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Britain's Empty Homes

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Show revealing the potential vacant places can offer in terms of budget and lifestyle.

Series revealing the great potential that vacant places can offer in terms of budget and lifestyle, and following the work of the nation's empty property officers.

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Britain's Empty Homes: Series 4

Joe Crowley

Dave Baker

Hannah Lamb

Britain's Empty Homes: Series 4: Episode 3: Jack Briggs and Lisa Leighton

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Episode 3: Jack Briggs and Lisa Leighton

Series 4

Jack Briggs and Lisa Leighton

BBC One - Britain's Empty Homes, Series 4, Jack Briggs and Lisa Leighton

Joe Crowley meets a couple who have purchased their first home together.

Property series. Joe Crowley meets Jack and his girlfriend Lisa, who have  recently purchased their first home together - an empty 1930s three-bedroom detached house near Derby.

In this episode Joe meets Jack Briggs and his girlfriend Lisa Leighton, who have recently purchased their first home together - an empty 1930s three-bedroom detached house near Derby. Jack is a plumber and is confident about managing the building work, but is looking for advice on how to keep on top of the budget. Joe introduces them to a couple who have successfully salvaged a derelict cottage and created a beautiful home in an idyllic location. 

We find out about a property guardian scheme where people pay minimal rent to live in and care for vulnerable empty properties, and we accompany Dave Carter on his rounds as an empty property officer in north London.

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Joe Crowley reveals the great potential that vacant places can offer in terms of budget and lifestyle, and follows the work of the nation's empty property officers.

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