Homes Under the Hammer — Series 27
Dive into a world where fortunes are made – and risks are taken – one gavel strike at a time. This series offers an exclusive look inside the thrilling arena of property auctions, charting the remarkable journeys of homes snatched up for potential and brimming with possibility. Witness firsthand how ambitious individuals transform neglected spaces into stunning properties, navigating unexpected challenges and revealing the incredible stories hidden within each building’s walls. It's a captivating exploration of renovation, reinvention, and the high-stakes pursuit of turning auction dreams into tangible realities.

It isn't a stairway to heaven, though it might feel like it. Jacqui has come to see a spiral staircase in a duplex flat in Southsea, Hampshire. Martin is currently in the desirable town of Cheltenham, and in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshir…

Dion is energized by a piece of land he's discovered in Derby. Meanwhile, Tommy is working on a demanding plastering project in Suffolk, and Jacqui encounters a retired butcher embarking on a new career in property development.

Beside the railway, a house in Orpington, southeast London, finds Tommy advocating for quality double glazing. Meanwhile, in Greater Manchester, Dion faces escalating expenses for the new homeowner's sandwich consumption. Elsewhere, in a La…

One hardly needs to ask where such an opportunity arises: London. Here, a single-bedroom apartment can command a million pounds if brought up to modern standards. Meanwhile, Martel is currently evaluating a 25-acre estate on Anglesey. Elsew…

A persistent and unpleasant smell is causing considerable distress at Martin’s house in Hampshire. Meanwhile, Martel is in Aberdeenshire, where a bungalow on a secluded plot presents an exciting prospect for development. We return to the la…

In north Wales, Dion confronts a rampant growth of ivy that threatens a terraced house. Meanwhile, in a bungalow in Stoke, he addresses issues of damp. Elsewhere, in Nottinghamshire, Martel assesses former retail spaces that have fallen int…

On the banks of the River Stour in historic Canterbury, a period property has been thoughtfully updated for a family. Elsewhere, in Brighton, a grandfather is adapting a flat to be closer to his grandchildren. And in Ashton-under-Lyne, work…

In Eastbourne, a father and daughter embarked on a project, purchasing a bungalow with a desirable vista only to demolish it and erect three separate dwellings. Elsewhere, in Chesterton, a couple dedicated themselves to the restoration of a…

In Stoke, Dion carefully picks his way across treacherous flooring in a house at the end of a row. Meanwhile, Jacqui is planning alterations to the layout of a flat in east London. And in a three-bedroom terrace in Kent, Tommy is searching …

Martin found himself captivated by a grand London house, its asking price exceeding a million pounds. Dion felt comfortable in a familiar setting: a two-bedroom terraced home in Stoke. Meanwhile, Jacqui envisioned possibilities for expansio…

Dion finds himself searching for imperfections in a mid-terrace house in Stoke, yet wonders if something problematic might be concealed. A different terrace house in Staffordshire demands a more thorough inspection. Meanwhile, in south east…

Tommy envisioned possibilities within a bungalow nestled in the scenic Norfolk Broads, while Dion found himself with two compelling ventures in familiar territory – Stoke and Coventry.

The old care center in Waterlooville has been transformed into a stylish family residence for a young couple. It now provides a home for them, their baby daughter, ten dogs, and the business they run grooming other dogs.

This episode features a wide-ranging look at properties, with Dion exploring homes in Stoke and on the Wirral, while Tommy is based in Gillingham, Kent.

Two familiar faces return to the program this week. One developer is undertaking a substantial renovation of a north London end-of-terrace, while the other appears to have secured a remarkable property in Suffolk. Martel also explores a co…

Today's property renovations share a common thread: each is spearheaded by a family partnership. In Madeley, a husband, wife, and daughter collaborate on their project; in Castleton, brothers-in-law work side-by-side; and in Newton Aycliffe…

The grueling distance of a marathon mirrors the seven years a runner dedicated to reshaping a site in Llanfynydd into modern holiday lodging. Elsewhere, in Derby, a couple infused a terraced house with genuine character, while friends in So…

In Seaford, a couple has transformed a former care home into five luxurious residences near the coast. Meanwhile, in Hucknall, Tommy, collaborating with developers, recognizes the potential in two neglected terraced houses. Elsewhere, a for…

Martin Roberts and Martel Maxwell encounter builders collaborating with companions or associates to revitalize neglected and outdated homes. They document their advancements on two residences in Leeds, while a third project in Fenton, Staff…

In Glasgow, London, and Bournemouth, three neglected apartments have been transformed. Dedicated families, skilled in breathing new life into forgotten spaces, have successfully converted these uninspired properties into homes of considerab…

In Hull, Martel encounters two acquaintances who appear to have made a miscalculation in their property purchase. Tommy, meanwhile, is in Suffolk, where a cosmetic repair fails to conceal the dampness pervading a terraced house. And in Live…

In Wales, Martin resides in a mixed commercial and residential property that remains remarkably well-maintained. Jacqui's home in Norwich is similarly in excellent condition. Yet, one wonders if hidden problems might exist. Meanwhile, Dion …

Martin found himself captivated by a period sandstone cottage nestled in Shropshire. With each completed task during the renovation, his affection for the place deepened, mirroring the growing love he felt for his girlfriend, culminating in…

In Plymouth, a builder is singularly focused on excavating beneath a bungalow; meanwhile, in Staffordshire, Martin finds himself amused by a semi-detached dwelling, and Jacqui in Suffolk recognizes promise in a detached home.

The old pub stirred a wave of nostalgia within Martel, a longing for the days when she pulled pints behind the bar. Meanwhile, in Devon, Martin battled a relentless advance of overgrown plants. Seeking respite from the verdant onslaught, he…

In Widnes, two brothers labor on a dilapidated, boarded-up house, transforming it into the most appealing dwelling on the street. Elsewhere, in Folkestone, a couple enhances the value of an auction purchase. And in Dalry, a developer antici…

A lush jungle thrives on the terrace gardens of a Southampton property, its wildness subtly echoed by a thoughtfully designed interior. Meanwhile, construction progresses elsewhere: developers are reshaping a detached house in Dudley and er…

Has Martin ever seen a house so small during his twenty years on the program as the one in Wales? Elsewhere, Dion finds himself charmed by a delightfully retro carpet in a terraced house in Lancashire. And Tommy is in Wandsworth, London, wh…

In Stoke, Dion crafts a compelling drum rhythm upon the surface of an antique kitchen sink, a prelude to the terrace's transformation into a beautiful dwelling. He also harbors equally ambitious projects: a restoration of a period flat in S…

Martel sought a sense of equilibrium, though the absence of horses in the yard seemed incongruous, as she surveyed the Cumbrian house and its three-acre grounds.

The bedrooms might be upstairs, but where is the entrance? In a three-bedroom mid-terrace in South Yorkshire, Dion must first locate the front door.

Jacqui finds herself particularly charmed by a first-floor flat in Aldershot that boasts a private back garden. Dion, meanwhile, recognizes the financial possibilities inherent in a substantial house in Wallasey. Elsewhere, a woman has made…

The recent purchaser of a terraced house in Crewe finds the array of security bolts on the front door a mere detail. The experienced developer is converting the property into a well-managed house in multiple occupation.

Tommy finds himself captivated by a 300-year-old house in Kent, its secrets hinted at by a curious trapdoor. Meanwhile, in Norfolk, we explore a forgotten row of terraced houses, their grandeur now faded with disuse. And Jacqui is facing th…

Martel unearthed faded newspapers detailing a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in south Wales. Yet, these fragments of the past offered only a partial glimpse into a property requiring complete restoration.

Dion Dublin reports on a development in Liverpool, where plans for student housing promise a substantial profit of two million pounds for investors. Meanwhile, in Snodland and Normanton, developers grapple with the complexities of revitaliz…

In Southport, a Victorian villa offers the potential for a substantial, six-figure development. Meanwhile, in South Shields, a more modest budget supports the renovation of a well-maintained maisonette. And in Folkestone, a father and daugh…

In the north Norfolk countryside, two brothers acquired a pair of cottages with the ambition of transforming them into a single, remarkable family dwelling.

For Martin, the old primary school in Tunbridge Wells holds unexpected lessons. He finds himself equally perplexed by the unconventional layout of a Somerset end-terrace, and Jacqui faces a considerable number of stairs in Kent.

In a well-maintained one-bedroom flat in Somerset, Martin finds himself persistently searching for odd jobs. Meanwhile, in Wigan, Dion resides in a two-bedroom mid-terrace where the house's age is beginning to show. Across the country, in K…

In the countryside of both south Wales and Norfolk, charming cottages find new owners who hadn't planned to compete for them. And a modest building plot in Staffordshire consistently yields unexpected opportunities.

Despite a significant fissure marring the facade of the two-bedroom cottage in New Malden, the prospective buyer, a fashion student, sees not a flaw, but an opportunity to imbue the property with remarkable character.

A remarkable, multi-million-pound undertaking in London, first glimpsed by Tommy in 2021, is now drawing to a grand finale. Meanwhile, Martel finds himself engaging with two distinctive projects in the landscapes of North Yorkshire and Cumb…

Dion regarded the dilapidated 1930s bungalow in Nottingham, now subtly reimagined as a contemporary dwelling. Across the region, developers in Workington and Gillingham were similarly revitalizing their acquired properties, breathing new li…

To enter the Norfolk cottage, Tommy must lower himself, the ceiling a persistent challenge. In a terraced house in South Yorkshire, Martel navigates the familiar hunt for the toilet. Just outside Stoke, Dion seeks a measure of warmth.

In Haydock, a young couple purchased their first home, embarking on a project to reshape the three-bedroom semi-detached house into a dwelling that perfectly reflected their shared life.

In the quiet countryside of Hethersgill, Cumbria, a former chapel has been transformed into a stunning holiday residence. Meanwhile, in Southall and South Norwood, developers are breathing new life into tired properties acquired at auction,…

The memory surfaced: 2016. Dion stood within the walls of a former police station in Birmingham, a place far removed from the typical auction house. Life in Liverpool had settled into a more predictable rhythm – a three-bedroom mid-terrace …

In Norfolk, a vibrant purple interior proved a jarring contrast to Jacqui's attire. In Swansea, Owain lingered, captivated by the vista. And in Liverpool, Dion found himself marveling at the agreeable state of affairs at his end-terrace hom…

For Martin, a mid-terrace house in south Wales feels precariously close to collapse; meanwhile, Tommy is invigorated by the possibilities held within a Grade II listed former church in Cambridgeshire, and Dion finds himself captivated by th…

In Bushey Heath, a young developer heeded his mother’s counsel. He was taken aback by the projected profit should he ever decide to sell the flat on the ground floor of the building.

In an Essex terraced house, Tommy finds himself cramped for space. Meanwhile, in a ground-floor flat in south London, Jacqui must be mindful of where she places her feet. Across the country, in south Wales, Owain is invigorated by the possi…

Dion and Martel are currently exploring terraced houses across Cheshire, Yorkshire, and the Midlands. These properties share a distinctive set of characteristics: they all feature modest auction guide prices, require significant renovation,…

Owain's attire harmonizes seamlessly with the furnishings of a semi-detached house in Wolverhampton. A converted barn in Cumbria evokes a strong sense of holiday relaxation for Martel. Meanwhile, Martin conjures up a phantom dog in Nottingh…

From a London high-rise, Tommy gazed at the breathtaking cityscape, his thoughts adrift among the clouds. Fortune seemed to smile upon him, leading him next to the serene Norfolk coast. Meanwhile, Martel found himself back in his native Per…

Owain is finding his mettle tending to a tiger in his north London maisonette – though thankfully, it’s not the feline kind. Elsewhere, Dion tackles damp issues in Kidsgrove, while Martel is in Hartlepool, where a two-bedroom mid-terrace pr…

In Sheffield, a town house has undergone a remarkable transformation, boasting a captivating aesthetic throughout. Simultaneously, developers are breathing new life into neglected properties in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Kirkaldy.

Jacqui Martel and Owain are currently traversing the United Kingdom, inspecting at least four properties across Scotland, England, and Wales. Each is in a state of disrepair, and the pair envision significant renovations: new kitchens, upda…

A familiar weight settles in Jacqui's chest as she walks through a Norwich house afflicted by subsidence. Meanwhile, Martin finds himself genuinely taken aback by the developers’ proposals to demolish a six-bedroom property in Cardiff, remo…

A Plymouth cottage of Victorian design, nestled beside the water, has undergone a stunning transformation, its refreshed appearance now perfectly complementing the panoramic vistas enjoyed from within. Meanwhile, across the region, develope…

A pervasive technical glitch is affecting all users today. In Cornwall, Martin grapples with the malfunctioning designs; Owain finds himself perplexed in Birmingham; and in Gillingham, Tommy is utterly astonished by the system's failure.

In Coventry, Dion finds himself adrift in memories of his youth, the familiar brick of a mid-terrace house triggering a cascade of images. Across the country, in a former fish-and-chip shop in Cumbria, Martel experiences a sudden craving. A…

Dion’s face lit up with excitement surveying the picturesque land he’d acquired in Staffordshire, nestled beside the water. Meanwhile, in Norfolk, Jacqui wrestled with the combination lock of a forgotten safe within an old house. Elsewhere,…

A visit to a familiar newsagent in Greater Manchester stirs a wave of nostalgia in Dion. Meanwhile, in Norfolk, Jacqui finds herself in a bungalow purchased by a young Formula One engineer, a location that suits her perfectly. Elsewhere, in…

In south London, Jacqui consulted with a cosmetic surgeon and his partner, eager to reimagine a one-bedroom flat into a more stylish living space. Meanwhile, in Dover, dampness was seeping into a mid-terrace house. Martin, on the other hand…

In the historic town of Wem, a kitchen and bathroom fitter discovers an ideal project: an apartment awaiting a complete renovation of its kitchen and bathroom. Meanwhile, in Gillingham and Hartlepool, two families embark on the task of revi…

In Eastbourne, a father and daughter have collaborated to construct three exceptional townhouses, each offering picturesque views. Meanwhile, in Bilston and Croydon, developers are revitalizing existing properties, converting a terraced hou…

In Somerset, a father and son found advantage in a sudden alteration to the legal documents. Owain appreciated the adaptability of a house at the end of a terrace in Oxfordshire. Meanwhile, Jacqui reconnected with a familiar face from the p…

As a flight to Australia loomed, a couple finalized the purchase of a house in Wales, completing the transaction even while enjoying their holiday abroad. Meanwhile, two other developers remained closer to their native ground, breathing new…

A dispute has arisen between two brothers regarding the allocation of the master bedroom in Stoke. Meanwhile, Dion finds himself with a raised eyebrow at some textured walls in Cannock, while his brother Martel is in Scotland, where their f…

In Eye, Cambridgeshire, and at Hylton Castle near Sunderland, homeowners are adapting the floor plans of their two-bedroom houses to incorporate a third bedroom.

In Plymouth, a developer is breathing new life into a tired 1930s semi-detached house, modernizing it while carefully preserving elements of its original character. Similar projects in Newport and Ilford are also underway, with the aim of r…

In Glasgow, a distinctive doorbell amuses Martel. Meanwhile, Martin wrestles with spatial arrangements in east London. And Dion, in Derby, holds out hope for a genie's three wishes within an antique lamp.

In a disused restaurant in Westcott, Surrey, Jacqui paused, taken aback by a gaping hole in the floor. Meanwhile, Martin was keenly interested in the developers’ proposals for properties they were acquiring in Glastonbury and south London.

In Bournemouth, Martin cautions the prospective purchaser, highlighting a significant crack in a three-bedroom house that demands immediate attention. Meanwhile, in Kent, Jacqui expresses relief that a skilled bricklayer has undertaken a de…

Grandmother, mother, and father are considering a move to an Orpington bungalow, a property completely renovated by a relative. Meanwhile, in Birkenhead and Ilkeston, developers are finding ways to add extra bedrooms by reconfiguring existi…

Two brothers dedicate themselves to crafting a haven for their sister in Chesterton. Meanwhile, Martin finds himself perplexed by an inexplicable door in Plymouth, and Dion is immersed in a swift renovation of a flat in Wales.

Dion finds himself captivated by a 19th-century cottage nestled just outside Birmingham, particularly by the antique telephone left behind. Tommy has ample space to park in a row of garages in London, and Jacqui is in Ipswich where a small …

In Hampshire, Martin encounters an enthusiastic admirer of the program, only to find himself disheartened by the discovery that the individual has disregarded the fundamental principles of auction acquisition. Meanwhile, in Kent, the culmin…

The cerulean walls of the east London townhouse spurred Martin to find a paintbrush. Elsewhere, in his Hampshire cottage, a dwelling brimming with character, the atmosphere was quite different. For Dion, a converted post office in Cumbria o…

