Retiring plumber Paul and his partner Mandy have been together for four years, but haven't lived with each other yet. Moving from Surrey, they're looking for their first home together in Sussex. They need a family house big enough for Mandy's teenagers, and to entertain family and friends. While Mandy is keen on the countryside, Paul feels the pull of the coast. For their £600,000 budget, Kirsty Duffy is determined to find them an ideal country property, while David Bull is angling for the coast.

Obsessive West Ham supporters Ann and David have been together for 18 years. As their three daughters between them have flown the nest, they are eager to move back to David's homeland of Essex and be closer to their team's stadium with a max budget of £350,000. However, while Ann wants to be near the hustle and bustle of the coast, David would prefer the quiet life offered by the countryside. Coastal expert David Bull is keen to sway David towards the coast, while countryside fan Kirsty Duffy plans to win over Ann to the country.