Win a Million Pound House

The ads are on tv quite often, especially coming to the end of each competition and often feature a ‘celebrity’ comment at the end. I think the current house to win is in Kent and being endorsed by Mylene Klass.

There are some comments on our sister site MN about these - apparently some of the houses are difficult to sell due to past problems like flooding, so not easily mortgageable or difficulties with insurance.

Although it would seem wonderful to win I wonder what would happen if you tried to sell but couldn't find a buyer - could it become a millstone round your neck? I believe the first years living costs are included - but then what?

These things seem great in theory ... but I think I'll stick with my little house. Despite its shortcomings, it's home.

I have seen a few of the ads but we record stuff so I'm never quite sure whether ads current or not. They're expensive prizes so I hope the charities see something out of it.

I've always thought I would just sell the house or car and use the proceeds to build the house I want in the place I want.

The ad for the current prize in Kent is coming up on this site. Out of curiosity, I had a look and it seems there’s an additional £50K to help out the winner with household bills/council tax whilst they decide if they want to keep it or sell.

I’ve seen the ads, but never entered. Such huge, glass fronted houses hold no appeal for me. They look anything but cosy. As Blinko says, all that glass in these high temperatures must be a nightmare unless they are treated in some way? Also, how do you protect your furnishings from fading in the bright sunlight, unless they can be fitted with some sort of blinds, which defeats the purpose of picture windows, I suppose?

My plan 'is' to sell immediately!

The one I really liked was just outside Ilfracombe in Combe Martin… but still had bloody great Windows!!

Someone half an hour away from us has won one.
It's your choice whether you keep it sell it or rent it. Nice dilemma I think