Kirstie Allsopp visits Devon to meet single mum Michelle, who has moved back to Exmouth and wants a place where she and her son Dan can call home. After many failed offers, Michelle feels stuck in her small rented apartment that was only ever meant to be temporary. It's the lowest stock levels Kirstie's ever seen, meaning good luck and property prowess are required in equal measure if she's to find that needle in a haystack for Michelle.

Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer search Glasgow with two couples whose budgets will not stretch to what they want. Kirstie is with Laura and Euan, who have recently returned to their native Glasgow from Sydney. But they are torn between their desire to be close to the vibrant West End or further out, where their budget will buy them something bigger. Phil has a wide brief with Miriam and David, who have spent eight months searching for their new home. He soon has success - the only problem is, they have each fallen for a different house.