Love It or List It


Genre: Formats, Home & Garden, Spring 22


Duration: 10 Series: 238 x 60’ or 130 x 30’


Year of Production: 2009 – 2022


Production Company: Big Coat Productions


Commissioned By: W Network & HGTV Canada


Definition: HD


Expert advice helps homeowners to make up their minds

Love It Or List It is one of the world’s longest-running and most popular renovation and property shows. In every episode, frustrated homeowners whose house no longer fits with their family size or lifestyle decide whether to sell up and move to find their perfect property or renovate to turn it into the home of their dreams. This is when our feisty and fiercely competitive hosts - makeover expert Hilary Farr and property guru David Visentin - arrive to save the homeowners’ day, and in some cases, their relationship!

In this new season our hosts are faced with many unique families and situations that challenge them both creatively and professionally. When the tears clear and the heated, candid conversations come to an end one thing is certain: forced to weigh their options between David’s spectacular new home or Hilary’s inspired re-imagining of their old one, the hosts and audience alike will be on the edge of their seat desperate to hear the homeowner’s decision: Will they love it? Or will they list it?

Series 10

As once again frustrated homeowners across North America decide that their houses don't fit their lifestyle anymore, cue our makeover expert Hilary Farr and property guru David Visentin. They go head to head to persuade them in their own inimitable ways to either Love it or List It. What will they decide? Will they love their newly renovated home, or will they list it to buy another?

Series 9

As once again frustrated homeowners across North America decide that their houses don't fit their lifestyle anymore, cue our makeover expert Hilary Farr and property guru David Visentin. They go head to head to persuade them in their own inimitable ways to either Love it or List It. What will they decide? Will they love their newly renovated home, or will they list it to buy another?

Series 8

This latest series features over-the top kitchens, home offices, and bigger and bolder renovations. With one horse farm, a roof-raising and multiple attic and basement conversions, David and Hilary face each situation straight on with headstrong determination to become the victor. When the tears clear and the heated, candid conversations come to an end, one thing is certain. Forced to weigh their options between David’s spectacular new home or Hilary’s inspired re-imagining of their old one, the hosts and audience alike will be on the edge of their seats, desperate to hear the homeowners' decision: Will they love it? Or will they list it?

Series 7

The critically acclaimed, internationally adored property show Love It or List It returns for its seventh series. It is the season for babies, in-laws and bigger and bolder renovations! With two impending births, two houses with added rooms required for the in-laws and multiple attic, garage and basement conversions, David and Hilary face each situation straight on with headstrong determination to become the victor. When structural realities, infestations and budgetary constraints threaten Hilary’s ability to complete every renovation on her list, or unrealistic demands and a hot, local real estate market prevent David from finding the perfect combination of house, location and budget, the hosts and audience alike will be on the edge of their seats, desperate to hear the homeowner’s decision: Will they love it? Or will they list it?

Series 6

Fiercely competitive hosts, designer Hilary Farr and realtor David Visentin, are back to sway couples who are at odds with each other over the future of their home. One person wants to renovate the house to fix the dysfunction and create their forever home, while the other sees no end to the issues and wants out! After being presented with a wish list and a budget to work with, both hosts head out on parallel journeys. David and Hilary face each situation with headstrong determination to be the victor. When structural realities and budgetary constraints threaten Hilary’s ability to finish, or unrealistic demands prevent David from finding the perfect combination of house, location and budget, emotions will run high for our homeowners!

Series 5

Love It Or List It is the acclaimed real estate reality show that guides homeowners who are at a crossroads with the future of their house. The owners are divided: one person wants to renovate the house to create their forever home, while the other sees no end to the issues and wants out! Enter our feisty and competitive hosts, designer Hilary Farr and realtor David Visentine, who head out on parallel journeys in an effort to sway the couple. Forced to decide between David’s spectacular new home or Hilary’s inspired re-imagining of their existing one, will they love it or list it?

Series 4

These homeowners are weighing up the financial and emotional decision to either buy a new home or stay in a renovated one. It’s up to designer Hilary Farr to revive the love and put a stop to wandering eyes by presenting them with a design they can’t resist. Realtor David Visentin is determined however to dangle the temptation of dreamy new homes that deliver above their needs. It is a competitive tug of war and drama unfolds as problems arise and tensions run high between hosts and homeowners. Who will love it enough to stay and who will be listing their home?

Series 3

Has the love affair with your home hit a roadblock? Love It or List It is about homeowners who’ve lost the sizzle in their love affair with their home. And so the rivalry between designer and realtor ensues. It’s up to designer Hilary Farr to revive that love and put a stop to the wandering eyes of our homeowners. Meanwhile realtor David Visentin is determined to take advantage of their doubts by dangling temptation right in front of them with dreamy homes. The stakes are high as the homeowners weigh up the financial and emotional decisions of buying a new home or staying in the renovated one – will they love it enough to stay or is it time to list?

Series 1: 26 x 60' or 26 x 30' 2009
Series 2: 26 x 60' or 26 x 30' 2009
Series 3: 26 x 60' or 26 x 30' 2010
Series 4: 26 x 60' or 26 x 30' 2011
Series 5: 26 x 60' or 26 x 30' 2014
Series 6: 26 x 60' 2015
Series 7: 18 x 60' 2016
Series 8: 20 x 60' 2018
Series 9: 26 x 60' 2019-2020
Series 10: 18 x 60' 2022

 

Nominated (2010): Best Reality Programme or Series, Gemini Awards

Nominated (2010): Best Direction in a Reality Programme or Series, Gemini Awards