In Rhos-on-Sea, north Wales, primary teacher Bethan and art teacher Hollie are given six months to transform a 1970s quad house into a first-time buyers dream home but with the market looking uncertain, they try and get it done in half the time.

Property manager Shelley and electrical supervisor David have six months to transform a beautiful canal-side terrace in Burscough, Ormskirk, into a family home. The house hasn't been touched for 50 years and only has a downstairs bathroom, so they decide to rip everything out and start again. However, with a tight budget and house prices tumbling, the possibility of making any profit looks far from being guaranteed.