Phil you did really we with Claire. You weren't patronizing or anything. I am a similar level of Cerebral Palsy, but without the cash award (born in the early 60's). Good on you! May Claire enjoy her for years to come!
Oh, my goodness, I had tears of joy when Phil said she got the flat. What a lovely man, he is. And her friend drank the champagne from a plastic cup too, which speaks volumes about his kindness. Thanks for a fab upload!
Brilliant, Claire got her perfect home - I hope every day there makes her happier and I so admire her spirit and fight for independence. You can do it girl - the sky is the limit!
Respect for both sets of house hunters, it always astounds me the price of a small london property, and both are likely to be leasehold, im happy with my £400 a month freehold 2 bedroom house in the North 😊
That was an absolute tirillas of an episode. Very happy for both house hunters,but for Claire that was amazing & Phil your the best. Love Kirstie & Phil
this episode touched my heart, how phil was SO anxious to do right by claire.. it was extremely sweet. I'd love to see how she got on afterwards... plus.. to see that view at night... the lights! woweee
Lovely girl getting a lovely flat. Kind man that Phil. She made a great deal. The flat with the view over the bridge was expensive but an excellent deal as well. Today 2024 is worth well north of 10 million quid. Excellent episode
Well done Phil . I could see the genuine relief . Perfect area for Claire . I know the location . Round the corner from Borough market , and plenty of bars and restaurants . Good luck Claire .
I always thought that the British were cold people. But actually they are so warm and empathetic. Love Phill and Kirstie! Claire and Jerry and Aron are amazing too 😊
Could he put a shed in the front garden of that third place? Surely that would give the bike even more protection than sitting out in the elements in a back yard?
This is an example of why young people need to be offered a course in home buying before3 they begin to shop. In the US we have to pay for all the upfront costs, the PMI (for first time buyers), the mortgage closing costs, and the upcoming property taxes and the realtors 6% costs. For us this meant almost $20,000 in cash needed in addition to the mortgage costs.
Love this show so much but if someone has a hobby that enriches their life, it should not be inconvenient for 'your' house search but rather an important consideration.
It depends on what it is and what the person wants. If they want a little extra space inside to do some crafts, then go for it. If they want a private yard with side access for their bike, then um I hope they're OK with compromising on literally everything else and taking an extra long time to find it.
I have two adult sons and neither has any desire to own a home. They are happy for someone to fix things and cut the grass etc. They spent their childhood doing yard work every weekend and hated it so they won’t do it. As an American I know it’s Tower Bridge but to most of us it’s the London bridge. It’s the only one we recognize unless you’ve been to lake havasu to see the original. Beautiful no matter what it’s called
London Bridge and Tower Bridge are two different bridges. The old London Bridge is at Lake Havasu, and its replacement, which connects the City of London to Southwark, is also called London Bridge. The bridge in this program is Tower Bridge, 15 mins walk from London Bridge.
i don't know, but I did a little look around on what's for sale in the area and I found a spectacular four bedroom four bathroom flat with river views for less than 4 million pounds. It's not a bad price considering it's been 12 years and, in my opinion, is a much better flat than the one here, lol.
I think it's great he's got something he is passionate about. I was thinking, though, that I dont see a reason why he couldnt bring the bike into the house, i mean through the main entrance. As long as there are no steps, he could put a tarp or something on the floor and just keep it there by the entrance. Not ideal, and the space would be very narrow, but they could then have access to all ground floor flats or houses.
They really browbeat him about the motorcycle. There have been many participants in this show who've had more unreasonable expectations than a place to park a motorcycle.
@@fayesouthall6604 yeah but it's important to him. When someone is really passionate about something that can only be a good thing. Definitely better than not feeling passionate about anything and sitting in front of TV all day
Was the occupational therapist suggesting Claire reduce the value by converting a 3br to 2 br? Phil said the extra bedroom was for live-in help. Cheeky move for the live-in occupational therapist.
I think you misheard. The room is supposed to be for her caregiver, not occupational therapist. I've never heard of a live in occupational therapist, lol.
@@lizarose2986 it was a three bedroomed flat so they would be turning two bedrooms into one so she can get her chair around and then the other bedroom will be for a carer
Walls can be removed; walls can be re-installed. The price to add a bedroom wall in NYC is somewhere in the neighborhood of $1,000 as of this date - and it can be done in 48 hours. Offset against the £1.65 million plus appreciation in value over time, I hardly think making 2 bedrooms into one would decrease the value of this type of premium flat. It’s the location, view and square footage that determines the price per square foot - not how the space is divided. Anyone able to afford the purchase price wouldn’t be put off should they prefer an extra room. 🙄
I can't believe they had a 13th floor in the apt. building. That's considered to be bad luck, and many countries don't have buildings with a 13th floor --😊 they'll skip from 12th floor to 14th floor.
That seems like a pretty basic mistake to set out house hunting not being aware of the stamp duty factor. What a shame. Also I can’t help wondering if Phil and Kirstie get commissions on these sales? I hope they do, they work for it.
1) It's really basic and honestly kinda stupid. 2) I have always wondered if they do get commission as well- I do know that they were the first in Britain to offer what they do- which is not just being a estate agent but consulting services, as presented in the program.
for those who want to learn more of Claires story look here on Ch 4----Location, Location, Location No floorboard is left unturned as dynamic property experts Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer help house-hunters find the perfect home in the perfect location Series 31 Episode 9: South London Revisit Phil revisits two first-time London buyers. Claire was looking for a wheelchair-accessible flat on the South Bank. Jen had high expectations
So Claire got roughly 3.4 million settlement to last a lifetime. And she's putting 1.7 of that into a flat in London? Isn't that a bit much? It will only leave 1.7 in the trust gaining interest. And with the 5% rule of never taking more than that out every year so that it continues to grow, that leaves her an annual budget of 85k to live on and pay for caregivers. If these are around the clock live-in caregivers, I would estimate it would cost her more like a 100k/yr. She's going four degree at University which means she's most likely going for a career. That will augment her annual income. And I know that the UK has really good social services for the disabled although they can take some time. I think I would have limited the budget to 1 million on the property and left two mil in trust. That would cover annual living expenses as well as anything really big like a vehicle or even surgeries. Also her care is bound to be more expensive the older she gets. Joint contractures and pressure sores from sitting prolonged period of time in those chairs are inevitable and difficult to deal with. She's only 18 years old and is not thinking about that kind of stuff. Where is her family to help guide her through this? She's independently wealthy which is great but it also makes her a target for those who would take advantage of her innocence. I hope she has good advisors. As for the couple with the bike, I'm glad they found a better flat than what Kirstie was able to show them. They were up front and honest about their needs which really helped on the search. And Kirstie accepted it this time instead of lobbied the boyfriend to get rid of the vehicle. She is a bad habit of doing that. The UK system for house buying is confusing and ridiculous. Between leaseheld and freehold, stamp duties and the fact that buyers can be gazumped even after making a deal, it's a crazy system. One that actually discourages homeownership. I would not want any part of it. I'm glad I live in the American system. It's much clearer and I think more honest.
All Very Well spending a Huge amount on a Flat But can you afford the service charges that will only ever Go up freeholders /Managing agent will Hike them as Much as they can Dont do it
Did you not listen in the beginning? lol They said she's originally from Oxford but she's currently in London for college so obviously her parents are in Oxford because you can't expect her parents to move with her to London. lol
@@thehungrygoldfish If my disabled 18 year old daughter was about to spend 1.6 million on a flat, I’d probably want to be there. Lol. They don’t need to move.
It's quite outrageous that not having a bike access is the reason this couple gave up on a beautiful turnkey spacious house that was cheaper than the one they went for especially seeing that a secure space could have been created in the front. It's a bike for Christ's sake, not a baby.
He looked like he was smitten with her. Why should he stop riding his fancy motorbike just to buy a flat in London? I've seen selfish, dominating men (and women) on these episodes - people who clearly dominated their partners and only thought about themselves. Aaron was not one of them.
Because that would be the number one question coming from people when they see an 18 year old with a 1.7 million budget. If they hadn't mention it, people in the comments would ask if she's a trust fund kid.
@@thehungrygoldfish nobody’s business, other people who are buying homes they don’t say where there money came from, yes people would presume a trust fund brat but so be it
I disagree. I would not have wanted them to tell the world where the money came from. I would worry about men marrying her for her money. I would be cautious
Well then, when the occasion arises, you make that choice for yourself. Don’t presume to tell others that they should treat an independent adult as a child, not reveal information she was clearly comfortable sharing, or prohibit her from bring on the show because she has a disability. In case it slipped your attention: Claire’s money is in trust - which means how it is spent is supervised by a trustee. The trustee or board of trustees ensures the money is allocated for Claire’s personal needs - and hers alone.
At first seeing the title I was like oh another spoiled brat, but started watching turns out it’s Claire. Oh bless her. I’ve never been this much emotionally-involved with a stranger looking for a house. I wish her well. She deserves the best the world has to offer. 🤍
Phil you did really we with Claire. You weren't patronizing or anything. I am a similar level of Cerebral Palsy, but without the cash award (born in the early 60's). Good on you! May Claire enjoy her for years to come!
Oh, my goodness, I had tears of joy when Phil said she got the flat. What a lovely man, he is. And her friend drank the champagne from a plastic cup too, which speaks volumes about his kindness. Thanks for a fab upload!
Lovely, lovely young woman and a true look into the character of Mr. Spencer ❤
My favorite so far! Claire is beautiful young lady and an inspiration!
Always liked Phil and he seemed genuinely sincere in trying his utmost for Claire.
I hope Claire is doing well, 12 years on.
They did two updates on her. The last update she was married and in the home counties with a lovely house. :)
Would love to see the update of her finished house and how she’s getting on
@@kennethfletcher1157 Yeah, her first update was a year after this. You'll have to wait a few months if this channel uploads it.
@@thehungrygoldfish hope she lives in the same flat in London
@@kennethfletcher1157 Her last update, she was living in the Home Counties with her husband but she kept the flat and was planning to rent it out.
Claire is so beautiful and stylish, glad she got the flat and glad the lovely Scots got there dream starter place too! Great Series!
I loved what they did with Claire. And actually cried and her offer was accepted because you could see on Phil's face how he just thought about her.
I love the sweetness of the relationship between Phil and Claire and the beautiful flat she got.
Kistie's mad in the best way possible😍
She's just so darn adorable, I'll bet she gets away with anything with the men in her life.
Brilliant, Claire got her perfect home - I hope every day there makes her happier and I so admire her spirit and fight for independence. You can do it girl - the sky is the limit!
Respect for both sets of house hunters, it always astounds me the price of a small london property, and both are likely to be leasehold, im happy with my £400 a month freehold 2 bedroom house in the North 😊
I’m happy with my 500 billion bedroom mansion in Chelsea central London that I pay 3 cents for.
@42:15 I don’t know why I’m crying I’m so happy for Claire! ❤
That was an absolute tirillas of an episode. Very happy for both house hunters,but for Claire that was amazing & Phil your the best. Love Kirstie & Phil
this episode touched my heart, how phil was SO anxious to do right by claire.. it was extremely sweet. I'd love to see how she got on afterwards... plus.. to see that view at night... the lights! woweee
I cried when Claire got her home.
Me too! And Phil was so sweet. He genuinely was thrilled Claire got the flat.
Oh, I absolutely love Miss Claire. She's so much braver than I've ever been---
Why what’s happened to Claire
I love Claire what a wonderful young woman she is. Studying and socialising like a pro.
Lovely girl getting a lovely flat. Kind man that Phil. She made a great deal. The flat with the view over the bridge was expensive but an excellent deal as well. Today 2024 is worth well north of 10 million quid. Excellent episode
Phil seems like such a caring & thoughtful person. Great episode
Possibly my fave episode ever. ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
That view WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWO!
aww what a sweetheart. God bless her.
Well done Phil . I could see the genuine relief . Perfect area for Claire . I know the location . Round the corner from Borough market , and plenty of bars and restaurants . Good luck Claire .
Cheeky, cheeky Kirstie. Love her!
I always thought that the British were cold people. But actually they are so warm and empathetic. Love Phill and Kirstie! Claire and Jerry and Aron are amazing too 😊
😊
Brits are reserved,not cold
WTAF? Cold ? Don’t think you can have travelled much
@@7ofthem well I've travelled all of europe and parts of Africa and Asia so I guess I travelled quite a bit.
@@wonderland1911 Brits are far from cold , some of the friendliest folk on the planet
I love this series! I would buy both a drink anytime!
Wow! Claire is Princess Diana doppelganger! Always wise to invest! Congrats, Claire.
She is! So stylish and pretty with a beautiful smile.
So true. She does look like Diana
This was a very special one. It would be great to see an update of Claire’s place completed.
Watched chanel first time today and really enjoyed.
Could he put a shed in the front garden of that third place? Surely that would give the bike even more protection than sitting out in the elements in a back yard?
Agreed. Or something built for purpose.
My thought too!
Planning permission would likely be denied, understandably.
I bought a house wherein one of the previous owners kept the motorcycle in the dining room. Just had to sand out the hardwood floor a bit.
I thought the same & being in front means it's easier to move in an out each day. That flat was really pretty
This is an example of why young people need to be offered a course in home buying before3 they begin to shop. In the US we have to pay for all the upfront costs, the PMI (for first time buyers), the mortgage closing costs, and the upcoming property taxes and the realtors 6% costs. For us this meant almost $20,000 in cash needed in addition to the mortgage costs.
Love this show so much but if someone has a hobby that enriches their life, it should not be inconvenient for 'your' house search but rather an important consideration.
It depends on what it is and what the person wants. If they want a little extra space inside to do some crafts, then go for it. If they want a private yard with side access for their bike, then um I hope they're OK with compromising on literally everything else and taking an extra long time to find it.
Good things come to those who wait
I agree with all points here. Let the guy have his bike, without giving him trouble for it.
Whenever you show flats you never talk about the monthly maintenance charges!
How much can they go up to?
@@wonderland1911 thousands.
And I thought most flats in London were leaseholds too?? They never metion it.
sometimes they do. However I think this girl already knew, i mean, if you go for such expensive property you are prepared to pay high costs.
Claire has the most beautiful clothes. Her taste is marvellous…….
Claire is a beautiful girl, inside and out.
It’s amazing how long it takes to buy a house in England over here in Canada. If I had bought that empty apartment, I could move in by the next month.
I have two adult sons and neither has any desire to own a home. They are happy for someone to fix things and cut the grass etc. They spent their childhood doing yard work every weekend and hated it so they won’t do it. As an American I know it’s Tower Bridge but to most of us it’s the London bridge. It’s the only one we recognize unless you’ve been to lake havasu to see the original. Beautiful no matter what it’s called
London Bridge and Tower Bridge are two different bridges. The old London Bridge is at Lake Havasu, and its replacement, which connects the City of London to Southwark, is also called London Bridge. The bridge in this program is Tower Bridge, 15 mins walk from London Bridge.
Drive safe Jerry. Motorbikes are be deadly.
I wonder what that Tower Bridge flat is worth now??!!
i don't know, but I did a little look around on what's for sale in the area and I found a spectacular four bedroom four bathroom flat with river views for less than 4 million pounds. It's not a bad price considering it's been 12 years and, in my opinion, is a much better flat than the one here, lol.
I would rather have the River view. It’s soothing
@@Molassed And endlessly fascinating watching the different kinds of boats going up and down the river - especially when it's dark.
Awesome so happy for them both.. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💜💙❤️🥰🤗
*"It's all about compromise, just as long as that compromise has nothing to do with the bike".*
I like that.
I think it's great he's got something he is passionate about. I was thinking, though, that I dont see a reason why he couldnt bring the bike into the house, i mean through the main entrance. As long as there are no steps, he could put a tarp or something on the floor and just keep it there by the entrance. Not ideal, and the space would be very narrow, but they could then have access to all ground floor flats or houses.
They really browbeat him about the motorcycle. There have been many participants in this show who've had more unreasonable expectations than a place to park a motorcycle.
Well it is annoying to think about all the flats they can miss out on because of the motorcycle
They are in central London where maybe 15/20% of ground floor flats have side returns. Missing out on 80% flats for a bike 🙄
@@wonderland1911me too.
@@fayesouthall6604 yeah but it's important to him. When someone is really passionate about something that can only be a good thing. Definitely better than not feeling passionate about anything and sitting in front of TV all day
Was the occupational therapist suggesting Claire reduce the value by converting a 3br to 2 br? Phil said the extra bedroom was for live-in help. Cheeky move for the live-in occupational therapist.
I think you misheard. The room is supposed to be for her caregiver, not occupational therapist. I've never heard of a live in occupational therapist, lol.
It was to ensure she had adequate room for turn circle for wheelchair. One room for Claire and one for caregiver.
@@lizarose2986 it was a three bedroomed flat so they would be turning two bedrooms into one so she can get her chair around and then the other bedroom will be for a carer
Yes, that would've reduced the flat's value.
Walls can be removed; walls can be re-installed. The price to add a bedroom wall in NYC is somewhere in the neighborhood of $1,000 as of this date - and it can be done in 48 hours. Offset against the £1.65 million plus appreciation in value over time, I hardly think making 2 bedrooms into one would decrease the value of this type of premium flat. It’s the location, view and square footage that determines the price per square foot - not how the space is divided. Anyone able to afford the purchase price wouldn’t be put off should they prefer an extra room. 🙄
Wish I could watch all the episodes ever made…would make a fun marathon for me. I can only see what is here and two seasons on Tubi lol, in the US.
I can't believe they had a 13th floor in the apt. building. That's considered to be bad luck, and many countries don't have buildings with a 13th floor --😊 they'll skip from 12th floor to 14th floor.
SOOOO HAPPY
I agree, gotta have wind therapy after a whole week of work.
Anyone else notice the Japanese calligraphy on the wall at 23:00 is upside down. Location, location, location.
Well spotted! I didn't even notice! Shows you how pretentious (and ignorant) some interior designers are.
It isn’t Japanese. It’s Chinese translation of the name “Jonathan”.
@@plsdonotdisturbmeThanks. I thought it was a Japanese name. I thought it was Mori Taka something.
That seems like a pretty basic mistake to set out house hunting not being aware of the stamp duty factor. What a shame. Also I can’t help wondering if Phil and Kirstie get commissions on these sales? I hope they do, they work for it.
1) It's really basic and honestly kinda stupid. 2) I have always wondered if they do get commission as well- I do know that they were the first in Britain to offer what they do- which is not just being a estate agent but consulting services, as presented in the program.
@@EMSpdx true I did not like to say it lol…but really, that it occurred to neither one is quite astonishing
This is a very old episode. I hope CLAIRE IS DOING WELl.
They did two updates on her. The last update she was married and in the home counties with a lovely house. :)
for those who want to learn more of Claires story look here on Ch 4----Location, Location, Location
No floorboard is left unturned as dynamic property experts Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer help house-hunters find the perfect home in the perfect location
Series 31 Episode 9: South London Revisit
Phil revisits two first-time London buyers. Claire was looking for a wheelchair-accessible flat on the South Bank. Jen had high expectations
This was August 2008....
So Claire got roughly 3.4 million settlement to last a lifetime. And she's putting 1.7 of that into a flat in London? Isn't that a bit much? It will only leave 1.7 in the trust gaining interest. And with the 5% rule of never taking more than that out every year so that it continues to grow, that leaves her an annual budget of 85k to live on and pay for caregivers. If these are around the clock live-in caregivers, I would estimate it would cost her more like a 100k/yr. She's going four degree at University which means she's most likely going for a career. That will augment her annual income. And I know that the UK has really good social services for the disabled although they can take some time. I think I would have limited the budget to 1 million on the property and left two mil in trust. That would cover annual living expenses as well as anything really big like a vehicle or even surgeries. Also her care is bound to be more expensive the older she gets. Joint contractures and pressure sores from sitting prolonged period of time in those chairs are inevitable and difficult to deal with. She's only 18 years old and is not thinking about that kind of stuff. Where is her family to help guide her through this? She's independently wealthy which is great but it also makes her a target for those who would take advantage of her innocence. I hope she has good advisors.
As for the couple with the bike, I'm glad they found a better flat than what Kirstie was able to show them. They were up front and honest about their needs which really helped on the search. And Kirstie accepted it this time instead of lobbied the boyfriend to get rid of the vehicle. She is a bad habit of doing that. The UK system for house buying is confusing and ridiculous. Between leaseheld and freehold, stamp duties and the fact that buyers can be gazumped even after making a deal, it's a crazy system. One that actually discourages homeownership. I would not want any part of it. I'm glad I live in the American system. It's much clearer and I think more honest.
She wasn't going to lobby him to get rid of it. Instead, it will be, don't give up on a perfectly good flat because of side access.
All Very Well spending a Huge amount on a Flat But can you afford the service charges that will only ever Go up freeholders /Managing agent will Hike them as Much as they can Dont do it
Why doesn't he just rent a parking place?
Omg the 2010's😂😂😂
Ridiculous amount of Ads! Will avoid Allhomes videos going forward!
Where’s Claire’s parents?
Did you not listen in the beginning? lol They said she's originally from Oxford but she's currently in London for college so obviously her parents are in Oxford because you can't expect her parents to move with her to London. lol
@@thehungrygoldfish If my disabled 18 year old daughter was about to spend 1.6 million on a flat, I’d probably want to be there. Lol. They don’t need to move.
@@jennl8462 Probably couldn't come on the days they were filming. Does not mean they didn't see it off camera though
They could’ve been parents there but they might all not wanted to be on camera
I hope Claire has taken care of her parents.
It's quite outrageous that not having a bike access is the reason this couple gave up on a beautiful turnkey spacious house that was cheaper than the one they went for especially seeing that a secure space could have been created in the front. It's a bike for Christ's sake, not a baby.
well, they shouldnt have shown that house to them. I like it when somebody has a hobby he is passionate about. It is a good thing in life.
The guy is married to his bike and his partner isn't really of a great concern of his. She needs to run away as fast as she can.
He looked like he was smitten with her. Why should he stop riding his fancy motorbike just to buy a flat in London? I've seen selfish, dominating men (and women) on these episodes - people who clearly dominated their partners and only thought about themselves. Aaron was not one of them.
@@betsyj59 no, just a bit of a child while she's a grownup. Hope he grew up quick after that and they moved on to a proper flat.
I am sorry you dont feel passionate about anything.
Some parents should have been with her
My heart breaks for Phil.
Why do realtors do that? She specifically said she wanted a view!!…..first condo was exactly the opposite
I think that the mention of all Claire’s $$ was rather vile, do you say where everyone else’s $$ comes from? All in very Bad taste
Because that would be the number one question coming from people when they see an 18 year old with a 1.7 million budget. If they hadn't mention it, people in the comments would ask if she's a trust fund kid.
@@thehungrygoldfish nobody’s business, other people who are buying homes they don’t say where there money came from, yes people would presume a trust fund brat but so be it
@@bobinabuddy I think it clarifies her situation and does not harm her in any way.
I disagree. I would not have wanted them to tell the world where the money came from. I would worry about men marrying her for her money. I would be cautious
Well then, when the occasion arises, you make that choice for yourself. Don’t presume to tell others that they should treat an independent adult as a child, not reveal information she was clearly comfortable sharing, or prohibit her from bring on the show because she has a disability.
In case it slipped your attention: Claire’s money is in trust - which means how it is spent is supervised by a trustee. The trustee or board of trustees ensures the money is allocated for Claire’s personal needs - and hers alone.
At first seeing the title I was like oh another spoiled brat, but started watching turns out it’s Claire. Oh bless her. I’ve never been this much emotionally-involved with a stranger looking for a house. I wish her well. She deserves the best the world has to offer. 🤍