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Location Location Location called me!

startingout2016
startingout2016 Posts: 210 Forumite
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We have missed out on a few properties and been searing for what seems like forever. We have nothing to sell but are struggling to secure somewhere to buy.

Applied for Location Location Location a few months back and just had a call to say that they are coming to the area and want us to be on the show!

I dont know now whether to take them up on it.

Has anyone done this before?

Is it worth it?
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  • Stevie_Palimo
    Stevie_Palimo Posts: 3,306 Forumite
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    If you applied then surely you want to be on the show !!!! , What's to lose as you may have the perfect property found for you and they may get it slightly cheaper to, Plus as an added bonus you get to be on TV, Not sure if it pays but I would presume so.
  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,299 Forumite
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    its worth it if they find you a bargain , and they often get the nod from local agents about stuff that's about to be listed so you are ahead of the hoard


    depends if you are prepared to go on TV
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  • Out,_Vile_Jelly
    Out,_Vile_Jelly Posts: 4,842 Forumite
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    Don't assume that being on telly is really glamorous and exciting.
    They are an EYESORES!!!!
  • csgohan4
    csgohan4 Posts: 10,587 Forumite
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    They may want to ensure you have an AIP or finances in order to customise their viewings to you.

    5 mins of fame

    everyone else will know how much you can afford
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  • Brightspark87
    Brightspark87 Posts: 1,466 Forumite
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    They often make you look at houses you wouldn't normally go for too - worth a shot if you have been looking and haven't found the 'one' if you are prepared for all the hassle and possibility of the show being shown years after filming (caught the end of one from 20011 the other day!)

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  • startingout2016
    startingout2016 Posts: 210 Forumite
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    That's what I am worried about. I work full time, so this could be a time consuming exercise.

    We already had AIP and deposit in the bank as we have lost out on other properties after offer had been accepted previously.

    Not too sure I want people seeing me on tv who hadn't seen me in years and them wondering what on earth happened to me!

    I am now pregnant so might not be the most glamorous I may have once been! haha
  • Davesnave
    Davesnave Posts: 34,741 Forumite
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    How good are you at acting really surprised ....for the 4th or 5th take? :)
  • Jackieboy
    Jackieboy Posts: 1,010 Forumite
    startingout2016 wrote: »
    That's what I am worried about. I work full time, so this could be a time consuming exercise.

    We already had AIP and deposit in the bank as we have lost out on other properties after offer had been accepted previously.

    Not too sure I want people seeing me on tv who hadn't seen me in years and them wondering what on earth happened to me!

    I am now pregnant so might not be the most glamorous I may have once been! haha

    Then why did you apply?
  • startingout2016
    startingout2016 Posts: 210 Forumite
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    I wasnt pregnant back then and wasnt planning on being pregnant!
  • ap1985
    ap1985 Posts: 325 Forumite
    That it really exciting! You won't have nothing to lose by going on the show.
    :jFinally going to be a homeowner:T
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