Love It or List It Australia Season 2 Episode 3 Preston, VIC

Love It or List It Australia season 2 episode 3 titled "Preston, VIC" takes place in a charming and peaceful suburb of Melbourne. Here, we meet a family of four, The Martins, who have been living in their house for seven years. They bought the property with a long-term plan to modernize it, but now they are unsure about whether they should renovate or move to a new home.

House hunters could see the potential of the house, as it sits on a spacious plot of land that is hard to come by in this area. It has three bedrooms plus a studio and plenty of outdoor space that would be perfect for their two energetic kids. However, they also have some issues that they want to address, such as lack of storage space, a cramped kitchen, and overall outdated features that don't match their current taste or lifestyle.

In this episode, Andrew Winter, the real estate expert, and Neale Whitaker, the design guru, meet the Martins, who are divided on whether they want to sell their property or stick to their original plan of renovation. Andrew presents them with three options for houses around the area, each with its own unique selling points. The first option is a two-story house that already has everything the Martin family needs, including plenty of storage, outdoor space, and an updated kitchen. The second option is a more traditional style house with four bedrooms, which could be a perfect fit for their growing family. The third house is a unique design that offers flexibility in layout and versatility in use.

As for Neale, he studies the Martins' current house to identify the things that need to be addressed to bring it up to date. With a budget of $150,000, he sets out to create a design that not only addresses the Martins' storage issues but also transforms the overall look of the house to match their modern and relaxed lifestyle. Neale's plan includes extensions, improved natural light, a new kitchen, and a redesign of the master bedroom to create a sense of luxury and sophistication.

Throughout the episode, the Martins go back and forth, weighing the pros and cons of both options. They consider the financial aspect, the emotional attachment to their current home, and the convenience of staying within the same community. Neale and Andrew try their best to convince them of their respective choices, while also keeping in mind the unique needs of the Martin family.

In the end, the Martins must choose whether to love their current home after the upgrades or list it and move on to a new house. Viewers are on the edge of their seats, as the outcome is always unpredictable. The show offers valuable insights into the complex decision-making process that comes with owning a house, renovating, and moving. It also showcases some fantastic design ideas and top-notch real estate offerings in the highly sought-after Melbourne suburb of Preston.