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Michael Hims

Episode 10 of 20

Series revealing the potential of vacant properties. Joe Crowley meets Michael Hims who hopes to turn a previously empty 1930s three bed semi in to a high tech home.

Joe Crowley meets 21 year old Michael Hims who is renovating a previously empty 1930s three bed semi which he bought with the help of his mum Fiona. Michael plans to create a high tech home and do the majority of the works himself - despite having no renovation experience. He has big ambitions, but a relatively small renovation budget.

Joe introduces Michael and his mum to a couple who undertook a similar project for some helpful advice.

Plus, a council who have found an innovative way to attract attention to the plight of a historical empty building, and we join one of the UK's empty property officers as he tracks down the owners of forgotten houses.

30 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Joe Crowley
Director Tony Dillamore
Series Producer Hannah Lamb

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