The Great House Giveaway
2 people who have never met and have never owned a home before are given a lump sum to buy a property at auction. They have 6 months to turn it into a habitable and desirable home to sell, keeping any profit. Presented by Simon O'Brien.
- 2020-2024
- 3 seasons
- Reality
2 people who have never met and have never owned a home before are given a lump sum to buy a property at auction. They have 6 months to turn it into a habitable and desirable home to sell, keeping any profit. Presented by Simon O'Brien.
Season 1 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Bradford, West Yorkshire
46 mins
Simon gives two people who have never met before, Vikki and Emily, the cash to buy, renovate and sell a house in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Can they work together and prove that hard work pays off?
Episode 2
Gorton, Manchester
46 mins
Simon gives strangers Rachael and Aeron the cash to buy, renovate and sell a house in Gorton in Manchester. But with clashing visions and tensions running high, can they turn it around in time?
Episode 3
Leicester
46 mins
Simon gives two strangers, Mike and Manaswi, the cash to buy, renovate and sell a Victorian house in Leicester. But can they get past restoring it and get on with its renovation to flip it for a profit?
Episode 4
Rugby
46 mins
Simon gives two complete strangers, Sam and Eva, the cash to buy, renovate and sell a house in Rugby, Warwickshire. Can they put their differences aside and make it a success?
Episode 5
Valley, Anglesey
45 mins
Simon gives two NHS workers Ceri and Danni the cash to buy, renovate and sell a house in Valley on the Isle of Anglesey. Can these first-time renovators make a profit on their dormer bungalow?
Episode 6
Pontlottyn, Welsh Valleys
46 mins
Simon gives strangers Annie and Sherri-Leigh the cash to buy, renovate and sell a house in the Welsh Valleys. Can they learn every trick in the book in order to make a profit?
Episode 7
Kidderminster
45 mins
Raja and Zoe first meet when they buy a property together at auction in Kidderminster. They have six months to renovate and sell it. And they get to keep any profit that they make.
Episode 8
Mold, Wales
46 mins
Simon gives sheepdog trainer Osian and quantity surveyor Elen the cash to buy, renovate and sell a house in north Wales. Can they turn their tired 1940s bungalow around in six months to make a profit?
Episode 9
Prescot
46 mins
Simon gives property valuer Catherine and teaching assistant Steve the cash to buy, renovate and sell a house in Prescot. Can they turn it around in six months and make a profit?
Episode 10
Porthmadog
46 mins
Simon gives married couple Colin and Wendy, who team up with Jane, the cash to buy, renovate and sell a house in Porthmadog. Can they get past their clashing visions to make a profit on it?
Episode 11
Newport
46 mins
Simon gives strangers Noam and Sara the cash to buy, renovate and sell a house in Newport. But will their grand designs stop them from making enough money to buy a house of their own?
Episode 12
Neath
46 mins
Simon gives Mair and Dafydd the cash to buy, renovate and sell a historic chapel in Neath. But even with Simon's help and a generous budget, can they restore this local landmark and sell it on?
Episode 13
Oldbury, West Midlands
46 mins
Simon gives strangers Nicole and Karl the cash to buy, renovate and sell a terrace house in Oldbury. They have six months to complete it, but can they make any profit when they sell it?
Episode 14
Liverpool
46 mins
Simon gives Anastasiya and Jamie the cash to buy, renovate and sell a listed building in Liverpool. It's full of charm but brings challenges. Can they renovate it and remain sensitive to its history?
Episode 15
Wakefield
46 mins
Simon gives tailor's assistant Helena and builder Martin the cash to buy, renovate and sell a house in Wakefield. They have six months to complete it, but will they make a profit when they sell it?
Episode 16
Kirkham, Lancashire
46 mins
Simon gives budding interior designer Cora and builder Jonny the cash to buy, renovate and sell a house in Kirkham. It has damp, sloping floorboards and leaking ceilings. Can they make a profit?
Episode 17
Glossop
46 mins
Simon gives strangers Adam and Dave the cash to buy, renovate and sell a bungalow in Glossop. With bags of building experience and enthusiasm, can they give this tired house a new lease of life?
Episode 18
Wigan
46 mins
Simon gives bricklayer Marcus and property manager Hailey the cash to buy, renovate and sell a dilapidated semi in Wigan. Can they turn it into a habitable family home and sell it for a profit?
Episode 19
Leeds
45 mins
Simon gives accountant Kate and builder Jonny the cash to buy, renovate and sell a house in Leeds. Kate pulls in every favour possible, but can they sell it for a profit?
Episode 20
Ashton-under-Lyne
46 mins
Simon gives strangers Harry and Kaylum the cash to buy, renovate and sell a house in Ashton-under-Lyne. Can they put their differences aside and make a profit on their majestic detached house?