After renting for many years in London, actress Jill Halfpenny and her 13-year-old son Harvey made the big decision to start a new life in the north east, where Jill was brought up. They both love the sea views of their new home in Tynemouth, but the flat's layout is revealing its glitches. The kitchen is right at the back of the property, making it feel dark and disconnected. The bathroom has no windows and the only outside space is a tiny balcony. Having moved around so much, Jill is determined to make a forever home for her son, but she needs help unlocking the flat’s potential. Taking on the show's first ever flat are architects Will Foster and Lynsey Elliot. After looking around, Lynsey thinks the priority is sorting out the gloomy kitchen, but Will is keen to find out more about the history of the area so he can work the story of the house into his design.