Location, Location, Location

Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer assist a couple of new parents as they look for a home in Surrey, guiding them through the process. In a separate search, the hunt for a property across Berkshire and Hampshire becomes an emotional experience for the buyers.

Southern Counties is a television programme presented in an episodic format. The series falls within the genre of lifestyle‑focused episodes, offering viewers a glimpse into property‑related challenges across various English counties. Each instalment follows a distinct narrative centred on house hunting and the personal stories that accompany it. In this particular episode, presenters Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer lend their expertise to a couple who have just welcomed a new baby. Together they embark on a search for a family‑friendly home in Surrey, guiding the new parents through the practicalities of finding a space that can accommodate their growing needs. Their involvement highlights the duo’s hands‑on approach to matching buyers with suitable properties. The episode also tracks a separate property quest that stretches across Berkshire and Hampshire. This search proves to be emotionally charged, underscoring how deeply personal and sentimental the process of buying a home can become. The presenters navigate the complexities of the market while the buyers grapple with the feelings that arise when a house begins to feel like a home. Overall, the instalment weaves together two distinct yet related journeys: one focused on the practicalities of securing a suitable residence for a young family, and another that captures the poignant, often heartfelt, side of property hunting in the English countryside.