About this season
Property Ladder is the original British version of the television series Property Ladder. Hosted by Sarah Beeny, it follows the journey of amateur property developers as they set out to make a life changing profit from renovating challenging houses. The show underwent a change in format during 2004 and now features two developments per episode rather than one. In early 2009, Channel 4 announced that a new series was to be shown, starting on 9 June, it is the first to be filmed in a struggling market and has been re-titled Property Snakes and Ladders.
Episodes (6)
1. Norwich
Aired 27 September 2001
Simon and Caitlin Eisenmann want to climb the property ladder and be able to buy the house they are currently renting. They're £7K short and decide to buy an unmodernised property. They plan to renovate the property and sell it for a profit of £7K - all in just 12 weeks.
2. Bermondsey
Aired 4 October 2001
Sarah Beeny is offering tips and advice to Jill and Steve, who plan to refurbish their two-bedroom council flat in Bermondsey and let the property.
3. Tonbridge
Aired 11 October 2001
Terry and Sarah are renovating their bungalow in Tonbridge, Kent. They plan to add a "Garden Room" type extension to the back of the house which will significantly increase the size of the kitchen and draw attention to the huge back garden, and also extend into the roof to create two further bedrooms.
4. Plaistow
Aired 18 October 2001
As an actor Stuart needs to generate a second income to support himself between jobs. Having made a small amount of money on his last home, he has decided to try his hand at property developing and has bought a two bedroom Victorian cottage in Plaistow, east London.
5. Chiswick
Aired 25 October 2001
Melany is refurbishing a flat in Chiswick which she plans to corporate let.
6. Lincoln
Aired 1 November 2001
Philip and Stephen gave up their jobs in London to move to north Lincolnshire and start their own business as property developers. Their plan was to convert a disused dairy into a contemporary home that retained some original features.