Author: Diane

Suggested TV shows that could be made about property

Following the “Young, Rich and House Hunting” program, perhaps it’s time to have some sensible TV on.

What about a show that follows people on a minimum wage struggle to try to save a deposit. What about a program that shows just how hard it is to buy a house on a normal wage – perhaps take a family on an average wage.

We could have programs on how to apply for council housing, the history of council housing and a debate on whether council housing should be extended to meet the growing demands of our society.

We could also take a look at less glamourous self-builds – those where people build boring normal shaped houses rather than glass monstrosities. (Although Grand Designs did so a sweat equity program in it’s early years about a housing association allowing people to self build!)

Young, rich house-hunting

Young, rich house-hunting is a new BBC3 program about buying a house. Not your normal first time buyers though.
It’s on today 2nd May at 8:30pm on BBC3 and again at 11:45pm

You can watch this on iplayer now

For those struggling to save a deposit it might make you feel sick watching affluent young people being given budgets of between £500,000 and £1 million to spend on a property.

My review of Young, rich house-hunting –
I’m sorry I have tried to watch this but it’s horrid. I got about a minute in before deciding I am not going to watch anything so horrendously out of touch with reality. In these credit crunch times it’s insulting TV for anyone who has to work for a living.

Dreamy wisteria

Wambrook, Chard, SomersetThis house has some really pretty wisteria growing on it! It looks amazing
This 6 bedroom house for sale has a Guide Price of £1,600,000
Broadoak is in Wambrook, Chard, Somerset
Picture two shows the view from the front of the house and if you don’t smile massively when you see that amazing view then there’s no help for you!
This house has real fires in many rooms, a swimming pool in a walled garden and beautiful buildings around a courtyard. It’s picture perfect for me! Stunning house in a lovely location.
In the brochure you get two pictures of the hallway – one from the front door shows the staircase peeping through a wonderful archway that has stained glass insets.
I love the kitchen with it’s country style and the bookshelf under the window is perfect for me!

How close are shops?

When you’re looking at buying a new house you usually want to know where the nearest shops are. Do you check whether there’s a supermarket that will deliver to you to? Do you prefer independent retailers to supermarkets? Some towns still have a thriving selection of retailers and that makes for a great shopping experience and great food!
For some people though it’s the lure of online shopping and having your food delivered to your door! Check the post code of the property against the delivery service offered by local supermarkets and check if it’s important to you!

A holiday business in Devon!

amazing holiday businessYou might have noticed I really love the South West of England, especially Devon and Somerset. This place is a holiday business that could be amazing fun to run!
Kentisbury Grange – 9 bedroom detached house for sale
Exmoor Fringe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31
Picture 4 is well worth a look – it’s an impressive window on the staircase!
It says POA but it’s listed with properties priced at Guide Price £1,950,000 either side of it.

* 9 bedroom country house
* 3,700 sq.ft function suite
* 3 bedroom holiday cottage
* 10 self-catering chalets
* PP for a further 12 chalets
* PP for 58 holiday statics
* 10 touring pitches
* Tea rooms and 7.21 acres

From weddings to world cups…

Does bunting lower the tone of a property? Does a street decked out in bunting make you feel ill, or does it make you realise that the street has a great community spirit?

For some people it’s essential to decorate their house with flags for almost any event – certainly the Royal Wedding has caused shops to sell out of bunting here in Oldham.

Will anyone be viewing houses today?

Shaldon Victorian house – so pretty!

Shaldon houseThis house at Shaldon is really amazing – it looks different from each side and I think it’s in a great location too!

This building has the Clock Tower, which is faced in stone with a gallery around the clock, which has a wind vane and bell above. On the clock face is written the words “after time eternity”

Fonthill – 10 bedroom character property for sale in Shaldon
Guide Price of £1,950,000
See it’s listed building information here