Homes Under The Hammer viewers have slammed a teenager’s “horrible and messy” property renovation which cost an exorbitant amount of money, complaining that “a 16-year-old should not be allowed to take part in an auction” in the first place.
The BBC programme follows the houses from their auction sale to the surprising renovations undertaken by their new owners.
Although it returned for its 27th season in April, the final episode of Homes Under Hammer was a repeat, originally set to air in March 2023.
In the episode, Nicole, a single mother and writer, bought a run-down two-bedroom terraced house for £115,000 at auction for herself and her 16-year-old son Jeremiah.
Nicole admitted that she knew nothing about the area and, surprisingly, she didn’t even see the house before buying it.
Homes Under The Hammer viewers have slammed a teenager’s “horrible and messy” property makeover that cost an exorbitant amount and were angered that “a 16-year-old should not be allowed to take part in an auction!”
The BBC programme features houses that are for sale, following them on their journey from auction to sale, to their new owners and any renovations the new owners want to make.
Although it returned for its 27th series in April, Sunday’s episode of Homes Under Hammer was a repeat, originally set to air in March 2023 (pictured: rotating presenter Martel Maxwell)
She didn’t even attend the auction at which the house was bought, due to an important meeting, and laughed as she admitted that Jeremiah went £15,000 over budget.
After meeting them, Scottish presenter Martel Maxwell left them for three months to continue the renovations.
She and the film crew then returned to see what had happened during her absence.
As he looked outside, he said, ‘Well, it’s a little disappointing that the bushes are still there and the outside looks untouched.’
However, after walking inside, she discovered that the kitchen and bathroom had been beautifully renovated.
Both bedrooms also received a quick makeover with grey paint, but Nicole revealed: “Nothing has been done downstairs, but it will be done.”
Fortunately, the worrying leaky roof had been repaired, so at least the house was waterproofed before the finishing touches.
Nicole later revealed that she had been working with the local council to find a tenant who was homeless or on low income and that she had someone lined up, which brought Martel to tears.
BBC viewers had mixed feelings about the property and the decisions its owners had made.
In the episode, Nicole, a single mother and author, bought a run-down two-bedroom terraced house for £115,000 at auction for herself and her 16-year-old son Jeremiah.
Nicole admitted that she knew nothing about the area and, surprisingly, she didn’t even see the house before buying it.
She didn’t even attend the auction at which the house was bought, due to an important meeting, and laughed as she admitted that Jeremiah went £15,000 over budget.
After meeting them, Scottish presenter Martel left them for three months to continue with the renovations.
When Martel and the film crew returned, she commented, “Well, it’s a little disappointing that the bushes are still there and the exterior looks untouched.”
However, after walking inside, she discovered that the kitchen (pictured) and bathroom were very well done.
The home’s original kitchen had loose tiles and a cabinet door completely removed from its hinges.
Both bedrooms had also received a quick makeover with grey paint, but Nicole revealed: “Nothing has been done downstairs but it will be done.”
The old bedrooms, which received plenty of light, had yellowish wallpaper with blue details and old wooden floors.
Fortunately, the worrying leaky roof had been repaired, so at least the house was waterproofed before the finishing touches.
X fans criticised Nicole’s property and decision making, but regardless, at the end of the episode, an estate agent valued the property at between £145,000 and £150,000.
Nicole then revealed that she had been working with the council to find a tenant who was homeless or low-income, and had someone on the list, which brought Martel to tears.
On X, formerly Twitter, they wrote: “How the hell is a 16 year old allowed to bid at auction?” #homesunderthehammer;
‘I take my hat off to this charitable renovation, but those bushes are awful out front and the boilers in the bedrooms are a bit off-putting’;
‘That second house was a mess even after it was renovated #homesunderthehammer’;
Anyway, at the end of the episode, an estate agent valued the property at between £145,000 and £150,000.
The episode comes after a Homes Under The Hammer guest refused to tell presenter Martel Maxwell his renovation plans on a show first, leaving her baffled.
