I Can't Afford To Get Married Until I Sell My House! | Unsellables S2 E10 | Interior Design | Abode
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- Mike has his parents, sister, and her children living with him. He is due to get married but can't afford the wedding until he sells his house. It's been on the market for 4 months but hasn't received any offers. Can Sofie Allsopp, Anthony Sayers, and the design team give the house the makeover and decor inspiration it needs to sell so Mike can have his wedding? Find out now only on Abode.
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If you mean you cannot afford a wedding because you want to pay extravagantly for it, then no, but nobody really needs that. You can have a very simple one and be done with that. Fancy wedding doesn't guarantee happiness.
Those who spend a great deal on weddings statistically have a significantly higher divorce rate. Just read this the other day. My guess is because they are people who don’t have their priorities straight.
Ya, but he really needs to loosen the ties with his immediate family. Living and working with parents and siblings....I suppose it works for some but if I were the new wife I’d have to say no.
Maybe it’s their culture?
After an eight year engagement, I think getting the house sold is just one of many means of procrastinating. An eight year engagement doesn't exactly scream "eager bridegroom."
I get tired of being told I can't imagine myself living in a house with other people's personal stuff visible. I renovate & remodel & redecorate every house I go into. I know exactly how I'd change all my friends' and family's houses and flats if they were mine.
I'm the same way, but many people can't visualize things like that.
right? if my cousin's friend's wife's coworker left me the house in their will after their unfortunate theoretical passing?
paint this. dust that. move the furniture. a little spackle. :) it's fun to imagine those sort of things. the reconfiguring, not the death!
I do the same inside my mind; I just can't help it.
Same here. I mentally redecorate practically every room I enter 😆
Every time I walk into someone's home, I mentally redecorate it. But I keep my thoughts to myself. Lol
kicking his parents out of their house in order to sell it for HIS wedding, yet he didn't save enough money in 8 FLIPPIN YEARS to do the deal himself? I have one word of advice for his GF/new wife: *_RUN._*
It sounded like they owned it together. His parents want a little bungalow.
The mother, who is older, has said that the house is too much for her. A young couple wants privacy. He didn't say the money was for the wedding alone. In reality, the young couple need a place of their own, and there's a good chance that some of the money will be spent on new digs. Can you imagine newly weds in this zoo? Both parents, the sister and her kids? It would be awful.
Run is right. This guy seems to have no ambition and really takes his girlfriend for granted .
Where did you get the idea the adult son was kicking out the older parents?
They want a smaller manageable home.
The other adult sibling needs a separate home for her family. It seems they all want their own places.
The separate apt isn't shown. (I'm still watching so it might come later)
@@gailpeczkis5292 This reminds me of an old saying that you don't hear much anymore: "Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?" which sounds how this guy thinks of his girlfriend.
When Sofie is on the balcony, you can see the paint is a problem. Later, during the open hourse, you could still see the damage to the trim. They didn't fix the trim.
There are bigger issues than paint on the trim. This is a limited time and limited budget.
@@katepausig8562 A quart of paint is around $10.
I disagree with so many of her opinions but I still love this show. I purchased a house last year at a crazy discounted price and all it needed was cosmetic changes. I definitely saw it’s potential
Getting married does not cost much at all really.
It does if you need a huge blowout, show-off, Event of the Decade.
@@jff1813 One does not need any of that.
@@wandarichardson4213 Agree. I had 20 people at my wedding and had a lovely time.
We going to the registry office then taking some pictures in our outfits and heading over for a party at the local tavern with all our friends and family get drunk have a laugh and a wee dance.
If you go small and not fancy, yes. It can be inex
Since I am from their culture I will say it's acceptable for the kids to live with the parents& help with bills while you live there. Also, assist in any other way financially so when house is sold in the future you will recoup whatever you invested.
What is their culture? I thought perhaps they are Portuguese. I did get an European vibe from the decor.
Thanks for posting! I love this show, but I'm so baffled by Sophie's choice in paint colors. She almost always picks at least one color that, if I were buying the house, I would have to paint over. 🤢 (periwinkle, powder blue, etc.)
You are right but at the same time, if they were painted all in pale and neutral colors, it might be boring, a bit of personality add sparks and excitement. So one person might have to paint one room, or one wall, it is not too much to add to suit your personal style.
i like it when they say what an awful color to be in a home. we are definitely painting the dining room... and then they paint the living room almost the same color that they claimed was horrible to the eyes and also repellent to buyers.
I agree.....that blue in the living room does nothing for the house
Agree
What happened with the extra editing of this programme?? Several times Sofie is talking and is cut off, other shots clearly shorter than usual, visuals without sound? What on earth happened? And why does he need to sell the house to get married?! Bonkers all of it!
I'm 3:18 seconds into the video and stopped it to say, I think the outside is very charming. It's pride of ownership showing and well taken care of. The right buyer will love it-a person or couple that likes to be outside in the garden taking care of flowers and plants. And no grass to have to mow! Bonus! Now, starting the video back and going to see what's happening on the inside. (I really hope she doesn't bother the white rails or anything in the front garden.
Agree. The upper rails just needed a good clean from underneath. I want to know why spend so much for bed linens, draperies and pillows? Covers on couches with huge arms, still look bad. Simple sheets and then invest in better furniture that the young man can take with him into his marriage.
Don't have to sell a house to get married. Go down to courthouse and have JP do it. Selling the house for a wedding doesn't make sense. DUH
Dave Ramsey "What are you thinking???"
If he's selling his house to afford his wedding where do they plan to live? I'm just a little confused. Also, did anyone else think the light above the dining room table was very low? I'm tall and I figure when I sit at the table it might be in my eye line. Otherwise I think the house turned out so nicely. Hope it sold fast for them.
I think he was putting most of his money into that house while the restaurant was taking off. He wants his share back out for a new place for himself and his future bride.
✨💖✨The son of the homeowners states that he didn’t want an open house, because only neighbors tended to come look. So what? The neighbors are free, word of mouth advertising. They might have friends or family who want to move in to the neighborhood . It’s good to have someone on the block who can tell others. And as far as using the proceeds for a wedding? Whatever. But his bride should take note: There is no doubt it was his decision to put off their marriage for this sale. He said he keeps her in hand-though he did have the grace to look a touch embarrassed. Marriage is about a future together, shared decisions, and the understanding that compromise is not capitulation. (Celebrating almost 40 years to the same guy.) I wish them the best of luck.
He wants everything served on a plate without any effort on his part.
I'm sure he doesn't want to get married or they'd not still be unmarried 8 years in.
Parents don't give your kids everything. Make sure they experience the patience, persistance and excitement of saving for things for themselves.
You don't do them justice if you don't empower them in this way.
I think this is one of those episode where the owner just want free renovation because his reluctance in doing what it takes to sell the house.
The existing living area wall color (as seen on my screen) was just fine, perfect really, much better than the blue. Not sure the slip-covers improve the sofa and chair. The dining table wood is gorgeous! I'd have left all 6 of the dining chairs. The peeling paint outside the balcony door should have been fixed; not much to that. As for open houses, most realtors in my area (SE US) say they are not effective for the time spent and expose your home to security issues. I refuse to allow it. Only interested buyers WITH a realtor and no young children are allowed inside my home while I am living there.
Agree about the peeling paint. I like the idea of realtors open house.. showings for agents only. If they see it, they will push it for clients. So there is now no master bedroom?
@@dlsdyer9071 Any of the other bedrooms can be a master bedroom. I suggest taking the 5 bedrooms and making two of them side by side into an en suite, turning the smaller one into a bathroom/closet area, leaving the house a 3-bedroom, 2 bath house which should sell quite well.
@@virginiamoss7045 A clear master is important for sale according to other shows.
@@dlsdyer9071
What makes it clear?
@@Mmmmk815 I do understand that; as a single mother with no family around you don't have to tell me about the burden of having to drag your children around just to get through life. I just didn't go anywhere I didn't have to until kids were school age. I have never allowed an open house or young children. I sold my first house under those conditions; it sold in literally hours. The next house, same story, but took 3 months (in a down economy). The buyers brought their two little kids to the closing and they were all over the place with no engagement by the parents; the attorneys were distracted trying to preserve the artwork on their walls and pulling them down from the side tables. I always wonder if the realtors actually honor my request. I will insist on no young children in my current house unless I have already moved out, which I have planned to do when the time comes.
I will never understand the need to spend a fortune on a wedding. Save that money for your home. Married life is not easy but when you’re always worried about paying rent or mortgage , you are not going to be happy.
My gson and his wife opted for a registery marriage ceremony in January. Cheap as chips. Followed by a small family meal. They postponed the wedding party until June so anyone coming from abroad could spend a few days, here, in the summer. Worked out well. January was full of blizzards. Flights were cancelled. In June, it was mega hot and we had a fab time in a marque with the sides raised, in the country. Bride and groom were glad the 2 events weren't on the same day. Nobody got exhausted or stressed.
That's what we did. We lived in an apartment for a year. I saved toward a house--which we still have almost 16 years later. We had a small, but pretty, wedding. I'm crafty, so I did almost everything--my dress, my Matron of Honor's dress, the invitations, the decorations, the favors, and we made and frozen food (my husband was a chef), and partially catered the rest with fancy party trays from the grocery store, and had a buffet. I love Autumn, so we had it in October, and had an elegant Autumn theme. Maybe it wasn't Martha Stewart level, but it was still nice--all for $2800. My In-Laws also bought the delicious wedding cake from a fancy baker where they lived. Close relatives gifted us money to put toward the down-payment for the house. It's always so nice to have them visit the house they helped us to get!
LOVED the new, smaller and style lamp on the front porch. They seem like lovely people as well, more open to change after seeing what hasn't worked.
Mom and Dad: "How do I get my grown kids to move out?!!!"
Therapist: "Move to a tiny house and offer your kids a bit of the profit as an incentive."
Love how he’s not even the homeowner he’s the son of the homeowner and wants to sell his parents house to pay for his extravagant wedding. #Elope
I was under the impression that they all owned a piece of it.
You would have thought they would have scraped and painted the outside patio door-the paint was peeling off. Also the curtains in the front room and dining room didn't look good, should have painted the walls white or light that blue was just a bit much, and how come the kitchen was still so dark?
I found the blue nice. White boring.
I have friend that spent so much time, headache and $$$ and ended in a divorce. My wedding costed 165.00 because we had to do HIV test at the time plus our licenses and this year will be 32 anniversary ❤💙💕♥💖💗
I would ditch an expensive wedding to have a house and this guy wants to sell a house to pay for a one day event. Then what? Live in an apartment. I'm sure that won't go over with someone that wants an extravagant wedding.
It's nice to see the whole family helping.
I can't believe the son wants to sell his parents house to pay for his wedding!!!
To be fair in the intro they stated that the parents wanted to downsize (and maybe have the house to themselves)!
Have a small wedding at the court house. Parents move to smaller house. Sister and family move to another home. That leaves him
a home he's already living in for him and his new wife. Save lots of money.
Why did they miss repainting the trim on the upstairs patio above the door? Everytime they was up there, that was all I seen.
Now that Sophie has done the house over it's even easier for me to see how totally I would need to change that house.
I think leaving the plastic on the appliances to me would mean that they were “new” and never used.
His parents want a smaller place, and we dont know how much the son is getting from the sale for his wedding
For the first time the reveal was subpar
I didn't like anything. Well...the tub regrout and the outdoor light fixture were v good.
I didn't care for the ornate original decor but their improvement was not better.
wants to sell the house so he can take the money (long term investment equity) and have a wedding (a one day event).....
financial planners around the world begin to shudder......
note... they left the peeling paint around the exterior trim around the balcony door...
Who's home is this? I don't see the Parents speak?? If he sells this house, where do the Parents go??
The exterior is lovely! Although I would move the potted plants elsewhere - away from the house. The light is too big. And exterior touch up paint on the balcony and elsewhere as needed. Now to Mike's bride to be - maybe count your blessings to 8 years of waiting and let him go and Move On! because Mike seems rather controlling.
I don't like the curtains 😕
Curtain can be changed.
It's stupid to sell a house for a wedding reception. I can understand sell to relocate, to buy larger house for a family but for wedding?
Is it his house? The whole family moved in? Or is he just the voice for them all?
Something is wrong with the voice-over. Some parts are silent. Weird.
The editing is off too.
@@elizabethchurchill2933 Yes, too many of the shots were way, way too short.
He should've married her 6 years ago.
I actually think he is lying and they just wanna renovate the house and he is going to live in it with his parents, because when they die it will be his ._.
Declutter: I don't understand why people who want to sell their house and don't pack things up..After all, it's the first thing they'll do to move out..!
That is nuts... Marriage should not break the bank🙄
I am sorry but Americans are very strange.. How can they not look at the bones of a house.. Who cares how the decor looks.. Only the bones of the house (structure, heating, plumbing, electrics and square meters) and appliances is relevant.. The stuff people take with them.
Also they always complain about big dark furniture, but the houses always have old fashioned (even if new) dark kitchens.. Odd!
Why did they eliminate the master bedroom by putting a day bed in it?
This totally baffles me.
Why are you so concerned about the neighbours coming to the open house? You don't plan to live there so whoever shows up may have an interest in buying and that is all you should be interested in. Even though it is your business, but if you have to sell to get married then you are starting out with financial problems.
He sale his house to get married?😲 I prepared to have a house than married without a house .
When you caulk a tub the tub should be filled with water. If not, the caulk will not hold when the tub IS filled with water.
If your fiance needs you to sell your home for a freaking wedding you should run...lol
A 🏡🏠or a 1 day 💒lol...wow
Sell your home to splurge on a wedding. Yeah that'll end well.
Where in the WORLD did you get the idea he was "kicking his parents out"?????
The only improvement is the upstairs balcony. This one is really cheap and ugly.
Glass, beautiful glass!
WHY NOT wrap the stuff in Paper?
When I hear about people spending that kind of money on a wedding, I shudder
How can you get married if you don't have a place to put your wife and family in?
One would normally assume that he and his wife will move into a place of their own.
@@louisaisthankful6455 i don't remember this 7 month old comment and I'm not going to rewatch the video, but i think i commented this because they can't afford that.
They don't show any of the apartment below at all. I'd think that would be a major selling point, because it would generate income and help pay the mortgage. But they barely mention it! What's going on with that. Also, it feels like some audio has been removed. They never talk about where this house is located, nor what a modified price would look like! How over-priced was it? Not many houses can boast 5 bedrooms. Does that include the apartment downstairs? Completely separate living quarters in a house is a big deal, it can't be compared with houses that don't offer that feature, no matter what color the drapes are! Maybe the parents want to rent the basement from the new owners, and no one wants to buy a house with rental occupants that used to be the owners. Without seeing the basement apartment, this episode has missing information that could help explain why it's not selling. I admit it was too cluttered, but a serious buyer should have been able to look past the furnishings.
What a selfish son!
Where will his parents live when it's sold?
The house looked much better after the makeover.
All the complaints in the comments, different culture, different taste, different needs.
Ah, but it's fun to add our two cents' worth!
8 years!
Some committed couples stay together and never bother with marriage. It's not like they aren't living together or at least "visiting" a lot. Mostly, they probably want their own place and have decided there are advantages to being legally married. Whatever, the circumstances, they all are going their own ways and that's a reasonable thing to do.
Did the son BUY the house in order to sell it? What is it with these UGLY over stuffed couches???
I don't know who's name is on the title, but probably they all contribute to the mortgage and other expenses. Sounds like they all want to break up and go their own ways so it's time. As for the couches and chair, they were popular back in the 1980s. They were quite comfortable, but quite ugly.
Sounds like he bought a house and had his family living with him until they all decided to move out to their own places.
I thought the titles said "Homeowner's son", which to me means he is not the owner. I don't get why he is receiving the money from the sale if that's the case. What will his parents use to buy their next home? This episode makes no sense to me. Still watching so maybe it will be explained...
@@sheelfjohnson Perhaps the parents don't speak good English or don't know how to navigate the world of real estate so they appointed their son to make it happen because he is the most interested. That interest may be because the adult children are helping the parents by paying their fair of the father's mortgage even though they would rather be out on their own. There could be many scenarios. Maybe they all went in to "invest" (give money to the father for a down payment) in the house with the idea they would all save money and then make money when it was sold.
Wow seems strange only fr wedding party hv to sell their parents home, just do the little wedding, this ia corona situation, limited people to attend
Usually the before and after of this show is really different....but in this episode, there is not much difference....its not impressive at all
Underwhelming but, better than before.
id rather simple wedding than getting away my house..if no one want me because i cant afford extravagant wedding then no..ill wait until right woman came..house is more important if you enter into marriage..
This is not a very smart long term investment... Property Vs. A wedding. I would know what I would choose.
Here is a suggestion since you are not thinking it right , find a girl that has the wedding done ! Can't believe you are selling your house to have the wedding done and your girl is fine with it?
Would have painted the bannister- it looks outdated.
8 years engaged, no money saved for the wedding. No wonder the bride is rushing. Living rent free in his parent's house.
8 years of waiting is Not rushing.
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Hello there, just to clarify it's not missing anything. There are less narrative voiceovers in Unsellables Season 2 as this is the style of edit for this season. Thanks for watching😄
Y la cocina la dejaron igual.. so bad..
Liar liar pants on fire when you don't listen to your agent this is what happens you don't sell your house
Horrible, cheap looking decor and why psint the house baby blue, like a nursery.
Honestly I don't understand British interior design style at all 😃
I don't understand why their big bathrooms only have tiny pedestal sinks. Why don't they have vanities and countertops? You never see a master bathroom with two sinks. We had a 9' long vanity in one of our houses and it was great. A small one is around 3' to 4' long which is a lot better than an almost rimless pedestal sink with no place to even put your toothbrush! Also, not having many upper cabinets in the kitchen. Their homes seem to be chopped up into smaller rooms, but, to be fair, that is typical in pre-1980s homes.
I like the lady, but her sideways walk down the street.
You can’t get married until you sell your house 🏡 maybe you should wait until you get enough money 💰 in your bank account without selling your house 🏡 before you get married.
This is excruciating not knowing what they sold it for
I hate dark wood furniture.
Not a fan of the son. Selfish. How can you get married if you can't afford to pay for it yourself let alone pay for a rental home instead of bludging off your parents.
Very unimpressive makeover
It is not YOUR HOUSE🤬🤬