ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Love it or List it is a 60-minute programme hosted by property experts Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer. Each programme features a family struggling with a common dilemma: their home doesn’t work for them anymore. One side of the family want to stay and make their current home better, but the other side want to sell up and move. By taking part in the show, each family agree to undertake a renovation, which they fund entirely themselves, to resolve the dilemma. The aim is that by the end of filming they will be in a better place to make a joint decision on where their future lies. They will decide to ‘Love It’ and remain in their current property, or ‘List It’ and move at some point in the future. Whatever decision they make, they will have the UK’s two best property experts on hand to help. Kirstie Allsopp will try to show the family that they CAN make their current home work by renovating it (Team Love it). Kirstie will present her concept drawing which the family can adapt or change as they see fit. Kirstie’s mantra is to try and formulate a plan that futureproofs the home, helps with any possible sale and gives them the best value for their spend. Phil Spencer will attempt to demonstrate to the family that the best way to move forward is by selling up and buying a new home (List It). The couple will also see 3 homes with Phil that match as much of their criteria as possible, as he tries to sway them towards team List It. Phil will also make a couple aware if any houses come onto the market that fit their criteria, right up until the final day of filming.
At the end of the filming process, Kirstie and Phil will ask the question: are you going to Love it or List It?