is hiding a secret millionaire amongst its ranks – and they might not even be aware.
has been plunged into a debt spiral recently after wasting his and wife Brenda’s savings on a cryptocurrency scam, leaving him devastated. He ignored several red flags hinting that the scheme might be dodgy and went ahead with the investment anyway.
But last week, Eric found all his accounts emptied, with the “special rate” of his currency bringing no rewards. Brenda’s card got declined when she attempted to buy a wedding dress, and Eric lied to her about what happened to the money.
A desperate Pollard tried to make a huge bet on horse racing only to be stopped by Liam – and a “betrayed” Brenda finally learned the truth, admitting she doesn’t know how the couple will ever “get over” it.
Thankfully, though, Pollard is sitting on a shedload of cash – literally. His property Wishing Well Barn, which he shares with Brenda, could be worth millions, one property expert has explained.
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The team at told Express.co.uk: “This barn conversion is similar to a converted farm property in Wetherby, near , currently going to £1.4million. Based on similar properties for sale near ’s location in Harewood […] like these tend to range from £800,000 to £3million.
“It all depends on factors like how much land there is, the number of bedrooms, the condition of the property, and any risks like flooding, which can be more of an issue in rural areas.”
The spokesperson added: “With a 10% deposit (£140,000) and a 25-year at 5% interest, the monthly payments [for Wishing Well] would be around £7,500. To get that kind of , you’d need to earn around £200,000–£250,000 a year.”
An expert has spoken out on Emmerdale house prices (Image: ITV)
The experts also weighed in on the nearby Mill Cottage, where Caleb and his wife Ruby currently reside – and which originally belonged to Aaron Dingle and his sister Liv. They explained: “Mill Cottage has been converted to two flats in the show. [It’s] similar to a property near Harewood, currently on Rightmove and priced at £1.7million.
“With a 10% deposit (£170,000) and the same terms, the monthly payments would be roughly around £9,000. You’d need an income of around £250,000–£300,000 to be able to afford it. Of course, these figures depend on your financial situation and what the lender requires.”
If Pollard were to simply sell up, it’s likely he could pay off his debts no problem.