Buying London review: High-value homes with a very low denominator
Expanding: London’s real estate agent Daniel Daggers (in the middle) offers amazing possibilities to potential buyers in different parts of the world.
I imagine that a few of you must have already watched Buying London, the most recent TV program that features estate agents and is categorized as a "reality" show on Netflix.
This particular blog post pertains to DDRE Global which had been established by Daniel Daggers, a Jewish boy who had been interviewed by JC last week. The company's content is recorded in a manner that intends to provide a "fly-on-the-wall" experience, although in truth, it is carefully manipulated and edited.
I think you didn't enjoy it at all. You didn't like the people involved, from the estate agents to the buyers and sellers. Even the show makers didn't escape your dislike. Despite this, you still watched every episode. People could do research on why we are drawn to these types of shows, as they seem to tap into our deepest insecurities and negative emotions. Watching 'Buying London' made you feel dirty, and you regret even writing about it. However, you have to be honest with yourself, and admit that you would have watched all seven episodes regardless, even without any obligation to write about it.
Generating money: taking a peek into one of the properties in Daggers' collection of properties for sale.
London's purchase is a typecast variant of Netflix's immensely popular program, Selling Sunset. This show pioneered a new reality genre that blended property porn - gazing in awe at exorbitantly priced mansions and admiring not just their cost but also the people residing in them - with the office-based dramas of the model-like real estate agents. It is now in its seventh season, filmed in Los Angeles, and has given birth to spin-offs like Selling Tampa and Selling the OC. It has also inspired numerous copycat shows on other networks.
A person who works in the attractive sales department of Daggers.
Purchasing London seems to be quite similar to another popular show, Selling Sunset, with a few minor changes to the cast and location. The noticeable difference being that the original cast and setting have been removed and replaced with a fresh group of attractive women, and slightly odd men, all set in the city of London. Even the lively music played in between scenes matches that of the previous show.
If you're British, particularly if you reside in London, you may have an issue with enjoying Selling Sunset's appeal. The show's uniqueness stems from the Botox-enhanced real estate agents who are always impeccably dressed and extremely thin, and appear to have personal hairdressers and stylists at their beck and call, as well as the stunning California locations. However, when the boss of Buying London asks, "How's it going with Stanmore?" during a team meeting, it's safe to say that London does not have the same allure as California.
Daggers has a house as part of their collection.
One indication that the program is not designed for British audiences is the awkward descriptions of each location ("Holland Park is situated near the renowned Notting Hill"). For those watching in Oklahoma, Radlett, Bushey, and even Stanmore may appear remarkably fascinating. Assuming you enjoy shows like Selling Sunset and are seeking a way to pass the time, Buying London could be worthwhile, as long as you can tolerate the repetition. However, you should prepare to despise yourself if you decide to watch it.
