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8/10
Entertaining and insightful
dakjets11 February 2020
The program managers make this something extra good. The good chemistry, the humor in combination with the expert knowledge make it very entertaining. Even though I live in another country, I keep getting tips on what is important to think about when it comes to home buying. Besides, England is my favorite destination and it is fun to see old places and what the prices of housing are around the country. Participants are also very different, with budgets varying. It allows more people to relate to the different episodes. Very good.
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8/10
Good idea
beresfordjd31 December 2014
I have enjoyed watching this series from the start and Kirsty and Phil are the perfect team to present it. I originally thought that they were romantically entangled as their on screen chemistry is perfect. It has since been made known that they are good friends married to other people. They manage to do the job of finding homes for some of the pickiest anal beings I have ever seen without hitting them with something shows excellent restraint. I do not think that I could do it. One would also assume that their business (which is like the programme) would be soaring as they have such great promotion through being on TV all the time, but apparently that has gone into liquidation - go figure! Both Kirsty and Phil have gone on to doing other things separately and successfully too and good luck to them I say.
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7/10
Well Structured Property Programme.
MUFCOK24 August 2015
So it appears that this show has been around 15 years, yet sadly, I have only just thought to watch it this season!

As you all probably know, 'Location, Location, Location' is a TV show hosted by Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer in which they both take on different sets of people who are looking to buy a new property. Usually, these people are the most pernickety, hard to please and often, completely unrealistic people that could possibly be in the market for a new home. The show flicks between the two hosts as they show off 3 or 4 properties each. You get to see some incredible homes in some lovely settings and locations. Kirstie and Phil have great chemistry and complement each other well, their wit that they share is very family orientated and often a little cringe-worthy, but that is to be expected.

Overall I do enjoy this show and already find it strangely addictive, it can become slightly repetitive but the shows are split up nicely and episodes feel well planned and structured. I would recommend watching the latest series of this but not re-watching older episodes as you will be knocked sick by the house prices on episodes from 10+ years ago!

7/10
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Very Successful
Mr_Colin_Cuddles16 August 2005
Someone previously commented that this show only lasted for one year.

Untrue.

Tonight, a new series starts. The show seems to be on constantly. It even has it's own spin off series, Relocation, Relocation, where Kirstie and Phil help people move to the countryside.

There is a magazine associated with the show as well as a couple of books.

If you are interested in property and buying/selling houses, it is a useful show to watch. Kirstie and Phil have great chemistry. Estate agents in my area seem to have learnt from them and are now more helpful and less pushy.
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6/10
Good - Just Good
kabulojewel11 May 2015
I am not a big fan of Location, Location, Location.

Location, Location, Location gains insight on people interested in properties in different areas of the UK. Our hosts, seem to be people with a relative knowledge of the property market. Presenting is okay - they try to engage the audience as much as possible, while being friendly towards the property hunters.

The biggest reason I do not like this show is because of the very limited amount of audience it is aimed to. I cannot think of a show involving property markets being inducing for the general audience - that is a farmer, an assistant, a child, enjoying watching this TV series. Other than that, the episodes are repetitive. It is normal for a TV series to have the same structure, but, I could not see myself watching more than a few episodes if I were not interested in buying a property.

Oh, I do not believe close-ups help in all cases. Maybe medium-shots during the running-time would be better.
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8/10
Very Good
maisie-0409410 May 2015
Watching 'Location, Location, Location' is like being in a dream house of your own. This show, similar to a central flat in London is undoubtedly at the top of it's market, however still has the friendliness and warmth of a cottage situated in the Yorkshire moors. The on screen partnership of Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer brings not only human compassion to a very important life decision but also a lot of off the cuff banter and jovial behaviour. Without these two presenters it would be like having a farmhouse without an aga!

'Location, Location, Location' is both entertainment and education. After watching the show for a few weeks I have now begun to spot different architectural styles, as well as possible developments within my town, so if you're interested in a project to convert an old cow barn into a modern, open planned home, I've got the perfect place for you.

The entertainment of the show comes mostly from the various couples each week. There is a lot of pressure on each of the pairs to make the right decision and unsurprisingly this often results in a few domestic disputes, often giving the impression of who wears the trousers in that relationship. By the end of the show I often feel I have come up with a few ways that each individual could be more considerate of the other's needs and vice versa, therefore Location, Location, Location in terms of future job prospects, also gives some practical experience for any aspiring relationship councillors.

Some couples have more items on their checklist than students applying for accommodation along University Avenue in Glasgow, and it teaches the viewers the important life lesson that we can't always be too picky as nothing is perfect. The show usually ends with a united decision over a house and one which my family and I often bet on. The winning house is predominantly one that simply 'just feels right', which I personally think the same can be said for this programme. Location, Location, Location has the perfect mix of education, excitement, comedy and relatability to make it accessible to anyone.
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8/10
Pretty good but could be a bit better
zuperzadie7 April 2024
They help people with a range of budgets, lifestyles and need find homes that work for them all over the country. In some episodes they will be looking for a one bedroom flat and in others they will be looking at a giant mansion for a multimillionaire so there's a decent bit of variation making it seem less repetitive. However, they revisit a lot of the past people on the show too much which is boring.

Kirsty and Phil also have good chemistry, making a show that has a pretty boring premise much more entertaining just from their personalities alone.

The show is also relatable for people of all ages (young adults to old age seniors) who all have different tastes and finances.
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