Broadstairs Dream Home Tour - Location Location Location - S13 EP2 - Real Estate TV

[@mattneillninasmom]

Pulled out of the deal at the last minute...the guy is a sadist - his family LOVED that place!

[@betsyj59]

I had thought of a lot of (very problematic) psychological profiles for that guy but sadist had not crossed my mind. You're on to something. Suddenly that smile of his seems a lot different to me.

[@englishrose4388]

When his wife loved any place he nixed it.

[@garysmith2137]

Every time I watch this episode that Ian guy winds me up a bit more.

[@michellejones9741]

It's good Kirstie & Phil are very patient with the people that come on the show

[@bleumarin1968]

Patience of saints !

[@patriceogrady9763]

I don’t know how you both do it with such humor and kindness! Some of these buyers are frighteningly annoying!

[@melissac.4374]

I'm sorry, but Ian seemed rather selfish to me. He was more concerned with himself than his family. I feel sorry for his wife.

[@ColdToesNow]

I agree wholeheartedly. He seems selfish and blind to his family.

[@ginacrusco234]

Relationships Relationships Relationships. It's more about how homebuyers relate to each other, make decisions, and deal with stress -- and how Pip and Kirstles handle them -- than about properties.

[@maureenabray7660]

That husband, Ian, shows me a big red flag. I feel sorry for his family.

[@shastac1396]

Serial killer vibes

[@sherifsmother]

He's quite overpowering, feel sorry for his family too.

[@sherifsmother]

She has no opinion, poor woman

[@1976mcfarlane]

Yesss

[@janetthornton7909]

He’s a narcissist

[@cathe8282]

I swear, with these shows, I am FAR more knowledgeable about the UK and European realty market than my own home country. I could never afford a house locally anyway, so it's fun to dream. I keep forgetting, though, how out-of-date the YT episodes of these shows are (over 10 years! Some of these couples' babies are grown by now, I'm sure). Still fun, though.

[@pamelaricks2083]

I can tell that, even nice Phil, thinks Ian is a twit. As for the young couple, he needs to ditch Sophie for a non spoiled brat.

[@andreaandrea6716]

Thank you thank you thank you for these!!!!!!!!!!! They MAKE MY DAY!!! I am GRATEFUL!!!

[@gladitsnotme]

that ian guy is a real piece of work lmao

[@seaside2001]

I see another divorce for Ian in his future. What a controlling git.

[@katalinrobin6222]

It's fair enough to be fussy about buying a flat/house, after all, it will be one's home for a long time. I spent 6 months searching and at the end I bought one where I stayed for 27 years.

[@DebraSalsberry-n2d]

Had that experience before! It's not so much Ian didn't follow through with the purchase, it's the smug sneaky way he did it. Often buyers do opposite of what they lead you to believe, they are young and a party pad may work for them longer than you think. Good work guys!

[@imonearthnow1903]

I m crazy about this show!

[@emmaharper8909]

I must say Kirsty, you both do very well trying to show what the buyer could benefit from each house. And the views are just spectacular compared to living in Florida.

[@nancyn347]

Did you see the look on the face of the woman when her husband said no to the old medieval house. She was not happy! Phil hit it bang on - this guy is all about himself. Very controlling. And what people let their kids run around and play with the vendor's stuff?? Very intrusive.

[@sachadee.6104]

after the 2nd viewing I think he's a narcissist. All about the PERFECT looks of the family and himself. Hard working people often, seemingly doing it all for the family but often it is about fulfilling their insecurities and feeling no compassion for others.

[@sachadee.6104]

Oh, PS: most often very charming people to the outside world.

[@happydays1336]

A family came to see our house when we had it on the market. When we got home it was obvious that the kids had jumped on the beds and one of them had used the bathroom and left poop smears on the toilet seat and in the bowl. My brand new towels were bunched up and left damp by the bathroom sink. They broke a lampshade and an expensive bathroom faucet. I told our Realtor that they were not welcome in our home again.

[@nancyn347]

@@happydays1336 Eeeew! I think real estate agents are aware of these intrustions now, because when we were looking at homes, they made sure we were within their sights at all times. People go into homes and steal things, especially during open houses.

[@sachadee.6104]

@@happydays1336 owh. That's infuriating. One wonders what those people are thinking. Very rude behaviour.

[@angelawilson7954]

A party pad with Mum and Dad's cash. Soph might've thought to cash in her cooper hatchback. Or did Mum and Dad also pay for that?

[@thehungrygoldfish]

You say that like it's a bad thing. I want rich parents who will buy me stuff! Where do I sign up?! Being poor sucks, lol. And it doesn't matter if I earn everything myself, everyone will just say that I have rich parents anyway! So why not take all the handouts you can get if people are going to claim you came from a family anyway?!

[@TOM-C.]

As a former real estate agent myself, and seller, I hate people who find it difficult to commit. We do have one thing to prevent buyers from backing out here in the US that Britain doesn't seem to have? I was selling our home, and had already dropped the price $15k off the already signed contract, and agreed upon selling price. Two separate times one at $10K, and another at $5K due to BS really, the buyers were just trying to get the best price, and I was behind the 8 ball facing foreclosure if this deal didn't go through. We're 4 weeks in on a 60 day escrow, and their agent comes at me with another $10K off demand due to more BS as the agent had figured out I was an easy touch due to my financial problems. The buyer had put down $3000K as part of the contract, and this time I stood firm, and told the agent to hold that 3 grand as I wasn't budging this time! The deal went through, I got my $100K profit, and happily left that property for greener pastures. There should be some consequence when a buyer backs out, and there is in the US! Unfortunately, there is not much recourse for the buyer when a seller backs out. In both cases you can force the contract in court, but rarely do people go that far. 😎👍✌🎄🎅

[@sachadee.6104]

in the Netherlands neither seller nor buyer can "freely" brake the verbal contract of the deal. It's gonna take a good reason AND up to 10% of the price to get out of it.

[@happydays1336]

That's what earnest money is for (in the U.S.). If the buyer backs out and breaks the contract, the seller keeps the earnest money--many times 5% -10% of the purchase price.

[@TOM-C.]

@@happydays1336 In my case the house cost me $117K, but I sold it 3 years later for $230K, and it was a cash deal. I later found out this scumbag married an Indian girl, and used her dowry to pay for the house. He was then sued by her, and that's all I know about the situation. But yes, the $3k down was earnest money, and I was going to get it one way or the other if he backed out. 🤦‍♂😎✌

[@TangentOmega]

That young guy needs to stop looking for a house and look for a new girlfriend.

[@chloeuntrau4588]

I agree with the girl...the area of the 2nd house was terrible!

[@marjoried.finlay1772]

I can't believe the U.K. real estate rules. A contract isn't a contract.

[@lidiawolanskyj5560]

There is no contract until after inspection etc etc. V late in the game. Sucks for sure.

[@hallscroft]

'She's overpopulated MY house ...' not 2 minutes in and that says it all really!

[@oopzidazey6114]

Exactly! I was shocked and then he just kept getting worse. Spooooky fellow. Those snarling lips and his alpha one upmanship. Passive aggressive. He definitely had a sneaky secret life doing something pretty scary. To wait until the day before the sale was final. He did that on purpose. Other people have said sadist and it seems to point to that. He’s the only person on this show and I’ve watched them all who has been this eerie and not redeemed themselves. Phil’s hair was up immediately. Seems like anyone the guy came near got affected. I’m glad soooo many of the other participants are really wonderful.

[@gradyra19]

Hmmm , does she get to speak or always have to agree with him?

[@AndreDMalan1966]

Ian must be related to my father. He bought nice things but only if it was what he wanted, the color he wanted and where he wanted it. Our needs or wants never, ever entered the equation.

[@neojng]

both narcissist's.

[@lidiawolanskyj5560]

Sad

[@malanz1000]

I am loving it! ❤

[@jules2565]

I am dying to know what ever happened to all of these couples after 12 years!

[@thehungrygoldfish]

I'm sure you are but they're not going to give updates on every single couple who has ever appeared on the show and even if they did, someone like you would just want more updates in five more years! That's not possible!

[@connie473]

Well, I hope the blonde woman divorced her selfish husband!

[@jules2565]

@@thehungrygoldfish You are right! Like WHERE ARE THEY NOW??

[@thehungrygoldfish]

@@jules2565 They're not going to tell you, lol. It's impossible to do update episodes on every couple.

[@neojng]

quite a lot of them wont be together anymore so makes updates awkward.

[@gracenjuguna7292]

Pulled out??!! Why????!! Im really surprised!!

[@luluandmeow]

Because of that little "man" Ian

[@thehungrygoldfish]

Omg people….. when you buy a house, the furniture and decor doesn’t come with it! You’re not staying in a hotel. You’re buying a house!

[@jillgott6567]

I think Ian is anxiety ridden and that opinion s why he " controls" what he can or thinks he can. It is frustrating to deal with someone else like that his wife, if they are still married, is a Saint.

[@julianskinner3697]

She is a fool

[@sachadee.6104]

he's a narcissist. Clearly. Controlling, wanting to impress the "neighbours", family has to be perfect. Insecure personality, charming personality to the outside world.

[@patriceogrady9763]

FRIGHTENING!!!!!! SOPHY NEEDS TO TAKE A REALITY CHECK!

[@daltongregory6805]

Ian is completely out for Ian. He is totally selfish.

[@lidiawolanskyj5560]

Kirstie blew it by calling a house with Turdor features "sensible" and two minutes later, it came back to bite her. Seriously???

[@Whoiskevinjones]

It's no wonder Ian is divorced. Surprised he can move that far from his son's mother or that she allows her ex-husband to have her son sleep on a sofa. Not in the US.

[@user-uv7gs7yv9f]

I cant understand people who discount areas that are 10 mins away. I get not wanting to move county's but a few extra mins in a car is nothing when your hiuse can double in size

[@Holidaygal]

How does Ian have his son 50/50 when he moved so far from their original home ?

[@Whoiskevinjones]

My question exactly. School age son?

[@thehungrygoldfish]

Since when is an hour and a half far? lol

[@wolfgangezeh2221]

I wonder why people with little budgets demand more from a house and want to impress their friends. The man is put under stress trying to be nice.

[@rosefer05]

Well control freak comes to mind, he's way or no way, and a wife too scared to say anything. The other couple are very chalk and cheese, he will put up with her for a while, and when she doesn't change and still wants to party and show off, he will leave. Best of luck to them all.

[@sophia4christ]

This is a very good analysis. 👍🏽

[@joyfairclough4686]

These UK homes seem to always have massive leather sofas in too-small living rooms. Half the time the doors open and smack into the furniture. Does anyone close the doors to the reception rooms? I'd remove the doors, to start with.

[@joyfairclough4686]

I actually can't believe how hideous the leather furniture is in these places. Good lord, who buys a 3-couch set in yellow leather? And the wall-to-wall carpet is gross.

[@katalinrobin6222]

@@joyfairclough4686 according to your taste. I love fitted carpets. so there you are.

[@joyfairclough4686]

@@katalinrobin6222 To each his own, certainly. But fitted carpets are objectively gross in that they're DIRTY. Even when they look clean, they aren't. They trap loads of dirt and dander.

[@resnonverba137]

The house that was bought, I didn't think was a good buy. The house that got away, I thought was. Oh well, c'est a vie.

[@philiptheoret9311]

That bloke is a Wright!!! Well what can I say !! When he goes upstairs!! Comes back down and said I'm scared!!! What a man!!! Not!!!!!!!!

[@DanielleA2023]

It's Sebastian from Lil Britain

[@suzannep8371]

I can’t see a future for the young single couple 😢

[@neojng]

they are married with 3 kids now, both super successful.

[@andreanittel2240]

I didn't like that couple that pulled out of the deal- he was impossible to please..........

[@aliceinwonderland.2080]

Sophie needs to grow up and I get the feeling this couple just aren’t mature enough to invest in a huge purchase as yet. As for Ian, he is strange and he seems very selfish as it’s all about his wants and desires and his family seem to take a back seat. There are some couples who I would have no patience with!

[@vanessaruiz4705]

maybe she doesnt need to grow up. The only real goal in life is being happy.

[@marsery]

I love all of their shows especially " deco or nego" ..their shows are copied in my country but never quite as informative, humorous and fun to watch

[@clairelangley9934]

Omg ian😡😡😡😡

[@CaponeCabin]

Ian isn't right in the head

[@betsyj59]

No he isn't. It's actually creepy (and scary).

[@ChipZilla69]

I'm sure Kirsty has a mugic wand of her own at home :-)

[@6360carolyn]

Two really self centred couples. I get so annoyed I can barely stand to watch.

[@thehungrygoldfish]

More like1/2 of each couple.

[@conniekiers9554]

Sophie is childish and seems like a spoiled brat and Ian is a jerk...both Niles and Caroling should have run the other way when they saw those 2 coming

[@issievdhorst]

seen

[@TricriForever]

Sophie is embarrassing . I feel bad for her man.

[@Gimo76]

The young man needs to set her straight. It is his parents money to get it. It is his first place. No one stays in their first place they fix it up n move up. Spoiled brats with no vision or brains.😮

[@JonesJones-np2kq]

45:19 tell him to pay up and buy the first house for 595,000

[@BrendaPressinger]

What a ………that Ian is BP

[@mydearvalerie]

Passive spouses enabling selfish people. Been there, done that. Glad to be out.

[@henna696]

That red house is awful1

[@tracytasticbitchcakes]

What?

[@JamesMcKenzie505]

Both terrible sets of househunters. Ian is a control freak, and his wife a pushover. Just wants the status of being in Broadstairs without paying the price cause he can't afford it. Meanwhile that Sophie is a spoilt brat who just wants a party pad to show off to her mates and forced her boyfriend into paying an obscene amount of money into a property which you can add only minimal value for a short amount of time. Phil and Kirstie both have the patience of saints; I would've told the pair of them to jog on.

[@betsyj59]

The looks that cross her face suggest something a little more worrisome than being a "pushover." In what other ways does he dominate her when there aren't cameras around?

[@kateleblanc604]

Ian was a tool!.

[@christinedavis5813]

Don't people take their shoes off indoors Even more so in other people's houses or shoe socks over their shoes

[@nancyn347]

I've noticed that about British house shows like this one. They don't take their shoes off. Here in Canada, it's rare to have people not take their shoes off when entering a home that's not their own.

[@luluandmeow]

The funny thing is that when a guest took her shoes off I didn't want her to pad around with what could be smelly socks, I'd rather have the shoes! I guess it's a cultural thing

[@nancyn347]

@@luluandmeow I understand, but I'd rather have smelly socks walking around inside my house than possibly dirty shoes.

[@kathenson606]

I don’t take my shoes off. When you are in and out you can’t do that. If they’re dirty or full of snow then take them off

[@sachadee.6104]

Neither in the Netherlands, UNLESS they are absolutely spoiled with mud. We have doormats, you wipe your shoes clean/dry.

[@JanetCaterina]

What a disappointing episode. Glad to say that not all of them make me feel like kicking someone

[@happydays1336]

In these episodes so many of the couples are only cohabitating. Financially it's not smart to co-buy homes as single couples because their commitment to each other isn't 100%. If it were, they'd get married. (At least if they were married and got divorced there's legal recourse when it comes to finances and home ownership.) Women shouldn't purposely put themselves into this situation. Men, either, of course, but I wouldn't be surprised if most of these women have it in the back of their minds that they'll end up marrying the men they're buying homes with. The men might just walk out and leave the women with the burden of making the mortgage payments. (Of course, it could be the opposite, but I think the average woman is more likely to make a serious commitment than the average man is.) I might be overgeneralizing, but it's just my observation watching these couples.

[@happydays1336]

I don't know why my comments sometimes duplicate. I rarely see this happen when it comes to other people's comments.

[@neojng]

ah yes because marrage makes things secure? lmao. Theres legal recourse in the UK if you are not married you set it all out when you buy the house, marriage only makes it harder.

[@catherinehicks8771]

the medieval home is ugly....sorry

[@vanessaruiz4705]

I would not say ugly but the ceilings were indeed very low and I'd take seriously someone complaining of feeling claustrophobia in it. I say this because he's been quite criticized for not giving in with that house.

[@MsGranvillegirl]

Ian seems absolutely awful.

[@yeshiworkgashu3192]

You too pushy but you got your much some one to say no to you

[@BrendaPressinger]

What an absolute selfish man Ian is. BP

[@daltongregory6805]

Its shocking to hear their realtor refer to them as sulky teenagers when they are out of hearing her. Very rude.

[@padraiggillon]

It's Kirstie! That's part of fun of the show. I'm sure the home seekers are warned in advance about potential snark. And they did act like sulky teenagers.

[@yeshiworkgashu3192]

Too pushy especially the lady relitor

[@lidiawolanskyj5560]

Kirstie's job is to help people buy a property, not make friends with them! And part of that is reality checks, not a pleasant task. PS she's a property hunter, not a realtor.

[@vanessaruiz4705]

she is not a realtor, she is kind of an advisor.