Phil And Kirstie: About Phil Spencer

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24/06/2008
Phil: About Phil Spencer

When Phil is not running his highly successful Property Search company, Garrington Home Finders, with his business partner and co-presenter, Kirstie Allsopp, he presents the Channel 4 property series Location, Location, Location, Relocation Relocation and Location Revisited.

As a recognised and respected property professional, Phil’s experience of business and presenting, coupled with a warm and engaging manner, have also made him a popular corporate choice with clients including British Gas, HM Land Registry, and Norwich Union.

Phil also writes a property column for London Agents South Magazine, has appeared in Home Buyer magazine and Night & Day in the Mail on Sunday and has a monthly column in The Sunday Times.

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  1. Hello: Relocation Relocation viewer from Canada. Watching last night's episode, I caught some very interesting information about rental property investment opportunities in Berlin. Phil had taken the couple to Berlin and the properties of most interest were in Pankow and Charllotenburg, with the latter winning out although the deal never went through in the end. I would have been very interested in securing the 2 bedroom apartment Phil had shown them and I have since been looking up other properties in Berlin. My goal for the property, like the couple on last night, is to purchase and forget about it with the hope that it self-finances itself (mortgage and other expenses covered via collected rent) and appreciates in value over time. I need help determining where the good investment opportunities in Berlin and other possible areas are, help on German rules for rental property purchase/financing (do I get a mrotgage from a bank in Germany and how much down payment is required?)/taxes for foreign nationals, property management services for absentee landlords, etc. I realize Mr. Spencer is a busy fellow but I truly hope this post gets to him somehow and either he or Ms. Allsopp are able to respond or direct me to another source for help. Thanks and cheers.
    Posted by Olu on 26/10/2009 12:19:51
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  2. Very informative and a pleasure to watch, just the right amount of property review and humor to make it entertaining. I enjoy both your personalities and the look at properties in other areas, it has caused me to think outside the box for income and vacation property. I hope you both continue making the property ladder a pleasure for all long into the future. Best to you both.
    Posted by JACQUELYN on 24/10/2009 03:34:13
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  3. Hi Kirstie & Phil, Relocation, Relocation is my favourite property show on TV. We live in the Adelaide Hills in South Australia and I love seeing England's beautiful countryside. My husband and I are planning a trip there in the next couple of years or so and hope to stay in a few of those lovely villages dotted around England. Not only do you provide great tips on property buying but you are good for tourism as well. Well done!
    Posted by Suzie on 23/10/2009 03:59:44
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  4. I love the program Location, Location.Phill is a wonderful,charming presenter that I would trust with my life. Kirsty is a great beauty with a personality unequalled on TV today. Her black lustrous hair, her snow white skin with the bright red defiant lips leave me week at the knees. The two together are a chemical reaction miracle. And the houses are great.
    Posted by Fred on 15/10/2009 19:00:47
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  5. Hi Phil and Kirsty,I am a great fan,when your show not on foxtel I start asking myself why I am paying for a cable tv which I dont need because it doesn't have any thing on it that I want to watch.Then suddenly there you guys are again and I am looking into other people's home's deciding which one to buy and I am happy
    Posted by Colleen[sam]Davy on 09/10/2009 02:59:01
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  6. Hello - I am relocating to the UK, Edenbridge, Kent area to be more specific. I watch your televison show almost religiously (Location, Location) from Canada. My query is regarding finding property for sale in the area and was wondering whether you are able to provide some guidance? Love the show Palmer
    Posted by Palmer on 04/10/2009 20:27:58
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  7. please can you help me find the dream home i am looking for , mine is up for sale
    Posted by vivienne on 23/09/2009 20:20:03
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  8. I absolutely love and adore your show. Impacting comments for the challenged situations is inspiring, especially when sometimes there seems no other option is possible. Viewing location location location, channel one saturday afternoons, TV ONE is a pleasure to indulge. Thankyou so much!!! :)
    Posted by MARICIA CHURCHWARD on 12/09/2009 01:56:52
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  9. hello Phil and Kirstie! I absolutely love your show, especially Location Location Location. I'm only a young student but I have a passion for interior design and all aspects of houses and renovations, which this program fires it even more! I would like to say thank you because I'm learning a lot from your show in which I can watch for hours in a row and you should keep going at it. I'm a big fan!
    Posted by Lenni B on 06/09/2009 23:00:13
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  10. Hi Phil and Kirstie, I have just been looking at your book, 'How to Buy a House' and am reminded of how your advice helped us to buy our house 4 years ago on our move to Devon from the Midlands. It was touch and go for some time, we even had to have rented property for ourselves and guests for our wedding as the house sale fell through and we didn't have anywhere to live. At the time we were still living in Lichfield, Staffs. Thankfully, the chain was mended and we were back there to complete on the house we wanted. Thank you so much for your good advice, love your programmes, when we move again,which we hope to before long to be a little more in the country we shall be delving into your book to give us some more good tips on buying our house. Best Wishes, Jill and Jim
    Posted by Mrs Jill M Haire on 05/06/2009 12:28:30
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  11. Does anyone know what type of Mobile Phone Phil Spencer uses on the show??????????????????
    Posted by Keesy on 02/06/2009 17:30:03
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  12. Dear Phil, love your shows you & Kirstie are a great team you both brighten my day, i am in western australia all the best Jan
    Posted by Janice Muxlow on 20/05/2009 12:31:57
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  13. Hello, We are a BIG fan of Phil and Kirstie!! Every sunday on Dutch screen SBS6 we are watching your program. We love it! This is the only evening weekly we're eating in the livingroom on the couch!! Your program is very popular in Holland!! GO ON!! Greetings to you all and loves from Holland.
    Posted by Rdea on 18/05/2009 11:41:33
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  14. Hi Phil, My sister-in-law has a beautiful new build houseboat on the Thames but sadly has lost her rented mooring. Unable to afford to buy a mooring outright she has not been able to find one to rent despite searching for 6 months. I know you and Kirsty helped a couple in a similar situation last year and wondered if you have any ideas. The mooring has to be London side of Chertsey Bridge as it is too high to go under the archway, and therefore away from London. Situation:- A beautiful boat/home and no-where to put it. p.s. she has put the boat up for sale but prospective purchasers have the same problem. Love the programme - great presenters.
    Posted by Lyn Boundy on 16/05/2009 12:12:50
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  15. Hi Phil, My partner and I are looking at buying a grade II listed building in Nottingham, the house is idillic but what should we be looking out for in terms of potential problems with the house (it was built in the 1800's)? Thanks & Kind Regards Tamsyn
    Posted by Tamsyn on 08/04/2009 21:12:07
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  16. Hi Phil, my boyfriend and i watch your programme religiously and we love it!! 1 question not about property though - my boyfriend loves the brown jacket you wear occassionally and i'd love to get him a similar one for his birthday, can you let me know the style and where you got it please? thanks so much and here's to many more series!
    Posted by Sarah on 30/03/2009 21:32:57
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  17. Hi! I absolutely love your show! I live in the US and was able to view on the BBC America. What happened? Anyway that us Yanks can once again get to see you two again? warm regards, Kysha
    Posted by mskysha on 20/03/2009 16:44:10
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  18. Just wanted you both to know that I am writing from British Columbia , Canada and I need to tell the both of you that I am a very loyal viewer and that one day when I visit your great land I will have privilage of actually seeing the fantastic properties that you help sell every week. I love you both! When I win the lottery I will be on the next flight out to buy investment property from you!!!! Thanks for your wonderful personality! You make my day , everyday!Patti Dell
    Posted by Patti Dell on 20/03/2009 15:11:21
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  19. Hello Both !! Question ... Children away at Uni ( that's University to us ! ) What are the merits of actually buying a property for offspring to live in and 'house share' as opposed to them renting for their studying years - can any finance be obtained for such a project or is it total madness !?! Two locations to consider High Wycombe and Bournemouth - not cheap I know - but you like a challenge !!
    Posted by Jill on 19/02/2009 19:39:21
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  20. I would like more information about properties in Berlin to buy to let. How long are the leases with the tenants? Some seem to say 10 years let guaranteed, but what if you want vacancy in 2-5yrs time? What are the legal costs? Do they differ from UK. Thanks. Maggie
    Posted by Maggie on 05/02/2009 18:23:36
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  21. Dear Phil, I just have a question - not a comment I really liked the two bedroomed flats you showed on tonight's program in west Berlin priced 45-58000 Euros. Could you tell me what the average rent is and whether there are any special rules and taxes for British subjects buying in Germany? Massi
    Posted by Massoumeh Torfeh on 04/02/2009 21:03:55
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  22. Hi Phil, love your proghrammes ...but....they do seem remarkably different to the experiences I`m having trying to sell and buy. Firstly despite having a Grade 2 listed detached cottage dated 1725 and in spot on condition, several agents simply couldn`t come, wouldn`t come or failed to turn up to initially value it! Most of those that did had worked out their valuations before even turning up based on nothing more than the price I paid for it in 2003 even though the property has been comprehensively restored since. Secondly, actually getting a decent viewing of potential purchases is almost impossible. Accompnaying agents have started viewings with "I`ve only got ten minutes" or even a mobile phone call to say they can`t make it when I`ve been waiting outside the property for them. Requests for access to the garage or even the rear gardens have been met with "sorry I don`t have the keys" Thirdly, I`ve actually been more succesful in securing good marketing for my property (free of charge)than the agents have, getting photos and a write up in the Listed Properties Owners Club quarterly coffee t able "glossy magazine"! Essentially it seems my property has been put on the usual websites and their offices and thats it - selling is non existant and the downturn is even stopping most of them advertising in the local press. Any offers what I should do? Ray Canterbury
    Posted by Ray Sanders on 16/01/2009 17:06:58
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  23. Here's a challenge - sell our 5 bed house near Barcelona and buy us a replacement in Uzes, France. Chris Lea.
    Posted by chris lea on 08/01/2009 23:18:06
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  24. Thank goodness your back ! Myself and my work colleague's have missed you both, your wit and endeavour,that ' stiff upper lip ' in the face of some of the most awkward people you could wish to meet. Although some in the past, have seemed very nice, and greatfull for all your efforts. We live in the North West, Lancashire, and it's great to see all the lovley propert out there, that we can only dream of owning, a bit like Phil' a dream. Oh we love you to Kirstie, such a great team, keep up the good work, that's what we call worthwhile tv.viewing, take care,& all the best for 09, Maureen.
    Posted by maureen briscall on 07/01/2009 19:15:27
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  25. Hi Phil just to let you know that we in New Zealand love you and Kirstie, and we love all the location shows that you are in as they are shown on the living channel on Sky TV. It is alwasy interesting to see what you get for your money in the uk. Have you ever thought about doing a show down in NZ? following the english who move down here. Anyway keep up the good work have a great new year to you both best wishes shelley chambers Waiuku South Auckland New Zealand 02/01/09
    Posted by shelley chambers on 01/01/2009 20:56:23
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  26. Well, Phil may be a jolly nice chap, but his property price predictions are hopeless. A year ago, he was saying that prices would be 10% higher now than they were then. Instead, they're 16% lower and still falling. So, a flat costing £100,000 a year ago is now worth £84,000 compared with Phil's estimate of £110,000. Phil, you're 38% wide of the mark!
    Posted by Mark on 09/12/2008 23:21:33
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  27. Please can someone tell me how to get a signed photo of Phil as i know it will make my best friend very happy through some sad times she has had recently??
    Posted by sallyann14 on 26/11/2008 12:54:16
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  28. It's all very good advertising the Ownhome Scheme, but what's been omitted it the fact the scheme is not taking on anymore new applicants... though you can yourself to the waiting list, but even their staff don't know how long that list is..... but cheers for the thought anyway....
    Posted by DJ TC on 20/11/2008 14:23:24
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  29. Hi Mari-Beth I'm assuming you live abroad!? Phil and Kirstie are not a couple, never have been and probably never will be! Phil's married with kids, Kirstie's happily partnered up with kids. Sorry to disappoint...
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 18/11/2008 18:50:28
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  30. Hi Phil & Kirstie, Firstly great shows and really enjoy them. That why I thought I should write to u both. My Girlfriend been trying to sell her lovely cottage for nearly 4 years now and she can't get it sold. She has been through 3 estate agent and its seems they haven't been working for her at all. She's probably had less than 15 people come view the cottage in 4 years. She is at her wit's end. I can't understand why the place is not selling apart from the fact hardly anyone viewed it. It is such a beautiful cottage and has its own courtyard. It used to be a blacksmith but was converted last century, recently it was renovated and look great. Could u offer any help to my girlfriend who really want to sell and move on with her life. We both would be so grateful. Andrew
    Posted by Andrew Robertson on 18/11/2008 13:26:27
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  31. hi Phil, great program this evening,from both you, and Kirstie. your always spot on with your advice, and people that think that your show's have been giving bad information on house buying are not living in the real world. it is the hope of most people to own their own property,the dream one,and you've shown us some fantastic one's over the year's.keep up the good work, everyone at my workplace always enjoy watching your show.regards, maureen
    Posted by maureen briscall on 17/11/2008 23:15:44
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  32. I LOVE Location & Relocation Relocation. There is one question I have, Are Phil and Kirstie married or a couple at all? They seem to get along like an old married couple and I'm dying to know-m
    Posted by Mari-Beth Brimble on 23/09/2008 03:52:14
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  33. Is Phil and Kirstie married to each other? They seem so compatible.
    Posted by Marlene on 21/09/2008 23:29:41
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  34. shows are an inspiration: my finance and I now wish to but a piece of land to start a smallholding in the south west. can you recommend any companys or individuals that offer a similar service for finding land.
    Posted by sue mousley on 09/09/2008 21:41:54
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  35. I love the show and the people, but I am desperate to find the name and or source of a piece of "dreamy music", that is often played on both shows. Does anyone know what it is? I would be eternally greatfull. Thanks
    Posted by Jean Sehgal on 05/09/2008 01:35:40
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