This week Phil is back visiting Allison Green and Mark Thomas. Two years ago they made a discovery: having the right postcode, designer fittings and posh furnishings was all very well, but with the arrival of baby Amelie it was clear that city flats and small children do not mix, and it was time for a massive rethink.
So the couple sold their swanky London flat to buy a new life in the fresh air of the Kent coast. Plus they wanted a crash pad in London for Mark to live in during the week. With a £700,000 total budget Kirstie and Phil were taking them on the biggest and most expensive property search of their lives, but it wasn't easy! Their house needed to be fabulous and have a massive garden, great sized kitchen and something to get their well-honed developer juices flowing. No pressure then!
Finally a seven-bedroom former Mayor's residence came into view, so they grabbed it with both hands. Two years down the line, Phil is back by the sea to discover how they've been getting on. Did they ever get that London pad? Does Allison miss the Big Smoke? Is there enough of a challenge to keep Mark interested in the house? And most importantly... have these property profiteers made some cash as well as having a fab family home?
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