Channel 4 TV show 'Can't Sell, Must Sell' lands in Wrexham
From forgotten 80s wallpaper to clashing colour schemes, the list of things that can put house buyers off is endless.
Brother and sister property developers, Stuart and Scarlette Douglas, are taking on their biggest ever challenge, helping desperate homeowners stuck with unsellable houses.
Each week they'll tackle two unusual homes and in two days, on a modest budget, deliver remarkable transformations to get these properties market ready.
Along the way Scarlette, Stuart and their team of experts will share insider tips and tricks to help any homeowner navigate the market and sell their property fast.
This week for episode one, Stuart and Scarlette are on the England/North Wales border visiting Wrexham and Liverpool to take on two houses that can't sell.
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A pink property even Barbie would find too much, and a quaint cottage drowning in clothes and clutter.
In just two days and on a limited budget, Stuart and Scarlette will transform one problem property each to show that no matter the house, it can still be dressed to sell.
Tune in to Channel 4 at 8pm on July 2 to see how they get on.
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