Homes Under The Hammer star Martin Roberts, who has spent decades helping others find their dream properties, has made a shocking confession: his own family home is literally falling apart.
The beloved BBC presenter revealed that despite his expertise in property renovation, he's facing a nightmare scenario with damp, mould, and structural issues that have left his family living in increasingly difficult conditions.
'We're living in a building site'
Roberts, who has been a fixture on our screens since 2003, explained that what started as minor issues has escalated into major problems that affect their daily lives. "The reality is quite different from what people might imagine," he admitted.
The property expert detailed how rising damp has crept up the walls, black mould has become a persistent battle, and structural concerns have made certain areas of the home practically unusable. Despite his knowledge of property maintenance, the scale of the problems has overwhelmed even his expertise.
A nation-wide crisis hits home
Roberts sees his personal situation as reflective of the broader UK housing crisis. "If someone like me, who's been in property for over 20 years, can struggle with these issues, what hope is there for everyone else?" he questioned.
The TV personality highlighted how countless families across Britain are facing similar challenges with ageing housing stock, inadequate maintenance, and the rising costs of essential repairs.
From TV expert to real-life struggler
What makes Roberts's situation particularly ironic is his professional background. After guiding thousands of homeowners through successful renovations on television, he now finds himself navigating the very same challenges he's helped others overcome.
"There's definitely some irony there," Roberts acknowledged with a wry smile. "But it's given me a much deeper understanding of what so many homeowners are going through right now."
The presenter's candid revelations serve as a stark reminder that even property experts aren't immune to the challenges facing homeowners in today's difficult housing market.
