0:00:02 > 0:00:04Just a few more key ingredients...
0:00:04 > 0:00:08Jonny, why are we standing here with a chemistry set on a property programme?
0:00:08 > 0:00:15Because I'm trying to come up with the perfect property potion for today's To Buy Or Not To Buy.
0:00:24 > 0:00:30Well, that didn't blow up in our faces, but hopefully today's house hunt will go off with a bang.
0:00:30 > 0:00:33Today we're looking at properties in Birmingham, near Moseley.
0:00:33 > 0:00:37Now we know where we're looking, but what's the point of this?
0:00:37 > 0:00:43Well, today's house hunters have got a fair amount of chemistry between them in more ways than one.
0:00:43 > 0:00:47Yes, today's buyers are newlyweds Sara and Sabhir Visram,
0:00:47 > 0:00:50and they're both pharmacists!
0:00:50 > 0:00:53Ah, I see what you mean by chemistry now!
0:00:53 > 0:00:54Yes, of course.
0:00:54 > 0:00:59Married a year ago, they've been living with Sabhir's parents while seeking their dream home.
0:00:59 > 0:01:04Hopefully that will be today, but this property search won't be easy.
0:01:04 > 0:01:09Sabhir and Sara are poles apart when it comes to their passions.
0:01:09 > 0:01:12That's right. Sabhir loves all things cars,
0:01:12 > 0:01:18and spends much of his time sprucing up his pride and joy or cruising the streets of Moseley.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21Sara, meanwhile, is more of a home bird,
0:01:21 > 0:01:24diligently swotting up and preparing her PhD.
0:01:24 > 0:01:29I don't know about you, Simon, but I feel we've got our work cut out here.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32How true, Jonny, how very, very true.
0:01:33 > 0:01:38There seems to be a difference in focus regarding what this purchase is about.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41- Yeah.- Talk me through your requirements, Sabhir.
0:01:41 > 0:01:46My main requirements is a driveway and garage.
0:01:46 > 0:01:48- That's it.- That's it, isn't it?
0:01:48 > 0:01:50You'd happily just buy a forecourt.
0:01:50 > 0:01:54I would, actually. Just a little Portakabin on the side.
0:01:54 > 0:01:56Well, unfortunately,
0:01:56 > 0:01:59we talk about property on this programme,
0:01:59 > 0:02:02so Sara, what are your requirements?
0:02:02 > 0:02:07A three-or four-ish, nice bedroom house within Birmingham.
0:02:07 > 0:02:11Not too far from this place - not the car, the house.
0:02:11 > 0:02:13- This is your parents' house? - Yeah.
0:02:13 > 0:02:16What style of house do you like?
0:02:16 > 0:02:20I tend to go for newer properties. I'm more taken by them,
0:02:20 > 0:02:24whereas Sabhir appreciates older properties a bit.
0:02:24 > 0:02:27This is going to be fun, this, today, isn't it?
0:02:27 > 0:02:32Would you prefer something cheaper and do the work, make it your own?
0:02:32 > 0:02:35Yeah, we're quite amenable to that. It makes it yours, doesn't it?
0:02:35 > 0:02:39Also, I feel that older houses are better built.
0:02:39 > 0:02:42- You can't hear the neighbours. - This is true.- You see? So...
0:02:42 > 0:02:45So this is the classic argument, then, isn't it?
0:02:45 > 0:02:50Period properties with their charm and solid walls against modern amenities.
0:02:50 > 0:02:52The cloakroom and the en-suite.
0:02:52 > 0:02:54That's what she looks for, you see.
0:02:54 > 0:02:59Am I guessing that if this is your passion, this is Sara's passion?
0:02:59 > 0:03:03Yeah. I've got just one little wardrobe. The rest are all hers.
0:03:03 > 0:03:07Where are we thinking of looking?
0:03:07 > 0:03:11Within walking distance of this place, basically.
0:03:11 > 0:03:14Walking distance but within a three-mile radius of this.
0:03:14 > 0:03:16Where would be your ideal location?
0:03:16 > 0:03:19- Name some areas. - We're in Moseley now.
0:03:19 > 0:03:22Somewhere like Hall Green or Acocks Green, Yardley.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24- King's Heath.- Yeah.- OK.
0:03:24 > 0:03:27- And Moseley itself is on the list. - Yeah.
0:03:27 > 0:03:30Let's call Moseley the centre of our search, yeah?
0:03:30 > 0:03:31- Basically.- OK, right.
0:03:31 > 0:03:36So the focus of our property search is family, isn't it?
0:03:36 > 0:03:40- It's to be close to family and friends.- Yeah.
0:03:40 > 0:03:45- And the potential to raise your own family, also.- Definitely.
0:03:45 > 0:03:48OK, so, how much for this dream? That is the big question.
0:03:48 > 0:03:51What is your budget? How much can you spend?
0:03:51 > 0:03:56- Say, 220?- I don't mind something cheap to do up.- Basically.
0:03:56 > 0:04:01- So, 220 we've got from Sara, Sabhir, what do you say?- Cheap as chips.
0:04:01 > 0:04:06If you've seen the show, at this point Simon says, "But really, how far will you go?"
0:04:06 > 0:04:09If we really push it, what's the most you'll commit to?
0:04:09 > 0:04:12- About 220, 230.- 220?- 220, 230.
0:04:12 > 0:04:15225 sits in the middle of that, that's a nice number.
0:04:15 > 0:04:20I've just got one last question. We've got a lot of work to do.
0:04:20 > 0:04:22- Give us the car keys.- Yeah, sure.
0:04:22 > 0:04:25HE LAUGHS
0:04:25 > 0:04:28- It's the cameras. - He hasn't got them. Shall we walk?
0:04:28 > 0:04:30- Come on, then.- Sure.
0:04:30 > 0:04:33Excellent. Our newlywed couple are very much in love,
0:04:33 > 0:04:36but there's a little bit of conflict.
0:04:36 > 0:04:38That's where we come in, Jonny.
0:04:38 > 0:04:40- So you want a modern property... - Period property.
0:04:40 > 0:04:42- Large garage.- Wardrobe space.
0:04:42 > 0:04:44- For 225 grand.- Cheap as chips.
0:04:44 > 0:04:46Just do your own thing, see you later.
0:04:48 > 0:04:51Today's search brings us to Birmingham,
0:04:51 > 0:04:54taking in Moseley, King's Heath and the surrounding area.
0:04:54 > 0:04:59Though just a few miles south of central Birmingham,
0:04:59 > 0:05:02Moseley is still a highly desirable area for trendy folk.
0:05:02 > 0:05:06Still known as Moseley Village, it retains many villagey qualities,
0:05:06 > 0:05:09with many parks nearby.
0:05:09 > 0:05:13Neighbouring King's Heath is larger but still has its fair share of greenery,
0:05:13 > 0:05:17lying just five miles from the city centre.
0:05:17 > 0:05:22Average house prices in the West Midlands have fallen, and now stand at around 160k.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25Moseley and King's Heath are exceptions,
0:05:25 > 0:05:29so we'll need our wits about us to find the perfect property.
0:05:29 > 0:05:33Let's see what their 225K would get them elsewhere in the UK.
0:05:35 > 0:05:38How about this in Jesmond, a fashionable Newcastle suburb?
0:05:38 > 0:05:43Sara and Sabhir could get this two-bedroom ground-floor apartment with detached garage
0:05:43 > 0:05:46for just...
0:05:46 > 0:05:51Or why not try this four-bedroom Victorian semi in Salford?
0:05:51 > 0:05:55It offers big reception rooms and is close to Manchester.
0:05:55 > 0:05:58A snip at...
0:05:58 > 0:06:02Even further south, you could buy this three-bed Victorian terraced house in Bristol,
0:06:02 > 0:06:05with period features and a lovely garden.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08The cost? £229,000
0:06:08 > 0:06:10of your hard-earned cash.
0:06:10 > 0:06:13Now back to the property hunt.
0:06:13 > 0:06:15I'm a bit confused.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19Sara and Sabhir don't know what they want, and nor do I.
0:06:19 > 0:06:24I need some help. The good people of Moseley should be able to help.
0:06:24 > 0:06:28There is a slight conflict with regard to their requirements.
0:06:28 > 0:06:31Our gentleman is relaxed, but wants space for his car.
0:06:31 > 0:06:34He's going to be happy with that.
0:06:34 > 0:06:40Sara is going the other way. She maybe wants more than is really realistic.
0:06:40 > 0:06:44In an ideal world, semi-detached, three or four bedrooms, en-suite,
0:06:44 > 0:06:49walk-in wardrobes, utility rooms, separate reception rooms, no work,
0:06:49 > 0:06:53- for £225,000. Is that realistic? - Difficult in Moseley.
0:06:53 > 0:06:56To live - Moseley or King's Heath?
0:06:56 > 0:06:59- King's Heath every time.- OK.
0:06:59 > 0:07:01- Too transient, Moseley.- All right.
0:07:01 > 0:07:03- Period or modern property?- Period.
0:07:03 > 0:07:07OK. Finally, I think I know the answer to this, but you never know.
0:07:07 > 0:07:10Garage or wardrobe space?
0:07:10 > 0:07:12Wardrobe space.
0:07:12 > 0:07:14I've got my own workshop, so...
0:07:14 > 0:07:19They'll find a little bit more for their money in King's Heath.
0:07:19 > 0:07:21Moseley centre, extremely popular.
0:07:21 > 0:07:24Younger couple, bars and restaurants are important for them.
0:07:24 > 0:07:28They're only a mile apart, but are quite different.
0:07:28 > 0:07:33Jonny, I've been chatting to the locals and asking them that age-old question -
0:07:33 > 0:07:36period or modern, what details do you want?
0:07:36 > 0:07:38And it's all now clear as mud.
0:07:38 > 0:07:41I hope you did better. How have you got on?
0:07:41 > 0:07:46Not bad. The estate agent says you get more for your money in King's Heath than Moseley.
0:07:46 > 0:07:51With that in mind, I've gone for Moseley but it's a period property,
0:07:51 > 0:07:54so that will maybe appeal more to Sabhir than to Sara.
0:07:54 > 0:07:58It's a detached house. It does need modernisation,
0:07:58 > 0:08:02but it's the kind of property that, as first-time buyers,
0:08:02 > 0:08:05they can put their stamp on it and make it their own.
0:08:05 > 0:08:09- I'm quietly confident about it. - OK, that's property one.
0:08:09 > 0:08:16I'm glad you've leaned towards Sabhir more because I've leaned towards Sara more.
0:08:16 > 0:08:19I've got a modern property, it is detached as well,
0:08:19 > 0:08:23and I'm in King's Heath, where you get more for your money.
0:08:23 > 0:08:27There's very little to do. They could move straight in.
0:08:27 > 0:08:31It's a gorgeous property with very quiet neighbours.
0:08:31 > 0:08:33- The wild card, Jonny? - The wild card today.
0:08:33 > 0:08:38It's wild because it incorporates a bit of mine, a bit of his.
0:08:38 > 0:08:40It's not in an area they asked for,
0:08:40 > 0:08:42but that's part of the fun, isn't it?
0:08:42 > 0:08:45Also part of the fun is working your way around,
0:08:45 > 0:08:49- trying to work out how it was extended.- Yeah, it's a bit...
0:08:49 > 0:08:53- Eclectic.- That's the word, thank you for filling the gap.
0:08:53 > 0:08:58- Shall we start the tours? - Indeed. My choice, property one. There she is.
0:09:01 > 0:09:05This detached house in Moseley is only a short walk from Sabhir's parents.
0:09:05 > 0:09:11It needs some updating but has loads of our favourite "P" word, potential.
0:09:11 > 0:09:14Just right for a young, energetic couple.
0:09:14 > 0:09:16Here we are at property number one.
0:09:16 > 0:09:22Like a good ex-estate agent, I'll point out the negatives so you can enjoy the positives.
0:09:22 > 0:09:26- I'm aware this isn't a quiet country lane.- Sorry, what?
0:09:26 > 0:09:28Don't start, all right, O'Brien?
0:09:28 > 0:09:33Once you get inside, all that double glazing does ensure you can't hear it.
0:09:33 > 0:09:38I'm also aware the garage isn't wide enough for your car, but that's OK.
0:09:38 > 0:09:43The neighbours have set up gates across their driveway, so you could establish this privacy.
0:09:43 > 0:09:49You don't get the workshop you were hoping for, you'd have this as a private area.
0:09:49 > 0:09:55- But... it's detached!- Yeah. - We like detached. - What do you think?
0:09:55 > 0:09:58It's nice, it's got a lot of character.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00- It is.- I like the whole...
0:10:00 > 0:10:05- Is that Tudor?- Front gable, mock Tudor, isn't it?- I like it.
0:10:05 > 0:10:07It's not new, you do realise?
0:10:07 > 0:10:11- Sabhir, what are you thinking? - Yeah, it's nice.
0:10:11 > 0:10:14I wouldn't mind a bigger driveway. You've got steps going down.
0:10:14 > 0:10:17- Yeah.- But... it would be nice to have the garage.- OK.
0:10:17 > 0:10:22Let's talk about the other side of this property. I'll add this to what Jonny said.
0:10:22 > 0:10:25This was his choice.
0:10:25 > 0:10:27I am nothing to do with this.
0:10:27 > 0:10:29It's all on him. That's all I'll say.
0:10:29 > 0:10:32- Beauty is only skin deep is what I'll say.- OK.
0:10:32 > 0:10:36- You're quite a DIY expert, aren't you?- Not an expert, no.
0:10:36 > 0:10:41I completely misinterpreted what you said. Go, go, go. We'll see you in a bit.
0:10:46 > 0:10:49- Wow.- This is nice.
0:10:51 > 0:10:54The lounge.
0:10:54 > 0:10:58- It's quite a small lounge. - It's very square, but it's not that big, is it?
0:10:58 > 0:11:02From the outside, the width of the house, it looks...
0:11:02 > 0:11:04- You'd think it would be bigger. - Yeah.
0:11:04 > 0:11:09Needs updating a bit, but it does have, like, nice features.
0:11:09 > 0:11:14It's a very traditional-feeling property when you step in -
0:11:14 > 0:11:19front door, stairs up, doors left and right. It's got an open feel.
0:11:19 > 0:11:23It's really quiet in here, even though there's a main road outside.
0:11:23 > 0:11:28Yeah, because when the cars go by, given how loud it seems out there,
0:11:28 > 0:11:31you can't really hear them in here at all.
0:11:31 > 0:11:33Exactly, that's the beauty of it.
0:11:33 > 0:11:38It's not only double glazing, it's set back, which dampens the road noise.
0:11:38 > 0:11:40I wish I was in there, nice and quiet.
0:11:40 > 0:11:46- Into the kitchen.- Your domain. - The all-important kitchen,
0:11:46 > 0:11:48which we will use.
0:11:48 > 0:11:51Otherwise I'm going to go hungry.
0:11:53 > 0:11:57- We'll manage.- Start practising. - Mum and Dad aren't too far away.
0:11:58 > 0:12:02- It's nice. It's a good size, isn't it?- Yeah.
0:12:02 > 0:12:05Ooh, a utility-type thing. What is it?
0:12:05 > 0:12:10- You could have it as a utility. That's a...- A naughty cupboard.
0:12:10 > 0:12:12A naughty corner, yeah.
0:12:14 > 0:12:19- Hm. Like a second reception. - Second reception or dining.
0:12:20 > 0:12:25Got lots of character in here. I think it's really nice.
0:12:25 > 0:12:27Got a little storage cupboard.
0:12:27 > 0:12:29Another naughty cupboard!
0:12:29 > 0:12:33He must be very naughty. There's a lot of naughty cupboards.
0:12:33 > 0:12:38But this room could be really nice, like as a sort of family room,
0:12:38 > 0:12:41or a dining. It's a good size.
0:12:41 > 0:12:46I love the fact they're looking through what's there and making the space their own.
0:12:48 > 0:12:49- Wow! It's a wet room.- Yeah.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52You could make it really nice.
0:12:52 > 0:12:53A sauna!
0:12:53 > 0:12:57- THEY LAUGH - A Jacuzzi room, it'd be great.
0:12:57 > 0:13:01- Like it. They are quite bling though, aren't they?- Yes.
0:13:01 > 0:13:06I was thinking that would be my utility area, my food-preparation area.
0:13:06 > 0:13:09Oh, no. Plenty of space for that. Jacuzzi. Sauna.
0:13:10 > 0:13:11This is the garage.
0:13:11 > 0:13:15- The focal point of your attention. - Yeah.
0:13:15 > 0:13:19This is it for you. This is all you asked for.
0:13:19 > 0:13:21- Yeah, but it's not that big. - No, it's not.
0:13:21 > 0:13:26- It's more of a shed, really, isn't it?- Yeah.
0:13:26 > 0:13:29- So can you get your car in here? - Don't think so.
0:13:29 > 0:13:34- Not wide enough.- You wouldn't be able to open the doors.- Over there.
0:13:34 > 0:13:38The car doors. I've got to get out. I'm not going to sleep in it.
0:13:38 > 0:13:41- I know you think I might, but... - I think you'd rather.
0:13:41 > 0:13:45- Could you fit my car in?- No.
0:13:45 > 0:13:47Not fitting any cars in apart from mine.
0:13:47 > 0:13:49SHE LAUGHS
0:13:49 > 0:13:53Sara, if you had the smallest car in the world, it would not be in the garage.
0:13:53 > 0:13:59You have to see past the choice of decor and see what it could be.
0:14:00 > 0:14:02Which is good, use your imagination.
0:14:02 > 0:14:05- Do you know what I mean? - I won't have to work hard.- Yeah.
0:14:05 > 0:14:11Ooh, wow, it just kind of gets bigger. You walk all the way round and it just continues.
0:14:11 > 0:14:17Why do bedroom doors always open inwards into the bedroom,
0:14:17 > 0:14:18rather than against the wall?
0:14:18 > 0:14:20- I don't know. - It's a Victorian premise.
0:14:20 > 0:14:24If there was a lady in there who was undressed,
0:14:24 > 0:14:28she would see the door opening and say, "Please don't come in."
0:14:28 > 0:14:30- Preserving her modesty? - There you go.- I like that.
0:14:32 > 0:14:35Another bedroom. This is more like a single room.
0:14:35 > 0:14:39- Yeah, it's the supposed box room, isn't it?- Yeah.
0:14:39 > 0:14:47It's quite funny because on the back of the house, it feels really low.
0:14:47 > 0:14:49And on the front, you feel quite high up.
0:14:49 > 0:14:52I think it's the depth of the garden.
0:14:52 > 0:14:54But it's quiet again, this at the front.
0:14:54 > 0:14:59It's not too small for the smallest room, I assume.
0:15:01 > 0:15:03The long-awaited bathroom.
0:15:03 > 0:15:05Not bad.
0:15:05 > 0:15:09- It's all right, it's just... - Yeah, it's a good size, isn't it?
0:15:09 > 0:15:12- Yeah. You realise you don't have an en-suite?- Mm.
0:15:12 > 0:15:19But because the rooms are a good size and you've got a bathroom downstairs, quite a big one,
0:15:19 > 0:15:21having one upstairs is quite nice.
0:15:24 > 0:15:27- Bedroom number three.- That's big. - Mm, it is, it's really big.
0:15:27 > 0:15:31This is my bedroom, yours is the one we just saw.
0:15:31 > 0:15:36Yours is the little cupboard downstairs that I wanted to put a washing machine in.
0:15:36 > 0:15:38- This is very spacious.- Yeah.
0:15:38 > 0:15:40You could have wardrobes and a sofa.
0:15:40 > 0:15:44Only a matter of time before Sara's wardrobes came up.
0:15:44 > 0:15:48We talked about Sabhir's car when we were standing outside.
0:15:48 > 0:15:52It's Sara's turn now. We're upstairs. It's wardrobe time.
0:15:52 > 0:15:57- You can have a drawer.- All I want. - All our wardrobes, you can have a drawer.
0:15:57 > 0:16:01Very generous. She's going to let him have one drawer to himself.
0:16:01 > 0:16:04I really like the two windows. You lose walls, but...
0:16:04 > 0:16:08- There's more light. - Yeah, it's really bright and airy and light.
0:16:08 > 0:16:12There's not much work to do in the house, really.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14- It's more cosmetic, isn't it? - Yeah.
0:16:14 > 0:16:18There were some reservations, but we started very well.
0:16:18 > 0:16:19- "We"?- Yeah.
0:16:19 > 0:16:24- You didn't have my back on this place at all, but that's gone pretty well.- It has.
0:16:26 > 0:16:28This went pretty well.
0:16:28 > 0:16:33I know I took it to the extreme as far as work is concerned,
0:16:33 > 0:16:35but it is a detached house.
0:16:35 > 0:16:38- It is.- But it does need modernisation.
0:16:38 > 0:16:40- That didn't faze you, though. - No, definitely.
0:16:40 > 0:16:43There's scope for improvement. You can extend out,
0:16:43 > 0:16:47make it bigger because the garden's quite big.
0:16:47 > 0:16:51- All it needs is a bit of decorating.- Bit of TLC.- Yeah.
0:16:51 > 0:16:53That is a fair point.
0:16:53 > 0:16:56The outside of the house has been completely re-enveloped.
0:16:56 > 0:17:00Structurally it's good, and you've got this gorgeous garden.
0:17:00 > 0:17:05One of the other benefits is that you could take your garage down,
0:17:05 > 0:17:09have a driveway at the side and establish a garage out back
0:17:09 > 0:17:12if you wanted to,
0:17:12 > 0:17:15and you wouldn't impact too much on the size out here.
0:17:15 > 0:17:18- If he was desperate.- It's got potential. What are you saying?
0:17:18 > 0:17:22- She said, "If he was desperate." - For a garage.
0:17:22 > 0:17:24Exactly. He is desperate for one, we know that.
0:17:24 > 0:17:28- It's guess-the-price time. - It's detached.
0:17:28 > 0:17:31- It is detached. - And it's Moseley.- And it's Moseley.
0:17:31 > 0:17:35Who's going to go first? Shall we say ladies first?
0:17:35 > 0:17:38- He's going first.- OK. - It's been pre-agreed.
0:17:38 > 0:17:40Oh, really?
0:17:40 > 0:17:42- 215.- 215?- 215?
0:17:42 > 0:17:46I think less. I think...
0:17:46 > 0:17:48210.
0:17:48 > 0:17:52- OK.- Or a little less. Yeah, 210, I'll go for.
0:17:52 > 0:17:55OK, well, Sabhir, congratulations, mate, you win.
0:17:55 > 0:17:57But you are a little bit short.
0:17:57 > 0:18:00It is a detached house, it is a period property.
0:18:00 > 0:18:04- The asking price is £235,000. - Just a little out, then.
0:18:04 > 0:18:08But you're first-time buyers, we're in a difficult market.
0:18:08 > 0:18:12Personally, I'd be coming in at least 10% below that,
0:18:12 > 0:18:15which brings it within budget.
0:18:15 > 0:18:18Having spoken to the estate agents beforehand,
0:18:18 > 0:18:23a detached version of this house done up nicely is minimum 275.
0:18:23 > 0:18:27- Wow.- So a lot of potential to generate some real income. - Definitely.
0:18:27 > 0:18:29- Interesting, eh?- Yeah, it is.
0:18:29 > 0:18:31But still over budget.
0:18:31 > 0:18:35Ha-ha! Will property two be? We'll find out, shall we?
0:18:35 > 0:18:38That's that way. Come on, let's go.
0:18:42 > 0:18:45Now forget all about the "P" word, potential.
0:18:45 > 0:18:50My choice is in King's Heath, and the "P" word for this? "Perfect".
0:18:50 > 0:18:52Right, Sabhir and Sara,
0:18:52 > 0:18:55I'll tell you how this works.
0:18:55 > 0:18:58Jonny picks the first property, I pick the second.
0:18:58 > 0:19:02It is... How can I put this? The chalk to Jonny's cheese.
0:19:02 > 0:19:08Jonny picked an older property that would take all your DIY skills to turn into a home.
0:19:08 > 0:19:10This one needs a little bit of TLC,
0:19:10 > 0:19:15but you could move straight in. First impressions, please.
0:19:15 > 0:19:17- It has a garage.- It does! Great.
0:19:17 > 0:19:19Sabhir's happy. Sara?
0:19:19 > 0:19:23I like the cul-de-sac location. It's a detached property.
0:19:23 > 0:19:26- It's a very pretty house, isn't it? - It is.
0:19:26 > 0:19:30- Lawn on the side.- It's quieter.
0:19:30 > 0:19:33- It's very quiet.- All right, I'll take that as kind of a dig.
0:19:33 > 0:19:35The first road was slightly busy.
0:19:35 > 0:19:40Sara, you said a modern property, a cul-de-sac were appealing to you.
0:19:40 > 0:19:43Looks like a perfect family home.
0:19:43 > 0:19:46- I think mine did, too, actually. - I think it does.
0:19:46 > 0:19:49- I completely agree with you, Sara. - It looks like a happy family home.
0:19:49 > 0:19:53- How does King's Heath sit with you? - Not too bad.
0:19:53 > 0:19:56It's not that far a drive from Moseley.
0:19:56 > 0:19:58An excuse to get the motor out.
0:19:58 > 0:20:00It is a nice area.
0:20:00 > 0:20:05The estate agent said you get more for your money here than in Moseley,
0:20:05 > 0:20:09so Simon's picked you potentially a winner here, though I think...
0:20:09 > 0:20:11He's giving ground.
0:20:11 > 0:20:16I think you'll love it even more when you get inside, so get in there and enjoy.
0:20:24 > 0:20:26Intriguing.
0:20:28 > 0:20:33A little sort of porch, cloakroom place. What's that?
0:20:33 > 0:20:36- Downstairs toilet.- Handy.
0:20:37 > 0:20:39Living room. OK.
0:20:39 > 0:20:40That's a nice lounge.
0:20:40 > 0:20:43It is.
0:20:43 > 0:20:47- Very square.- What do you think compared to the older house?
0:20:49 > 0:20:51- Better.- You kind of walk into this, don't you?- Yeah.
0:20:51 > 0:20:55- You walk straight...- It is very open-plan.- Yeah, it is.
0:20:55 > 0:20:58You've got all the rooms leading off from here.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01That's a fair comment that, because the footprint of this place
0:21:01 > 0:21:04certainly isn't as big as the period property you showed them.
0:21:04 > 0:21:08But because all the rooms lead off the main living space, it feels very spacious.
0:21:08 > 0:21:12It does have a nice flow to it but not having that central hallway is going to be a concern.
0:21:12 > 0:21:17The kitchen! It's quite big. It's a nice size, isn't it?
0:21:17 > 0:21:21- It's a very good size. - It's a really nice-sized kitchen.
0:21:21 > 0:21:23- Huge cooker. - Do you think you could...
0:21:23 > 0:21:27- rustle up something nice for us? - With a cooker that size, I might have to.
0:21:27 > 0:21:31I like this, this is a really nice feature, isn't it?
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- You don't need to use the dining room all the time.- No.
0:21:34 > 0:21:36You don't need a table. It's a nice breakfast bar.
0:21:36 > 0:21:39Breakfast bars are funky, aren't they?
0:21:39 > 0:21:43They're so social. They invite you to sit down and have a coffee.
0:21:43 > 0:21:47- I'm so old-fashioned. I don't go with breakfast bars. - Do you not like them?- No.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50- It's a garage.- Oh!
0:21:52 > 0:21:53That was unexpected.
0:21:55 > 0:21:58- It's nice to have...- Can I have a look in the garage?- Sure.
0:21:58 > 0:22:01See you later. I'll look at the rest of the house.
0:22:02 > 0:22:05- It's a good-size garage. - Is it?- Yeah.
0:22:05 > 0:22:07Overlooks the garden.
0:22:08 > 0:22:12- It overlooks a graveyard. - Oh yes, so it does.
0:22:14 > 0:22:18- That'll be nice at night. - Quiet neighbours.
0:22:19 > 0:22:23Quite nice that you've got an entry all the way round.
0:22:23 > 0:22:28- Yeah.- Few entry points, and that arch is really pretty. It's really nice.
0:22:28 > 0:22:30- Very open plan.- Yeah, it is.
0:22:30 > 0:22:33- And there's a lot of doors you can close.- Exactly.
0:22:33 > 0:22:35- Separate the rooms.- Yeah.
0:22:35 > 0:22:40If you were to close that, you've got your through lounge. It's a through lounge.
0:22:40 > 0:22:45- You could get... could you get a six-seater dining table? - I think you could get a bigger one.
0:22:47 > 0:22:49- You're running. - Take a look upstairs.
0:22:51 > 0:22:53Another L-shaped hallway.
0:22:56 > 0:22:58It looks like the master bedroom, doesn't it?
0:22:59 > 0:23:04- Looks like it might be something of a kind...- You've got your wardrobes.- And an en-suite.
0:23:04 > 0:23:08- There you go, the master bedroom, en-suite!- Hello.
0:23:08 > 0:23:12- That's brightened Sara up. - And fitted wardrobes as well. - Absolutely.
0:23:12 > 0:23:16- The shower's nice, isn't it? - That's a big shower.- Yeah.
0:23:16 > 0:23:18Really nicely tiled as well.
0:23:20 > 0:23:23It's nicely laid out. Good use of space.
0:23:26 > 0:23:29Not very big master bedroom. It's more long. It's like...
0:23:29 > 0:23:34It's because it's got fitted wardrobes, it takes up a bit of space.
0:23:35 > 0:23:39But it doesn't look like I've got much DIY to do here.
0:23:39 > 0:23:40- No.- That's all right. Sounds good.
0:23:40 > 0:23:43Don't want you to be let off that easily.
0:23:43 > 0:23:46There you go, now Sabhir's brightening as well because
0:23:46 > 0:23:50- there's no DIY to do. It's suddenly dawning on him.- Hooray.
0:23:50 > 0:23:52Ooh, bathroom.
0:23:52 > 0:23:54Is there a sink, is the question?
0:23:54 > 0:23:55Yes, there is!
0:23:55 > 0:23:59- It's all right size. - Yeah, it is. Once you're in.
0:23:59 > 0:24:03It's nearly the size of the en-suite, just with a bath.
0:24:03 > 0:24:05Another bedroom? Quite a big bedroom.
0:24:07 > 0:24:10Just opens up, doesn't it?
0:24:10 > 0:24:12- It's not a bad size, though. - Not bad.
0:24:12 > 0:24:16- It has still got a sofa and... - You've got a double bed. - Fits a double bed.
0:24:16 > 0:24:21Do you know what, I wanted more. The second bedroom is another good-size double bedroom.
0:24:21 > 0:24:24No work needs doing. I'm not hearing the love.
0:24:24 > 0:24:27This is interesting.
0:24:27 > 0:24:30Never seen one of these places in my life.
0:24:30 > 0:24:32Never been to the gym.
0:24:32 > 0:24:37This could be anything, though. They've utilised it as a gym.
0:24:37 > 0:24:40Quite good use of it. But it is a good single bedroom.
0:24:40 > 0:24:41Good-size single bedroom.
0:24:41 > 0:24:45- You could get a single bed in here. - Easily. Good few wardrobes and stuff.
0:24:45 > 0:24:47Why do you want wardrobes everywhere?
0:24:47 > 0:24:52A final bedroom, or a study. Or something.
0:24:52 > 0:24:56That's all right. Come in handy for you.
0:24:56 > 0:25:00Obviously they're thinking about what you're saying.
0:25:00 > 0:25:04- Put some thought into it, haven't they?- Yeah. A gym for you, a study room for me.
0:25:04 > 0:25:07- A garage and a drive. - A garage for your car.- En-suite.
0:25:07 > 0:25:12So there you go, they're making all the right noises. It seems I've ticked all the right boxes
0:25:12 > 0:25:15- but I don't hear the joy. - There's no passion there.
0:25:15 > 0:25:17- Shall we go and find out why?- Yes.
0:25:19 > 0:25:22Now, when you'd finished that tour,
0:25:22 > 0:25:26we felt that everything was in there that you wanted,
0:25:26 > 0:25:31- but we didn't feel that vibrancy. - That buzz.- Yeah, the buzz.
0:25:31 > 0:25:32Talk to us.
0:25:32 > 0:25:35The only issue I've got is the graveyard in the background.
0:25:35 > 0:25:41- Now...- It's understandable. - It kind of is, but there's also, truly, a positive to that as well.
0:25:41 > 0:25:46I know people can be a bit spooked by that, but when you look at it
0:25:46 > 0:25:51practically, it is very unlikely that that lovely green space with all these mature trees
0:25:51 > 0:25:55is ever going to be built on. You're always going to have
0:25:55 > 0:25:58this peaceful outlook here. And it is very peaceful.
0:25:58 > 0:26:00- Yeah.- So...
0:26:00 > 0:26:02In property terms, that is a positive thing.
0:26:02 > 0:26:04A view is very hard to guarantee.
0:26:04 > 0:26:07Absolutely right. And that is a guaranteed view.
0:26:07 > 0:26:11- Is it because of the spookiness of it, or...- Are you scared?
0:26:11 > 0:26:16- It's not that I'm scared. It's just from a selling point of view in future.- I understand.
0:26:16 > 0:26:18We want to appeal to everybody.
0:26:18 > 0:26:23- Not everyone would go for it. - You may limit your market in future. I can see that.
0:26:23 > 0:26:28- OK. So, it's guess the price time. Sabhir, you're 1-0 up? - I am indeed.
0:26:28 > 0:26:34Budget is about 225,000. I sailed a bit over with mine, but how has Simon done with this place?
0:26:34 > 0:26:38- Sara, will you go first, or bottle out again? - I'll bottle out again.- OK.
0:26:38 > 0:26:43- Sabhir, it's down to you.- Right, I'd say about 220.- 220? OK.
0:26:43 > 0:26:49I would have said about the same, but to create a little bit of competition,
0:26:49 > 0:26:51I'll go for 225. A bit higher.
0:26:51 > 0:26:55OK. Well, the competition is alive and well because it's 1-1!
0:26:55 > 0:26:58But, I have to say,
0:26:58 > 0:27:02because you are a little bit off the mark here, I've been a bit cheeky with this place.
0:27:02 > 0:27:07It's a lovely property. It's detached, in a lovely peaceful cul-de-sac.
0:27:07 > 0:27:11- It's on for £249,950. - Brace yourself.
0:27:13 > 0:27:16What we're discovering is we can get a garage for you, no problem.
0:27:16 > 0:27:20It's just getting all Sara's needs that's pushing us over budget.
0:27:20 > 0:27:25- She's the fussy one.- Yes, but it's time for the wild card. Ready? - Come on!
0:27:25 > 0:27:27Here we go.
0:27:30 > 0:27:34For the wild card we decided to go the extra mile, as we like to do on To Buy,
0:27:34 > 0:27:38and show them a property in lovely Shirley that will really focus their minds.
0:27:38 > 0:27:42And "Shirley" it's a good bet, as they get more than they bargained for.
0:27:42 > 0:27:46OK. Sabhir, Sara, here we are at the final property today.
0:27:46 > 0:27:49Everyone's favourite part of the show, it's the wild card.
0:27:49 > 0:27:51The wild card!
0:27:51 > 0:27:52Do that again!
0:27:52 > 0:27:55"The wild card!" We love it!
0:27:55 > 0:27:58You clearly are excited.
0:27:58 > 0:28:02- You've probably figured out why it's the wild card. - I fell asleep on the way up.
0:28:02 > 0:28:06- It's not exactly in the areas you specified.- No.
0:28:06 > 0:28:08But it's still part of Birmingham.
0:28:08 > 0:28:12- Still got the M42 to get you to Rugby.- Just.
0:28:12 > 0:28:15We're on the border of Shirley and Solihull.
0:28:15 > 0:28:19That's the point, for your commute in to Rugby, this is a bonus.
0:28:19 > 0:28:21It's close, definitely.
0:28:21 > 0:28:24Is this an area you would have considered, previously?
0:28:24 > 0:28:26- Previously, no.- Not this far out.
0:28:26 > 0:28:28But now that we're here,
0:28:28 > 0:28:33- I don't see why not.- Definitely.- It adds to the wild card credentials.
0:28:33 > 0:28:35You've got no choice.
0:28:35 > 0:28:37And it definitely looks worth considering.
0:28:37 > 0:28:39Exactly. First impressions?
0:28:39 > 0:28:41- Quirky. I like it.- Big driveway.
0:28:41 > 0:28:45- Big garage.- Looks like a big house.- It's extended on top
0:28:45 > 0:28:48- of the garage as well. - Yep.- It looks quite big.
0:28:48 > 0:28:54- I like the front windows. - The big bay windows.- Very pretty. - They are gorgeous.
0:28:54 > 0:28:58It tells you straightaway they're going to be lovely, naturally light rooms.
0:28:58 > 0:29:02The sun is going to flood in there. It's going to be great.
0:29:02 > 0:29:03We think it's a great house.
0:29:03 > 0:29:07We're really excited. We checked the garage, it's car-width potential.
0:29:07 > 0:29:10- You're going to be all right in there.- Definitely.
0:29:10 > 0:29:13- Let's go.- We going to take that excitement inside?
0:29:13 > 0:29:15Get in there and enjoy it!
0:29:20 > 0:29:23That's a nice hallway. Go round.
0:29:25 > 0:29:29- Nice, big windows. - Isn't this lovely? That is lovely.
0:29:29 > 0:29:34And a radiator going all the way across. I can imagine really warm, winter nights.
0:29:34 > 0:29:37That is always a good sign.
0:29:37 > 0:29:42When people start imagining a house all cosy in winter, that's a good thing.
0:29:42 > 0:29:46You've got three domains in this room, haven't you?
0:29:46 > 0:29:49- You've got three areas you can use. - Sections.
0:29:49 > 0:29:51There's a single-storey extension on the back
0:29:51 > 0:29:56that includes the kitchen. It makes it into this huge reception room.
0:29:56 > 0:30:00OK. It's long again, isn't it?
0:30:00 > 0:30:05It's not as spacious as the last one we seen, is it?
0:30:05 > 0:30:09No, but it's still quite long. It's just more that
0:30:09 > 0:30:13- it extends that way. - But it needs redoing, really.
0:30:13 > 0:30:14- Modernising.- It does.
0:30:14 > 0:30:16I agree. It's not the most beautiful kitchen,
0:30:16 > 0:30:18but it's a decent enough size.
0:30:18 > 0:30:22Happily, they both have the imagination to see through what's there
0:30:22 > 0:30:24and put their own mark on it.
0:30:24 > 0:30:29- There's a little room attached to it.- This looks interesting.
0:30:29 > 0:30:34- What is this?- You could have it as like a little breakfast room.
0:30:34 > 0:30:38Yeah, or like a family TV chill-out room.
0:30:38 > 0:30:40It's also attached to a nice, big garage.
0:30:40 > 0:30:44Is that finally the right size, then?
0:30:44 > 0:30:48I think it is. This is definitely a good size.
0:30:49 > 0:30:51Good, I'm glad to hear it.
0:30:51 > 0:30:55Look, you can actually live in here! There's a toilet, too.
0:30:55 > 0:30:58- That's all you need. - That's great.
0:31:09 > 0:31:14- Is this the extension part that we saw outside? - Yeah, on top of the garage.
0:31:14 > 0:31:18- It's quite a big room.- Yes, it's given it a good double, hasn't it?
0:31:18 > 0:31:22- Windows from both sides.- Again. - The light...
0:31:22 > 0:31:26And it seems quite a big garden, as well.
0:31:26 > 0:31:31It is a good-size room. No wardrobes, I have noticed.
0:31:31 > 0:31:34But there's plenty of room for wardrobes.
0:31:35 > 0:31:38- Shall we go in to this room? - Let's go.
0:31:43 > 0:31:47My favourite colour, just not this much of it in one place.
0:31:47 > 0:31:52- It's like a box room. A single room.- Yeah.
0:31:52 > 0:31:56- The room's OK, isn't it? - Even the door's pink. Wow!
0:31:56 > 0:31:59I do wonder what their favourite colour would be.
0:31:59 > 0:32:02- Every girl's favourite colour. - Pink?
0:32:02 > 0:32:04- And yours, isn't it?- Yes.
0:32:06 > 0:32:10Built-in wardrobes. Lots of them.
0:32:10 > 0:32:12And an extra.
0:32:12 > 0:32:13- Good double, isn't it?- Yeah.
0:32:13 > 0:32:16- That is a great-size room. - It certainly is.
0:32:16 > 0:32:20The one that sits above the original lounge, gets the big bay-window feature.
0:32:20 > 0:32:22There's a whole wall of wardrobes.
0:32:22 > 0:32:24See how deep this is.
0:32:24 > 0:32:30- You could always get these removed and fit new ones on.- Yeah.
0:32:30 > 0:32:33It is quite deep, isn't it? Lots of storage space.
0:32:33 > 0:32:36- But you wouldn't want to keep them, would you?- No.
0:32:36 > 0:32:38What? The wardrobes are going?
0:32:38 > 0:32:40I don't understand this. This makes no sense to me.
0:32:40 > 0:32:43She wants wardrobes and now the wardrobes are coming out.
0:32:43 > 0:32:46Bedroom number two. Look at this.
0:32:46 > 0:32:51- This is a better size than... - It's got a sink.- Yeah.
0:32:51 > 0:32:54Is this a bedroom?
0:32:54 > 0:32:59It is a nice-size double bedroom, but it's got a sink in the corner. Why do people do that?
0:32:59 > 0:33:04- It's a convenience thing, but I always feel like I'm in a B&B. - It's got that feel to it.
0:33:04 > 0:33:07Good view of the neighbour's garden.
0:33:08 > 0:33:10- You're a nosy neighbour.- Yeah.
0:33:12 > 0:33:16- Got a little closet thing here. - Boiler cupboard.
0:33:17 > 0:33:19- It's a toilet.- It's a WC.
0:33:20 > 0:33:24- It's got a separate toilet and bathroom.- Yeah, separate toilet and bathroom.
0:33:24 > 0:33:27Let's look at the bathroom, then.
0:33:27 > 0:33:30- It's got a shower, bath.- Right. - It's all separate.
0:33:30 > 0:33:34- Yeah.- It's a bit cluttered, though. - It is, because of that.
0:33:34 > 0:33:39- We can solve that problem, can't we?- Exactly. The bathroom is tight.
0:33:39 > 0:33:43The shower cubicle's next to the bath, but if you knocked it all through,
0:33:43 > 0:33:48put the toilet in that same room, you'd have a really big, bright bathroom.
0:33:48 > 0:33:50It's amazing how much extra space that makes.
0:33:50 > 0:33:53A few square feet, massive bathroom.
0:33:53 > 0:33:56I think it's a good idea having the toilet separate.
0:33:56 > 0:33:59- I don't really like that. - Don't you? So you don't want...
0:33:59 > 0:34:01It's an older thing, I think.
0:34:01 > 0:34:05One person can have a shower and one person can be in the toilet.
0:34:05 > 0:34:08- You can still wash your hands in your bedroom.- Yeah.
0:34:08 > 0:34:12Right. Big rooms, big windows, big garage.
0:34:12 > 0:34:14- Big price?- Big decision.
0:34:18 > 0:34:20- Big house.- Big house.
0:34:20 > 0:34:23- Slightly confusing house. - Odd shaped.- Yeah.
0:34:23 > 0:34:26- Ins and outs.- Yeah. I think it's all the extensions.
0:34:26 > 0:34:28As you can see,
0:34:28 > 0:34:31that's how this '50s semi would have looked
0:34:31 > 0:34:35before it's been extended sideways, backwards, up.
0:34:35 > 0:34:38"Higgledy-piggledy" I think is the estate-agency term
0:34:38 > 0:34:41we'd use to describe it. How did it feel going through it?
0:34:41 > 0:34:47It's very spacious, very roomy. It is quite big, but it's very spread out, you know?
0:34:47 > 0:34:49Things crop up where you don't expect them to.
0:34:49 > 0:34:53Perfect for you, Sabhir. Your own downstairs loo in the garage.
0:34:53 > 0:34:55- You'd never have to go in the house.- That was amazing.
0:34:55 > 0:34:58Get yourself a fridge in there, and a microwave.
0:34:58 > 0:35:01- And a wardrobe.- There was a fridge in there as well.
0:35:01 > 0:35:05This place could work, but we're guessing it comes down to price.
0:35:05 > 0:35:10It's 1-1 at the moment. Your budget was £225,000, although
0:35:10 > 0:35:12we happily admit we've kind of struggled a bit
0:35:12 > 0:35:17to keep in budget to get all the things you wanted in these houses.
0:35:17 > 0:35:19- Who's going first? - Looking at me!
0:35:19 > 0:35:25There is no choice this time. I am standing up for us. Sara, you're going first this time.
0:35:25 > 0:35:28Am I now? That sounded rather authoritative.
0:35:28 > 0:35:32- Exactly. If I ask nicely, you just make Sabhir do it.- Yeah.
0:35:32 > 0:35:38I'm going to go for 220.
0:35:41 > 0:35:44- OK.- Because it's extended, and it's Shirley. Could be more.
0:35:44 > 0:35:49Never mind that. You've stuck your neck out, nailed your colours to the mast.
0:35:49 > 0:35:54- Sabhir?- I'd go for about 230. - OK.- 230, interesting.
0:35:54 > 0:35:59It is the first semi-detached house we've looked at, so that affects the value, but...
0:35:59 > 0:36:04You're our champ. You're really good at this, you're only £50 out.
0:36:04 > 0:36:08This place is on for £229,950.
0:36:08 > 0:36:11- I can see a new career... - There's always a space.
0:36:11 > 0:36:14It's the less expensive of the three houses we've shown you.
0:36:14 > 0:36:18That's reflected in the location, it's not where you wanted to be.
0:36:18 > 0:36:20- And it's semi-detached.- Indeed. - Yes.
0:36:20 > 0:36:23- A big house and a pretty decent price.- Four bedrooms.
0:36:23 > 0:36:27We've now shown you three very different houses.
0:36:27 > 0:36:31- Yes.- And you've got to decide which one you'd like to spend more time in.
0:36:31 > 0:36:34- Lots to think about.- Why don't you go and put your heads together
0:36:34 > 0:36:37and come up with a decision for us? See you in a minute.
0:36:37 > 0:36:41This is the exciting part of the show. We don't know which way it will go.
0:36:41 > 0:36:43While they're deciding, here's a recap.
0:36:45 > 0:36:48Decisions indeed for Sara and Sabhir.
0:36:48 > 0:36:53Will it be my choice, this three-bedroom detached period property located in trendy Moseley
0:36:53 > 0:36:57but in need of some modernisation? The price...
0:36:57 > 0:37:00Or, will they test drive my choice in neighbouring King's Heath?
0:37:00 > 0:37:06En-suite, downstairs loo, fitted wardrobes, it's got all the modern touches.
0:37:06 > 0:37:10But it's also the most expensive at...
0:37:10 > 0:37:12Or will they go for the wild card?
0:37:12 > 0:37:16This semi-detached house in Shirley has a large garage,
0:37:16 > 0:37:20situated in a quiet, pleasant cul-de-sac, but it is further away from Sabhir's family.
0:37:20 > 0:37:23It's on the market for £229,950.
0:37:26 > 0:37:30In many ways today, common sense, Sara and I prevailed because,
0:37:30 > 0:37:36Sabhir and Sara, you chose to test drive my property, property two, the more modern,
0:37:36 > 0:37:39the newer of the properties that we showed you today. Why?
0:37:39 > 0:37:42Probably because I'm lazy and don't want to do much decorating.
0:37:42 > 0:37:46I told you, common sense prevailed. That is common sense.
0:37:46 > 0:37:49Sara, what works about this place for you?
0:37:49 > 0:37:51As you say, it's a newer property.
0:37:51 > 0:37:55Very picturesque, and I think of the three, we liked
0:37:55 > 0:37:58- the features a bit more.- Right.
0:37:58 > 0:38:01- How so, what do you mean? It felt right?- The cloakroom,
0:38:01 > 0:38:04the en-suite and even, as I say, the outside. I think...
0:38:04 > 0:38:06- The location. - More appealing.
0:38:06 > 0:38:09You two get the benefits of our surveyor
0:38:09 > 0:38:12giving this place the once-over. It's not legally binding,
0:38:12 > 0:38:16so you will still need to get it checked out, but he has some helpful hints.
0:38:16 > 0:38:20- Now, you've got these big oak trees that we're aware of in the garden. - Very pretty.
0:38:20 > 0:38:24They are very pretty, they might have preservation orders on them
0:38:24 > 0:38:27because they're attached to the graveyard to the rear.
0:38:27 > 0:38:30Even to prune them, you may have to check,
0:38:30 > 0:38:33so that's worth looking into.
0:38:33 > 0:38:37Perhaps the bigger issue is these leylandii down the side.
0:38:37 > 0:38:41Essentially they're considered a weed. They're of no use to you.
0:38:41 > 0:38:45They're too close. They can have roots that go under the house and cause damage.
0:38:45 > 0:38:47He says just get rid of them.
0:38:47 > 0:38:50The other thing is this place is around 20 years old.
0:38:50 > 0:38:54The boiler needs a bit of a change.
0:38:54 > 0:38:57It's got one of those microbore systems, the really fine tubes.
0:38:57 > 0:39:01They were fashionable, very easy to fit and nice and discreet.
0:39:01 > 0:39:04They're not that efficient. They don't pump the heat round too well.
0:39:04 > 0:39:09While you're getting the boiler changed it might be worth changing the whole system.
0:39:09 > 0:39:12So there's a few things to bear in mind as you have a look around.
0:39:12 > 0:39:16But, apart from that, I think you've made a very wise choice. I would.
0:39:16 > 0:39:19It was my choice, so go and enjoy it some more.
0:39:19 > 0:39:20- Thank you.- See you in a bit.
0:39:25 > 0:39:31Enter Sabhir and Sara's family and friends to offer their opinion.
0:39:31 > 0:39:35First order of the day, a guided tour. Girls downstairs, boys upstairs.
0:39:37 > 0:39:40- The kitchen. Come through. - Good size.
0:39:40 > 0:39:42Nice and big, isn't it?
0:39:42 > 0:39:45Let's drop in to the manly chat upstairs.
0:39:45 > 0:39:47It's quite spacious. Sara loves the wardrobes.
0:39:47 > 0:39:51- Very nice.- Enough space to put her stuff in.- Fitted wardrobes.
0:39:51 > 0:39:57- Breakfast bar, so you don't need an extra table in here. - That's true.
0:39:57 > 0:40:00This is the second bedroom.
0:40:01 > 0:40:03Again, this is a good size, as you can see.
0:40:03 > 0:40:05Nice room. Nice window.
0:40:05 > 0:40:09- See out the garden into there. - You can see the cemetery.
0:40:11 > 0:40:14I hope those built-in wardrobes are going to be big enough.
0:40:14 > 0:40:19- With that many dresses she could give Kate Moss a run for her money. - Indeed she could.
0:40:19 > 0:40:23It looks like Sabhir is trying to give Sir Steve Redgrave a run for his money.
0:40:23 > 0:40:28Wait for it, here comes Sabhir's pride and joy... driven by his dad?
0:40:34 > 0:40:38Well, Simon, I think that ticked over rather nicely.
0:40:38 > 0:40:41I think so too, but are we still in the driver's seat?
0:40:41 > 0:40:48Sara, Sabhir, you've spent more time in Simon's property, and what an excellent choice it was.
0:40:48 > 0:40:51- Thank you.- Four-bedroom, detached family home, everything you asked for.
0:40:51 > 0:40:56- How did it feel?- I still think there's an issue with the cemetery.
0:40:56 > 0:40:59I told you, that's a positive. Come on, Sabhir.
0:40:59 > 0:41:01They'll never build on it, you'll always have that view.
0:41:01 > 0:41:05- You're still spooked by it! - He's scared.- I am. I'll be honest.
0:41:05 > 0:41:07Sara, how did you feel?
0:41:07 > 0:41:11Coming back a second time, I did like it. I liked it a lot.
0:41:11 > 0:41:16- Kitchen is lovely. Ticks lots of boxes on our checklist.- Yes.
0:41:16 > 0:41:23The only major disadvantage for me is the stairs in the lounge. I don't quite like that,
0:41:23 > 0:41:28but it is a pretty house. Spending more time in it, you feel that even more.
0:41:28 > 0:41:32Maybe this is just your first step on the property ladder.
0:41:32 > 0:41:35- You can always move ahead.- Exactly. Not a bad place to start.
0:41:35 > 0:41:39It's that time in the programme, it's the big question.
0:41:39 > 0:41:41I'm going to ask, to buy or not to buy?
0:41:41 > 0:41:44I think on this occasion, not to buy.
0:41:44 > 0:41:47It's slightly above our budget.
0:41:47 > 0:41:51- Guys, come on!- I wouldn't let the budget faze you too much.
0:41:51 > 0:41:56You are first-time buyers, you've got the greatest negotiating power in this market.
0:41:56 > 0:42:00- Don't let that put you off. - It's something we could look in to.
0:42:00 > 0:42:03OK. While you look into that, we have to scoot.
0:42:03 > 0:42:05It's been an absolute pleasure.
0:42:05 > 0:42:07We've enjoyed it too, thoroughly.
0:42:07 > 0:42:09- See you later, guys.- Bye.
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