Kirstie meets first-time buyers Vanessa and Ollie, hard working professionals, who want to balance their busy working lives in London with a more tranquil home life outside the city. However, they don't want to let go of the buzz of city life entirely, so a vibrant area with a café culture is a must, as well as good transport links into London. They decide to look in Beckenham, Kent, where they'd also like a period property, with outdoor space, parking and plenty of storage, as well as the ability to extend if desired.

• Kirstie Allsopp