To Buy or Not to Buy

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To Buy or Not to Buy is a reality television series where Britons "try out" their dream houses, before actually purchasing them. The series started in 2003 and is currently running on BBC1.

The episodes follow a set pattern. After introducing the prospective buyers and their idea of an ideal home, including location, features and price range, each of the two presenters selects a property they feel fits that ideal. A third property, the so-called 'wild card', may not fully fit this wish list, but is believed to be adequate by the presenters.

The prospective buyers are then given the opportunity to inspect each property, discussing it's flaws and merits with the presenters before guessing the property's price. They are then allowed to choose one property for an in-depth 'try before you buy' segment, where they can test drive the property more leisurely. The episode concludes with a final conversation with the prospective buyers, asking them whether they are in fact interested in purchasing the property.

Throughout the program, both presenters engage in mildly disparaging yet good-natured banter, both among themselves and with the contestants.

Presenters include: