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Old Oct 16th 2012 | 1:13 am
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Originally Posted by Lynn R
I saw the programme, it is interesting to hear from someone who has taken part in one as sometimes I wonder if they are all made up!

I do confess that watching these programmes was one of the factors that sowed the seed for the idea that I could move to Spain one day, so for that I am grateful. Watching "ordinary" people (for want of a better word) looking for properties abroad made me think "hang on a minute, if they can do it, why couldn't I?".
perhaps an element of that for us, but we were shocked at the state of many of the properties being offered at idiotic prices.
 
Old Oct 16th 2012 | 1:46 am
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I am buying the upside down house
The 1st one on the show we should get the keys on the
23rd november it's me and the wife buying it
But she wouldn't go on tv. We are just normal working people
The show is not made up in anyway but it's not a free holiday as you film
For 9 hours a day for 5 days it takes about 7 hours to film one house you have to do every room 3 times. I really wanted to buy in cypress but thanks to a place in the sun I will be in Spain with all you lucky lot.
Cheers
 
Old Oct 16th 2012 | 2:02 am
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Originally Posted by patontheback
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The show is not made up in anyway but it's not a free holiday as you film
For 9 hours a day for 5 days it takes about 7 hours to film one house you have to do every room 3 times....
But you did get a free lunch

Hope you enjoy your new home.
 
Old Oct 16th 2012 | 2:05 am
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Originally Posted by patontheback
I am buying the upside down house
The 1st one on the show we should get the keys on the
23rd november it's me and the wife buying it
But she wouldn't go on tv. We are just normal working people
The show is not made up in anyway but it's not a free holiday as you film
For 9 hours a day for 5 days it takes about 7 hours to film one house you have to do every room 3 times. I really wanted to buy in cypress but thanks to a place in the sun I will be in Spain with all you lucky lot.
Cheers
perhaps you meant Cyprus
or did you really mean a tree house


and
to Spain
enjoy
 
Old Oct 16th 2012 | 2:23 am
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I think you made the right choice, a nice house for the money. Your family will havea great time
 
Old Oct 16th 2012 | 3:36 am
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yes all was paid for by channel 4, flights, hotel, food just had to pay for the car park at luton
 
Old Oct 16th 2012 | 3:36 am
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Originally Posted by patontheback
I am buying the upside down house
The 1st one on the show we should get the keys on the
23rd november it's me and the wife buying it
But she wouldn't go on tv. We are just normal working people
The show is not made up in anyway but it's not a free holiday as you film
For 9 hours a day for 5 days it takes about 7 hours to film one house you have to do every room 3 times. I really wanted to buy in cypress but thanks to a place in the sun I will be in Spain with all you lucky lot.
Cheers
I hope you'll both be very happy there, it did look a nice house.
 
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Originally Posted by patontheback
yes all was paid for by channel 4, flights, hotel, food just had to pay for the car park at luton
No expenses...tightfisted barstewards
 
Old Oct 16th 2012 | 7:21 am
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Can you pop a couple of photos on for those of us who do not have English TV?

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Old Oct 17th 2012 | 10:31 pm
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Valencia is on right now...you watching Stevie
 
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Originally Posted by jackytoo
Valencia is on right now...you watching Stevie
thx for the nod (although a bit late to see most of the programme).
I'm out in Valencia next week to discuss a biz venture with someone, but I won't get much chance to look around residential areas - that will be something lined in for next year (along with a trip to Granada).
 
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Well they bought, seemed a really nice couple. Their excitement was almost infectious
 
Old Oct 18th 2012 | 2:18 am
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Originally Posted by jackytoo
Well they bought, seemed a really nice couple. Their excitement was almost infectious
I caught the programme this afternoon on 4seven, and was surprised by how cheap the properties were for a major city, and a nice one like Valencia with a beach practically on your doorstep, at that. I don't think I would want to live in any of them full time, but that top floor apartment in the renovated building would have made a decent holiday home - if only there was a lift!
 
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The one they bought overlooked a nice square, but the kitchen was dreadful. I prefered the renovated one too. That building looked very nice and finished to a high standard.
 
Old Oct 18th 2012 | 10:18 pm
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Originally Posted by Rosemary
Can you pop a couple of photos on for those of us who do not have English TV?

Rosemary
You can watch free UK TV on filmon .com or expats shield.com on your computer..

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