If I had seen that program emmie, I think I would have been as bemused as you and the presenter were, what did she expect, maybe standing in the grounds brought it home to her, leaves do fall in autumn and it is up to them to clear them away.
I didn't see that one, but i think they often ignore what people say they want..." this is a bit over your budget, but..."
"you wanted two bathrooms, but..."
It must be difficult though, to find a house for someone else. It's a bit like matchmaking.
We used to watch it quite regularly but got fed up with houses so out of our price bracket we lost interest so stopped watching it. Likewise Place in the Sun.
I bet some of them never end up actually buying these places . .I look at some of the houses and think ..wow ...wish I had all that money for a house in the country and then they start picking everything to bits .
Oh dear there's a main road .Usually two miles away but nevertheless too near .I think some of them should just go and live on desert island .
They put me in mind of estate agent tourists .People who just like to nose around other peoples houses that are for sale to pass the time ...I've had a few of those ..lol.