Episode
House Hunters International: A Royal Apartment on an Ordinary Budget
Overview
Inspired by the British Royals, a couple leaves Australia for luxurious London. With only their savings to keep them afloat, they quickly realize that finding a large apartment in central London might cost them all their crown jewels.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 169
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2021-10-06
Episode context
A Royal Apartment on an Ordinary Budget is Episode 8 in Season 169 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2021-10-06.
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