Deciding Between Bristol and Bradford - Location Location Location - S12 EP5 - Real Estate TV

Join Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp as they guide two couples through the challenging journey of finding their dream homes in the Southwest. In this episode, Mark and Ellie, first-time buyers in Bristol, face tough decisions in a competitive market, while seasoned hunters Kika and Ronnie aim to break a 10-year search in Bradford-on-Avon. With contrasting desires and unexpected twists, the couples navigate through diverse properties, uncovering unique challenges and opportunities. Will they choose the vibrant allure of Bristol or the timeless charm of Bradford? Watch the drama unfold as emotions run high in this thrilling episode of Location, Location, Location!
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[@juliawitt3813]

Some people are looking for a house , some people need marriage guidance ...goodness me..... 🤦🏻‍♀️ I think Phil need a medal

[@camelliachristopher4131]

I can't wait to see it 🌷🌹😍🌷🌹🌷🌹🌹🌹

[@Probity100]

100% what a fussy couple. I think they were more concerned with keeping up with the John’s not finding a home.

[@aliceinwonderland.2080]

I know Bradford on Avon and it is a really small town. I can’t believe the couple took up so much of Phil and Kirsty’s valuable time searching for a needle in a haystack and being ultra fussy in the process. Wanting only half the town as their search area was just crazy and didn’t muster any sympathy, in fact, I would have left them to sort it out themselves after rejecting the second property,Phil !

[@respecthewoman]

You and me both... glad someone else agree wtih my sentiments. Phil and Kristy do seem to have the patiences of Job for sure. I know I would have become overwhelmed with that couple phew. Glad both got what they wanted in the end.

[@AndreDMalan1966]

The first couple is nuts. They wasted ten years... Holy cow!

[@brendadion7868]

Some people haven't figured out you can't get everything you want...for cheap.

[@pippapowling2306]

Hardest episode I've ever watched. Brings Kirstie and Phil's expertise into ever more clarity. They have the patience of Job! Thankfully hand-holding and patience, guidance paid off. Jeez... 10 yrs looking for a home?...

[@mysterioustravels4305]

This couple looking for a house for about ten years, and they will still be going to look for a house until the children have already flown the nest. There is no problem with the house but they do have a problem with their budget and themselves too.

[@carmellewis2466]

I wouldn't wish a house in them.

[@anneroy4560]

Indeed ... it will always feel it was second best / last choice.@@carmellewis2466

[@anneroy4560]

That lovely house where he did not like the kitchen ... argh ... does he do all the family prep & clean up for meals?

[@jojojojojojodesu176]

Out of topic but Kirsty and Phil got a really nice chemistry.

[@deborahspooner8046]

Love the pink waistcoat👍🏾

[@annekerwick7209]

They should have put a big tent in the school yard they might be happy then. The young couple were lovely delighted they got their forever home

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

No because it wouldn’t have a large country kitchen with tons of charm and character. And I’m afraid a hot plate and a campfire just won’t do for precious Ghika.

[@bobbarbsokalski5005]

@@Kevin-sm8pna

[@martinfpavey]

Kirstie and Phil are actually genuinely invested in their property searchers. I really like Kirstie, always have. She's Best of British, quirky, elegant and smart.

[@andreaandrea6716]

In total agreement!

[@karenweaver134]

Don’t forget sarcastic!

[@marykelly9698]

I can understand why ghika and Ronnie haven't found a place in 10yrs it'd none of thier business were anyone puts there baking stuff

[@M.Campbell]

Exactly. Just because the current owner does it that way doesn't mean they have to. They seem to have no imagination at all.

[@connie473]

And with all the money they had left from some underbudget houses, they could have changed the kitchen. And I'm 100% on the woman who was saying she spent the most time in the house and she didn't want to be isolated. He should be the one compromising.

[@cajsheen2594]

Yes and making derogatory remarks about decor, I wish folk would remember they are in someone's HOME, there is no accounting for taste and those things are easily altered when you've bought the place. Until then they should be respectful and mindful that they have been allowed to get a glimpse into another family's life! XXX

[@marjoried.finlay1772]

The real estate system in the U.K is crazy. Buyers can back out, sellers can back out. There is no such thing as a contract.

[@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933]

That weaver cottage is quaint and delicious... That fireplace, that garden room etc. Re-paint the rooms white and I'd buy that! If he does not like the kitchen - remodel it!

[@kateleblanc604]

Yeah like he spends much time in the kitchen!

[@cathe8282]

I don't know if it's me being naive but when Kirstie and Phil say things like "you might have to act fast or lose out on what you want", it really doesn't sound like a high pressure tactic (to me) it could in someone else's way of talking. I know it's meant to push them to make a decision but it's almost as if this show really shows the thought processes the fearful buyers go through, which often can be just fears talking. To be fair the buyers DO need to be making a decision. It IS a lot of money. You ARE going to wonder if you made the right decision. But there's something about Kirstie and Phil that comes across as clear and honest and sincere. That is a very valuable asset! That being said, Ronnie & Ghika needs to be drop-kicked. That is TOO picky. I would have wanted to slap him when he said that about compromise but it was clear he was NOT meaning himself. Good for her calling him on it.

[@nancyn347]

I agree! Ronnie will never compromise. He nods his head when Phil tells him about compromise, but you can be damn sure that he's not the one who ever will.

[@ankicat3425]

The second house that Phil showed, is to die for, absolutely gorgeous

[@kunalsen2123]

The entrance was claustrophobic. .

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

Ronnie and Ghika's search was doomed from the beginning. When you're that specific with your criteria, no amount of help or searching is going to find it. I'm surprised that the "right house" came up at the "right moment." Seemed unlikely.

[@resnonverba137]

Almost miraculous, in fact.

[@carolwood9270]

Kirstie, you are my favorite person in the world. You don’t mind complaining when things go wrong, especially dorky purchasers. I so get you…..

[@laurag2112]

Renting for years is.that they are not building equity. The market marches on without them.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi Laura how are you. Greetings from California, Good video. Hope you’re safe from the covid. Have a good week and stay safe 😃😘 Scott

[@gerhard6105]

Phil and Kirsty always have fun together. But they are also serious when needed. I found a house after 8 years and after visiting 5 other houses. It had to have a garden facing south, near the highway, shops no more then 5 km away, a village school for my son and some barns, And a big attic. The estate agent has really listened to my wishes. The house is from 1870 and has massive stone walls, free standing and enough parking place. I have no wife but live here with my son (11). Regards from near St. Vith, Belgium

[@juliawitt3813]

The couple looking for 10 years have a problem..... They have Absolutely no imagination.....I don't think I can even bear to carry in past the first house

[@LifeAdviceSite]

Why do I love this show so much?!

[@karateana7593]

Kirsty and Phil, they've got great chemistry, I thought they were married when i first started watching. It's nice watching two people who seem to be genuine friends.

[@AndreDMalan1966]

@@karateana7593 Yes. I thought they were lovers. The chemistry is amazing. I love the show.

[@Gimo76]

Hello, the kids will be gone in a few years what are you thinking? It makes me crazy hearing people that want everything but don’t want to pay for it. They all seem to suffer from RDD (my own term for) Reality Deficit Disorder. My mom was how I came up with this diagnosis of RDD. Get a grip people.

[@thehungrygoldfish]

Um more than a few years, their son is like five here lol

[@brendamiller8140]

That turned out well. thank goodness they kept their patients all four.great job, Kirsty, Phil. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥰🤗

[@mattneillninasmom]

"Too contemporary" ever think of replacing the cabinet doors...? (I'd move into the Weaver's Cottage in a heartbeat!)

[@jeanniecampbell1374]

Loved the doctor and his wife ...and glad the second couple found a house they both liked .

[@jillychandler]

Phil looks so smart, and Kirsty is so stunningly attractive, I know this is a while ago now, but you are both very attractive people, and still are very much the same. It makes for fun viewing. Both couples are lovely. xxx

[@thetruthisthelight0910]

Khristie does NOT look the same, unfortunately. Life goes on. Time marches on and waits for no man. I actually gasped when I saw a new-ish episode from, based upon Kristie's comments in it, after the HEIGHT of COVID-19. she was VERY noticeably heavier & looked a little older . I am not judging, I ate my way through COVID-19 as well! Phil just looks gray--he won't let go of his few little hairs, bless him-- and he has a little paunch. 🤭

[@noelleewen2946]

I loved when Phil got frustrated!! Lol But honestly this couple is ridiculous! Ooh they found a place in the end. Ok I'm glad for them. I absolutely LOVED the house the young couple found!!

[@trildi]

''Go to the park!'' was the most British ''eff off'' I've ever heard. I could hear it in Phil's voice 😂

[@dianewalker4633]

I like Phil's waistcoat...... just letting you know that, Kirsty.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Sometimes it is possible to get addicted to an idea of perfection & you need to exercise gratitude for the choices you do have, & get therapy to do that if necessary.

[@traceymars]

There's picky, there's unrealistic and then there's Ronnie and Ghika. When you have been looking for 10 years and still not able to compromise on anything or have a budget that matches... These two are in denial.

[@camelliachristopher4131]

Congratulations 🎈🎈🎈 Kiko and Ronnie and your family 🌟✨💛😍😍🌷🌷🌹🤗🙏💜🍀

[@camelliachristopher4131]

Congratulations Mark and Ellie, you are awesome 🌷🌹🤗🙏💜🍀🌟✨💛😍🌷🌹🤗🙏💜

[@welkinalauda]

That kitchen at 32:40 really does have a problem, and it's not the easily replaceable cabinets. It's the pullman layout, combined with being a passage between the rest of the house and the back yard, and that passage being not-quite-wide-enough for people to sit on both side of a table *and* get past. Which might be ok if no one planned to actually cook and feed people in there two or three times a day. Still might be fixable, if the door can be moved to the middle of the wall where the mirror is now. (Can't tell for sure without a house plan.) Move the door, then shift the counters & appliances to the wall opposite the windows, in an L or U layout, and put the kitchen table over by the windows. Voila! Eat-in kitchen. Too bad Kirstie wasn't there to suggest it.

[@mistymoor7114]

Those people are so spoilt, the "ten year looking" couple are shown 4 lovely houses which closely fit to a tough solution and they are not happy, to be honest makes me feel a bit ill !

[@roelienpostma2367]

The lady could take a job, then they can afford more

[@Schlumbucketreturns]

Even if a house is "under contract", you still contact the agent to let them know you are potentially interested. In the US, you can put in a "backup offer" when an offer has already been accepted. That's how I bought my house. I put in a backup offer significantly over the asking price, and then "magically" the offer that had already been accepted fell through and i got house at my offer price.

[@resnonverba137]

Looks like they ended up with a cracking house. Good for them. Edit: The 10-year-search couple, that is.

[@maxineb9598]

Would have served them right if they had to wait another 10 years. The least deserving, whinging couple.

[@ankicat3425]

I'd like the first house, that Kirsty showed the first time couple. I love the Victorian style

[@andreaandrea6716]

(13:44) "NOooooo!!!" they want to replace the William Morris wallpaper!!! Heresy! (And I am NOT a fan of wallpaper. But this is WILLIAM MORRIS! ...at least, I THINK it is).

[@pyewackett5]

Agreed. Pomegranate 1864. Anything by Morris is beautiful & enhancing ! & remember - 'have nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful ...'

[@andreaandrea6716]

@@pyewackett5 Yes!! Wow. Perfect. Thank you. (Bell, Book and Candle!! My favourite Christmas movie).

[@pyewackett5]

@@andreaandrea6716 ...This man translated Icelandic Sagas & taught himself to weave from an 18th century French manual don't forget ...

[@andreaandrea6716]

@@pyewackett5 No! I did not know! (I do not know enough about Morris. I am so glad you mentioned these things!) ... I've just gone and found a documentary on Ruskin and Morris and will educate myself a bit further! Thank you! (Did Morris speak Icelandic?? ... he must have...).

[@pyewackett5]

@@andreaandrea6716 Ruskin was a strange character, but an early champion of JMW Turner. His taste impeccable. His life , not so much

[@grfegrfe1069]

Phil : Just give me a few minutes. I'll knock on the neighbour's door and ask them to vacate so you can buy their place. How's that for a limited search area find?

[@constancebryce1476]

Love this show so much. One thing that surprises me, living in the US, is the size (or lack of) in many of the houses…people here are super spoiled and seem to require huge spaces as a right, it seems. I heard Phil describe an 1100 sq ft house as “huge” once , which startled me, as my first started house, a 2-bedroom, was more than that and most two-bed apts are about 1000-1100 sq ft. where I live. The houses my sister sells in TX are seldom under 3500 sq ft. For me, as a single person, the less the better lol…I have a 600 sq ft apt and feel like I could be comfortable with a smaller place. I want less room to accumulate stuff so the obsession with storage on these shows makes me laugh sometimes. I am constantly trying to get rid of stuff. But obviously I am not the average target market for these shows and am sure most people think the opposite. Right now I am debating a move after 8 years as I really want an enclosed patio or little yard for my small dog…but if I can’t that I won’t bother with the expense and hassle of moving. Again thanks for posting.

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

Keep in mind, it's the UK, or rather Europe in general. Most homes tend to be older and smaller.

[@aina2165]

​@@Kevin-sm8pn yes, same here in Norway. Here the newer homes are even smaller, never enough space for storage is a problem.

[@maxineb9598]

Everything's supposedly bigger in America.

[@mtngrl5859]

If you were looking at places in San Francisco, they would also be smaller. City life

[@Bhappi137]

Here in the U.K. We live on a tiny island our houses are very squeezed together, the new builds are even smaller 🙂

[@jgreen5820]

Would you please add the date of broadcast to the descriptions of these videos. Thanks. I did a google search and this one was from 2009, so 13 years ago. I know that prices in Bristol have dramatically increased since then.

[@aprilblossoms4]

Looking at the video quality it seems like this episode isn’t that old. Just saw this after watching an episode from 2009 and that video looked really dated. It’s fair to say most places are more expensive to live in since 2009. Edit- I take it back. It is from 2009 since they say so on the episode when they introduce the second couple.s

[@gracenjuguna7292]

Nice waistcoat 🙂

[@LifeAdviceSite]

That part had me cracking up. 😂

[@nancydeshaies4558]

I’m always surprised to hear folks say that this is their “forever” home. Does no one take a better job in a new area? Have to move because they got transferred? Retired? Face a life change? We bought 6 houses (over 54 years) all due to job changes, the desire to live in a warmer climate, the chance to build our own house, and the decision to retire. Lived in 4 different states and enjoyed each area for different reasons. I don’t think we’re unique, and I don’t feel the inflexible attitude makes the challenge any easier. Then again, that’s what the concept of compromise is all about…

[@TheMikeyman19]

not everyone is as priviledged as you've been

[@nancydeshaies4558]

@@TheMikeyman19 Take away my personal reasons, and there can still be situations out of our control why people must move, such as a job change, transfer, or even loss of a job which can upset the forever applecart.

[@anneroy4560]

Here in the UK some might want a 'forever' home as they are reasonably sure they will have no need to move again. We bought our 'forever' home. We will not be moving as my husband is running a family business established approx 125 years & I work at the University here in Cambridge.

[@camelliachristopher4131]

Lovin y'all from Houston Texas 👑💜👑💜 You're amazing everytime.

[@janvas7690]

Excellent review ! Couldn’t have come close to portraying it more accurately! Well done! And good luck at the dentist!

[@da__lang]

34:20 If they got rid of that playground equipment, the garden size should be fine.

[@camelliachristopher4131]

14:22 You've got this Kirstie, 🤗🙏💜

[@sarahstrong7174]

Thankyou for sharing.

[@carolinewiggins2803]

I'm glad both couples found a home in the end. People criticising Ronnie and Kika (sorry if I've got the spelling wrong) should maybe remember that it's because they weren't so picky on the last two or three occasions and thus were not happy, that they wanted to get it right this time. Buying a house is a huge investment; I can't imagine what it must be like spending that much money. And looking back on it from 2023, I personally agree with what she stated at the beginning ie focussing on walking rather than having to get the car out to go anywhere.

[@maryjones8554]

Ronnie & Ghika are just picky!

[@d.s.4627]

In the US, it depends on where you look. Have you seen New York City? Different if you move ‘out’ and can make a living.

[@campeau29]

Why British bedroom doors open in the most space-imposing way?

[@michelleleblanc4004]

I noticed this, a lot of doors swing open into the room instead of into the wall!

[@Isabel-of4wq]

Privacy

[@gigiatlas2364]

Drives me maaad 😅😅

[@andreaandrea6716]

Ooooh!! (21:07) ... Plastic grapes!!

[@TOM-C.]

What is it about the UK placing the clothes washer in the kitchen. I get it if the property doesn't have a lot of room, but these homes seem large enough to have a separate laundry area. An FYI for everyone buying a home! As an agent back in the day, and as a buyer, I learned you should always do drive-bys at night to watch the prospective neighborhood, and particularly your neighbors. Best case, sit nearby, and watch a movie or something. I would also do the same very late at night a few times, especially on weekend nights to get a feel for the neighborhood. A bad neighborhood would be a deal breaker, and in the worst cases, make your life miserable!😎👍✌🎄🎅

[@Kiinell]

What's wrong with having a washing machine in the kitchen? It's something we've always done in the UK.

[@debb8152]

well as an American who has lived in the UK--I think there is a tradition of it--way back when, washers were tiny and you hooked it up to the kitchen tap and they kind of stayed there--why not. On the other side, why are washers/dryers so often in the basement in US homes? I mean, why aren't they close to the bedrooms and bathrooms where you change clothes. These moves happen slowly.

[@TOM-C.]

@@debb8152 Every house I've lived in here in the US, the laundry has been near the rooms.

[@bjbrown]

I remodeled a small house that had a large bathroom so I moved the laundry to that room with stackable full size machines. Made sense to me!

[@TOM-C.]

@@Kiinell Nothing wrong with laundry in the kitchen if there's nowhere else to put it, and I'd rather have it there than not at all! I've never seen it in the us, but our homes are usually larger due to the amount of land available so that's understandable. But, that doesn't mean it doesn't happen if space is limited, and we do have some very small appts, just look at New York rentals here on KZbin. 😁😎👍✌

[@camelliachristopher4131]

I can't wait to see it ❤️

[@PamDenham-je4pr]

Now they have it what's going to keep them together ten years of arguing give it two years lol xx

[@anneichenberger4970]

the first couple is dreadful

[@CanChikMay]

Nice episode but in 2022, the prices have almost doubled since 2009

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

Yeah, no duh, lol. But they can't help what year it was, hon.

[@kimherben7866]

Anybody that has been in Medical school is mentally exhausted, they certainly would not have had time to dream houses.

[@camelliachristopher4131]

You're cool 😎 Beans Phil🤗🙏💜

[@catherinenelson4162]

The husband can't get hos head around the kitchen. Does he make the meals?

[@celestemichon1038]

The picky couple Are just gonna have to increase the money they wanna spend if they want to get the house they want probably by about $200,000. Otherwise they’ll be renting for the rest of their lives love and light to them

[@carmellewis2466]

Roghika are very wearing.

[@ashleypallis3522]

House 2 was a dream .......go figure....no pleasing some

[@KarenSFrancis]

Ronnie and spouse are ridiculous. 2 miles.....

[@Kiinell]

Some women get really jealous when men wear colour. That waistcoat is great.

[@6360carolyn]

What’s wth the grownups wanting stuffed teddy bears and bunnies on every bed? Very strange 🤣

[@Gromobran]

First world countries problems😂 when you have money and making yourself problems for no reason. Imagine your only problem in life is to choose in which house to live in.

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

Buying a house is not a problem hon, lol. You don’t know what they’re going through.

[@DanielCampbell-fc8xf]

10 years? Have they actually considered how much prices went up in that time? Go ahead keep paying the landlords mortgage. Stupid

[@avivahernst1942]

Love looking at all these places. I live in Israel. Answer my question - what is a reception room/area?

[@roelienpostma2367]

Just a living room

[@avivahernst1942]

@@roelienpostma2367 Oh okay - thanks

[@brendamiller8140]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥰🤗

[@kateleblanc604]

Like Ronnie would dare to disagree!

[@CarolMartin-xm1ri]

10 years??? Why didn't they build Why don't I like this couple at all? I loved Phil's comment "go to the park".

[@shastac1396]

Just a bunch of time wasters

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

I mean, it's common to take more than two days to pick a house to buy, lol.

[@maxineb9598]

@@Kevin-sm8pn You mean 10 years??

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

@@maxineb9598 No. I'm talking about the two days Phil and Kirsty are with them while filming for the show. It seems like people are expecting every couple to just buy a house in two days and that's just not realistic.

[@dorothyc7395]

The kids can't walk half an hour to school ? I'm over 65 and I walk half an hour to the gym 5 times a week !!!

[@guidobrits6593]

These 2 are the top of the programme.

[@feewaybilz]

Everything we want it's absolutely perfect we can afford it oh I guess we don't deserve it. What? She needs counseling

[@anneroy4560]

Kirstie has a title! Due to her father's peerage, she is entitled to use the courtesy style The Honourable Kirstie Allsopp. Her father was a former chairman of auction house Christie's and sat in the House of Lords as a hereditary peer from 1993 to 1999.

[@jenniferboudreau9366]

Passive aggressive

[@carolinejohnson22]

Other people's furniture will be gone. Get the paint brushes and rollers out and get cracking. Your furniture, curtains, pictures, lamps and rugs in will make it yours!!! 😁😊

[@triciabuenaluz6438]

They need to save more money with all they want. Crazy people.

[@roselletorres8648]

Bradford on Avon is not the same as Bradford. I'm confused.

[@yvonnerahmes9618]

Yup, couldn't do it with couples like this. I'm good at a lot of things, but I don't have the patience for dealing with couples like this... No point to it, they tell you exactly how impossible it is to deal with them, and I'd believe them.

[@donnabuttery9316]

Both pairs were lovely.....i wish them all the best.....❤

[@kimvenezia6903]

I don’t know how this couple can even be married to each other or anyone for that matter. Both are so selfish and just dead in their hearts, cannot even imagine how life is with them. Just checking boxes till they die.

[@sjefhendrickx2257]

I want to walk not a car every time…ever heard of a bicycle ?

[@thehungrygoldfish]

With kids? On their way to and from school? How would that work?

[@alisas1784]

Except for the couple where I worried the husband is abusive this is the worst couple I've seen in this series. Their ten years of looking is the universe telling them they deserve nothing.

[@anneichenberger4970]

why doesn’t the wife in the first couple go b back to work?

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

It’s a personal choice. Their son seemed really young. Probably did not feel comfortable leaving him and figured she can return back to work as he gets older.

[@jeanthomas7055]

I'd like to see more house and less real estate agents.

[@sambyrne7542]

Ghika is smoking hot

[@omisch7914]

Insulting, demeaning, unprofessional realtors, only add to NOT being a help to people paying and seeking help.>:l

[@beejayvandegriendt3632]

You do realise that Kirstie and Phil are not realtors!? And that the couples on this show are not paying them to find a house?

[@markjeffreys438]

You have been looking for a home for 10 years! You don’t need a house, you need a divorce!

[@PamDenham-je4pr]

Now they have it what's going to keep them together ten years of arguing give it two years lol xx