Lottery Winners House Hunt - Location Location Location - S09 EP7 - Real Estate TV

[@nancydavidson2295]

A modern tale: the more you have, the more you spend, the more you need to spend on maintaining what you have. The circle of life.

[@d.d.mac.3773]

Or, like me, you fly under the radar. You live in a nice, modest house, you drive a sensible used older vehicle, you don't wear flashy jewelry or clothes and spend your money on your family, and travel, but mostly keep it safe in the bank. That way, you owe no one and you sleep very well. Maybe, that's just an old tale though, and not a modern one! 😉

[@nancyn347]

@@d.d.mac.3773 It's the sensible one. Too many people are suffering now because interest rates are skyrocketing, food prices are rising, and they have no money in the kitty to weather the current financial squeeze. For too long, with 0% interest rates, people had been living way beyond their means, and "the chickens are coming home to roost", as they say.

[@d.d.mac.3773]

@@nancyn347 You are so correct!

[@patriciakelly69]

Well done. I can see why he’s cautious that money needs to give them a good life without wasting it on trivia. Hope they have a wonderful life. X

[@sheilahales4313]

They lost the lot. Every time this couple gave an interview, the wife was acting like they won £10 million and not £1.8 million.

[@feewaybilz]

They don't seem very well matched at all she's like a wag obsessed with bling and Nouveau Riche pretentious lifestyle what I call over compensating. He's a down-to-earth guy who just wants to live well but simply I don't give them long-term viability for the marriage she'll end up spending all of it.

[@joanneemerick5785]

They should buy 2 properties- one for themselves, but humble and enough. The second for income producing property.

[@nancyn347]

I owned a second "income producing property", and I will never do it again. The tenants were horrible and I had to sell the place just to get them out of the house. Current Canadian "landlord/tenant" laws make it almost impossible to evict horrible tenants.

[@marilynwallace1050]

I live in Hawaii and have no intention of moving to a folder climate, but I must to tell you that I am in love with your show! Location Location Location is the best home finding program available on You Tube! The hosts? My goodness they are quite wonderful! I never miss a episode. Thank you and all involved.

[@EMMYK1916]

You know its eons old ya?

[@dalenehitge3524]

Thinking.... do they know how much work such a big house is.

[@nancyn347]

And what were the taxes? And heating bills? Way too big.

[@sellm_bc_arwhite4249]

I love Phil & Kirstie - their combined strengths offer great results for the buyers. However, I think Kirstie would have had a lot of good advice for a couple who really needed the benefit of her input.

[@suzannesenser607]

What about finding a safe place for their kids to grow up? Somehow, small children on that busy road don't mix.

[@jhutch1681]

Funny how they just bought their forever home 18 months ago, and were happy with it and the area, until they won some money... Now they are stressing and trying to force themselves to like something else, just so they can spend the cash. There are other investments they might consider and I wonder if they shouldn't have spoken with a financial advisor (other than Phil!). Also, what's the rush? Perhaps they ought to tie the money up so they (she) can't spend it, until they know for sure.

[@anna-zs3oy]

Yes maybe another family sized home as a rental property investment.

[@NYCHeartandSoul]

It was very evident from watching this that the couple wasn’t compatible. Unfortunately they both went off the deep end from reading the article that was posted here. I think Roger’s instincts were correct in terms of limiting the budget although the house for 715,000 was quite lovely and would’ve kept them in the same location. Their huge mistake was quitting their jobs. They could have consulted with an investment manager and saved/invested the rest for retirement and or emergencies. They were quite comfortable before winning the lottery and all the money went up in smoke. I don’t fault him for trying to re-create a music career but he could’ve done that as an avocation in addition to the IT work, playing local clubs and such. Sad story. Hopefully they both are in a much better place now. No I don’t mean heaven, I mean in terms of their lives and relationship with their daughters and so forth

[@jamesabbott9301]

A wow is needed

[@annieterminetschuppon7232]

Anyway, at the speed his wife is spending the loto's earning, he will have no need to further thinking a move🤣

[@lisafox3907]

I am not at all impressed with the wife. She'd blow through that money in a day if her husband doesn't keep her under control

[@Momabear1]

He should dump her! Lol

[@Momabear1]

Trashy....

[@DaFrenchHitter87]

I think they ultimately broke up and went bankrupt. That episode is probably ten plus years old.

[@windyhawthorn7387]

They should have gone and bought rental properties. That way they could have an guaranteed income. But that would also mean that they couldn't spend all that they brought in they'd have to run it as a business. Lower income housing is very profitable especially if you keep the rent as low as you can afford to. That way you can have long term renters instead of fly by night people who could be the type who mess up the rental. A steady profitable business is always great.

[@lornawilliams8761]

I agree, they buy a house under budget and they could start out by renting out their current house. I find the handbag shopping a caution sign. It's like she is trying to full some need that cannot be filled.

[@widowswatch6610]

Will they be able to afford the taxes?

[@poodlegirl55]

Be careful what you wish for, you might get it. This is an old video but I can picture her running through all the money and them being back in an apartment if they stayed together.

[@djhaynes99]

Your right they spent it all by 2011, and got divorced.

[@jules2565]

@@djhaynes99 is that true or are you just playing?

[@djhaynes99]

@@jules2565 It's true there's follow up stories in the papers. They quit their jobs so the money went very fast.

[@nancyn347]

@@djhaynes99 I think she had "champagne" taste and he had "beer" taste. Two totally different people.

[@terrytay1774]

Laura is gonna spend all the money away!

[@juliawitt3813]

They don't seem to have an investment expert involved here. I was brought up in Yorkshire. Wetherby is a snobby area..... I don't think winning the lotto will be impressive enough for the golfing neighbours . I do hope they settled in ok

[@aliceinwonderland.2080]

I’m positive after watching this that this couple were on very different pages. I just get the feeling that lottery wins so often lead to difficulties and I’m not convinced the house they put an offer on was the right choice -the wife was obviously raring to spend money and go upmarket whereas the husband looked far from enthusiastic even after having the offer accepted! I have to agree that none of the properties were very exciting considering at the time this was filmed you could get more for your money.

[@djhaynes99]

That's totally right, the crash that happened in 2008 took thousands off that property too, by 2011 they had lost the money.

[@cg9616]

Depends on availability, specifications and expectations

[@dianewalker4633]

@@djhaynes99 Only if they sell it. If they hold onto the property then the prices will creep up again in time.

[@djhaynes99]

That’s true, but because they went bankrupt they were forced to sell at a loss.

[@nancyn347]

I think that in this couple's case, bigger doesn't necessarily mean better. I think they would have been happier in a smaller, more manageable house. These properties were just homes that you would visit your rich great aunt in.

[@b_uppy]

Hopefully they hold some back for future repairs/contingency...

[@windyhawthorn7387]

The boiler exploded and the house burned down to the ground.

[@saala123]

@@windyhawthorn7387 what really ??? So r they still rich?

[@windyhawthorn7387]

@@saala123 They as far as I know lost a lot of money due to investment and spending. Had to sell everything and they got a divorce. Husband got remarried to an makeup entrepreneur.

[@saala123]

@@windyhawthorn7387 oh dear...money didn't buy them happens after all 😌

[@jillgott6567]

Buy big think of higher taxes, more bills and expenses. Then there are those who think a new house means a new car, a new wardrobe, travel and soon the money slips away

[@nancyn347]

They also think that all of this new, bigger stuff will make them happier. Not always the case.

[@305judith]

She is just awful and the money will disappear in no time if she buys handbags she won’t need in Boston Spa. proof if any is needed that money doesn’t buy class.

[@resnonverba137]

Quite agree.

[@randychase305]

People like her are why you hear about lottery winners ending up on welfare.

[@naomicampagne3775]

Like watching a trainwreck about to happen. Sad.

[@cathe8282]

Anyone else think he looks like a combination between Gotye and Aiden Turner?

[@heathermurray9939]

It's ok buying a more expensive House, you got to take into consideration the cost of bills, etc

[@lauriefox5350]

Feel better Kristie, you are missed.

[@jujube8067]

I remember seeing this when it aired many years ago. He seemed extremely cautious at the time. Such a sad story.

[@julies3490]

Roger and Laura won £1.8million ( Image: Ross Parry Agency-Leeds) The couple won £1.8million on the lottery in 2005. IT manager, Roger, and his teacher wife, Lara, both quit their jobs and bought a luxury barn conversion in North Yorkshire, costing £800,000. Griffiths also put £25,000 towards making a record with his old band from Lancaster University. Despite investing in property and a beauty salon the housing crash saw the value of their property plumet. The couple split in 2013 after their money had gone, with them both blaming one another for their loss in fortunes.

[@andreaandrea6716]

You mean, they pulled out of that deal? Weird... I had a feeling. But (the rest of it) HOW SAD!!

[@sheronlyn2693]

That doesn't sound like the same couple especially with him being so against spending any more than he needed to. Maybe she kept up her extravagant spending on invaluable items - that saying she knew the cost of everything but the value of nothing comes to mind with her brand name purchases. 🤔

[@andreaandrea6716]

@@sheronlyn2693 (Invaluable means 'indispensable, extremely useful' )

[@PS-bs8oe]

One can only wear one handbag, okay, 2 then if u please, at a time.

[@bunnylover6481]

Not surprising. The wife probably spent the majority of it.

[@brendamiller8140]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💚🥰🤗

[@giuseppenero110]

Fair enough but, with that kind of money..... an attached house?

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

They're common in the UK, even at high budgets.

[@andreaandrea6716]

It's really strange how winning the lottery fucks up people's lives.

[@resnonverba137]

They do it themselves.

[@andreaandrea6716]

@@resnonverba137 Of course. That's absolutely true. But still, there are so many stories of people who were living quite 'normal' lives ... won the lottery, and then their lives exploded. It's as if the windfall were a Fast Track Karma thing whereby they get to experience.... "Well ... you want wealth, but are you ready for wealth?" "Yes yes, I'm ready!!" "Ok... here it is." "... uh oh..." What it is REALLY: A larger sort of responsibility.

[@resnonverba137]

@@andreaandrea6716 Indeed.

[@dsr8223]

They both burned through it. It's all gone, lost the house and spa, and they are divorced.

[@andreaandrea6716]

@@dsr8223 Yup!

[@resnonverba137]

He needs to run a mile to preserve his bank balance and sanity. If their relationship lasts, I'll be amazed.

[@sheilahales4313]

Too late they went broke and got divorced

[@resnonverba137]

@@sheilahales4313 Thank you. Undoubtedly for the best. At least for one of them.

[@georgiesmith106]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@joannejmskkyvetos3890]

My sister in law won 1.5M back in 2005. Here we have bank people who help big winners to invest most of the $$ and not go crazy and spend it all at once all in one place

[@b_uppy]

Exactly. They need to have enough for maintenance and other contingencies.

[@RaySaville]

Just got to look at her to know what will happen 😢

[@jagodajogoda7743]

wow the guy eyes whn Phil cuddle his wife hahahah priceless

[@annabodhi38]

Lol..

[@granifulano]

Three minutes in and I don't like the woman. What a materialistic XXXX she is. They have an opportunity to change their lives and she's wanting nice purses? Not a fan.

[@resnonverba137]

Agreed.

[@TrishBenedict]

And how much are the taxes on that £2m? I’m not sticking around to find out. The wife is a spendaholic, the purse is ugly, she’ll hate it or be bored by it in a month. They should be saving at least half of that money for their future and their kid.

[@abbybennun5615]

Can there be dates on these episopes.

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

Before 2007. That's when they only had one search per episode.

[@resnonverba137]

2005, I believe.

[@dQminQ]

You have to make what you can afford to live in a month or you will lose it. This couple will have empty bank account in lass than 2 years, they should just invest the money and use the income what they can afford.

[@brendamiller8140]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤗🥰

[@jules2565]

They really did blow it all. They both quit their jobs and started a spending spree. That is NOT quit your job and start spending like crazy kind of money. And they are divorced.

[@judyshort38]

well, if a little wadge of leather makes her happy . . .

[@VIncentSunflowers]

Kirstie missed a lively one here! Reading through comments, l see zero fans of the Mrs. This couple divorced after buying a house, quitting their jobs (!) and blowing through everything. I wonder if Kirstie would have suggested they expand their old house and bank the rest. Waste not, want not.

[@cg9616]

Very sad when children are involved

[@PS-bs8oe]

How can u incest all deer money on a semidettached, not a freestanding home. Look at busyroad environments. No open windows early morning summers because of rushing a .m. trafic. It is one of theirvmost important investments. Bricks and mortar. Bad advice. For 50 0r 70 K more a real villa in Boston Spa with maybe a higher maintenance Bill but certainly a smashing increase in value over the years.

[@team3383]

Stay where they are and make it into what they need and want. He knows his wifey too. You love it today because it's new but give it time and you will be complaining ... LOL.

[@issievdhorst]

seen. Leave GOD out of it!

[@grfegrfe1069]

What a selfish woman. So very immature. Poor guy.

[@christinedavis5813]

Really i thought she was very nice

[@b_uppy]

@Christine Davis It's security until it's spent. That's an important part of safety. She is lacking foresight... She's not working, either. He is the sole breadwinner.

[@colleenduffy1139]

@@b_uppy Actually she was a teacher and wanted to keep working. He wanted them both to quit their jobs (which he did.) They opened a spa which she worked at at all hrs, coming home at nine or ten to find the kids still up watching videos of their dad rocking out. Lara is the main parent too, lot of sexism here. They also had a fire and the recession, so bit of bad luck along with some bad management.

[@b_uppy]

@@colleenduffy1139 We watched different videos. The rest of us ar3 talking about the video where the wife likes to spend the money...

[@DaFrenchHitter87]

And they didn’t buy that house. I completely enjoy uk property shows but it drives me mad how often homebuyers act like they’re going to buy a particular property and then don’t carry through.

[@thehungrygoldfish]

It’s depends on the show. Location Location Location is a lot better than most British house hunting shows because most of the house hunters have an urgency to find a house. They need a place to live and they’ve been actively searching. Even if they don’t find a house with Phil and Kirstie, they’re going to eventually find a house because they need to find a home to live. They don’t want to stay where they’re at. Something like Escape to the country, most of the couples are in the daydreaming phase and have just started looking, most aren’t even ready to move, and they just don’t have the same urgency.

[@minir.3182]

What a bad Choice of spending money. They should by at least two renting properties and a normal smaller one for themselfs

[@juliansydney9819]

Stupid dumb show. All that money and you “invest” is a house on a busy road - I’m too annoyed to care or finish

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

Every house will have a compromise. If it's not a busy road, then it's going to be the space, or the condition or the yard. There is no such thing as the perfect house.