Property Dilemma: City Living vs. Suburbs - Location Location Location - S16a EP5 - Real Estate TV

Join our house hunters as they explore the vibrant Birmingham real estate market in this episode of Location Location Location. One couple debates city life vs. suburban serenity, while a young neurosurgeon faces the ultimate choice for her first home. Discover the challenges, compromises, and surprises that arise as they search for their dream homes. Which properties will they choose in this exciting episode of house hunting in Birmingham?
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[@myyuba]

nothing else matters except Kristy and Phil are here, they are awesome, would watch them if they were just watering plants. Both are so funny and nice!!!!! they are always so good with the buyers, even the 'difficult' ones. Love watching Kristy and Phil do their thing. :)

[@andreaandrea6716]

Kirstie

[@nancyn347]

I think the Dr. picked the right one for her at her time of life. I'm not sure why she'd be worried about a few thousand extra pounds when shown the big house, as her income can only increase and her job is secure, being a neuro surgeon. Thanks for the upload! I love this show.

[@jhutch1681]

Happy for Naomi. Not feeling too bad for the lads; it seems they may benefit from a little more time to come to terms with their differing wishes. At least now they know how to house hunt.

[@bridgetackley2164]

My personal Opinion is these two guys should nott be together. John is just too stubborn he is not even considering his partner's feelings.😢

[@annieearle962]

Should or should not?….

[@trishdawson-saul9449]

Should not

[@katbar6066]

I don't know how old the show is but I suspect that the 2 guys would have priced themselves out of the market within 6 mths.

[@dianewalker4633]

I agree

[@FigaroHey]

Of course they shouldn't be together. Trying to reproduce with another man's digestive system is biologically abnormal. Of COURSE something is wrong with their minds!

[@essentialsustenance1268]

Mo wanted to blow up the deal. Flat was not his choice.

[@marybethlosch6641]

I agree! If he had to live there, at least he would feel better low-balling the offer.

[@lysem4392]

All the period properties were lovely. In my fantasy world, I would gladly live in any of them. Then Nanny (Naomi?) went and bought a fairly bland modern house. But, her money, her choice. John and Mo: Why not go for the new build with the huge terrace? I don't get it. Regardless, they dream of different things about where they want to live. Do they have different views about other issues too? Maybe it's just as well they did not buy anything.

[@karent-s7639]

I agree with all you wrote. If the guys had managed to buy the flat they offered on, John would have got his way on every single "ask" without giving Mo an inch. Incredibly stubborn and no sense of what is expected in a partnership.

[@dianewalker4633]

I kept wondering how long the lads will stay together. They are so very different, want different things plus one is far more mature than the other and I can't see that working out.

[@lysem4392]

@@dianewalker4633 Yeah, I suspect they are no longer together. I even suspect they stopped being together fairly soon after this episode. I had some sympathy for John, because I feel something dying inside me when I hear the word "suburban", although these British suburbs seem nothing like the North American ones. I had some sympathy for Phil also, because the wishes of these two guys were absolutely irreconcilable. At the end, John was ready to go for 112,000 pounds, but he got the death stare from Mo who justly felt he had compromised enough, and for whom a 110,000 maximum was probably symbolic. As I wrote, just as well they didn't buy anything.

[@poodlegirl55]

I thought she made a sensible choice. That older place would take a huge amount of care and maintenance that she does not have time for and like she said it was more space than she needed. With a career like that you just need to chill on your day off.

[@lysem4392]

@@poodlegirl55 Who says? All structural, electrocal and plumbing issues might have just been addressed. I haven't re-watched, but I don't remember any mention of potential problems. At first glance anyway, that third house looked lovingly maintained. I think she wanted a modern house all along but did not know it or did not want to say so for whatever reason.

[@andreaandrea6716]

I suppose the modern townhouse suited Naomi's personality, but that house was the buy of a lifetime. As an Artist, I was shocked to see her PREFER the completely characterless build.

[@sandevieira5674]

I know. That house was a chance of a lifetime. The private little courtyard approach, on top of the beautiful character house is probably worth way more than the bland townhouse she picked. I'm 30 years older so I'm sure she picked what works for her but I wanted to shout at the TV, buy #3.😂

[@andreaandrea6716]

@@sandevieira5674 Yes!!! Me too. I had to tell myself; "No... that house is meant for magical people who will treasure It! And then I felt better.

[@mazmellem2773]

I suspect the parking space had a lot to do with her choice. If she's coming off a shift very late at night, she wants to have parking on her doorstep.

[@andreaandrea6716]

@@mazmellem2773 Yes! And I hadn't thought of that but it's absolutely probable. (Wish I were that practical! Aesthetics ALWAYS win over with me).

[@kelliemurphy7933]

If the guys had 120,000 to spend, loved the flat and could have got it for at least 5,000 under, why would they be so tight and lose it? The girl on the other hand was prepared to go for the amount she set out with and got it for less. Good for her, she’s got her head screwed on.

[@WilldoAldone]

I doubt if the two guys will be together next year. Best if they wait and save money for another year to get what they both want.

[@padraiggillon]

Assuming their even both still alive! These are old shows.

[@thehungrygoldfish]

It’s only been ten years, hon, lol. I don’t know about now but they were together for at least another two years after this because they did an update on them.

[@7ofthem]

They did an update and still together

[@toodlesoops7761]

Nanny is probably the most wonderful house hunter ever - no BS about I need more closet space, etc., no spoiled woman here, but an amazing confident woman who has the world in her hands - thrilling! P.S. Kirsty & Phil well, you two are incomparable as well.

[@catherinenelson4162]

Her name is Naomi.

[@BritGirlJay]

love this show and Kirsty and Phil love it or list it - thanks for upload

[@kritapaskusmith4915]

In Thailand there is a proverb, I think it will definitely match with this couple. "Sticky with less, but Easy with more" I am quite frustrated to this couple, as the property price was in up, a couple of grants within budget considered this deal fell through. The one they achieve, will cost more or else don't even get one.

[@chrisdeoni1697]

FABULOUS 👌!!! I would want a neurosurgeon that passed all exams with A+ grades, well rested and happy before operating on me!!!

[@AvaT42]

Those two boys are just wasting Phils time. They both need to decide exactly what they want, and where. That ground floor flat was perfect

[@wanderingrosy6914]

I agree, John has a selfish attitude, and neither have considered the cats that will suffer for not being able to go outside..... disappointing!

[@JoannaOlsen]

I just recently lost my cat who was just over 19 years old 😢and who never had been outside which is why I think while she lived that long . I didn't think leaving her inside was in anyway cruel I personally think it's kinder and better for native wildlife as well

[@noelleewen2946]

@@JoannaOlsen I'm sorry for your loss. I agree with you. I would never let my cats outside..and they are 100% content. I misread the comment above!

[@carolinejeanallincarolj]

I can't see those two guys lasting out together, too selfish and too ful of themselves

[@andreaandrea6716]

That's EXACTLY what I was thinking! Selfish AND lazy; didn't want to take out the kitchen wall/open it up. It was ALL about what HE wanted and he didn't care at all about his partner or the cats!

[@andreaandrea6716]

@@JoannaOlsen And if someone decided that YOU shouldn't go outside because it's safer??? Life isn't always about being safe. Animals NEED to be in nature even more than we do.

[@ashleighjaimaosborne3966]

Realism needs to enter into these home buyers offers and attitudes.

[@noelleewen2946]

Wait, the couple both really like the under construction one. What happened? 🤷‍♀️

[@_luckicharms]

I bet they broke up. John isn't stubborn; he's unsure in his relationship.

[@thehungrygoldfish]

Well they were together for at least two years after this.

[@sharonm.6986]

I can't imagine why someone who's prefers a 1 bed, would seriously object to a 2-bed -- especially when their partner's parents will be visiting. That's not a serious demand.

[@serenakoleno9338]

Perhaps they want to live in an area they can't afford a two bed? Perhaps the parents are not fond of the partner? Perhaps the parents haven't come to accept their son being gay? Lots of possibilities.

[@thehungrygoldfish]

I think the primary objection is location. They can’t afford a two bedroom at their budget in the city center. No didn’t want to be in the suburbs. He just wanted more space but to get more space they have to live in a location they don’t want to live in.

[@lolah3838]

I never understand this needing an extra bedroom because people might visit you bs. You have to live there every day. If someone will be visiting they can stay in a hotel or a b&b. Most people prefer to do that anyway.

[@mandydeane5824]

What an eyesore out of the window at the end all that rubbish. I think she missed an opportunity with the lovely quirky house but each to their own. I think the townhouse probably suited her personality more. As for John and Mo they need better communication skills. Mo didn't want that flat and he did look a tad relieved when the offer wasn't accepted whilst his husband was gutted but also it wasn't suitable for their cat which wasn't mentioned after the intro. Phil and Kirsty are the best ever love these guys. :-)

[@sonaterese799]

Naomi is such a nice person, so I am glad she got the property she wanted - however, the boys were a complete waste of space so I am glad their insulting offer was rejected

[@litsakoutoula3071]

They say their budget is 120 but cannot go over 110? Go figure😅

[@Holidaygal]

They probably had not considered stamp costs and other closing fees.

[@meganseastrom5467]

I think it's because Mo really didn't like that flat, and as he said, he had already compromised space and a yard/terrace, so wasn't willing to spend more than he had to. The ground floor with yard or the new build were much better choices and much better financial choices, but John is too stubborn and won't compromise at all.

[@nancyn347]

@@meganseastrom5467 I was really surprised that they didn't go for the new build. It has a massive outdoor space, and it was under budget, and in the city centre. What was not to like??

[@meganseastrom5467]

@@nancyn347 I was, too. Good location as well, but I suspect John pushed for his choice.

[@katbar6066]

@@nancyn347 Loved the terrace but it would only be used 4-6 weeks a year given the UK weather. Still I think I would have bought that one.

[@suefoulkes2755]

love it always! Keep 'em comin' !'

[@Adrianna-Aqua]

Hello! What a fabulous tour! Thanks ! Happy Spring! Adrianna Santa Fe, N M

[@catherinejones9134]

still in min of phil's parents tragic accident- very sorry- your upbeat show keeps a verysick woman going- keep it up enjoying every tour of the uk-

[@maryannevitale2515]

Just love this program!! Fan from USA 🇺🇸

[@maryannevitale2515]

Kristi & Phil make a great team!

[@ginacrusco234]

I very much enjoyed the journey through the 8 properties shown. But I did have the feeling that in both cases there was a foregone conclusion.

[@andreaandrea6716]

John's selfishness was so unnerving! And then offering an insulting price on the flat! I was glad that they did NOT get it.

[@6360carolyn]

I love it when Kirsten says “this stylish kitchen”. It’s a little drab box.

[@6360carolyn]

Kirsty *

[@andreaandrea6716]

Kirstie

[@shalinisen]

I feel the guys chose the worst property of the lot. Naomi - I'm glad she chose the one that felt right now. I personally wud not buy a 3 floor accommodation... It's too much effort, really

[@dmode2793]

Less oddballs would be agreeable. Thanks.

[@andreaandrea6716]

Fewer

[@dmode2793]

@@andreaandrea6716 I appreciate your point, however this is not a hard and fast rule of English. Just ask Robert Baker.

[@andreaandrea6716]

@@dmode2793 It used to be. I just die a little every time I hear the disintegration of the English language. And the rule is Less time, fewer incidents, less news, fewer newspapers, less acrimony, fewer fights. The change came about in grocery stores with "Less than 10 items" being easier (taking up less space on a placard) to write than "Fewer than 10 items. You can't say 'fewer milk' but you can say 'fewer bottles of milk.' You can't say 'fewer time' but you can say 'fewer hours' because the time has been chopped up into increments. So... there IS a difference between the two words ... they are not interchangeable. But, it would seem that people only care about accuracy when it involves numbers/science. I know language is more fluid. Still... there is a rhyme and reason to some of the rules. Please know that I am NOT writing to say "You are wrong!" !! (My parents were teachers, so I can't help myself). Thank you for your reply. Oh! I JUST found out (a minute ago) that it's National Literacy Month. That's ironic.

[@dmode2793]

@@andreaandrea6716 To the most part, I agree with you. I have not once claimed the two words were generally interchangeable. Today is International Literacy Day.

[@andreaandrea6716]

@@dmode2793 Thank you! No, you haven't. And, seriously?! TODAY is International Literacy Day?! What are the odds?!!! That's crazy. And here we are having this conversation. Wow. Well, I thank you for engaging with me. (I just love English... and languages in general. I'm not a math/sciences person).

[@RoyalDuggars]

Upload more please!

[@missruth26]

Naomi NOOOOOOOO why didn’t you go for the beautiful house????? You choose the characterless new build?? 😢😭🙄🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@jez5192]

It's from 2013, I was wondering why the prices were so low

[@celinehynes3336]

Ohhhh😂

[@luluandmeow]

Naomi should have bought the beautiful period house, she made an immature choice imo

[@ElijahDouglas-Smith]

Especially in the Birmingham market - new builds aren’t resellable

[@randychase305]

The two dudes obviously just wanted to be on TV.

[@thehungrygoldfish]

No, they did buy a house.

[@andreaandrea6716]

@@thehungrygoldfish WHERE???!!

[@lavedadavis818]

18 FLATMATES? 🤔😪🤭. She ultimately chose well. 🙂

[@suewiseley2724]

you have to understand when just "taking out this wall" you have to think of structure issues. if it's a load bearing wall you would have to put in a huge beam to take on the weight.$$$$$$$

[@nancyn347]

They usually knock on a wall before suggesting that it be knocked down. They do check to see if it's load bearing.

[@karent-s7639]

Phil was a surveyor at the start of his career, so I think he knew what he was talking about when he said those two walls could be knocked down.

[@greensage395]

Strange...they did not shake Kirstie's hand...creepy!

[@MrsMac541]

I thought that too, Kirsty took her hands out of her pockets to shake, but nothing doing !!!

[@greensage395]

@@MrsMac541 Moe is likely Muslim, albeit "Gay", he does not touch Women!

[@HappyHawthorn]

I thought the shakes were for meeting Phil for the first time. They'd already met Kirstie.

[@lovelight1]

Picking a flat with NO outside space for cats is a disgrace, why do humans ALWAYS put themselves first, sickening.

[@generationoutsidea.4247]

Were the two guys, meaning Mo, speculating on buying it cheap to flip it for another 2 bedroom flat?

[@brendamiller8140]

Well good for her but the boys could be awhile before they together will get away from renting, sad but maybe for the best. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💓💙🥰🤗

[@TheDrachenboot]

What‘s the point of saying you have a budget of 120,000 and then not being prepared to pay it. Waste of time.

[@janemitchell576]

6 months later, having lost out on their ideal flat for £2k, and having spent thousands in rent, they are forced to buy a flat half the size for £40k more?

[@thehungrygoldfish]

Not exactly, lol. They were able to double their budget due to an inheritance and investments and they bought their dream house in their dream neighborhood. So in this case waiting was actually a good decision.

[@Zanzan8]

He is using the offer to get out of the flat deal he did not want in the face place..he looks relieved its not accepted

[@jcmunich1]

The fourth house was horrid. No soul, no charm.

[@takitobutface6805]

other guy kinda look like adam sandler😅

[@Zanzan8]

🤣🤣🤣

[@greensage395]

I am wondering what Moe's Hair would look like grown out! LOL Wild Man!

[@abigailgerlach5443]

Is this a case of opposites attract? John and Moe shouldn't work together, logically speaking, and yet....🤷

[@greensage395]

Crazy how you say Nay-Oh-Me!

[@sjefhendrickx2257]

The girl al the time with here hands in her pockets! Terrible ! 🙄

[@antoninkazda9041]

John seems pretty selfish, not caring about Mo's parents and family. Should they not split rather than move together?

[@thehungrygoldfish]

I don't think John is being selfish. I think Mo is. They don't need a dedicated guest room for people who are realistically only going to stay with them for the holidays and maybe a handful of other days. They're not a hotel. They're not going to have guests in it every day. I think John is being practical and realistic, and Mo was dreaming and being impractical. It's silly to spend more money or to move farther out to have a mostly empty room.

[@missruth26]

Those boys are odd! Acted like 9 year olds.. I didn’t like either of them.

[@dianab8008]

Something is wrong with the blonde hair guy called John, he’s licking his lips and tightening his mouth and legs shaking, white faced. Super super stressed. Not normal.

[@missruth26]

I think he’s autistic.. both seem a little special

[@Zanzan8]

Jonh is a selfish person...Im sure after this they won't be together

[@RoyalDuggars]

USA here. Hard to imagine a brain surgeon with such a small budget.

[@karent-s7639]

She was still interning. Plus - given the property prices quoted - this episode must have been filmed years ago.

[@thetruthisthelight0910]

I'm astounded with the the difference between England and America, yet again! a neurosurgeon here, would definitely be in, at least, an UPSCALE area from the beginning, and especially after a few years.

[@katbar6066]

Naomi is not a fully fledged Neurosurgeon yet and on top of that she will more than likely be working for the NHS not in Private practice.

[@poodlegirl55]

She is a student and intern. I'm surprised she has any budget.

[@carolinewiggins2803]

Intern and will doubtless be working within the NHS in the future. Not sure if there are a lot of millionaires there. From the comments, it sounds like in the States they're all in private practice amassing millions!

[@Whoiskevinjones]

The guys were not serious about the responsibility of home ownership. Guessing they are still renters. A neurosurgeon with a top budget of £250K? Welcome to socialized medicine.

[@annieearle962]

She is still on study internship….hence still in student accommodation……she has a long way to go to be a fully fledged neurosurgeon….this is just the specialty she has chosen….yes it’s socialized medicine but she will have to be fully intern /educated….THEN she’ll be called a neurosurgeon We don’t let just anyone operate here in the UK without full accreditation

[@skyebluelake]

The guys were fishing. As you mentioned, they weren't serious about home ownership.