Escape from the City — Season 1

Aired 3 January 2019 • 60 min

Brad and Monique yearn to escape the hustle and bustle of Sydney for a more relaxed rural home to raise their three children. Their search takes them to the charming hinterland of NSW's Mid North Coast.

Aired 10 January 2019 • 60 min

ABC Radio presenter Simon Marnie gives Sydney couple, Adrian and Kerby, a helping hand by taking them to view some stunning properties in the Southern Highlands, NSW, as they prepare for a career and lifestyle change.

Aired 17 January 2019 • 60 min

Amanda is looking for an old cottage in Daylesford, VIC. Host Del Irani uses her financial expertise and offers up four houses that will fulfil Amanda's wish list plus expands her horizons on what her dream home could be.

Aired 24 January 2019 • 60 min

Newlyweds Emma and David are after a quieter and simpler lifestyle in Kangaroo Valley, NSW, but their budget is tight. Not one to shy away from a challenge, host Dean Ipaviz comes up with a creative solution.

Aired 31 January 2019 • 60 min

Following a health setback, Phil and his wife Margaret are keen to prioritise their wellbeing and move to the warmer climate of Queensland. High on their priority list is a home that will connect them to the local community.

Aired 7 February 2019 • 60 min

Presenter Simon Marnie accompanies Dee on her search for a new home on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. High on the priority list is finding a house close to the water which can host her children and grandkids.

Aired 14 February 2019 • 60 min

Deb and Milo have set their sights on finding their next home on the other side of the country. Presenter Jane Hall accompanies the couple as they inspect both rustic rural homes and modern chic dwellings.

Aired 21 February 2019 • 60 min

The lure of South Australia and its fresh local produce has attracted Melbourne couple Gab and Matt. They want to find a house in the Adelaide Hills where they can open their cheese cave business.

Aired 28 February 2019 • 60 min

With its sweeping coastline vistas, it's easy to see why couple Susan and Brian have been attracted to Norfolk Island. But will they be able to find their dream home in such a small housing market?

Aired 7 March 2019 • 60 min

The rolling hills of the Southern Highlands are the backdrop for our latest search. Chris and Shannon are accompanied by presenter Bryce Holdaway as they set out to find a country property that has business potential.

Aired 14 March 2019 • 60 min

Finding the right house at the right price near Lake Macquarie may require a lengthy search for Sydney couple Fran and Ron. In addition to being their home, they also want it to double as a location for a therapy centre.

Aired 21 March 2019 • 60 min

Sydney newlyweds Will and Briana are looking for a change. On their honeymoon they visited the NSW town of Orange and were smitten with its old-world charm. Can they find a vintage home that suits their growing family?

Aired 4 April 2019 • 60 min

Bryce Holdaway meets couple Rob and Harvey, who aim to find a new home for their two young sons in country NSW. Rob prefers contemporary homes, while Harvey is swayed by character. What will they choose?

Aired 11 April 2019 • 60 min

Presenter Dean Ipaviz meets a couple who are looking for a spacious house on large acreage so they can expand their business promoting sustainability. But will the proposed country move prove too much for one?

Aired 18 April 2019 • 60 min

With Sydney housing prices making owning their own slice of land impossible, young couple Matt and Siobhan are heading for Lake Macquarie. But getting their head around the new property market is a difficult ask.

Aired 25 April 2019 • 60 min

Globetrotters Mark and Kate are returning to Australian shores and are looking for a country property in the Fleurieu region of South Australia that has enough space for them to own plenty of animals.

Aired 2 May 2019 • 60 min

Having an outdoors lifestyle is high on the priority list for Michelle and Jeff. The couple are drawn to the tranquil setting of the Hawkesbury River; despite the fact the communities are only accessible by boat.

Aired 9 May 2019 • 60 min

Making a first home purchase is a big decision for any young couple. Presenter Del Irani meets a couple who want a sizeable period home in Castlemaine, near Melbourne. But the search may be hindered by their budget.

Aired 16 May 2019 • 60 min

Parents Sunny and Tess want their next family home to be surrounded by nature so their young children can roam free. Presenter Simon Marnie takes on the task of finding four homes for them to consider.

Aired 23 May 2019 • 60 min

The lure of the Sunshine Coast has proven irresistible for Sydney couple Kirsty and Sean. They intend to move their family interstate to reduce living costs and improve their lifestyle.

Aired 30 May 2019 • 60 min

Presenter Dean Ipaviz finds four homes that have plenty of old world charm, and the potential to renovate in Orange. But will any of the houses he has lined up appeal to Brisbane duo Tim and Corryn?

Aired 6 June 2019 • 60 min

Tasmania is the backdrop for our latest episode, where presenter Jane Hall accompanies Sydney resident Frances on a tour of Launceston's real estate market. Can Frances find what her heart desires?

Aired 13 June 2019 • 60 min

With a new gin start-up to consider, Sarah is looking for a country destination where she can establish the business. Presenter Del Irani guides her around the Rutherglen region and shows her four very different homes.

Aired 20 June 2019 • 60 min

With a large budget at play, equestrian Jennifer should have no difficulty finding the perfect place to call home in NSW's Northern Rivers region. But taking on a large property could prove taxing.

Aired 27 June 2019 • 60 min

After visiting Margaret River on their honeymoon, Courtney and Craig have decided to up sticks and move to the idyllic coastal hinterland. They rope in presenter Dean Ipaviz to help find them their ideal home.

Aired 4 July 2019 • 60 min

Property advisor Bryce Holdaway accompanies Sydney couple Kym and Cameron as they inspect real estate in the Gold Coast Hinterland.

Aired 11 July 2019 • 60 min

With a sizeable budget in play, Phil and Lara are hoping to find not only their next family home, but an investment property too. Finance expert Del Irani is on hand to dish out plenty of helpful advice during the search.

Aired 18 July 2019 • 60 min

It isn't just a home among the gumtrees Jo is searching for. She wants enough space to have a vegie patch and chickens. Simon Marnie finds her four special homes to inspect.

Aired 25 July 2019 • 60 min

It's not just a tree change that single mum Lara is seeking. She's also hoping to find a new home base for her two young daughters following the death of her partner.

Aired 1 August 2019 • 60 min

The options seem endless for Sydney couple Kerry and Marcelo as they inspect several Tasmanian properties. But will all that choice paralyse their ability to make a decision?

Aired 8 August 2019 • 60 min

After undergoing surgery for a brain tumour, Malcolm is looking for a quieter home base. He and wife Phyllis have always wanted to farewell the CBD and live in the Perth Hills, so are searching for a new property.

Aired 15 August 2019 • 60 min

Simon Marnie is on hand to show Sydney couple Celia and Pat some stunning Byron Bay hinterland properties. The couple are keen on a big kitchen, space to run a business and a tub to soak in!

Aired 22 August 2019 • 60 min

Bryce Holdaway accompanies a young Sydney couple as they search for their first property on NSW's Central Coast. But will their inability to compromise halt their search?

Aired 29 August 2019 • 60 min

With the goal of opening a health retreat in the Blue Mountains, David and Nicole are seeking the right property. It's a big ask, but presenter Jane Hall has a few surprises up her sleeve for the couple.

Aired 5 September 2019 • 60 min

Presenter Del Irani shows HR executive Simone, and her best friend Vesna, four quirky and unique properties in Daylesford. However, the Victorian town is a property hotspot and steep prices may derail this search.

Aired 12 September 2019 • 60 min

Living by the water with views of the coastline is the one thing single Melbourne mum Denise desires. Yet budget constraints and commute issues may prove stumbling blocks for her real estate hunt.

Aired 19 September 2019 • 60 min

Finance writer Christine finds searching for her next home in Far North Queensland is about more than just bricks and mortar. It becomes a journey of self-discovery as she plans her future in a new town.

Aired 26 September 2019 • 60 min

Having downsized to a small Sydney unit, retirees Noni and Stuart are feeling restless. They're keen to find a coastal home which caters to their passions and has ample space for the family to come and visit.

Aired 3 October 2019 • 60 min

Soaring real estate prices may make the search difficult for our latest couple seeking a sea change. Christopher and Jaynie are hoping to live in beachside Kingscliff, but will their dreams be dashed on the shores?

Aired 17 October 2019 • 60 min

Painting enthusiast Helen is accompanied by presenter Simon Marnie as she searches for a rural home that will house her growing art collection. Helen will be busy narrowing down the style that she likes.

Aired 24 October 2019 • 60 min

Would you let a complete stranger choose the town that you will move to? That's exactly what Sydneysiders Lisa and Paul have done in the latest episode of our lifestyle series.

Aired 31 October 2019 • 60 min

The mystery house that presenter Del Irani shows Tanya and Jordan really piques their interest in the latest episode of our lifestyle series. But will the WA animal lovers find their ideal home?

Aired 18 June 2020 • 60 min

Will it be the charm of an old beach shack or a modern home with all the mod cons that wins over house hunters Graham and Kim? Presenter Simon Marnie accompanies the retirees as they inspect four Shoalhaven properties.

Aired 25 June 2020 • 60 min

Presenter Jane Hall has found four stunning homes in the Noosa Hinterlands to show retirees Christian and Hilary. But will any of the houses meet the lengthy requirements of the couple?

Aired 2 July 2020 • 60 min

Join the house hunt as presenter Dean Ipaviz takes Mark and Phil on a tour of real estate in NSW's Macleay Valley. It might just be the mystery house that ticks all the boxes.

Aired 9 July 2020 • 60 min

During the property search, a mystery house has house hunters Adam and Helen in a quandary. Does the Broome home meet their expectations or will it take them in a direction they hadn't even considered?

Aired 16 July 2020 • 60 min

Spiritual energy therapist and doula Sandra in on a quest to overhaul her life and find a new town that she can call home. She heads to the Byron Bay hinterland to inspect four potential homes.

Aired 23 July 2020 • 60 min

Jane Hall finds four unique homes for Melbourne couple Allana and Aaron to inspect. But will the homes, including a hillside house and mystery beachfront house, tick all the boxes?

Aired 30 July 2020 • 60 min

Young couple Beau and Madeline are struggling to decide exactly what they want when it comes to finding their first home. Presenter Bryce Holdaway is on hand to guide them in the right direction.

Aired 6 August 2020 • 60 min

Ben and Helen and their four boys are on the hunt for a sprawling family home on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. Presenter Del Irani takes them on a tour of four suitable properties. Will any suit?

Aired 13 August 2020 • 60 min

Sydney couple Nancy and Jeremy have been captivated by Tasmania's charm and have decided to move their family down south. Their property hunt takes them to four different homes which offer plenty of space.

Aired 20 August 2020 • 60 min

Joe and Amy have high expectations about what their new home will contain. Will Simon Marnie be able to help them find a coastal house that ticks all the boxes?

Aired 27 August 2020 • 60 min

They might be heading to the bush, but that doesn't mean Kevin and Christine want to downsize. The Sydney couple are keen to find a large open plan home with land to grow native trees.

Aired 3 September 2020 • 60 min

Del Irani accompanies single mum Lisa to inspect four very different properties on the Sunshine Coast. But will the search go down the gurgler when the mystery house causes Lisa's jaw to drop?

Aired 10 September 2020 • 60 min

When the clan is making the sea change, it's going to take a large property to suit them. Brisbane's Andrew and Isla inspect four properties that allow for business prospects and room for the family.

Aired 17 September 2020 • 60 min

First-home buyers Emily and Jerome take on a move to the coastal destination of the Coffs Coast in NSW. Will they find the sea change to such a natural setting is too much of a departure from their Melbourne life?

Aired 24 September 2020 • 60 min

Simon Marnie accompanies single mum Bridget as she inspects country homes. Yet finding one that encompasses all her needs may be problematic.

Aired 1 October 2020 • 60 min

Living an off-grid existence, with pet llamas or alpacas, appeals to Chris and Glen. While their adult children may be underwhelmed by the proposed sea-change, they enthusiastically embrace the search for a new home.

Aired 8 October 2020 • 60 min

Follow vegan couple Sam and Hanifa as they search for the dream rural retreat where they intend to expand their family and open an animal rescue centre for abandoned and neglected animals.

Aired 15 October 2020 • 60 min

Presenter Jane Hall has lined up four very different and unique homes to show house hunters Julie and Peter. The travel enthusiasts want a beachside home base with enough space for all their vehicles.