In Hamilton, Scott and Jaqui find themselves at a familiar crossroads. Their four-bedroom house, once ideal for their family of four, now feels oversized and impractical after their daughters flew the coop. Scott, however, is firmly rooted, clinging to his home office, double garage, and the familiar comforts of his neighborhood. Jaqui, on the other hand, is yearning for a more functional space, dreaming of a kitchen fit for entertaining and a home that meets their current needs.
Enter Kirstie and Phil, ready to mediate this domestic stalemate. Kirstie, armed with a £60,000 renovation budget, sets out to transform the existing space, hoping to create the open-plan living area Jaqui desires. Meanwhile, Phil, with a £450,000 budget for a new property, scours the local market for a suitable alternative, attempting to lure Scott away from his beloved home.
As always, the heart of Love It or List It lies in the delicate balance between practical considerations and emotional attachments. Will Kirstie’s renovations be enough to sway Jaqui, or will Phil’s property finds tempt Scott to embrace a new chapter? The answer, as usual, remains elusive until the final moments of the show.
Kirstie and Phil’s Love It or List It airs Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 8:00 PM on Channel 4.