0:00:02 > 0:00:05Welcome to To Buy Or Not To buy!
0:00:05 > 0:00:09We're, apparently, heading for Worcester.
0:00:09 > 0:00:15We're here to help a couple who are having an uphill struggle with the property market.
0:00:15 > 0:00:19- Are we nearly there yet? - Not far now, Jonnie.
0:00:19 > 0:00:21I swear he's got the map upside down.
0:00:32 > 0:00:34Yes, ladies and gentlemen.
0:00:34 > 0:00:38Like my erstwhile colleague, today's house hunters are ramblers.
0:00:38 > 0:00:44They're keen to get on the property ladder before prices hike upwards.
0:00:44 > 0:00:48I'd no idea you were into all this. You've got all the gear.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51It's been said I could ramble for England!
0:00:51 > 0:00:55I believe it's been said. Which way to Worcester?
0:00:55 > 0:00:59Triangulating off the church over there, that hill there,
0:00:59 > 0:01:01and this post here...
0:01:01 > 0:01:03Got to be this way.
0:01:03 > 0:01:08Not that post there then, no? All the gear. No idea.
0:01:08 > 0:01:13'After our help today are house hunters Irene and Malcolm.
0:01:13 > 0:01:18'I hope you're better at reading the property market than maps!
0:01:18 > 0:01:26'Now retired, this adventurous couple are now heavily involved in voluntary work overseas.
0:01:26 > 0:01:29'They spent six months in Tanzania, setting up a hospital.
0:01:29 > 0:01:36'Although they plan to continue their work in Africa, they want a base here in the UK.
0:01:36 > 0:01:40'Having sold their house, they're ready to go.'
0:01:40 > 0:01:43Look at that, Jonnie. Take it in.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46Soak up the beauty of this country.
0:01:46 > 0:01:51- What it is to own a house here. Pity you don't!- Not yet!
0:01:51 > 0:01:55- Tell us more.- Well, we sold our house three years ago.
0:01:55 > 0:02:01We've been working abroad and come back with nowhere to live!
0:02:01 > 0:02:04So you're looking to find yourself a base in the UK.
0:02:04 > 0:02:07Any plans to jet off again?
0:02:07 > 0:02:10We plan to go to Uganda at the end of the year.
0:02:10 > 0:02:15- What are you doing there?- We're with the Church Mission Society.
0:02:15 > 0:02:21There is need for accountants, so we're going to a diocese who run a number of projects,
0:02:21 > 0:02:27including an orphanage for children whose parents died from Aids.
0:02:27 > 0:02:31- That doesn't sound like a two-week jaunt.- No. Not quite.
0:02:31 > 0:02:33No. We're going for two years.
0:02:33 > 0:02:35Right, OK.
0:02:35 > 0:02:40- Shall we come back? - We'll see you in two years' time.
0:02:40 > 0:02:45Are we looking for something that is going to be built in two years?
0:02:45 > 0:02:49No. We don't like new-build properties.
0:02:49 > 0:02:54- What DO you like?- We're looking for an older style property.
0:02:54 > 0:02:59Something that's been there a bit of time, with style and a period feel.
0:02:59 > 0:03:03OK, so you're talking 1930s backwards?
0:03:03 > 0:03:06- Yes.- You like period features. Size of property?
0:03:06 > 0:03:10Not too big but we would like two reception rooms.
0:03:10 > 0:03:17Malcolm's taste in music, and the volume he likes, is very different from mine.
0:03:17 > 0:03:21- So I'd like a little place... - Malcolm...- Yeah. That's it.
0:03:21 > 0:03:24- It is, isn't it?- It could be.
0:03:24 > 0:03:29- I assume we're not looking for a terraced house.- Preferably not.
0:03:29 > 0:03:33- No neighbours adjoining your wall. - Unless they're deaf.
0:03:33 > 0:03:36- Bedrooms?- Preferably three.
0:03:36 > 0:03:39- Do you want to be urban or rural? - Urban.
0:03:39 > 0:03:42I thought they said "airborne"!
0:03:42 > 0:03:44- Urban but...- Up there!
0:03:44 > 0:03:50Urban but tucked away, ideally. Really easy to walk to shops.
0:03:50 > 0:03:54But somewhere you don't feel as if you're in the main town.
0:03:54 > 0:03:58- Show me the money. - £350,000 is what we've got.
0:03:58 > 0:04:01- Ooh. That's pretty good. - You're in a fantastic position.
0:04:01 > 0:04:06- Yes.- You don't have to sell. You're ready to go.- It's in the bank.
0:04:06 > 0:04:12- On that note...- Physically, and mentally, it's downhill from here.
0:04:12 > 0:04:16- LAUGHTER - Jonnie, that's Worcester there.
0:04:16 > 0:04:20- Best head that way, then.- Bye!
0:04:21 > 0:04:23Today should be a piece of cake!
0:04:23 > 0:04:28350 grand to find a three-bed house. Over 100 grand a bedroom.
0:04:28 > 0:04:32What a beautiful part of the world! Only one problem.
0:04:32 > 0:04:36How do we find the houses? Don't worry! Ha ha ha!
0:04:36 > 0:04:38I've got the trusty map.
0:04:38 > 0:04:40I'll lead.
0:04:40 > 0:04:46'Today's search brings us to Worcester in the southwest Midlands,
0:04:46 > 0:04:51'situated on the River Severn, some 30 miles south of Birmingham.
0:04:51 > 0:04:55'Worcestershire will forever be remembered best for the phenomenon
0:04:55 > 0:05:01'that is its sauce, still produced in the original factory from 1897.
0:05:01 > 0:05:06'The city has had a facelift with a multi-million pound development
0:05:06 > 0:05:08'of Diglis Island and the marina.
0:05:08 > 0:05:11'The town retains period architecture,
0:05:11 > 0:05:15'one reason our couple were drawn to the city.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19'Not to mention the Malvern Hills, with spectacular walks.
0:05:19 > 0:05:24'What's on the market for Malcolm and Irene's budget of 350 grand
0:05:24 > 0:05:27'in other popular rambling locations around the UK?
0:05:28 > 0:05:33'How about this four-bed period farmhouse in Yelverton, Devon?
0:05:33 > 0:05:36'The property retains many original features.
0:05:39 > 0:05:42'Or this five-bed weaver's cottage
0:05:42 > 0:05:47'in Hayfield at the foot of Kinder Scout on the Pennine Way.
0:05:49 > 0:05:52'This lovely two-bed cottage in Keswick
0:05:52 > 0:05:58'is surrounded by some of England's most magnificent countryside.
0:06:01 > 0:06:07'Back to Worcester for a look at an important historical period that shapes many homes we live in today.'
0:06:07 > 0:06:12Have you ever wondered, as I have, why there are so many of these -
0:06:12 > 0:06:14the Victorian house?
0:06:14 > 0:06:16The era lasted just 64 years,
0:06:16 > 0:06:21the reign of Queen Victoria, from 1837 to 1901.
0:06:21 > 0:06:25During that time, England's population almost doubled
0:06:25 > 0:06:29from just over 16 million to just over 30 million.
0:06:29 > 0:06:32One of the main reasons was the Industrial Revolution.
0:06:32 > 0:06:37With it came a migration of people from the countryside to the towns,
0:06:37 > 0:06:43resulting in millions of these homes being built all across the UK.
0:06:43 > 0:06:49Status was everything and your house was a physical demonstration of your place in society.
0:06:49 > 0:06:54A bay window was a must-have feature.
0:06:54 > 0:07:01Until they became commonplace in 1875, THE feature that would impress your guests was one of these.
0:07:03 > 0:07:07With homes being built for everybody,
0:07:07 > 0:07:10from factory owner to factory worker, we're left with
0:07:10 > 0:07:15a heritage of properties of all shapes and sizes and all budgets.
0:07:15 > 0:07:19After our lesson in Victoriana, time for a lecture in properties.
0:07:19 > 0:07:24- Jonnie, how have you got on? - Well, property number one.
0:07:24 > 0:07:28They said they wanted period. That means maybe 1930s and before.
0:07:28 > 0:07:33It's late Georgian. Loads of period features. Double bay windows.
0:07:33 > 0:07:36All the bedrooms they asked for. I think they'll like it.
0:07:36 > 0:07:38Property two today.
0:07:38 > 0:07:45We've been talking Victoriana, high ceilings, sash windows. You know what I've gone for?
0:07:45 > 0:07:49However, this property is a complete mixture of the old and the new.
0:07:49 > 0:07:54Malcolm and Irene could move in without lifting a finger.
0:07:54 > 0:07:57Important, as they spend so much time away from home.
0:07:57 > 0:08:04- I think it's fabulous and Malcolm and Irene will agree. Property two! - What do we call property three?
0:08:04 > 0:08:08- The wildcard. - And everybody loves it! Look at it!
0:08:08 > 0:08:131920s, 1930s. They like that period. They want three bedrooms.
0:08:13 > 0:08:15It's got a manageable garden.
0:08:15 > 0:08:20It's also got something about it that's like a yeast extract spread.
0:08:20 > 0:08:25You either love it or loathe it. Oh, yes! It's a bungalow.
0:08:25 > 0:08:30That could be why it's the wildcard. Shall we start the property tours?
0:08:30 > 0:08:34- Property number one? My one? - Yes, why not?
0:08:36 > 0:08:41'Well, my property today is a real find.
0:08:41 > 0:08:43'This cottage is a Georgian gem.
0:08:43 > 0:08:48'Although it's in town, it has a country feel of peace and quiet.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51'Stop rambling then.'
0:08:51 > 0:08:55Malcolm and Irene, my property is a very late Georgian number.
0:08:55 > 0:09:00- What do we think? - Very attractive. Nice quirky shape.
0:09:00 > 0:09:02Quiet area.
0:09:02 > 0:09:07We're a mile from the city centre. What do you think of the position?
0:09:07 > 0:09:12I like the way it's tucked away so you feel as if you're on your own.
0:09:12 > 0:09:15- Very peaceful, isn't it?- Yes.
0:09:15 > 0:09:20- What do you think of the property? - Very unusual. I like the look.
0:09:20 > 0:09:23It's got a nice little kinky roof.
0:09:23 > 0:09:27An apple tree in the garden, which is my favourite.
0:09:27 > 0:09:31- Is it?- I didn't mention that. - Jonnie!
0:09:31 > 0:09:33It's gone well from the outside.
0:09:33 > 0:09:36- That's only half the story.- It is.
0:09:36 > 0:09:39We will be listening in. In you go.
0:09:44 > 0:09:47- Nice big hall.- Nice tiled floor.
0:09:47 > 0:09:53- What are you doing?- Ah, you've got a lovely south-facing courtyard.
0:09:53 > 0:09:56South's that way.
0:09:58 > 0:10:03This must be the lounge. Gosh. Look at the fireplace!
0:10:03 > 0:10:08- A nice bay window.- Unfortunately, just with a wall in front of it.
0:10:08 > 0:10:13Not much of a view. At least double glazing's been done.
0:10:13 > 0:10:15The second reception.
0:10:15 > 0:10:18It certainly feels nice and solid.
0:10:18 > 0:10:21It will be. It's that age, isn't it?
0:10:21 > 0:10:26Bit of a galley type kitchen, which isn't my favourite.
0:10:26 > 0:10:30One thing this house ain't is open-plan.
0:10:30 > 0:10:38Because it's kind of developed over the years. Bits have been added on, and it's organic. I like that.
0:10:38 > 0:10:40Ah! Now, this is nice.
0:10:40 > 0:10:45- Ah, the office. - You could have a bed-settee in here.
0:10:45 > 0:10:48We'll see what they've got upstairs.
0:10:48 > 0:10:52This end of the house, they're a lot more upbeat. They like it.
0:10:52 > 0:10:57Perhaps they were holding judgment. I think you're on to a winner.
0:10:57 > 0:11:00Is this the first bedroom?
0:11:00 > 0:11:06Not a bad size. The view. At least you haven't got the wall here.
0:11:07 > 0:11:12- This looks like another bedroom. - Oh, it's got the fireplace.
0:11:12 > 0:11:14That's nice.
0:11:14 > 0:11:18- A better view.- The bungalows aren't so overwhelming.
0:11:18 > 0:11:21They're not quite on top of you.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24What? The bungalows aren't on top of you?
0:11:24 > 0:11:28You're inside a three-storey house. How can a bungalow be on top of you?
0:11:28 > 0:11:31Uh-huh. This is the bathroom.
0:11:31 > 0:11:36- Yeah. Ah. Corner bath.- Good size.
0:11:36 > 0:11:41- You'll enjoy that.- No. You can't really lay down.
0:11:41 > 0:11:43It's got a very big shower.
0:11:43 > 0:11:46- Interesting room. - Ah! Loft conversion.
0:11:46 > 0:11:49- The original beams.- They're nice.
0:11:49 > 0:11:53I wonder if this is an en suite or another room.
0:11:53 > 0:11:57They've got it as another bedroom.
0:11:57 > 0:12:02They've done pretty well for the first one, I think.
0:12:02 > 0:12:06That did not sound like you were falling in love with this home.
0:12:06 > 0:12:12- It's a very nice house. It's got a lot of character. - I never heard the word "wow".
0:12:12 > 0:12:15For me, it didn't have that wow factor.
0:12:15 > 0:12:21- Off-putting was the wall you could see from the lounge. - Life is about compromise.
0:12:21 > 0:12:27- Once you find out how much this is on the market for, that can change your mind.- Yeah.
0:12:27 > 0:12:32It's Guess The Price time. Your maximum budget £350,000.
0:12:32 > 0:12:38Difficult to say cos it has got a lot of character. I'd plump for about 330.
0:12:38 > 0:12:41I think it's a bit more.
0:12:41 > 0:12:44I was going to say 345,000.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47Well, it's £335,000.
0:12:47 > 0:12:50- Oh!- Ah!- First one to Irene. Well done.
0:12:50 > 0:12:53- Well done. - Jonnie's got us off the mark.
0:12:53 > 0:12:57Can I beat that? Let's get the map out!
0:12:57 > 0:13:01Property two is...this way.
0:13:01 > 0:13:05- After you. - No, actually. It's this way.
0:13:08 > 0:13:13'If they like period, they'll love this detached Victorian five-bed.
0:13:13 > 0:13:16'This is absolutely stunning.'
0:13:16 > 0:13:20OK, you lovely pair. Property two today is my choice.
0:13:20 > 0:13:23- Now, you don't need a map to know... - TRAFFIC
0:13:23 > 0:13:29- ..we've got a busy road.- We were going to ask what you were saying.
0:13:29 > 0:13:33Put that to the back of our minds for a moment.
0:13:33 > 0:13:37Focus on this property. Talk to me about architectural beauty.
0:13:37 > 0:13:41It's a very nice property. It looks well-maintained.
0:13:41 > 0:13:43It's got a nice extension.
0:13:43 > 0:13:50- It looks very nice.- It looks larger than the last property.
0:13:50 > 0:13:52A mile that way, Worcester.
0:13:52 > 0:13:56That way, beautiful countryside. What more could you want?
0:13:56 > 0:14:00- I'll tell you. You will find it inside. Enjoy it.- All right.
0:14:05 > 0:14:07Here we are.
0:14:07 > 0:14:12- Very nice hallway.- It has to be nice to get over that road for me.
0:14:12 > 0:14:15For me! Oh, good size room.
0:14:15 > 0:14:19Do you think we could get a big enough table there?
0:14:19 > 0:14:23Yeah. Enough room to get everyone round the table for Christmas.
0:14:23 > 0:14:27- Ah.- This is the lounge. Not as big as I was expecting.
0:14:27 > 0:14:31At least it's got a focal point.
0:14:31 > 0:14:36- Is it too modern for you? - No. It's OK, so far.- "OK, so far."
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- This whole house has been refurbed. - Top to bottom.
0:14:40 > 0:14:42Pretty top-end as well.
0:14:42 > 0:14:45- A-ha. Kitchen.- Right.
0:14:45 > 0:14:47Oh, gosh! Big kitchen.
0:14:47 > 0:14:50It's got the sink I like!
0:14:50 > 0:14:55That's a big plus. Doesn't quite negate the room!
0:14:55 > 0:14:59Another eating area. We don't have to use the dining room for meals.
0:14:59 > 0:15:03The dining room could become a second reception.
0:15:05 > 0:15:07- A good size bedroom.- Yeah.
0:15:07 > 0:15:10They put the modern lights in the ceiling.
0:15:10 > 0:15:15- It was the same in the kitchen. - In the kitchen, I like it. Bedroom?
0:15:15 > 0:15:17I'm not so sure.
0:15:17 > 0:15:22I've never seen so many lights. I got a suntan when I walked round!
0:15:22 > 0:15:26And an en suite. En suite wet room.
0:15:26 > 0:15:28Yeah. It's a very good size.
0:15:28 > 0:15:30I think they DO like this house.
0:15:30 > 0:15:33I think they want to see the whole place.
0:15:33 > 0:15:38Maybe they want to see all three houses before they say which one they want.
0:15:38 > 0:15:41Which is the point of the programme.
0:15:41 > 0:15:45This must be... It's as big as the other bedroom.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47Nice fireplace again.
0:15:47 > 0:15:49The bathroom!
0:15:49 > 0:15:53This is a good size! Nicely tiled.
0:15:53 > 0:15:58- I think you can lie down in that. - That is a good bath!
0:15:59 > 0:16:01Best part of the house so far.
0:16:01 > 0:16:07- Come on!- Best part of the house! - You can lie down in this bath.
0:16:07 > 0:16:09A smaller bedroom.
0:16:09 > 0:16:14Still not a bad size, though. Another en suite, of a sort.
0:16:14 > 0:16:19- Three bathrooms.- Yes. I'm thinking there's too much bathroom cleaning.
0:16:19 > 0:16:21Too much bathroom cleaning?!
0:16:21 > 0:16:25You've given them an amazing house but, no, too much cleaning.
0:16:25 > 0:16:29- You can't second-guess that, can you?- I just...
0:16:29 > 0:16:34Another good size. They could certainly all be double bedrooms.
0:16:34 > 0:16:38The shame is they're all very similar, the same flooring.
0:16:38 > 0:16:42We've got to do some work to make them a bit distinctive.
0:16:42 > 0:16:48- OK, shall we go and see what Simon has to say for himself?- Yeah. OK.
0:16:51 > 0:16:56We listened intently as you walked round this place. All clear as mud.
0:16:58 > 0:17:01- Talk to us. - Um, yeah. It's a nice place.
0:17:01 > 0:17:05For me, it's just a bit... too modernised.
0:17:05 > 0:17:08It didn't have nooks and crannies, little odd features.
0:17:08 > 0:17:15We're looking for something that we can look forward to coming back to. This probably isn't the place.
0:17:15 > 0:17:21Maybe the price will change your mind. I'm doubtful, but...!
0:17:21 > 0:17:24- Irene, you are leading. - I certainly am.
0:17:24 > 0:17:32- You offered Irene to go first. You were worried. So you're first. - I'm even more worried now!
0:17:32 > 0:17:36- Central location. I would think 330,000.- OK.
0:17:36 > 0:17:39I would go nearer 345.
0:17:39 > 0:17:43- Doubly bad news for you, Malcolm. It's now 2-0.- A-ha!
0:17:43 > 0:17:49The further bad news is this place is on the market for £375,000.
0:17:49 > 0:17:51Yeah. OK.
0:17:51 > 0:17:55Getting back to the map, trust me this time.
0:17:55 > 0:17:58The wildcard is definitely this way.
0:18:02 > 0:18:06Have we got a wildcard for you today?
0:18:06 > 0:18:12- It's a bungalow!- That doesn't sound very period, Simon.- This one is.
0:18:12 > 0:18:16Complete with the original features Malcolm and Irene are after
0:18:16 > 0:18:19and a central but quiet location.
0:18:19 > 0:18:23- It's been said everybody does love the wildcard.- I love the wildcard.
0:18:23 > 0:18:27- I love the wildcard. - I sometimes love the wildcard.
0:18:27 > 0:18:30We're in luck! The reason it's wild?
0:18:30 > 0:18:32It's a bungalow!
0:18:32 > 0:18:371920s, 1930s is your cut-off point. Like Simon, it's difficult to age.
0:18:37 > 0:18:42It could be 140, it could be a mere 20 years old.
0:18:42 > 0:18:44Closer to 140 than 20!
0:18:44 > 0:18:47- I'd say 1920s, 1930s.- Yeah.
0:18:47 > 0:18:50- What do you think?- Yes. It's cute.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53It's got a bit of difference about it.
0:18:53 > 0:18:58We're a mile from the city centre again, the other side.
0:18:58 > 0:19:01A really nice verdant quiet street.
0:19:01 > 0:19:07The other reason it's wild is because it might need updating.
0:19:07 > 0:19:11I think you've got the imagination to do that.
0:19:11 > 0:19:15- Why don't you go and try doing it? - We will.- In you go!
0:19:19 > 0:19:22The hall. Look, this is lovely.
0:19:22 > 0:19:26Yes. Nice. Original wood, I would think.
0:19:26 > 0:19:32- Is this the kitchen?- Oh, yes. - Windows to the front and the side.
0:19:32 > 0:19:38- These tiles are not quite me! - 1970s, but it has been looked after.
0:19:38 > 0:19:41Oh, Malcolm!
0:19:41 > 0:19:43It's got wood panelling!
0:19:43 > 0:19:47- Touch my oak panelling! - We have oak panelling.
0:19:47 > 0:19:50Oh! You can feel they're at home.
0:19:50 > 0:19:54You can put all your wooden figures along the top.
0:19:54 > 0:19:59Then there's this little nook at the end, almost.
0:19:59 > 0:20:01This is it, though.
0:20:01 > 0:20:04The oak panelling has won you over?
0:20:04 > 0:20:06This living room, they love.
0:20:06 > 0:20:10- Yeah.- They really like it. Oak panelling, fireplace.
0:20:10 > 0:20:13Patio doors, which is good.
0:20:13 > 0:20:16There must have been original French windows.
0:20:16 > 0:20:20The garden looks... It's a bit larger than we'd go for.
0:20:20 > 0:20:25- But it looks easy to maintain. - Yeah. It's lawn and shrubs.
0:20:25 > 0:20:29We could get you out there doing the lawn! I could sit in here!
0:20:29 > 0:20:31- Reading the newspaper!- Yes.
0:20:31 > 0:20:34There's a room here on the left.
0:20:34 > 0:20:39Being a bungalow, you can decide whether it's a bedroom or reception.
0:20:39 > 0:20:45Looks like it could be a dining room. They've got a folded table.
0:20:45 > 0:20:49So, across to the bathroom.
0:20:49 > 0:20:53- Ha-ha! It's not a white suite! - I told you.
0:20:53 > 0:20:58- White suites are going to go out of fashion.- You've always said that.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01It's not a white suite. It is a period feature.
0:21:01 > 0:21:04Which period? Well, let's say... '70s?
0:21:04 > 0:21:06Not a bad size.
0:21:06 > 0:21:10Beam again, which is interesting.
0:21:10 > 0:21:15They've got this set up as yet another reception.
0:21:15 > 0:21:18- They use it as a television room. - Yeah.
0:21:18 > 0:21:23- What is it? It's obvious, isn't it? - What?- Music room.
0:21:23 > 0:21:28Let's see what this bungalow's got on top. It's a nice staircase.
0:21:28 > 0:21:33I like the way it echoes the oak panelling in the lounge.
0:21:33 > 0:21:35Oh. Quite small.
0:21:35 > 0:21:40Big enough for a single. Or even bunk beds for the grandchildren.
0:21:40 > 0:21:42This one's a bit bigger.
0:21:42 > 0:21:45It's two twins, or a double room.
0:21:45 > 0:21:48You'd have to have a master bedroom downstairs.
0:21:48 > 0:21:51I suppose you could have this as a master.
0:21:51 > 0:21:56- Would you have the master bedroom upstairs? - I like to go upstairs to bed.
0:21:56 > 0:22:02- A small toilet and sink. - It's nice having a toilet upstairs.
0:22:02 > 0:22:06- As well as downstairs. - Well, essential.
0:22:06 > 0:22:11- That seemed to go down pretty well. - I don't know which way to go now.
0:22:11 > 0:22:15You didn't know with your map. Follow me.
0:22:18 > 0:22:23That seemed to go a lot better than we've heard before.
0:22:23 > 0:22:27Yes, it did. It was much more MY cup of tea, certainly.
0:22:27 > 0:22:30The lovely oak panelling in the lounge.
0:22:30 > 0:22:34- Quirky. Obviously, things we could do to it, in time.- Yes.
0:22:34 > 0:22:40- It seems to have gone fairly well. - Yes. But that could all change.
0:22:40 > 0:22:44- Mmm.- Because it's Guess The Price time. Now, then.
0:22:44 > 0:22:50Malcolm, you are playing for pride. Your budget, £350,000.
0:22:50 > 0:22:53- Go on, Malc. - It could be the walk of shame.
0:22:53 > 0:22:56I'll say 335,000.
0:22:56 > 0:23:01I think it's going to be higher. I think it's going to be 349,50.
0:23:01 > 0:23:04- What a guess!- Oh, no!
0:23:04 > 0:23:09- There's no nice way of putting this. Malcolm, you are a loser!- Aw!
0:23:09 > 0:23:12This house is on the market at £350,000.
0:23:12 > 0:23:14There you go!
0:23:14 > 0:23:17Irene was £50 out! That's no good.
0:23:17 > 0:23:22- We'd haggle with that, you see. - This may be an opportunity for you.
0:23:22 > 0:23:26They've had offers in excess of 300.
0:23:26 > 0:23:30- Right.- So the reckoning is it'll settle between 300 to 350.
0:23:30 > 0:23:33I win! LAUGHTER
0:23:33 > 0:23:36- Bit more food for thought there. - Yes, indeed.
0:23:36 > 0:23:39We've now shown you three houses.
0:23:39 > 0:23:43You've got to decide which one you'd like to spend more time in.
0:23:43 > 0:23:49I wonder where that would be(!) Take yourselves off and have a think.
0:23:49 > 0:23:54- I'm prepared to put money on this one, Simon.- Are you?
0:23:54 > 0:24:00- While they're making that tricky decision, let's map out the three choices.- You rambling on?- Yes.
0:24:01 > 0:24:04'Will Malcolm and Irene go for my choice?
0:24:04 > 0:24:07'They loved the Georgian cottage look.
0:24:07 > 0:24:11'The wall just outside the front was an issue, though.
0:24:15 > 0:24:19'I thought I gave them everything
0:24:19 > 0:24:22'with my beautiful detached Victorian place.
0:24:22 > 0:24:26'They were impressed with the period features.
0:24:30 > 0:24:32'Will the wildcard come up trumps?
0:24:32 > 0:24:37'It turned out Malcolm and Irene were partial to a bungalow.
0:24:37 > 0:24:39'The oak panelling was a winner.
0:24:39 > 0:24:41'Will they see past the '70s kitchen?'
0:24:48 > 0:24:52'Quelle surprise! They've gone for the wildcard.'
0:24:52 > 0:24:55- SINGING - They're not, are they?
0:24:55 > 0:25:00# Hold my hand and we're halfway there... #
0:25:00 > 0:25:02'Jonnie, let go of my hand.
0:25:02 > 0:25:03'Sorry.'
0:25:03 > 0:25:06# ..I'll take you there
0:25:06 > 0:25:09BOTH: # Somehow
0:25:09 > 0:25:12# Some day
0:25:12 > 0:25:15# Somewhere. #
0:25:15 > 0:25:18'I hope the neighbours like a show tune!
0:25:18 > 0:25:23'Irene looks comfy in the lounge, but where's Malcolm?'
0:25:23 > 0:25:25MUSIC: "We Will Rock You" by Queen
0:25:25 > 0:25:28'I see why they need two reception rooms!'
0:25:28 > 0:25:31SILENCE
0:25:31 > 0:25:34'Malcolm's got the enthusiasm,
0:25:34 > 0:25:39'but Roger Taylor needn't worry about being replaced just yet.'
0:25:42 > 0:25:47- Malcolm, you are a rock 'n' roll dark horse.- Hidden talent.
0:25:47 > 0:25:51- But is this a harmonious house? - I think it's pretty harmonious.
0:25:51 > 0:25:56When Malcolm was in one room, I couldn't hear him. That's great!
0:25:56 > 0:26:01- It can't get better.- You don't know Worcester particularly well.
0:26:01 > 0:26:04- No. Not yet. - Are you happy with this part?
0:26:04 > 0:26:07We looked round. It's a beautiful city.
0:26:07 > 0:26:10- This area looks very nice. - A very sought-after area.
0:26:10 > 0:26:13So location sounds right.
0:26:13 > 0:26:17- BIRDSONG - Even the birds are singing for us. The house sounds good.
0:26:17 > 0:26:23- The question, Simon O'Brien, I'd like you to deliver. - To buy or not to buy?
0:26:23 > 0:26:26- Is it a maybe?- A definite maybe.
0:26:26 > 0:26:29We need a bit more time to think about it.
0:26:29 > 0:26:32They've been homeless for two years. No need to rush!
0:26:32 > 0:26:39Wherever you spend your time in future, this country or another, we hope everything works out well.
0:26:39 > 0:26:42- Thank you very much. - Jonnie, I've got a plan.
0:26:42 > 0:26:47- No.- One more round-Worcestershire walk. I just need the map.
0:26:47 > 0:26:50- I don't want to. - Let's hit the footpaths!
0:26:50 > 0:26:53- See you later.- See you later.
0:26:53 > 0:26:56- Can I at least have the map?- No.
0:26:56 > 0:26:57Dear, dear, dear.
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