Location, Location, Location fans 'feeling ancient' after spotting detail in Channel 4 show
Location, Location, Location fans 'feeling ancient' after spotting detail in Channel 4 show
Location, Location, Location: 25 Years and Counting saw viewers looking back at the average UK house price when the Channel 4 programme first aired in 2000
Location, Location, Locations viewers were left aghast after watching the milestone special of Channel 4's classic property show. Those tuning in to celebrate the series reaching 25 years on air were confronted by the skyrocketing cost of UK properties.
The stark contrast was highlighted as the programme reminisced over the days when presenters Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer began matching prospective homeowners with their ideal properties in 2000, during which time the average house price was a mere £77,000.
Fast forward to the anniversary year, viewers caught their breath as one pair sought to acquire a "pokey, tiny" flat priced at a staggering £400,000.
Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer celebrated the 25th anniversary of the show- but viewers felt fury
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The anniversary episode, 25 Years of Location, Location, Location, not only celebrated the successes but also illustrated the daunting realities of the current housing market – having massively surged over the last 25 years.
Audiences were astounded as Kirstie recounted tales from Walthamstow where one couple had seen over 70 properties, bid on 20, and been outbid every single time.
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The property hunt woes were widespread, exemplified by one wife and mother's admission: "I feel like we've looked at every single house in Warwickshire and still haven't found anywhere that has everything we want."
Kirstie and Phil have experienced highs and lows during their years on the show
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By 2016, there had been an astronomical 154% rise in property prices since the start of the series, and the issue of affordability has only worsened over time, reports the Express.
Stunned by the revelation, a viewer took to social media expressing disbelief: "Omg, house prices had risen 80% by 2004 since the start of #locationlocationlocation with more than 100% mortgages. A mental stat for 20 years ago."
Another exclaimed: "Year 2000: No Rightmove, no mobiles, no websites, average house price of £77k. Anyone else feeling absolutely ancient right now? (And jealous of those who are 15 years older than me) #locationlocationlocation."
Kirstie Allsopp delivered unwelcome truths on Location, Location, Location's 25th anniversary show
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Viewers were taken aback when confronted with the current London property prices that first-time buyers face. "Why the f*** would anyone want to live in a pokey flat in London for £400,000?" one viewer questioned as they watched a couple haggle over a Wood Green property.
Another exclaimed: "'No need for builders, no extra costs,' narrates Phil Spencer as young first-time buyers inspect a newbuild #leasehold money pit flat with an asking price of 400k!"
After hearing Phil's stance, one fan wrote: "Nooo avoid new build flats! Cladding and service charge nightmare," the viewer warned, sharing their own harsh lessons.
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Conversely, many continue to praise Kirstie and Phil's expertise, having charmed audiences for years with their property series, which has become a beloved fixture on British television.
Location, Location, Location is available to watch on Channel4.com
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