concentrating our search?- We both live in...
0:03:29 > 0:03:33south and west Manchester at the mo, and we both work in Manchester,
0:03:33 > 0:03:37so somewhere close to the Metrolinks and the connections into Manchester,
0:03:37 > 0:03:42because we've got a transport system that can get us to Manchester so quickly.
0:03:42 > 0:03:45How much are you two prepared to spend on this blue-red City-United home?
0:03:45 > 0:03:50Erm, this is a bone of contention, because we've got slightly different
0:03:50 > 0:03:55ideas, but we've sort of come to a conclusion of about 180, 190.
0:03:55 > 0:03:59190 it is. I like that, yeah. Shall we get going?
0:03:59 > 0:04:03- Let's do this.- I'm not coming back for the second half. Good luck with the rest of the match.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05- See you later.- See you later.
0:04:05 > 0:04:11- Good team talk, Jonny, my son, good team talk.- Yep, first-time buyers, not committing to anything too soon.
0:04:11 > 0:04:15They may not agree on who they support, but they agree on what kind of houses they like.
0:04:15 > 0:04:20- I'm pretty excited about this. - Now it's time to let the feet do the talking!- I know where you're going.
0:04:20 > 0:04:24Yeah. Let's play a one-two-three with the houses.
0:04:24 > 0:04:28Anyway, today we're in Sale, five miles south-west of Manchester,
0:04:28 > 0:04:31a town in its own right, but it's close enough to be considered part of the city.
0:04:31 > 0:04:35Its residents typically live in detached and semidetached houses,
0:04:35 > 0:04:38and there are plenty of Victorian and Edwardian properties.
0:04:38 > 0:04:41Alongside Sale's more traditional virtues, the
0:04:41 > 0:04:47town centre's seen some significant developments in the past few years, with a cultural corner emerging.
0:04:47 > 0:04:49The area has also seen a number of new apartment blocks,
0:04:49 > 0:04:53for a more affordable, trendy lifestyle to that of neighbouring Altrincham.
0:04:53 > 0:04:57Crucially for today's buyers, Sale is on the tram line,
0:04:57 > 0:05:00with a regular service to Manchester and Altrincham.
0:05:00 > 0:05:02Before we head off to begin our property search,
0:05:02 > 0:05:07let's see what their 190K budget can get them elsewhere in the UK.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10For starters, this two-bedroom apartment just down the road
0:05:10 > 0:05:14from the Ibrox stadium, home to Glasgow Rangers.
0:05:14 > 0:05:19You can sit here in the morning and take in the views of the waterfront, all for 169,500.
0:05:19 > 0:05:23If Laura and Gareth decide to switch teams and support Wolves, then this extended,
0:05:23 > 0:05:30three-double-bedroom detached house in Wolverhampton is on the market for 187,500.
0:05:30 > 0:05:36Now look at this for a stadium - home to my team, Simon, the mighty Arsenal, and this
0:05:36 > 0:05:39ground-floor, double-bedroom apartment in Highbury would
0:05:39 > 0:05:44be ideal for a first-time buyer and is on the market for 179,995.
0:05:44 > 0:05:49If, like Gareth and Laura, you are a first-time buyer and you're looking to dive into the property market,
0:05:49 > 0:05:51here are a few facts you ought to know.
0:05:51 > 0:05:55As a first-time buyer, you are the heartbeat of the property market.
0:05:55 > 0:05:57And as the market's taken a bit of a dip recently...
0:05:57 > 0:06:00..the Government, estate agents and homebuilders are doing their utmost...
0:06:00 > 0:06:02..to get you to buy.
0:06:02 > 0:06:06First-time buyers are not part of endless chains so are very attractive to sellers.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09So if you're ready to buy a property and can raise a mortgage...
0:06:09 > 0:06:12..you'll be in a strong position to take advantage of lower house prices.
0:06:12 > 0:06:15The main difficulty now is, unlike recent times...
0:06:15 > 0:06:18..it is nigh-on impossible to get 100 per cent mortgage.
0:06:18 > 0:06:20Now you will need a deposit of at least ten per cent...
0:06:20 > 0:06:24..but going as high as 25 per cent deposit, just to get a decent mortgage.
0:06:24 > 0:06:30Tough times for mortgages, but let's hope we can give Laura and Gareth some cheer with today's properties.
0:06:32 > 0:06:33My choice, property one.
0:06:33 > 0:06:38Well, if it were a football team, I'll put it this way - it would be top of the Premier League.
0:06:38 > 0:06:41It would be still fighting in all cups with a chance of European glory.
0:06:41 > 0:06:45This is a dynamic property. It's going to take home the silverware.
0:06:45 > 0:06:47- There it is, property one.- A very confident Simon O'Brien there.
0:06:47 > 0:06:50I'm going to be a little bit more reserved in my estimations.
0:06:50 > 0:06:53I'm going to say this place is probably in the play-offs of the Championship.
0:06:53 > 0:06:55There's a quick look at it. Absolutely bang-on.
0:06:55 > 0:06:58- So fingers crossed. - OK, so a chance of promotion.- Yeah.
0:06:58 > 0:07:03OK, the wild card. Now then, Jonny, like all good football managers, I don't think we should announce
0:07:03 > 0:07:07- our starting line-up before the game kicks off.- OK, good thinking.
0:07:07 > 0:07:10- Going to keep that a secret? - Yeah.- Let's get going. My choice, property one.
0:07:12 > 0:07:17And I have scored in the opening minutes here today with my choice, this superb
0:07:17 > 0:07:21three-bedroom terrace in a very sought-after location in Sale.
0:07:21 > 0:07:26This property is fitted out to the highest standard. You could move in straightaway and not lift a finger.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29I think it's 1-0 to me!
0:07:29 > 0:07:30Here it is, property one.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33It is a mid-terrace period property, which you asked for.
0:07:33 > 0:07:37First impressions, please, because I think get in the net!
0:07:37 > 0:07:40Yeah, it's really nice. It's a lovely location. It's quiet.
0:07:40 > 0:07:43So yeah.
0:07:43 > 0:07:45First impressions good. Gareth?
0:07:45 > 0:07:49- Yeah, very good.- It's also a lovely quiet street, though, isn't it?
0:07:49 > 0:07:53We are two minutes from the metro, two minutes from Sale town centre,
0:07:53 > 0:07:57- so all your shopping's just round the corner, and you get to the match easy as you like.- All right, then.
0:07:57 > 0:08:01- Get in there. But by the way, you haven't got 45 minutes.- OK.- Enjoy!
0:08:01 > 0:08:03- Great.- Great, thanks.
0:08:03 > 0:08:08I don't think you tried hard enough to squeeze every football pun possible into that little section.
0:08:08 > 0:08:10Well, it's not about me, it's about the team.
0:08:10 > 0:08:12As long as we got the result, that's the main thing.
0:08:14 > 0:08:18- Ooh! Lovely. - Yeah, it's lovely, isn't it? Yeah.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- I like the decoration, as well. It's nice colours.- It's huge, isn't it?
0:08:21 > 0:08:23Yeah. I love the windows.
0:08:23 > 0:08:24There's a lot of light coming in.
0:08:24 > 0:08:26- Yeah.- I love the red, obviously.
0:08:26 > 0:08:29- Less so me. - I love the fireplace, as well.
0:08:29 > 0:08:31- Yeah, you don't need a lot doing to that, do you?- It's good space.
0:08:31 > 0:08:35- Yeah. Maybe have a little coffee table there.- Mm.
0:08:35 > 0:08:39- Yeah, it's lovely. - I love the finishings here, as well.
0:08:41 > 0:08:43- Oh, wow!- Lovely, yeah.
0:08:43 > 0:08:45- These doors are great. - I love the decor.
0:08:45 > 0:08:47- Yeah.- It's fantastic.
0:08:47 > 0:08:51This table's quality. It's nice and big, this room.
0:08:51 > 0:08:53- That's probably where they've taken a fireplace out.- Yeah.- Yeah.
0:08:53 > 0:08:56I love the way that they've decorated it. It's gorgeous.
0:08:56 > 0:08:58Yeah. Plenty of space either side of the alcove.
0:08:58 > 0:09:01- Plenty of light coming in, still. - Yeah.
0:09:01 > 0:09:03Two defined rooms - dining room for entertaining,
0:09:03 > 0:09:07lounge for relaxing, and obviously into this lovely refitted kitchen.
0:09:07 > 0:09:11- Wow! It's massive!- I like the floor.
0:09:11 > 0:09:12- Yeah. - Really like the floor.- Floor's good.
0:09:12 > 0:09:16Patio doors out. That's something that we liked, isn't it?
0:09:16 > 0:09:17- Yeah.- To be able to go out into the garden...
0:09:17 > 0:09:19The garden looks nice.
0:09:19 > 0:09:22Double-glazed windows. Oh, it's lovely.
0:09:22 > 0:09:24- Yeah.- So far, this is everything they've asked for.
0:09:24 > 0:09:27You've given them the period features, the separate reception rooms,
0:09:27 > 0:09:30not too much work, adequate-sized garden...
0:09:30 > 0:09:33- It's nice and spacious up here, isn't it?- It's a good hallway again.
0:09:33 > 0:09:35It's got to go wrong somewhere, surely.
0:09:35 > 0:09:38Absolutely not. We've already got a hat-trick in the first half here.
0:09:38 > 0:09:40- Here's the bathroom.- Yeah.
0:09:40 > 0:09:42Lovely.
0:09:42 > 0:09:44Neutral again.
0:09:44 > 0:09:45Big enough. I love the tiles.
0:09:45 > 0:09:47Again, looks like it's been relatively recently done.
0:09:47 > 0:09:52- Yeah.- I've just scored with the bathroom again. It was a tap-in.
0:09:52 > 0:09:58Study, perhaps. Oh, study/third bedroom. With a cat!
0:09:58 > 0:09:59Quite a nice view out of the window.
0:09:59 > 0:10:03Yeah. You can see the other gardens.
0:10:03 > 0:10:06- Definitely a single room, yeah.- Mm.
0:10:06 > 0:10:09They've got the money, they've looked at quite a few houses.
0:10:09 > 0:10:12Why haven't they committed to a purchase yet?
0:10:12 > 0:10:16Because, oddly, with the market being what it is,
0:10:16 > 0:10:20- people have more time, and so it's harder to make a decision.- Ooh!
0:10:20 > 0:10:21That's nice and big, isn't it?
0:10:21 > 0:10:25- Mm! Lots of light in. - Yeah.- Love the fireplace.
0:10:25 > 0:10:27That's lovely.
0:10:27 > 0:10:28Yeah.
0:10:30 > 0:10:34- Ooh!- Good Lord! It's huge.- Huge.
0:10:34 > 0:10:37- Hey, it's excellent. - How big must this be?!
0:10:37 > 0:10:39The fireplace, again, is lovely.
0:10:39 > 0:10:43The features and the wooden-like furniture is really tastefully done.
0:10:43 > 0:10:47- So much space in here, and the windows... - It's really light and airy, as well.
0:10:47 > 0:10:48- Yeah.- I love it.
0:10:48 > 0:10:49Seems to have gone quite well.
0:10:49 > 0:10:51Pretty well.
0:10:51 > 0:10:55The question is, is it going to be a red devil or is going to leave them singing the Blues?
0:10:58 > 0:11:00OK, you two, you've worked up a bit of a sweat.
0:11:00 > 0:11:04You did a lot of work, bobbing and weaving out of those rooms. What did you think?
0:11:04 > 0:11:05It's a lovely house.
0:11:05 > 0:11:10Good location, quite quiet, spacious, three bedrooms.
0:11:10 > 0:11:13- Mm-hm.- We liked the period features.- Yeah. - Is it somewhere you
0:11:13 > 0:11:18could see yourself living, having taken into consideration the room sizes, the finish of the place?
0:11:18 > 0:11:22Yeah, I think so. It's everything that we sort of asked for.
0:11:22 > 0:11:26- Yeah.- I think definitely you could just move into it and just put your stamp on it. So yeah.
0:11:26 > 0:11:30- It's "guess the price" time. Now, Simon's kicked things off pretty well.- That was a football pun.
0:11:30 > 0:11:33Your maximum budget's around about £190,000.
0:11:33 > 0:11:35How much do you think for this beautiful property?
0:11:35 > 0:11:38I'm going to say 190.
0:11:38 > 0:11:39United say 190.
0:11:39 > 0:11:42- What will City say?- 185.
0:11:42 > 0:11:44185.
0:11:44 > 0:11:47It's early doors in the derby.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50But it's 1-0 to United.
0:11:50 > 0:11:52Expected.
0:11:52 > 0:11:55It's actually above your budget.
0:11:55 > 0:11:57- Yeah.- It's 200 on the nose.
0:11:57 > 0:12:01- But I absolutely guarantee there is room for negotiation. - Yeah.- Not a bad start, eh?
0:12:01 > 0:12:03Yeah, good start, yeah.
0:12:03 > 0:12:05Right, second half. My choice, property two.
0:12:05 > 0:12:07- This way. Follow me.- Brilliant.
0:12:10 > 0:12:13Now, Simon, prepare for your property to be relegated
0:12:13 > 0:12:16once our buyers have clapped eyes on this house.
0:12:16 > 0:12:19Yes, this newly refurbished semi in Sale is Premier League.
0:12:19 > 0:12:25Like yours, it has three bedrooms, but unlike yours, there's off-road parking and there's even enough room
0:12:25 > 0:12:28for a kickabout in the private back garden. On me 'ead, son!
0:12:28 > 0:12:32Right then, Gareth and Laura, here... 1-0, 1-0, 1-0!
0:12:32 > 0:12:341-0, 1-0, 1-0...
0:12:34 > 0:12:37- What are you doing? It's bound to be 1-0 - we've only seen one house! - Oh, that is true, yeah.
0:12:37 > 0:12:39Right, Gareth and Laura, here we are at my choice, property number two.
0:12:39 > 0:12:42Now, trying to keep the football theme going, we've brought you to a
0:12:42 > 0:12:45little area just outside of Sale called Ashton-upon-Mersey.
0:12:45 > 0:12:47Merseyside, Merseyside...
0:12:47 > 0:12:50- Sorry.- He's having a great day, though, bless him.
0:12:50 > 0:12:55Let him enjoy himself. Now, I think the property overall is a slightly better house than Simon's.
0:12:55 > 0:12:59He did kick it off very nicely, but semi-detached, which is a bonus, of course, and also, as you can see,
0:12:59 > 0:13:03two off-road parking spaces for your vehicles.
0:13:03 > 0:13:07Negative on the location, though, as it is that bit further away from the Metrolinks, yeah?
0:13:07 > 0:13:11It's about a 20-, 25-minute walk, although that's only a five- or ten-minute drive in the car.
0:13:11 > 0:13:13What do you think? First impressions?
0:13:13 > 0:13:15Yeah, it looks, er, a good size.
0:13:15 > 0:13:18- Off-road parking's good, because we've got a car.- Yeah.
0:13:18 > 0:13:20It certainly seems a bigger and better garden.
0:13:20 > 0:13:22- Yeah.- It does have a bigger and better garden!
0:13:22 > 0:13:24Shh, you're giving too much away. Get in there and enjoy it!
0:13:24 > 0:13:28- Go on, in you go! Go on. See you later. You ready, Jonny? - Yeah.
0:13:30 > 0:13:31Headphones!
0:13:35 > 0:13:37Good hall.
0:13:37 > 0:13:39Good size.
0:13:39 > 0:13:43- Yeah.- I like the wooden floors. The other place was completely carpeted, wasn't it?
0:13:43 > 0:13:45- These are nice, aren't they? - Yeah.
0:13:45 > 0:13:48- It's quite neutral.- They didn't sound particularly excited, did they?
0:13:48 > 0:13:54- I hate to tell you this, Jonny. As the second half has begun, the crowd are muted.- This is the lounge.
0:13:54 > 0:13:55Good size again.
0:13:55 > 0:14:00I like the bay windows, because it gives you a good illusion of space.
0:14:00 > 0:14:02- Yeah, it does.- Nicely decorated.
0:14:02 > 0:14:07Yeah. More space than the previous house's lounge, so you can fit a lot more in.
0:14:09 > 0:14:14- Kitchen.- The kitchen.- Oh, that's nice, kitchen/diner kind of...- Yeah.
0:14:14 > 0:14:17It's good to be able to get in from the kitchen to sit down.
0:14:17 > 0:14:21- Definitely.- The kitchen's a bit narrower, but it's longer.- Yeah. - More modern.
0:14:21 > 0:14:23I like that skylight. Plenty of light coming in.
0:14:23 > 0:14:27- Yeah.- What we have is a skylight flooding light into the kitchen.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30Massive difference, if you're putting an extension on, to put a roof light in.
0:14:30 > 0:14:32- Yeah.- And with the patio doors going out onto the garden...
0:14:32 > 0:14:34This is a big space, as well.
0:14:34 > 0:14:38I think you could probably do more with the table if you
0:14:38 > 0:14:39kind of took it that way.
0:14:39 > 0:14:42Nice to have that view as you're dining, with the patio doors.
0:14:42 > 0:14:47- Definitely.- There you go, Laura said at the top of the show she didn't like those open-plan kitchen diners.
0:14:47 > 0:14:52You've got that nice sense of openness for an entertaining point
0:14:52 > 0:14:55of view and those dinner parties they talked about. It is perfect.
0:14:58 > 0:15:02Here we go, move into the business end of the tour, the first floor, what do you reckon?
0:15:02 > 0:15:06Time is running out. Pressure's on. Let's see if she can pull it back from the brink.
0:15:06 > 0:15:10Looks like the front bedroom. Still a good size.
0:15:10 > 0:15:12Definitely comfortable enough for a single bedroom.
0:15:12 > 0:15:15We could use this as a study.
0:15:15 > 0:15:20Bathroom. A nice size. It's bigger than the last one isn't it?
0:15:20 > 0:15:22Definitely.
0:15:22 > 0:15:26Separate shower's really good.
0:15:26 > 0:15:28Yes, it is a bigger bathroom.
0:15:28 > 0:15:30Because of the style of property, you have the space upstairs.
0:15:30 > 0:15:33- A good size.- Definitely.
0:15:33 > 0:15:35I like these.
0:15:35 > 0:15:37Good wardrobe space.
0:15:37 > 0:15:39They are in bedroom number two.
0:15:39 > 0:15:41It has fitted wardrobes in it, which is a bonus.
0:15:41 > 0:15:44Because they both live with their individual parents, I'm assuming
0:15:44 > 0:15:47they don't own that much furniture themselves.
0:15:47 > 0:15:53OK, this is the master bedroom. A good size again, isn't it?
0:15:53 > 0:15:56It's not as big as the master bedroom in the terrace.
0:15:56 > 0:15:59- That was monstrous. - It is still a good size.
0:15:59 > 0:16:03Shall we go and find out how much it might be worth?
0:16:03 > 0:16:05We had better had do.
0:16:08 > 0:16:11Good game guys, excellent second half.
0:16:11 > 0:16:13Some refreshments well needed.
0:16:13 > 0:16:15Before I get your feedback, let's talk about something
0:16:15 > 0:16:19you mentioned earlier and that was you want a property they you can make some money off.
0:16:19 > 0:16:25Something that will definitely improve the value is extending the downstairs, this ground floor.
0:16:25 > 0:16:28You have already got the extension in place here coming off the back of the kitchen.
0:16:28 > 0:16:32Because we have a much larger garden than Simon's property, we've
0:16:32 > 0:16:37actually got space to play with out here and what I would look to do it is extend this kitchen across
0:16:37 > 0:16:41the back of the dining room, maybe utilise some of that side space but definitely increase your down space.
0:16:41 > 0:16:45Living area, get a downstairs toilet in there, preferably a utility room
0:16:45 > 0:16:51and that will add real value to the property. It is 1 - 0 to United.
0:16:51 > 0:16:53Do you want to go first then?
0:16:53 > 0:16:55I've never known such a pressure on guess the price.
0:16:55 > 0:16:58Come on, let's make the blue go first.
0:16:58 > 0:17:01I'm going to go with 175.
0:17:01 > 0:17:04175, right, OK.
0:17:04 > 0:17:08I'm going to go with 170.
0:17:08 > 0:17:12170.
0:17:12 > 0:17:14OK, City are back in it then, it is one-all.
0:17:14 > 0:17:19This place is on the market for 179,950.
0:17:19 > 0:17:22Comfortably under where you are prepared to push your maximum to.
0:17:22 > 0:17:26You are first time buyers, there is always money to be taken off that, isn't there?
0:17:28 > 0:17:31After normal time, it is one all between City and United which means
0:17:31 > 0:17:36as we move into extra time, the pressure will really tell as we head for the wild card.
0:17:36 > 0:17:37It is this way, come on folks.
0:17:40 > 0:17:45So we are into extra time for today's wild card and it is a real team effort.
0:17:45 > 0:17:49We've gone just outside Sale and into neighbouring Altrincham for this modern three-bedroom semi.
0:17:49 > 0:17:57So before the final whistle goes, let's see whether this property goes to the top of the league.
0:17:57 > 0:18:03Right, completing a hat-trick of properties today, we give you the wild card. Why is it the wild card?
0:18:03 > 0:18:05It's fairly obvious, isn't it?
0:18:05 > 0:18:10It is a new signing, a fairly new signing, it isn't a period property. First impressions please.
0:18:10 > 0:18:12Looks like a decent size.
0:18:12 > 0:18:16I think it could be sneakily big and that might be why it's a wild card.
0:18:16 > 0:18:19Looks like it might be big out the back as well with the garden.
0:18:19 > 0:18:21Would you have viewed this house if you had seen the particulars?
0:18:21 > 0:18:23- Probably not.- Good.
0:18:23 > 0:18:24That's what we like to hear.
0:18:24 > 0:18:27Get in there and enjoy. In you go.
0:18:27 > 0:18:29All to play for now.
0:18:29 > 0:18:32- Shall we find the commentary position?- Let's do this.
0:18:35 > 0:18:38Straight up the stairs.
0:18:38 > 0:18:40Lovely lounge.
0:18:40 > 0:18:45Quite neutral, we could have a feature wall or something like that with a blast of colour in there.
0:18:45 > 0:18:49Neutral colours which I think is important for these two because one is a red, one is a blue.
0:18:49 > 0:18:53Any neutral territory we can find for these two is going to be a good thing.
0:18:53 > 0:18:56Through into what I imagine is the kitchen.
0:18:56 > 0:19:02- For our two football supporters, the kitchen has got to be the best room in the house.- Why is that?
0:19:02 > 0:19:05- That is where you keep the cups. - Really modern. It is lovely.
0:19:05 > 0:19:07I like this feature.
0:19:07 > 0:19:10Sit here and have breakfast.
0:19:10 > 0:19:13Lovely kitchen. Really really nice, that is.
0:19:13 > 0:19:18It is almost decadent because you have that very dark high-gloss black work surface and splashback.
0:19:18 > 0:19:22In the other properties we've seen, you walk through and expect a diner here but they have
0:19:22 > 0:19:24done the kitchen and put the diner through there.
0:19:24 > 0:19:26It must have been quite a small house before they did that extension.
0:19:26 > 0:19:30The thing with these modern properties is one of the reasons they might
0:19:30 > 0:19:35- not have considered them, they can come up quite small compared to the older Victorian style.- Fair point.
0:19:35 > 0:19:38Having this conservatory addition downstairs increases that living space.
0:19:38 > 0:19:41The conservatory is fab.
0:19:41 > 0:19:46- Nice and big, isn't it? - It is good to have the dining table in here, I quite like it. You are
0:19:46 > 0:19:48looking out onto the garden.
0:19:48 > 0:19:54There is the separate lawn and patio tables.
0:19:54 > 0:19:56Conservatories have evolved over time.
0:19:56 > 0:19:59They used to be mainstays of wicker furniture and palm trees
0:19:59 > 0:20:01but now they are really versatile rooms.
0:20:01 > 0:20:03This was used as a dining room and a sitting room.
0:20:03 > 0:20:06I've got a wicker chair and a palm tree in mine.
0:20:06 > 0:20:09Have a look upstairs. I like this rail. It is modern.
0:20:11 > 0:20:14- I'm not feeling the love. - Are you not?- No.
0:20:14 > 0:20:20- I thought they were starting to warm to the concept of modern property. - We completely disagree, then.- Yes.
0:20:20 > 0:20:22Quite small.
0:20:22 > 0:20:23Very modern though. It has the shower.
0:20:23 > 0:20:26You wouldn't need to do anything to this. The bath is actually quite big.
0:20:26 > 0:20:31It is really modern with the taps and the faucets.
0:20:31 > 0:20:33I love the tiling.
0:20:33 > 0:20:37The other thing to bear in mind is this is probably the smallest bathroom out of all three.
0:20:37 > 0:20:40It goes to show if you have got taste, if you can get
0:20:40 > 0:20:44style in there, you can make the most of those small rooms.
0:20:44 > 0:20:45A nursery.
0:20:45 > 0:20:47Definitely fit a single bed in.
0:20:47 > 0:20:51A single bed there, I don't think you would fit a double in there.
0:20:51 > 0:20:55Not sure about the green walls but that is something you could redecorate.
0:20:55 > 0:20:59Thinking about changing the colour in that bedroom. What d'you think? Red or blue?
0:20:59 > 0:21:00- It's got to be red.- Blue.
0:21:00 > 0:21:02- Red.- Blue.
0:21:02 > 0:21:05Study/decks.
0:21:05 > 0:21:06DJ.
0:21:06 > 0:21:09Quite good for a study though.
0:21:09 > 0:21:12Too small for a bedroom.
0:21:12 > 0:21:16Considering they only needed two bedrooms, the size of the third one doesn't really matter too much
0:21:16 > 0:21:19because they will need to use it as a study anyway.
0:21:19 > 0:21:23The master bedroom. Narrow, isn't it. There is not a load of space at the end of the bed.
0:21:23 > 0:21:27You have to climb over the bed to get to the other side.
0:21:27 > 0:21:30The wardrobes are nice with the mirrors, I quite like that.
0:21:30 > 0:21:32Saving space.
0:21:32 > 0:21:34This property match is not going well.
0:21:34 > 0:21:36I think if we leave now, we could beat the traffic.
0:21:36 > 0:21:41- Yes but it is a derby match. It is 1-1. Have got to stick around to see who wins.- I forgot about that.
0:21:43 > 0:21:45It was an experiment.
0:21:45 > 0:21:49Taking you out of your comfort zone, bringing you to this modern property.
0:21:49 > 0:21:52It didn't really work, did it?
0:21:52 > 0:21:53- Not particularly.- No.
0:21:53 > 0:21:56- There were elements that you did like weren't there?- Yes, definitely.
0:21:56 > 0:21:59We just didn't feel the love.
0:21:59 > 0:22:00Gareth, be brutal with me.
0:22:00 > 0:22:04I think we would rather live in a terrace.
0:22:04 > 0:22:08- We like the terrace feel.- Just what you know and talking of terraces.
0:22:08 > 0:22:11Guess the price is always a bit of fun.
0:22:11 > 0:22:14Today, the pressure.
0:22:14 > 0:22:17Come on, I am with you, the Blues, it is one-all.
0:22:17 > 0:22:22Your budget is 190,000 max. Who is going to go first?
0:22:22 > 0:22:24Who is taking the first penalty?
0:22:24 > 0:22:26Laura.
0:22:26 > 0:22:29Hang on, just before you start.
0:22:29 > 0:22:31Jonny, this could turn nasty.
0:22:33 > 0:22:38- Keep them well apart for this one. - 185.
0:22:40 > 0:22:43175.
0:22:43 > 0:22:47I'll tell you what. Commiserations.
0:22:50 > 0:22:54Yes, the Blues have taken it.
0:22:54 > 0:22:56It is grace in victory.
0:22:56 > 0:23:00The price is £169,000. It is well beneath your budget.
0:23:00 > 0:23:06Does their interest you at all, knowing you can get a modern property that cheap compared to...
0:23:06 > 0:23:09- She is gutted.- Nobody cares.
0:23:09 > 0:23:11It is all about winning with these two.
0:23:11 > 0:23:14- Absolutely.- You two had better go off and decide which one you want test drive.
0:23:14 > 0:23:18- Off you go, see you in a bit.- Are you sure they should go together?
0:23:18 > 0:23:21While they do that, here's a quick action replay for you at home.
0:23:21 > 0:23:25Kicking off the first half and getting off to an early lead was my choice.
0:23:25 > 0:23:31This period terraced property in the centre of Sale is on the market for £200,000.
0:23:31 > 0:23:33Simon, you may have thought it was all over
0:23:33 > 0:23:41but I fought back with this second-half semi-detached stunner on the market for 179,950.
0:23:41 > 0:23:43Into extra time, we showed Laura and Gareth this
0:23:43 > 0:23:46beautifully decorated three-bed semi in Altrincham.
0:23:46 > 0:23:49Although I think they might have given this one a red card.
0:23:49 > 0:23:54It is on the market at £169,000.
0:23:58 > 0:24:001-0, 1-0, 1-0!
0:24:00 > 0:24:02It is property number one.
0:24:02 > 0:24:04Don't go on about it.
0:24:04 > 0:24:06What a result, Jonny, what a result.
0:24:06 > 0:24:09In the box, get in the box, what is in the box?
0:24:09 > 0:24:12I'm not sure but it has found a gap in the wall.
0:24:14 > 0:24:17We might have guessed.
0:24:25 > 0:24:28Looks like they've decided to have another play-off.
0:24:33 > 0:24:36These two just don't give it up, do they
0:24:36 > 0:24:38Yay!
0:24:38 > 0:24:39Victory is mine.
0:24:39 > 0:24:44And victory is mine, Jonny. Did I mention they went for my choice?
0:24:44 > 0:24:46I think you may have mentioned that.
0:24:48 > 0:24:53Anyway, never mind all this football. Time for some serious test-driving to be done.
0:24:53 > 0:24:57Laura and Gareth are checking out the Metro for the journey to work.
0:24:57 > 0:25:01I think work can wait, but there is one thing I can't wait for.
0:25:01 > 0:25:05- What's that? More singing? - No, their post-match interview.
0:25:05 > 0:25:08Welcome back to the Manchester job,
0:25:08 > 0:25:11where it's has been an absolute whitewash for the Blues.
0:25:11 > 0:25:14Not only was Gareth victorious 2-1 in guess-the-price,
0:25:14 > 0:25:19Simon O'Brien did marvellously on his choice of property, hammering Jonny.
0:25:19 > 0:25:24- We'll talk to the losers in a moment. First of all, Gareth, how does it feel?- Fantastic.
0:25:24 > 0:25:29I was confident that we had the skills to be victorious and we have proved it.
0:25:29 > 0:25:32And we also demonstrated it was a team effort.
0:25:32 > 0:25:36Absolutely. Team dominance over the Reds.
0:25:36 > 0:25:40Could you pick out any individual that really played the part for you?
0:25:40 > 0:25:42You did well in your selection.
0:25:42 > 0:25:44The 2-1 victory was...
0:25:44 > 0:25:47All right, all right, enough of the Blues love-in.
0:25:47 > 0:25:51You can cuddle afterwards. We've got a big question to ask.
0:25:51 > 0:25:54You spent some extra time in the house.
0:25:54 > 0:25:58How was it coming back? Does it still feel like somewhere you could live in?
0:25:58 > 0:26:00Yes, it was good to come back the second time.
0:26:00 > 0:26:04It gives you time to have a wander, go into the garden, and consider options
0:26:04 > 0:26:08and weighing it up against the other properties that we have seen.
0:26:08 > 0:26:11- It has been useful. - It is the period features, isn't it?
0:26:11 > 0:26:15Yes, the terrace. We have now come to the conclusion
0:26:15 > 0:26:19that terrace is the way forward and we are stuck to that decision.
0:26:19 > 0:26:21You look very happy.
0:26:21 > 0:26:24It is the property that is making you happy, though.
0:26:24 > 0:26:26ALL LAUGH
0:26:26 > 0:26:29OK, Jonny, I know you are feeling a bit glum,
0:26:29 > 0:26:33- but do you want to try and raise your game for one last question? - I can do this.
0:26:33 > 0:26:37Thank you very much for everything. Big question, guys. To buy or not to buy?
0:26:37 > 0:26:39Potentially to buy.
0:26:39 > 0:26:41- What a result.- Well done.
0:26:41 > 0:26:43What a result.
0:26:43 > 0:26:45Absolutely fantastic.
0:26:45 > 0:26:49That is the latest breaking news, here from Manchester. Back to you in the studio.
0:26:49 > 0:26:55Thank you, Simon, and now we are joined by the losing manager of the Reds, Jonny.
0:26:55 > 0:26:57What let you down today?
0:26:57 > 0:27:01Do you think it was location or perhaps it was the style of house?
0:27:01 > 0:27:03- They wanted a period property... - The thing is...
0:27:03 > 0:27:07- Or perhaps it was the lack of local amenities? - No...- What could it be?
0:27:07 > 0:27:11Give me that. If you are interested on coming on the show
0:27:11 > 0:27:14and want us to help you find your dream home, do get in touch with us.
0:27:14 > 0:27:16- I'm going to do it, Jonny. - Don't do it.
0:27:16 > 0:27:18- I'm not looking.- I've got to.
0:27:18 > 0:27:21They think it's all over. It is NOW.
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