0:00:02 > 0:00:03999...
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0:00:05 > 0:00:08I've just done 1,000 of those for you today, viewers.
0:00:08 > 0:00:11Good morning, today we are in the East End of London,
0:00:11 > 0:00:14home to the 2012 Olympic Games.
0:00:14 > 0:00:16Have you limbered up, have you?
0:00:16 > 0:00:19Fully warmed up, the upper half of me. These arms are ready to go.
0:00:19 > 0:00:23OK, then, get ready, set, for today's To Buy Or Not To Buy.
0:00:23 > 0:00:26- I've not warmed my legs up yet. - He's out the blocks.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40Now, the clever ones amongst you may have realised
0:00:40 > 0:00:43that we're not in the brand spanking new Olympic Stadium.
0:00:43 > 0:00:47We are in First Division Leyton Orient's football ground.
0:00:47 > 0:00:49- Are you OK? - I thought you limbered up?
0:00:49 > 0:00:52I am limbered up. I think I'm limbered up for a different discipline.
0:00:52 > 0:00:55I'm limbered up for the Olympic discipline of house hunting.
0:00:55 > 0:00:58No, no, no. Today, we've got a triathlon of properties ahead of us.
0:00:58 > 0:01:01That's very clever. I see what you've done there with that.
0:01:01 > 0:01:04Shall we explain why we're in Leyton Orient Football Ground?
0:01:04 > 0:01:06- No, that comes later. Much later.- All right then.
0:01:06 > 0:01:08- Shall we nick off?- Yeah, OK. - See you in a bit.
0:01:08 > 0:01:12On the starting line, and hoping to find a gold-medal property,
0:01:12 > 0:01:14is today's buyer, Ian Morrison.
0:01:14 > 0:01:18After leaving his native Scotland, Ian has spent the last 10 years
0:01:18 > 0:01:21residing in the Big Smoke, better known as London.
0:01:21 > 0:01:24And for most of that time, Ian has been lodging with his friend Lisa.
0:01:24 > 0:01:27Lisa also lives with her husband Martin and their daughter Robyn,
0:01:27 > 0:01:31so it's a pretty tight squeeze in their Crouch End house.
0:01:31 > 0:01:33No surprise, then, that Ian feels
0:01:33 > 0:01:35it's time to strike out and find a place of his own.
0:01:35 > 0:01:37I'll say! Lisa's too kind. If it had been me,
0:01:37 > 0:01:39I'd have booted him out years ago.
0:01:39 > 0:01:42You might, but they've got a slightly stronger bond.
0:01:42 > 0:01:45What's Ian like as a person? Well...he's indecisive.
0:01:45 > 0:01:47Well, has been about house-hunting.
0:01:47 > 0:01:51But he's also really warm, and funny, and he's a really good friend.
0:01:51 > 0:01:55What's Lisa like as a person?
0:01:55 > 0:01:58She's very creative, she's very loyal.
0:01:58 > 0:02:00She's funnier than she gives herself credit for,
0:02:00 > 0:02:01and she makes a mean gin and tonic.
0:02:01 > 0:02:05I think it's a little bit early in the morning to be offering Ian a G&T.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08Let's hope today's properties are just the TONIC he needs!
0:02:08 > 0:02:13- See what I did, Jonnie?- Amazing. You can expect a Bafta for that(!)
0:02:13 > 0:02:17Lisa and Ian, welcome to East London, home of the 2012 Olympics.
0:02:17 > 0:02:19What's attracting you to East London?
0:02:19 > 0:02:22Do you want to be part of a scene here? Or...
0:02:22 > 0:02:25It's a combination of affordability, great transport links,
0:02:25 > 0:02:28and the fact it's that much closer to work and town.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31- Great bars, great restaurants. - Well, OK. Look,
0:02:31 > 0:02:34there's going to be a wrench, an emotional break between you two.
0:02:34 > 0:02:38What about the property itself? How many beds are we looking for?
0:02:38 > 0:02:41- One or two.- One OR two!?- One or two.
0:02:41 > 0:02:42Big difference in London, one or two?
0:02:42 > 0:02:44Huge difference. But I can be flexible.
0:02:44 > 0:02:47A two-bed would be great. But I'm being quite realistic that,
0:02:47 > 0:02:50given my paltry budget, given my meagre salary,
0:02:50 > 0:02:53a one-bed might be that little bit more realistic.
0:02:53 > 0:02:55Because we're in London, and property is so expensive,
0:02:55 > 0:02:58perhaps we should find out what your budget is.
0:02:58 > 0:02:59Have you got a ceiling?
0:02:59 > 0:03:02About 160 for a one-bed would be great.
0:03:02 > 0:03:04And maybe up to 190 for a two-bed.
0:03:04 > 0:03:07This isn't the indecisive man we've had painted out.
0:03:07 > 0:03:10Ian can be quite pragmatic in organising his thinking.
0:03:10 > 0:03:13At the end of the day, he'll go with his gut about
0:03:13 > 0:03:16something which will be interesting, what the wild card is going to be.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19Give us parts of East London you're prepared to look at,
0:03:19 > 0:03:21or you've looked at or quite like.
0:03:21 > 0:03:24Areas I've looked at before, Walthamstow where I did live,
0:03:24 > 0:03:27Snaresbrook, Wanstead, South Woodford.
0:03:27 > 0:03:32- I looked at Leyton, Leytonstone. - You sound very open-minded.
0:03:32 > 0:03:36- Perhaps we can suggest new areas to you?- That would be great.
0:03:36 > 0:03:40- Lisa, can we do this? - You can, you've got to.
0:03:40 > 0:03:44- We will try. Wish us luck. See you later on.- OK.- Bye.
0:03:46 > 0:03:49We might be out in the East End of London, but I don't think
0:03:49 > 0:03:54we're going to be looking at properties with OLYMPIC proportions.
0:03:54 > 0:03:58- With their budget in town, we have a challenge ahead of us.- OK, yeah.
0:03:58 > 0:04:01Lisa talking about the fact he's indecisive.
0:04:01 > 0:04:05He doesn't seem it. He knows exactly what he wants. And I know exactly what I'm going to do!
0:04:05 > 0:04:08- What are you going to do? - Call estate agents.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11What am I going to do?
0:04:11 > 0:04:13I'm sure you'll find something.
0:04:13 > 0:04:15Leytonstone is in East London
0:04:15 > 0:04:18just nine miles from the centre of the Big Smoke.
0:04:18 > 0:04:22It borders Wanstead to the north, Leyton to the south and Forest Gate to the east.
0:04:22 > 0:04:26It also stands in the shadows of the new 2012 Olympic Village
0:04:26 > 0:04:29which, as you can see, is really beginning to take shape.
0:04:29 > 0:04:32It's hoped the Games will completely transform
0:04:32 > 0:04:34and regenerate East London.
0:04:34 > 0:04:39Economically the whole area should be improved with thousands of jobs becoming available.
0:04:39 > 0:04:42Improved transport, shops, bars, cafes
0:04:42 > 0:04:46and the world-class sporting facilities.
0:04:46 > 0:04:50If you're looking for a home in the next few years, then look no further.
0:04:50 > 0:04:53East London is a very savvy place to buy as an investment in the future.
0:04:53 > 0:04:59But what properties could you get elsewhere in the UK near sporting landmarks?
0:04:59 > 0:05:03In Manchester, there's this stylish two-bed apartment finished
0:05:03 > 0:05:05to an excellent standard.
0:05:05 > 0:05:09If you're into footy, it's only 10 minutes from Old Trafford.
0:05:09 > 0:05:12On the market for £136,950.
0:05:12 > 0:05:13Let's stay with football.
0:05:13 > 0:05:16How about living close to the Ibrox stadium in Glasgow?
0:05:16 > 0:05:19This ground floor apartment has two bedrooms
0:05:19 > 0:05:25and beautiful period features. It's on the market for £119,995.
0:05:25 > 0:05:28How about actually living in a former football stadium?
0:05:28 > 0:05:30Well, you could!
0:05:30 > 0:05:33This super two-bed apartment in Arsenal's old South Stand
0:05:33 > 0:05:36is up for grabs. Sociable, open-plan living.
0:05:36 > 0:05:40Great views of the communal gardens all for 475 grand.
0:05:40 > 0:05:43Now back to today's Olympic property mission.
0:05:43 > 0:05:47Why was East London chosen for the Olympic Games?
0:05:47 > 0:05:49There's huge potential here.
0:05:49 > 0:05:53If we were to use the games as a catalyst for regeneration
0:05:53 > 0:05:54this is a place for it all to happen.
0:05:54 > 0:05:58How much of an impact have the Olympic Games had
0:05:58 > 0:06:00on the property market around here?
0:06:00 > 0:06:03It's definitely had a positive impact.
0:06:03 > 0:06:06It's initiated the growth in the market.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09For our guy who is looking to buy, East London is a good place
0:06:09 > 0:06:12to look at moving to?
0:06:12 > 0:06:17Behind us here we've got a huge chunk of East London
0:06:17 > 0:06:21being regenerated. You've got 30 years of regeneration all being
0:06:21 > 0:06:24- squeezed into the space of about ten years.- Wow.
0:06:24 > 0:06:27It's not just this big makeover for the Games, this is
0:06:27 > 0:06:29serious regeneration and investment.
0:06:29 > 0:06:33The Olympics has brought more demand into the area.
0:06:33 > 0:06:36It's creating a lot more jobs.
0:06:36 > 0:06:39The population in the E15 postcode specifically has increased.
0:06:39 > 0:06:41This is going to be a new piece of city
0:06:41 > 0:06:43and a new park at the heart of it.
0:06:43 > 0:06:44It will still stitch back
0:06:44 > 0:06:47into all the surrounding communities in East London.
0:06:47 > 0:06:52If you're moving to the east of London it's a sensible thing to do?
0:06:52 > 0:06:56It's a place that's got a lot to offer at the moment. Once we've finished here
0:06:56 > 0:07:00and have the Olympics, it really will be quite a special place.
0:07:00 > 0:07:04You find me worn-out and bedraggled after a house hunt with a mysterious property hunting team.
0:07:04 > 0:07:10I'm in the home team's side because I'm finding a home for Ian.
0:07:10 > 0:07:12The property I've got, there is a phrase called
0:07:12 > 0:07:16"the elephant in the room" where something massive is not mentioned.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19On the property details, it does not allude to what
0:07:19 > 0:07:21the elephant in the room is.
0:07:21 > 0:07:25That will be revealed quickly when we get there. Cryptic! Over to Jonnie.
0:07:25 > 0:07:31The mystery property hunting team have responded with a Herculean effort
0:07:31 > 0:07:33on property number two.
0:07:33 > 0:07:37It doesn't say much, but it's further away
0:07:37 > 0:07:42than Ian had hoped for, further up than he had considered on the 4th floor
0:07:42 > 0:07:45but it's new, there's nothing to do, it's property number two.
0:07:45 > 0:07:47Are we going to explain to our viewers
0:07:47 > 0:07:49why we're in the middle of a football stadium?
0:07:49 > 0:07:52I'll give a clue. You know sometimes people want to move, they want
0:07:52 > 0:07:56a back garden in the house that is a football pitch for their children?
0:07:56 > 0:08:00How's about a football pitch as a back garden to a property,
0:08:00 > 0:08:03is that too much of a clue?
0:08:03 > 0:08:05- I'm confused now. - I'm confused and- I- know where it is.
0:08:05 > 0:08:08- Where shall we start the journey? - Yours.
0:08:08 > 0:08:10The beautiful one with the elephant in the room. Remember?
0:08:13 > 0:08:18Warming up for the first tour today is my choice.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21Ian asked for a top-floor flat so I've given him a top-floor flat.
0:08:21 > 0:08:25He also asked for two bedrooms and I'm giving him that as well.
0:08:25 > 0:08:29But did he ask to be right next to a train line? I don't think he did.
0:08:29 > 0:08:31Top of the list was transport links
0:08:31 > 0:08:34and I've not let you down here in Forest Gate.
0:08:34 > 0:08:38- Absolutely not. - Any fool can see a downside here.
0:08:38 > 0:08:43It's only a downside to any fool, because you've double glazing there,
0:08:43 > 0:08:47we've been in there for a while and trains have rumbled past.
0:08:47 > 0:08:50- You can't hear them.- OK.- I promise.
0:08:50 > 0:08:55- You are ten minutes away from Tube or train.- Which is great.
0:08:55 > 0:08:57What do you think? What's your first impression?
0:08:57 > 0:09:00I don't know the area too well.
0:09:00 > 0:09:03I know it's between a few train stations.
0:09:03 > 0:09:06I know a few people who have lived around here across the years.
0:09:06 > 0:09:09Go in there. Look at the size compared with what you can get
0:09:09 > 0:09:11for the compromise of the train.
0:09:11 > 0:09:16You might think, maybe that's not so bad. Are you ready?
0:09:16 > 0:09:19- As we'll ever be.- OK. Get in there.
0:09:22 > 0:09:24Wow.
0:09:24 > 0:09:27If you've just tuned in late and you think it's going well,
0:09:27 > 0:09:30that "wow" is from Lisa, she's not buying the place, Ian is.
0:09:30 > 0:09:33- I need a wow from Ian. - Nice kitchen.- Nice kitchen.
0:09:34 > 0:09:37I like to try drawers. HE LAUGHS
0:09:37 > 0:09:39Watch that!
0:09:41 > 0:09:44- That is quality. That's nice. - What can I say?
0:09:44 > 0:09:48I've noticed in the world of kitchen design that the only movement
0:09:48 > 0:09:51in the last 40 to 50 years in kitchen design are those
0:09:51 > 0:09:54doors that just make your doors close slowly. Nothing else has happened!
0:09:54 > 0:09:59- Well, it's kind of...- It's quite spacious.- It's a really good size.
0:09:59 > 0:10:03You've got space for an actual cabinet there to put
0:10:03 > 0:10:04all your stuff in.
0:10:04 > 0:10:10- This all looks quite new.- It does look quite new.- It's a nice space.
0:10:10 > 0:10:13He can make it look smarter and sprucer with that cabinet
0:10:13 > 0:10:16he's talking about. Put all his hair gels in.
0:10:16 > 0:10:18Wow, this is really cute.
0:10:20 > 0:10:24- So, this...- This must be two bedrooms then. This must be the second.
0:10:24 > 0:10:26Not a bad size for a second bedroom.
0:10:26 > 0:10:29With it out like that, they're clearly showing this room
0:10:29 > 0:10:34for a double bed and still some good space for big furniture.
0:10:34 > 0:10:36Cue the train, let's see what they think.
0:10:36 > 0:10:39TRAIN RUMBLES BY
0:10:39 > 0:10:41Don't exaggerate the train.
0:10:41 > 0:10:43They did NOT notice it.
0:10:43 > 0:10:47I like actually that it's kind of split level.
0:10:47 > 0:10:50- Kind of makes it feel more housey.- Yeah, more spacious.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53- Wow.- Master bedroom.
0:10:53 > 0:10:57For those that have been paying attention, the first wow came from Lisa.
0:10:57 > 0:11:01This second wow has taken a while to come but it has come from Ian.
0:11:01 > 0:11:03- And in the best room of the flat. - The bedroom.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05Shall we have a look out the window?
0:11:06 > 0:11:10I'm still really surprised how quiet it is with the trains.
0:11:10 > 0:11:12Yeah, because one went past before and we couldn't hear it.
0:11:12 > 0:11:17They're going to be irritating when we get outside about the train noise and the double glazing.
0:11:17 > 0:11:21- Be ready for that.- Totally. - You're going to love that couch.
0:11:23 > 0:11:29- That is my couch! That's nice. - The furniture is really nice.
0:11:29 > 0:11:33They've done it really well. It's not too big for the room.
0:11:33 > 0:11:37It's a fairly... It's a really good-sized flat.
0:11:37 > 0:11:40Shall we go and let the boys know what we think?
0:11:40 > 0:11:42Yeah, let's do that and guess the price.
0:11:42 > 0:11:46Just at that bit when they're saying let's go and see the boys.
0:11:46 > 0:11:52- A train went past. Did they mention it once?- No.- No, they didn't.
0:11:52 > 0:11:54So I think the deal is done.
0:11:57 > 0:11:58We've seen the property.
0:11:58 > 0:12:04Can we get beyond the thing that was our first concern which is outside and over there?
0:12:04 > 0:12:08Yes, and no. A few trains passed. It was pretty quiet.
0:12:08 > 0:12:12It's a really, really lovely flat. They've done it up really well and quite big.
0:12:12 > 0:12:17- Yes.- Let's guess the price. Who wants to go first?- Go on, hen.
0:12:17 > 0:12:19- 185.- 185?
0:12:19 > 0:12:22I think this is probably a bit over budget
0:12:22 > 0:12:25because of the size of it I'd say probably 195.
0:12:25 > 0:12:29The estate agents have done us a range of prices.
0:12:29 > 0:12:35So the least they are expecting is 165,995
0:12:35 > 0:12:41and the most is 179,995 so you're both way out.
0:12:41 > 0:12:44You're closest, Lisa.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47It is, let's remember that, very much underneath your budget
0:12:47 > 0:12:49and you get two bedrooms with it as well.
0:12:49 > 0:12:53I'll be honest. There's two more properties to see. I will keep an open mind.
0:12:53 > 0:12:55At that price, it is definitely something I'd consider.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58Property number two - mine.
0:12:58 > 0:13:01- And the wild card, who knows where we can go?- What an exciting journey.
0:13:01 > 0:13:03- Shall we go?- Yes.
0:13:06 > 0:13:10Now, Ed might have been pretty quick off the mark with his choice today,
0:13:10 > 0:13:13but I think my fine athlete of a property will be pushing
0:13:13 > 0:13:17- neck and neck all the way to the finish line.- Oh, you do, do you?!
0:13:17 > 0:13:19Well, I'm quietly confident my choice will have no problem
0:13:19 > 0:13:22holding off yours all the way to the tape.
0:13:22 > 0:13:24Let the race begin.
0:13:26 > 0:13:30So then, Ed's house, a house next to a train track
0:13:30 > 0:13:31but loads of accommodation.
0:13:31 > 0:13:36You don't get a train track here, I'm sorry, but what you do get is an apartment.
0:13:36 > 0:13:40Away up there on the 4th floor in the Ilford area.
0:13:40 > 0:13:45- Which means it's not even in London. That's Essex. - Ilford is a part of London.
0:13:45 > 0:13:49You've been here before, it's a part of London.
0:13:49 > 0:13:54- The London Borough of Redbridge, I think.- Do you know this area at all?
0:13:54 > 0:13:58I have considered living here before, haven't looked at many properties.
0:13:58 > 0:14:02- It does have great transport links to central London at the moment. - Do you think Ian would like it?
0:14:02 > 0:14:05He has looked at modern ones before but has come back saying
0:14:05 > 0:14:09they're great but there's always a but at the end of it.
0:14:09 > 0:14:12Ed and my job is to stand outside in the cold.
0:14:12 > 0:14:17Your job is to go inside in the heat and look at that wonderful apartment. Do that now. Enjoy.
0:14:20 > 0:14:23Now then, at the top of that elevator ride,
0:14:23 > 0:14:25here we come, almost penthouse.
0:14:30 > 0:14:32- Quite a wide hallway.- Yeah.
0:14:32 > 0:14:36So this must be the master bedroom,
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- I expect. Quite dark.- Yeah.
0:14:40 > 0:14:43Not a massive window. And not sure what way, that's north, isn't it?
0:14:43 > 0:14:48- It is, yeah.- Have you got at hand the cost of ground rent and service fees?
0:14:48 > 0:14:51Yeah, all in the estate agent's particulars which
0:14:51 > 0:14:54I will furnish them with upon exit of this property.
0:14:54 > 0:14:55- Is it reasonable?- Yeah.
0:14:55 > 0:14:59- It's all in line with the market. - Oh, OK, kitchen-lounge.- Oh, OK.
0:14:59 > 0:15:04I know this isn't for me but I don't always like having a kitchen right next to the living room.
0:15:04 > 0:15:08I'm not a massive fan, I don't mind.
0:15:08 > 0:15:11- Normally you have like, a breakfast bar...- A separator?
0:15:11 > 0:15:15..but it feels like they're actually very close together.
0:15:15 > 0:15:17This is a bit of a turn-up for the books.
0:15:17 > 0:15:22Normally we're forever hearing from young groovy couples, "Ooh, we like the open-plan."
0:15:22 > 0:15:23These two don't, do they?
0:15:25 > 0:15:29- Second bedroom.- OK. Study.
0:15:29 > 0:15:33- Not a bad size for a second bedroom. Just feels quite dark.- Yeah.
0:15:33 > 0:15:37- I think Ian has plans for this flat and I don't think they involve him moving in.- No.
0:15:39 > 0:15:42- It's an OK size. - It's quite big.- Yeah.
0:15:42 > 0:15:45It's nice with the white suite as well.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47- It's just kind of, not offensive, is it?- Yeah.
0:15:47 > 0:15:51Lisa is trying. Lisa is a great person to have on a house-hunt.
0:15:51 > 0:15:56She's trying, because really, by the sounds of Ian, he's made up his mind.
0:15:59 > 0:16:02Fundamentally, what was wrong with this apartment?
0:16:02 > 0:16:04It felt like you didn't really like it.
0:16:04 > 0:16:08Some bits were big, some bits were small but it seemed to be the wrong way round.
0:16:08 > 0:16:14Really big, spacious hall, OK master bedroom and quite small second bedroom.
0:16:14 > 0:16:19OK. Just so you know for anything else we look around, the service charge
0:16:19 > 0:16:25is about £115 a month and that includes your water rates.
0:16:25 > 0:16:28That's not unreasonable, bearing in mind you've got a lift shaft here.
0:16:28 > 0:16:30All this stuff needs servicing.
0:16:30 > 0:16:35And you've got around six years left of any guarantees.
0:16:35 > 0:16:40It's only about four years old. You've got pretty much no hassle, ownership costs here,
0:16:40 > 0:16:43which all go towards why we showed it to you.
0:16:43 > 0:16:48- We have a maximum budget of 190,000...- 90-ish.- 190-ish.
0:16:48 > 0:16:53I would like you to go first, Ian. I think you went second last time.
0:16:53 > 0:16:58- I think this is going to be about 187.- OK.
0:16:58 > 0:17:00- 160.- 160, OK.
0:17:00 > 0:17:06It's on the market for 174,995.
0:17:06 > 0:17:09- You're the winner. Well done.- 1-1.
0:17:09 > 0:17:11- Are we excited about the wild card? - Very.
0:17:11 > 0:17:13- Shall we go? It's this way.- Great.
0:17:16 > 0:17:21- MATCH OF THE DAY THEME PLAYS - We've been teasing and tantalising you throughout about this one.
0:17:21 > 0:17:26Yes, the beautiful game has much to do with today's wild card property,
0:17:26 > 0:17:30as it doesn't just come with the usual mod cons.
0:17:30 > 0:17:34This property comes complete with its own season ticket for Leyton Orient FC.
0:17:34 > 0:17:36What more could you want?
0:17:37 > 0:17:40We are outside Leyton Orient Football Club.
0:17:40 > 0:17:44- Are you a fan of Leyton Orient Football Club?- I've heard of them.
0:17:44 > 0:17:51- You could become Leyton Orient's biggest fan by moving to where we're about to show you.- Really?
0:17:51 > 0:17:54Here is the apartment.
0:17:54 > 0:17:57What do you think? Have you thought about living next to a football club?
0:17:57 > 0:18:01Not next to a football club, but I have looked round this area.
0:18:01 > 0:18:05It's got great transport links, near the tube, loads of coffee shops,
0:18:05 > 0:18:09- restaurants up and down the main road.- Is this an audition for our job?!
0:18:09 > 0:18:13He's almost mirroring the conversation I've had with an estate agent.
0:18:13 > 0:18:20He mentions Leyton as one of the areas that this rippling gentrification will engulf.
0:18:20 > 0:18:22He reckons this is a place you play the long game on.
0:18:22 > 0:18:25Buy here, you'll be sitting on loads of equity in a few years.
0:18:25 > 0:18:30- OK.- But what about the building itself? It's another new-build,
0:18:30 > 0:18:33so there's not going to be any work for you to do. Do you like it?
0:18:33 > 0:18:37It looks about the same age as property two. It's a nice-looking building.
0:18:37 > 0:18:40One of the advantages of living among this football franchise
0:18:40 > 0:18:44is it's always going to be kept tidy because they want to protect their image.
0:18:44 > 0:18:46What's good for the goose is good for the gander.
0:18:46 > 0:18:50It's all down to whether you want to live in a football stadium.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53- Shall we find out? - Let's.- Away you go.- Enjoy.
0:18:57 > 0:19:00Ladies and gentlemen, you join us at Leyton Orient FC.
0:19:00 > 0:19:03Today we have the manager of the wild card, Mr Ed Hall. Ed, good morning.
0:19:03 > 0:19:07- What are you looking from the house tour?- I'm expecting a lot today.
0:19:07 > 0:19:10I'm expecting the new signings from Crouch End to perform admirably.
0:19:10 > 0:19:15I hope Ian will work his magic in the air and I also hope Lisa will perform brilliantly at the back.
0:19:15 > 0:19:17- Good luck today.- Thank you.
0:19:17 > 0:19:19- So this is the living room. - That's nice.
0:19:19 > 0:19:25The layout's nice because it's more separate where the kitchen is than the lounge area, isn't it?
0:19:25 > 0:19:27Yeah. Do you want to do the drawer test?
0:19:27 > 0:19:29Shall we do the drawer test?
0:19:31 > 0:19:33DRAWER BANGS SHUT
0:19:33 > 0:19:34- Failed.- Oooh.
0:19:34 > 0:19:39They've gone straight into the living room with a wild card. What should they expect from this?
0:19:39 > 0:19:43What they shouldn't do is what they've just done, gone for the soft-close doors on the cupboard.
0:19:43 > 0:19:47It doesn't have them. It's not a deal-breaker, it's a deal-maker if they buy some.
0:19:47 > 0:19:49Look.
0:19:50 > 0:19:52- Actually at the football pitch. - That is quite cool.
0:19:52 > 0:19:54I didn't realise we'd be that close.
0:19:54 > 0:19:59A little man out mowing the lawn, or turf, field, whatever it is.
0:19:59 > 0:20:01It's a really good view.
0:20:01 > 0:20:03That's a great view. Look, imagine that.
0:20:03 > 0:20:07You could maybe, do you think, rent this balcony out?
0:20:07 > 0:20:10I have spoken to the commercial manager of Leyton Orient FC,
0:20:10 > 0:20:17and I have been told a corporate package at Leyton Orient is £1,500 for a season.
0:20:17 > 0:20:21This is actually better seating than the corporate package,
0:20:21 > 0:20:24higher elevation, elevation is what counts.
0:20:24 > 0:20:26So, genuinely, he could rent this out, he could.
0:20:28 > 0:20:29Well.
0:20:29 > 0:20:32- I'm not sure if it's... - Little bit small, isn't it?
0:20:32 > 0:20:34..a master bedroom or a second bedroom.
0:20:34 > 0:20:40- Yeah. You would literally only just get a double bed. - And a side table in.- Yes.
0:20:40 > 0:20:42I'm getting worried. Lisa has been on board.
0:20:42 > 0:20:47Every time Ian has said anything negative, she's always rebutted with a positive.
0:20:47 > 0:20:50She's looking for a second bedroom. Is she likely to find one, Ed?
0:20:50 > 0:20:53- In this flat, no.- Disappointing.
0:20:53 > 0:20:56- Oh, what a shame.- Cupboard.
0:20:56 > 0:20:59- There's not much you can put in it, is there?- It's quite a big cupboard.
0:20:59 > 0:21:02As we approach injury time in this house tour,
0:21:02 > 0:21:06the house-hunters have just discovered it's just a one-bedroom flat. Any thoughts?
0:21:06 > 0:21:12I wouldn't say I'm disappointed but I'm slightly annoyed they confused the boiler room as a second bedroom.
0:21:12 > 0:21:15It is London, it is expectable, so it's not my fault.
0:21:15 > 0:21:18You get the football pitch, for goodness sake.
0:21:18 > 0:21:21A nice-sized bathroom. I like the way it's done, the tiles and stuff.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24It's a good size for a one-bed flat.
0:21:24 > 0:21:27- Shall we go and find the boys? - And see what the price is? Yeah.
0:21:29 > 0:21:34Ian and Lisa, as far as wild cards go, this is pretty out there, isn't it?
0:21:34 > 0:21:36- It is.- One of the best wild cards I've seen.
0:21:36 > 0:21:41It's certainly an amazing view. It is really special.
0:21:41 > 0:21:43You said to us you'd look at a one-bed and a two-bed.
0:21:43 > 0:21:47OK, you might have been spoiled with a two-bed.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50But is a one-bed still up for grabs?
0:21:50 > 0:21:53I think so, yeah. I'd still consider a one-bed.
0:21:53 > 0:21:58- Reading between the lines, I think you do want a two-bed. - I think you're probably right.
0:21:58 > 0:22:03If a one-bed had the right sort of wow factor, not that the football pitch isn't a huge wow factor,
0:22:03 > 0:22:07I think having two bedrooms, somewhere for friends and family to come and stay.
0:22:07 > 0:22:12- I reckon we need to play guess the price.- Who went first last time?
0:22:12 > 0:22:15- I think I did.- It's 1-1, isn't it? - It is.- It's all to play for.
0:22:15 > 0:22:18Who's going to go first? I think Ian's going to go first.
0:22:18 > 0:22:20- 182.- Oooh.
0:22:20 > 0:22:24- Lisa?- 187.
0:22:24 > 0:22:25You're the winner.
0:22:25 > 0:22:27- Me?- Yeah, well done.
0:22:27 > 0:22:33The actual price is 194,500. We've gone slightly over.
0:22:33 > 0:22:36We are at the point in the programme where you have to head off
0:22:36 > 0:22:41and make the biggest, the most Olympic decision of your adult life
0:22:41 > 0:22:44as to which property you'd like to choose to test drive.
0:22:44 > 0:22:45Are you able to do that?
0:22:45 > 0:22:48- I think we're going for gold. - Ooh, I like that!
0:22:48 > 0:22:50We'll see you later on. Good luck.
0:22:50 > 0:22:54- Which one will they choose, I wonder?- What will be gold?
0:22:54 > 0:23:00Let's give you a reminder of which property will receive gold, silver and bronze today.
0:23:00 > 0:23:03Will Ian be going for gold with my fine competitor?
0:23:03 > 0:23:08I think he'd be mad not to, considering all the space he gets for the compromise
0:23:08 > 0:23:10of living next to the train track.
0:23:10 > 0:23:15Let's not forget the price, offers between 165,995 and 179,995.
0:23:15 > 0:23:17My offering might not be quite right for Ian,
0:23:17 > 0:23:19but it's still a gem of a flat.
0:23:19 > 0:23:23A cool and funky open-plan living area and two generous bedrooms,
0:23:23 > 0:23:26all cocooned in a stylish apartment block.
0:23:26 > 0:23:28On the market for 174,995.
0:23:28 > 0:23:31Finally, there was the striking wild card.
0:23:31 > 0:23:35- Striking wild card, see what I did there?- Oh my goodness me, Ed.
0:23:35 > 0:23:38Modern living at its best with that fantastic pitch-side view.
0:23:38 > 0:23:42Offers in the region of 194,500.
0:23:47 > 0:23:51He's gone for gold, Jonnie. They're back at my property.
0:23:51 > 0:23:54- Excited about your test drive, then? - Yeah.
0:23:54 > 0:23:56OK, you test drive the house.
0:23:56 > 0:23:59I'm going to test drive how long it takes to get to the station.
0:23:59 > 0:24:03- I'm going to make tea and cakes. - Great. See you later.
0:24:03 > 0:24:04And she's off!
0:24:07 > 0:24:12- I wonder what he's going to bake? - I do hope it's a Victoria sponge. You can't beat a Victoria sponge.
0:24:12 > 0:24:17- All that icing and jam, the perfect crime!- I think we get the picture!
0:24:17 > 0:24:22Maybe that walk of Lisa's will make space for the extra calories Ian's about to inflict on her.
0:24:22 > 0:24:24Look at the focus. Well, the walk is over.
0:24:24 > 0:24:28Do you know, Jonnie? All this exercise has made me hungry.
0:24:28 > 0:24:32What are you talking about? I don't remember you doing any exercise, it was all Lisa.
0:24:32 > 0:24:34Think what you like. Come on, grub's up.
0:24:34 > 0:24:35Ian, I'm back!
0:24:39 > 0:24:41- Hello.- Hiya.
0:24:42 > 0:24:45- Wow. You're actually baking? - Yes, I have been busy.
0:24:45 > 0:24:49- Do you want the cake? Go on. - Yes, I might have a little pink one.
0:24:49 > 0:24:51SHE LAUGHS
0:24:51 > 0:24:53Oh, they've got jam in.
0:24:53 > 0:24:57- Do you not know it's got jam in? I thought you said you baked them.- Mmm.
0:24:57 > 0:25:00- Bought these.- You up to your old tricks again, Ian?- Yeah.
0:25:00 > 0:25:02- Good cake, though.- Brilliant.
0:25:03 > 0:25:06- What a day we've had.- Indeed.
0:25:06 > 0:25:11- You've picked my one. - I have.- And the elephant in the room which I was referring to earlier,
0:25:11 > 0:25:15being the gigantic train line that's there, you factored that in,
0:25:15 > 0:25:17you know it's there, but why did you come back?
0:25:17 > 0:25:21There's so much property for the money. It's a really big flat,
0:25:21 > 0:25:25it's been done really nicely and due to that there old elephant,
0:25:25 > 0:25:29I'm getting all this as the pay-off.
0:25:29 > 0:25:32This is under a mile to the Olympic zone,
0:25:32 > 0:25:36Crossrail's coming to Forest Gate train station, less than half a mile from the house,
0:25:36 > 0:25:40and it won't run across the back of the house, that's a local line
0:25:40 > 0:25:43which does handily go all the way to Lisa's house.
0:25:43 > 0:25:46I tell you what, shall we do it?
0:25:46 > 0:25:49Shall we do title of the programme, the big one? Are you ready for it?
0:25:49 > 0:25:52- I am.- To buy or not to buy, Ian?
0:25:52 > 0:25:53I think to buy.
0:25:53 > 0:25:55Really?
0:25:55 > 0:25:59It's huge. There's so much here, I think I'm going to put an offer in.
0:25:59 > 0:26:03- That's brilliant news. - I...I'm speechless.
0:26:03 > 0:26:07- How's that for decisiveness? - Yeah! In your face, Lisa! - I was wrong all along.
0:26:07 > 0:26:11That's the only the reason I came on the show, for her to say she was wrong all along.
0:26:11 > 0:26:13You've got it on tape now. It's proof.
0:26:13 > 0:26:16- Congratulations. - Thank you very much.- Good for you.
0:26:16 > 0:26:20- It's been a pleasure to turn you into decisive Mr Ian. - Thank you very much.
0:26:20 > 0:26:24- Well done and good luck. - We'll see you soon.- Great. Thank you very much.
0:26:27 > 0:26:29Ed, I hold my hands up, congratulations.
0:26:29 > 0:26:32- That is a gold-medal finished. - It really is.
0:26:32 > 0:26:36Lord Coe, if you're watching and you need a man to be the standard-bearer
0:26:36 > 0:26:39at the 2012 Olympics, because of my work in the East End of London,
0:26:39 > 0:26:41I am available. I will be available.
0:26:41 > 0:26:44Don't rest on your laurels, Ed. There's always next time,
0:26:44 > 0:26:46and if you'd like to be part of next time
0:26:46 > 0:26:50and you'd like us to help you find your dream home, do get in touch.
0:26:50 > 0:26:53- Otherwise... - See you soon. Goodbye.- Goodbye.
0:26:53 > 0:26:57I had a great time on the show. We really had a great laugh.
0:26:57 > 0:27:00But the huge bonus was, I got a flat out of it.
0:27:00 > 0:27:03A couple of days later, I went back, did another viewing
0:27:03 > 0:27:06put an offer in, which was accepted two days later.
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