Sharing home truths

Brother and sister property gurus are going head to head to renovate homes that must be sold

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Property experts and siblings Scarlette and Stuart Douglas help desperate homeowners in their newest show Can't Sell, Must Sell.

But not many of them were receptive to the pair's feedback.

"At the beginning, people can be sensitive to hearing comments about their home," Scarlette said: "But the property isn't the only thing going through a transformation, so are they."

Known for their teamwork on Channel 4's Worst House On The Street, Scarlette, 38, and Stuart, 47, are now taking on a new challenge - splitting up to help desperate sellers fix up homes that just won't budge on the market.

In each of the six episodes, the siblings are both handed a property that requires major renovation. With the help of a skilled team of carpenters and designers, they work to make each house as sellable as possible.

The show stands out for its emotional element. "If someone you don't know criticises your house, you're going to feel offended," Stuart said.