Romano and his wife Iris moved to Australia over 30 years ago, and in 2010 settled in Maroubra. When the home was put on the market, it was quickly snapped up by a developer, but this deal fell through.

Gareth and Esther were ready to live their dream of travelling the world in their converted bus. That is, until they were hit with the problem of not being able to sell their eight-bedroom home.