What a great episode! Abigail is an impressive young person, sensible, level-headed, far-sighted, and intuitive too. I wish I could see follow-ups on both these deals.
I can't believe how happy I get to see both these deals go through. One would think it was me buying the properties! There is so much to admire in the personalities and competence of both Phil and Kirstie, and that's a large part of it.
It's so refreshing so see a young buyer like Abigail want to keep all the period features of that house, even the bathroom. Too many old homes are stripped of their character when renovated. Love this show, thanks for the upload.
I bought a 1941 home years ago, most of the period character was gone. 6 years ago I had a house fire and I had great fun in putting character back into it, as they stripped the interior down to the studs to get rid of the smoke smell. I truly had a bank canvas.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO EXCITED to see another episode! They make my day. Seriously, if we could bottle Phil and Kirstie...
I'm from America and I didn't get much of a good impression of Manchester, from the quick zip through I saw years ago on a bus in the pouring rain. It just seemed industrial and gloomy, so it's so good to see all the neat period buildings and vibrant neighborhoods with cafes, etc. in this show. Also, great results for both sets of buyers!
Easily one of my favorite episodes. It’s hard not to like both of these pairs as they look for their homes in Manchester. And some master negotiating as well. Cheers!
It makes me nervous that there wasn't the usual small update at the end (The deal fell through, they're waiting for the keys and hope to be in their place in two weeks, Omgz, we got the keys and we're doing all the renovations now damn it!) and they never got an update in another episode. Hope the deals ended well for them.
Probably the Best episode I've seen to date! The buyers were good natured and clear on what they wanted, and stuck to it. And I commend both Kirstie and Phil for 2 of the Best "cheeky" deals I seen done- Well Done All!
Ground rent is the fee you pay the freeholder for having the property on their land. The service charge for the upkeep of communal areas can also be very high, building insurance can be very high for apartments.
@@Alex-jq8sf So... (trying to understand)... if you buy a flat, you pay ground rent, but if you buy a house, the land belongs to you? (I don't know this system).
Abigail could make the smallest room as a large walk-in closet or a changing room. The cabinet in the smaller bedroom could be moved there making the room larger enouvh for Kay. .
@@kellyk.3855 Anything can come with the house depending on how you write the contract, but I think people do want to see the view from the bed as part of imagining themselves living there. Personally, I never sit on furniture when looking at houses but I will bend down to get an idea of the view out a window always because that's important to me as someone who is at home a lot more than most.
Do you allow your guests to sit on your furniture? I mean you are asking these people to give you six figures of their hard earned money so how is sitting on the couch to discuss giving you money tacky?
I don't understand what Ashley is contributing to the flat. I wouldn't want to move in without having a stake in the place, by renting or sharing ownership with a partner.
She can’t have a stake in it unless she’s contributing to the down payment, which it sounds like she’s not. So she’s probably either renting or he’s allowing her to stay rent free.
well, maybe she didnt have the financial means at the time. They probably sold this after few years and bought something bigger together (assuming they continued being together)
The gal's father must be in rage his 24 year old daughter is moving in with her 34 year old boyfriend without a marriage proposal on the table. He'll be off to the bars with his mates plotting the next girl.
It's not financially smart on her part, as everything is contradictory and unsafe. She is paying HIS mortgage on HIS property (a serious investment) but in a relationship with him without a serious commitment. Sharing a life together, except for the mortgage that she is helping to pay for when she gives him rent. Shacking up is never a good idea. @@andreaandrea6716
