Join the real estate agents as they help clients find their dream homes in sunny, picturesque locations. This episode follows their journey through the challenges and triumphs of selling properties abroad. Discover the beautiful houses and the stories behind the buyers and sellers.
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00:00The Spanish costas.
00:02Now this is the dream.
00:04Where thousands of Brits flock to each year
00:07to start a new life in paradise.
00:10We've got the sun, the sea, the sand.
00:12We live the best life.
00:14Making this dream a reality...
00:17Oh wow. Got a wow. Got a wow.
00:19That's what we're like.
00:20..are the expat estate agents...
00:22How about that? Fantastic.
00:24..who already call Spain home.
00:26In Alicante, the Rodriguez family.
00:32Cheers.
00:34Over in Almeria, the Garners.
00:37Ta-da!
00:38Up the coast in Mercia are the Browns.
00:41Good job.
00:42On the Costa Blanca north, the Aldertons.
00:46And down south in sunny Malaga, the Hamiltons.
00:50We have this one.
00:51And when they're not selling the Spanish dream...
00:54319,000 euros.
00:56Yes!
00:57..they're loving it.
00:59Yay!
01:02Just get on that plane and we're here,
01:04ready to help you make your dream a reality.
01:06What more can you ask for?
01:09This time, it's all smiles with the Aldertons
01:11on the Costa Blanca north.
01:13Stunning. Fantastic.
01:14Show me more.
01:15In Almeria, there's an exacting wish list for the Garners.
01:18It ticks a lot of boxes, apart from the one.
01:21And Sean has his own reason to celebrate.
01:24Come on in.
01:25I feel like a house, don't I?
01:27I know.
01:28Yay!
01:33In Almeria, Sean Garner has some exciting news for Dad Steve
01:37on a property hunt that's close to home.
01:40Good morning.
01:41Morning, son, how are you?
01:42I'm good, aren't you?
01:43Yeah.
01:44I'm freshly coffeed up, so ready for the day.
01:47You're hyper.
01:48I've just come back from the solicitors.
01:50Oh, right, yeah, yeah, yeah.
01:52About this apartment that I've fallen in love with,
01:54and it's mine.
01:56Put the offer forward, it's been accepted.
01:59So, yes, it's happening.
02:01That sounds really exciting.
02:03Mmm.
02:04Well, we need to come and have a look, don't we?
02:05Yes, you do.
02:07See how much Mum wants to do.
02:08Tell her not to bring a sledgehammer.
02:09Following in Sean's excitable footsteps,
02:13and hoping he can lead them towards their own Almeria pad,
02:17our fellow Brummies, Janice and Stephen.
02:20We've been together since 2011.
02:24Seven.
02:25Was that 11?
02:26No, it was seven, hon.
02:28OK, start again.
02:30That's a definite 17 years together since meeting at work,
02:34but it wasn't exactly love at first sight.
02:37I went into the hospital to find a wheelchair
02:41for a patient I had in the ambulance.
02:43Janice saw me pushing an empty wheelchair
02:44and made a sarcastic comment.
02:46Do you actually do any work with any patients
02:48or just push empty wheelchairs about him?
02:50So, yeah, I still give him sarcastic comments.
02:53You have to keep the men in check, don't you?
02:55Yeah.
02:56She's been doing that for 32 years as an NHS nurse,
02:59so they're more than deserving of a permanent break from work.
03:03It's time to get out now, I've done my bit,
03:06and that's why we decided to come to Spain and retire now
03:10while we can enjoy it.
03:11Here's to our picture in Spain.
03:13They're on the hunt for a permanent home for themselves,
03:16a much-loved Labrador lily,
03:18but taking on any renovations to make the dream a reality
03:21is off the table.
03:23It's not that I'm not a DIY person,
03:25just, like, I've come here to retire and relax.
03:32Applying their laid-back attitude to house-hunting,
03:35they've put their trust in the Garner family
03:38to get them settled in Spain.
03:40How are you doing? Come and take a seat.
03:41Nice to meet you.
03:42You too.
03:43OK, we're all colour-coordinated today and everything.
03:46It's great.
03:47How can we help you today?
03:48What is it that we've got to try and find you?
03:50Ideally, I'd like three bedrooms,
03:52but I'd rather have two large bedrooms
03:55and three small bedrooms.
03:57OK.
03:58Outside space is important.
03:59And a communal pool would be nice.
04:01OK.
04:02And is it going to be a move?
04:03Are you going to do the pack-up and move-over?
04:06I retired five days ago.
04:08Wow! Congratulations!
04:10Definitely looking at retiring full-time to Spain.
04:15Life's too short not to be doing things that you want to do.
04:18And what sort of budget do we have to work with?
04:21Probably 130,000 to 150,000 euros.
04:24Right, OK.
04:26This is going to be a big move for us now at Forever Home.
04:29No pressure on you guys, but...
04:30Yeah, thanks.
04:33If you're happy, we'll head out and see what we've got to offer.
04:36All eyes are on Sean to get it right
04:38with the three homes he's lined up
04:40to meet Janice and Stephen's wishlist.
04:42Let's go and see some prophecies.
04:44Yes.
04:45The first stop is in the traditional village of Palomares.
04:49Hi, Sean.
04:50I'd like to see what you think.
04:52Just one kilometre from the nearest sandy beach.
04:55So, guys, welcome to property number one.
04:59OK.
05:00It's got holiday home, really, about it.
05:02Has it?
05:03Yes.
05:04Well, strangely enough, most of the properties on this development
05:07are residential.
05:08People live here 365 days a year.
05:10OK.
05:11Shall we see inside and see if it gives you a bit more of a residential feel?
05:14Yeah.
05:15Yeah?
05:16Let's have a look.
05:17OK, come on in.
05:18The property one is an apartment over three levels.
05:21There's a living-come dining room on the ground floor, a handy shower room, and a kitchen leading
05:25to the first of four terraces.
05:27Upstairs, there's a second bathroom and two good-sized double bedrooms, one with direct access
05:33to a sun terrace.
05:34There's so much outside space that Lily the dog can have her own little corner of chaos,
05:40plus there's a communal pool.
05:42On the market for just under €134,000, the townhouse is at the lower end of Janice and
05:48Stephen's budget.
05:49So you've got a lovely front raised terrace, and then through into the main lounge of the
05:56property.
05:57It's a little small.
05:58OK.
05:59To what we're used to in a lounge.
06:01Mm-hm.
06:02It depends what other areas there are, because you might not need the dining table.
06:07Well, I might just have the perfect spot, so follow us through here.
06:11OK.
06:13Into the kitchen.
06:15OK.
06:16That's enough work in this space.
06:18It's a decent size, yeah.
06:19Yeah.
06:20You've got a back patio here.
06:21Yeah.
06:22Ideal space for an outdoor kitchen.
06:24Yeah.
06:25It's a workable space.
06:26That's good.
06:27If it's in the budget, then we'd put a new kitchen in.
06:30OK.
06:31Right.
06:32So far, not so good for a couple who don't want to take on any renovations.
06:37It's a little bit smaller, but it has got air calm, and it's got a lovely patio that's
06:42outside.
06:43Is it, like, similar to what you've got in the UK?
06:45It's probably slightly smaller.
06:47But do you have an external terrace off the bedroom in the UK?
06:52So is that where you're saying Steve's wardrobe's again?
06:55Well, you never know.
06:56Do you want to go off and have a look around, and we'll catch up with you by the swimming pool
07:00when you're finished?
07:01OK.
07:02Yeah.
07:03Well, it's just nice to have a terrace straight from the bedroom.
07:06It's OK.
07:07And you can go in the shade as well, so we're out of the sun.
07:09I think Janice, I think she's switched off.
07:12Yeah.
07:13We're not getting the feedback, that excitement of this is our home.
07:16Exactly.
07:17And that's what we need from our clients.
07:18We need their excitement.
07:20But at the moment...
07:21Mmm.
07:22OK.
07:23So, not the bathroom, but we'd have to bring it up to our, because that looks like a very
07:28odd shower.
07:29If they do want really big rooms and lots of gardens, it's going to be really difficult
07:34to get for their budget of €130,000.
07:36Yeah.
07:37They don't know the asking price of property one yet.
07:39Yeah.
07:40Well, maybe that will change their opinion.
07:42It might do.
07:43Hello.
07:44Hello.
07:45Hi.
07:46Welcome to the swimming pool.
07:48Great.
07:49It's a lovely pool.
07:50The size of the rooms and that were still an issue.
07:53Now you've seen all of it.
07:54They were that horrible word of adequate.
07:56Yeah.
07:57But you'd like bigger...
07:58We don't want adequate.
07:59No, exactly.
08:00Well, one thing that could make or break the decision is the asking price of the property.
08:05Just under €134,000.
08:09It's OK, but you're talking probably another €15,000, €20,000 to get it up to...
08:16To where you want it to be.
08:17Yeah, for a new kitchen.
08:19Well, shall we head off and see what property two's got to offer?
08:22Yep.
08:23After you.
08:24Property one isn't big enough, so Sean and Steve will need to find something roomier if
08:29they want to see some happy faces from Stephen and Janice.
08:34Coming up, while the Garners get on Janice and Stephen's good side...
08:38Massive improvement on apartment one.
08:40The Aldertons hope it's luck that's on their side.
08:43Fingers crossed he likes it.
08:49For 11 years, Manchester-born Andrew and Joe Alderton have been selling the Spanish property dream.
08:58Cheers.
08:59Cheers.
09:00From their office in Benissa on the Costa Blanca north.
09:02I love everything about Spain.
09:05I love the weather.
09:06I love the food.
09:07I love the people.
09:08¡Ale vamos!
09:09I love living the dream.
09:10I live the dream every day.
09:12Looking good, Anna.
09:13Just look at that sunset.
09:15With their daughters Ines and Cassia by their side, they've never looked back.
09:20I think the best part is seeing the smile on clients' faces when they buy a property.
09:25Cheers, everybody.
09:26Cheers.
09:27Good find, Mrs A.
09:28It's always me.
09:29No, it's not.
09:32Whatever they're doing, there's always fun to be had.
09:35It's just the best life, and honestly, come out and join us.
09:39Come here and give me a hug.
09:40No!
09:41No!
09:42No!
09:43Yes!
09:44What?
09:47Today, the Aldertons are preparing for their next client.
09:50OK.
09:51Bye.
09:52And Andrew is in the hot seat.
09:54Hang on a minute, Joanne.
09:55Why am I on front desk?
09:57Because you need to prove your worth.
09:59Cheater devil.
10:00How can you be effective in your job if you don't do every role that's in this office?
10:04The most important role, I make the tea and coffee.
10:06Anyway, get some work done.
10:07Have you found them properties for James?
10:10Of course.
10:11Yeah.
10:12He's a mad golfer.
10:13I don't understand golf.
10:14It's very frustrating.
10:20Hoping the Aldertons' properties will be up to scratch is surveyor James from Bristol.
10:24I absolutely love golf.
10:26Yeah.
10:27A passion for me.
10:28In fact, he loves it so much, it's driven his ambitions to buy a second home in the Costa Blanca North.
10:34I won't have to put up with rainy days playing golf, which is always horrible in the winter
10:39in the UK.
10:40It's easy to be in Spain and play around over here with the glorious sunshine.
10:43Luckily, his wife of 23 years, Amy, shares his passion, perhaps not for golf, but for having
10:49their very own family-sized slice of Spain.
10:52Two boys are getting older, one's already at university, so I think now's probably the
10:56time to start trying to create a dream and make my goals and dreams come true.
11:01He and Amy have already inspected the local terrain with the Aldertons, but this time James
11:06is on a solo mission to get the perfect property pinned down.
11:10I'm confident I've got the support of Amy because we've bought us old houses over the
11:15years, and I think she trusts me.
11:17From what I know of Joe and Andrew, I'm completely confident that they will find me a property.
11:23Let's see if we can get it.
11:25Talk of the devil.
11:26Andrew, you all right?
11:27It's so good to see you.
11:28How are you?
11:29And where's Amy?
11:30Fortunately, couldn't make it.
11:31So she's trusting you?
11:32Yeah, she trusts me.
11:33We've got homework, haven't we?
11:34And we know it's all about the golf and the outdoors.
11:37It is, yeah.
11:38The inside space isn't as important as the outside space.
11:41Swimming pool, nice eating, barbecue area, I think some soft landscaping and a view,
11:48but also a sense of privacy and security.
11:50But the most important question, how much money are you giving us to play with?
11:54Okay, right.
11:55So I'd like the budget to be €350,000.
12:00And then we do have a little bit of room.
12:02If it's the perfect property, then we'll do what we need to do in terms of financing it.
12:06Okay, well that gives us definitely enough to work with, doesn't it?
12:09Yeah.
12:10And hopefully we're going to find your perfect place and Amy will be happy with you.
12:14I'm sure she will.
12:15Because that's the aim of the game, is to make sure that Amy stays happy.
12:17Well, I'm not going back home unless she's going to be happy.
12:19Are we ready to go?
12:20Of course.
12:21Come on, let's go.
12:23Joe and Andrew have lined up three villas with James and Amy in mind.
12:27Right, let's get to Al Kalali.
12:30And it's not far from the golf club either, is it?
12:33And there's plenty more to enjoy in their first stop of Al Kalali,
12:36a traditional village surrounded by glorious mountain walks.
12:40It's raining where we're going, I'm telling you now.
12:42And actually, if you like house in this weather, you're going to love it in the sunshine.
12:46The region does enjoy around 300 sunny days a year, just not today.
12:51Sunglasses off, umbrella up.
12:53It's not even raining.
12:56Welcome, James, to property number one.
12:59Yeah.
13:00It's lovely, isn't it?
13:01There's soft landscaping, the trees, exactly what Amy wants.
13:04So we've ticked one mark.
13:06Definitely.
13:07And I think the views as well.
13:08I know, those views are fantastic.
13:10Yeah, definitely.
13:11Are you excited to have a look inside?
13:12I am, yes.
13:13Come on, I've got Amy's back on this.
13:14Come on.
13:16Property-wise, a villa over two levels.
13:19On the main floor, the kitchen leads to an open-plan living and dining room.
13:23There's an additional sun lounge to enjoy the mountain views.
13:27And two double bedrooms.
13:29One with an ensuite, and there's a family bathroom.
13:32Downstairs, there's a self-contained annex that could be used as an ideal third bedroom.
13:37There's no private swimming pool here, but plenty of space to create one on any of the multiple terraces.
13:43On the market for a shade under €330,000, the villa is 20 grand below budget.
13:50Here we are in a beautiful open-plan kitchen living diner.
13:54Yeah, yeah.
13:55Is the kitchen big enough?
13:56Kitchen, yeah.
13:57Yeah, it's a galley kitchen, to be honest.
13:59You know, barbecue, isn't it?
14:01I think that's the main...
14:02You're about the outsider.
14:03That's the main form of cooking, I think.
14:04Yeah.
14:05I wasn't, you know, anticipating or wanting anything bigger, really, to be honest.
14:08Perfect.
14:09This is perfect.
14:10Here we are in the main bedroom.
14:14Yeah.
14:15Nice size, real nice size.
14:17Real tasteful.
14:18Well, this is a great start.
14:19Yeah.
14:20Anything new change in here?
14:21Just probably the bedsheets.
14:23So, there's more to see.
14:26Yeah.
14:27Follow me.
14:28Have a look at this fabulous addition to the property.
14:33Right, yes.
14:34Three different aspects.
14:35It's lovely.
14:36Aspects, James?
14:37Yeah, aspects, yeah.
14:38You're in danger of sounding like an estate agent.
14:39I'm sorry.
14:40All right.
14:41It's not just a dual aspect, it's a triple aspect.
14:43Yeah.
14:44Triple aspect.
14:45No, it is.
14:46It's lovely.
14:47You wouldn't need a telly.
14:48No.
14:49Now is the time for you to go and have a look on A Voyage of Discovery.
14:51Okay.
14:52Brilliant.
14:54Off you go.
14:55See you soon.
14:56The size of it, I'm surprised about how big this second bedroom is.
15:01He said it was all about the outdoor space more than the indoor space.
15:04And this house.
15:05And the pool.
15:06Yeah, he wants a pool.
15:08I've already spoken to the builder and the architect about this.
15:11And it's within budget.
15:12Ah, couldn't be a winner.
15:13Well done, this is, eh?
15:16Nice terraces up here.
15:17You could create a nice barbecue area here.
15:19I'm surprised how big the plot is, actually.
15:22But there's no overlooking the fact that there's nowhere to take a dip.
15:25Hello.
15:26Hello.
15:27Hello.
15:28The massive elephant in the room is a swimming pool.
15:31What?
15:32Yeah.
15:33Where we're stood right now, with these views, this could be the pool.
15:37Yep.
15:38Beautiful pool.
15:39And it's very easy to do.
15:40I've discussed with Amy whether we want to take on a project.
15:42Would you like to know what the price of this house is?
15:44I don't know.
15:45I suppose I do.
15:46I think he's going to think it's over budget.
15:48Go on.
15:49It's actually on at 329,900.
15:51Oh, right.
15:52OK.
15:53Right.
15:54You could get the pool done and the landscaping around pretty much within budget.
15:58There's food for thought there.
15:59Yeah.
16:00Yeah.
16:01It's brought a smile to his face, hasn't it?
16:03However, we do have two more properties to see.
16:05Right.
16:06Great.
16:07Yeah.
16:08Well, I can't wait.
16:09Come on, people.
16:10A great start for Joe and Andrew, but they could make an even bigger splash by delivering
16:14the private pool James has been dreaming of.
16:27In Almeria, Sean and Dad Steve are on a mission to get newly retired healthcare workers Janice
16:32and Stephen settled in Spain with a maximum budget of €150,000.
16:39Property one in Palomeres didn't set their hearts racing.
16:42It's a little small.
16:43And there were no hopes of resuscitation.
16:46They were adequate.
16:47We don't want adequate.
16:48Exactly.
16:49They're heading 15 minutes inland to the golf resort of Valle del Este, a spot Sean is
16:55all too familiar with.
16:56To let you in on a little secret, this is where I live.
17:02That could be a selling point for some, but will Janice and Stephen see all the benefits
17:07here?
17:08Right.
17:09Come round to property number two, right here in front of us.
17:15Oh, lovely.
17:16Okay.
17:17I like the fact that there's a lot more plants and greenery around.
17:20It looks more residential.
17:22Okay.
17:23Got a bit of feel to it than the last property definitely.
17:25Shall we have a look inside?
17:26Yes, let's go inside.
17:27Yeah.
17:28All right.
17:29Property two is an apartment all on the ground floor level.
17:32There are two large bedrooms, one with an ensuite and a family bathroom.
17:37The kitchen may be small, but the large living space makes up for that.
17:41And there's a private terrace, perfect for dog lily, as well as manicured communal gardens.
17:47And there's four, yes, four swimming pools.
17:50On the market for 125,000 euros, the apartment is 25 grand below the maximum budget.
17:57Straight in to the main living space.
18:01It's nice.
18:02It's a better layout than the previous one.
18:04Yes.
18:05So it's definitely a bigger space.
18:07Yeah.
18:08So that's more suitable, yeah?
18:09Yeah.
18:10It's a more idea of what we're wanting.
18:12Neither of you have said anything about you change anything or...?
18:16I don't think there's a lot to change, to be honest.
18:18No.
18:19Excellent.
18:20Shall we have them see the main bedroom?
18:21Okay.
18:22Yeah?
18:23Yes.
18:24Perfect.
18:25Come on through here.
18:26You will notice an ensuite.
18:27Oh, yes.
18:28Okay.
18:29And then this is the main bedroom.
18:30It's still a tad small, but it's nice because you've got the ensuite.
18:33Yeah, so that makes up for it.
18:35Makes up for it.
18:36I was thinking you could wake up in the morning, open the hatch.
18:39Oh.
18:40Lily could jump out.
18:41No, she's not...
18:42What more?
18:43She doesn't have in the bedroom.
18:44Oh, right, okay.
18:45She's not allowed in the bedroom.
18:46Oh, you've got that as a rule.
18:47Yeah.
18:48I've got to say that's my selling feature, completely out the window.
18:50Literally out the window.
18:53Perhaps the more conventional patio doors will be an easier sell.
18:57That's nice outside space.
18:59Is it big enough?
19:00It is big enough, however.
19:02There's always a but.
19:03I'm just concerned.
19:04No.
19:05Is it always in the shade?
19:06Well, no.
19:07That's east.
19:08Yeah.
19:09So you're going to get all your morning, son.
19:10Okay.
19:11Does that suit?
19:12Yeah, yeah, that suits.
19:13Yeah.
19:14Yeah.
19:15It's a lot better than the first one so far.
19:18Yes.
19:19Oh, that's better as well.
19:21And again, they've got a little open bit outside the window.
19:25Yeah, it's nice.
19:27Property two is definitely an improvement from property one.
19:31Mm.
19:32Straight away, it feels more homely.
19:34I think there could be one drawback.
19:36Yes, I know where you're going.
19:37Mm.
19:38The kitchen is not huge.
19:40Yeah.
19:41It could be a deal breaker.
19:42I am.
19:43Okay.
19:44It's a bit small, really.
19:46It's a shame.
19:47Yeah.
19:48I think it's the only bit that lets the property down at the moment.
19:51Never mind.
19:53Hello.
19:54Hello.
19:55So what did you think of the apartment?
19:57A massive improvement on apartment one.
19:59Only downside, and there was a downside, was the kitchen.
20:03Okay.
20:04Okay.
20:05It ticks a lot of boxes.
20:06Yeah.
20:07Apart from the one.
20:08Yeah.
20:09Shall we call it a day and then meet up tomorrow and see our third property?
20:13Yes.
20:14We'll see.
20:17No joy in Valet del Este, despite it starting so well.
20:21So the gardeners will need to cock up a far better kitchen at their third and final property.
20:35Joe and Andrew Alderton have a rare day off from both the office and the kids.
20:42We've ventured out of our normal stomping ground.
20:44We've come to the south of the Costa Blanca today, which we don't get to come to that often, do we?
20:48No, actually.
20:49And Elche's very pretty, isn't it?
20:50It is pretty.
20:51The picture postcard city of Elche isn't on their normal circuit, and it's not houses they're hunting for today.
20:58We're here, aren't we, because we're redoing our garden.
21:00Thought I'd bring Joe down to have a look at the palm trees.
21:03I want palm trees on my plots at home, so we'll find out what things will work in our garden.
21:09Oh, wow. Look at this.
21:12Stunning.
21:13I'm telling you now, I would love to have that many in the garden.
21:16Yeah, right.
21:17The city's palm groves are so impressive, they've been designated a World Heritage Site,
21:22and Andrew has arranged a surprise visit to the jewel in Elche's palmy crown.
21:27Hi, I am Vicente. Welcome to El Huerto del Cura.
21:30Thank you very much.
21:31What does the name mean?
21:32It means the orchard of the priest. It was the property of the priest.
21:37He died in 1918, and then my great-grandfather bought it a year after.
21:42Wow. That's a great move.
21:43It seems estate agent habits die hard for Joe.
21:47Oh, I like these.
21:48Well, this is not a palm tree, it's not of the family.
21:51Ah, okay.
21:52It's the Sica sipsinalis.
21:53Sipsinalis.
21:54You can grow it in a pot.
21:55You could put that in your property in Calpe.
21:57I think it could be quite nice.
21:59Ah.
22:00And with this type of tree, is it safe for me to handle because I don't have very green fingers?
22:05Yes, I think you can learn the little bit needed to do that.
22:09Yes, she needs to learn.
22:10Maybe you can teach me.
22:11Maybe.
22:12And this is the Drasena drago.
22:15Oh!
22:16The dragon tree!
22:17It's named after you, Joe.
22:19Oh, you're hilarious.
22:20I think we'd better go before I get back.
22:23Yeah, before I...
22:24Have we got space to bury my husband here?
22:26Why don't you take a wander around by yourselves, and I wait for you here.
22:30Okay, perfect.
22:32See you in a minute.
22:33Nice.
22:34Yeah.
22:35So, how do we do that?
22:38How do we do that?
22:39It'll be a pump, so it'll go down to the bottom and then goes back up and round.
22:43So, could we have this?
22:44Yeah.
22:45That little fountain with the jug and all the water coming out of the jug down the side,
22:48that is definitely going in our patio.
22:51It's just incredible.
22:52It's absolutely beautiful, isn't it?
22:55Just like you, Joe.
22:56Oh!
22:57Hello!
22:58Hi!
22:59Please come to the big part of the garden now.
23:02Why don't you turn around?
23:04No!
23:05No!
23:06Wow!
23:07Look at the size of that!
23:09That palm tree was outrageous.
23:11I've never seen anything like that before.
23:13One stem and then all these baby palm trees.
23:16Unbelievable!
23:17How does that even happen?
23:18Nature is amazing.
23:19Vicente, it's been an absolute pleasure.
23:22Thank you so much.
23:23It's been lovely to have you here.
23:24It's been fantastic.
23:26You're very lucky.
23:27Thank you so much.
23:28Thank you so much.
23:30Have a good day.
23:31Definitely will be back.
23:32Oh, this is a nice spot.
23:34Oh, it's just gorgeous.
23:35Have you enjoyed yourself?
23:36I can't tell you how much I've loved it here.
23:38We need to come back again.
23:40Aw, you're welcome.
23:41Honestly.
23:42It's lovely.
23:43It's been a pleasure.
23:44Aw.
23:45Still to come, the Aldertons deliver an A-list view.
23:52You can just see the Hollywood sign.
23:53Yeah, yeah, yeah.
23:55And the Garners call on Sharon for support.
23:58Mum!
23:59Help.
24:00Help.
24:01On the Costa Blanca North, golfing fanatic James and his wife Amy, back in Bristol,
24:13are putting their trust in the Aldertons to find them a second home on a cash budget of €350,000.
24:20Property One was all about the outside space James dreamed of.
24:24I'm surprised how big the plot is, actually.
24:26But there was a little something missing.
24:28There's a massive elephant in the room. It's a swimming pool.
24:32What?
24:33They're heading to Benny Tatchell for their second property,
24:36close to one of the area's most exclusive beaches and ten minutes from the nearest golf course.
24:42So, welcome to property number two.
24:44Yeah. Wow. Very nice, sizeable property.
24:47It's a big one.
24:48Great views of the mountain as well.
24:49Yeah, lovely. Lovely views, yeah.
24:53Property Two is a villa over three levels.
24:55On the main floor, there's an open-plan living room and kitchen,
24:59which leads to a covered dining area with a balcony and sea views.
25:04Upstairs is the main bedroom suite with a shower room and private terrace.
25:08On the lower level, there's two further bedrooms, one with an en-suite,
25:12and another leads directly to the terrace with a much-longed-for swimming pool and further gardens.
25:18All this comes at the cost of €449,000, which James has said he could stretch to for the perfect property.
25:26So, we enter, come into the open-plan living kitchen and diner.
25:31Mm, right, OK, yeah.
25:33Modern.
25:34Quite a big kitchen as well, isn't it?
25:35Yeah.
25:37Let's take a look through there.
25:38Right, OK, right.
25:40That's our first surprise.
25:41A sea view.
25:42Yeah, it is a sea view.
25:43It is a sea view, isn't it?
25:45Oh, right, OK.
25:46Yeah, yeah.
25:46That is great.
25:47And the view from the first floor shouldn't disappoint.
25:50Welcome to your main suite.
25:52Right, OK, yeah.
25:53With an en-suite.
25:54Yeah.
25:55And fantastic sea view.
25:57Yeah, we're waking up to that every morning.
25:59Not bad, is it?
26:00Oh, it'd be perfect, wouldn't it?
26:01Look at that.
26:01I mean, it's so lovely, this, because you come up, this floor is just totally for the owners of this property.
26:06Right.
26:07No kids, no animals.
26:08No wife.
26:12Funny.
26:12We're just looking at the view, to be honest.
26:15Oh, it's still got plenty to see, so shall we go and have a look?
26:18Yeah, OK, yeah.
26:19Right, just down through here.
26:21There we go.
26:22Oh, wow.
26:23Yeah, so this is your own private sea view terrace.
26:27Absolutely amazing, that is, isn't it?
26:28Reminds me of, like, the south of France or...
26:30Exactly.
26:31Beverly Hills.
26:31Yeah, well...
26:32You could just see the Hollywood sign on there.
26:34Yeah, yeah, yeah, that's right, yeah.
26:36Certainly not overlooked here.
26:37There's so much more to see of this property.
26:39You've got another floor to discover, yeah, so off you go.
26:41Brilliant.
26:42See you soon.
26:43Enjoy.
26:44I'm excited.
26:45I'm excited.
26:46I'm pleasantly surprised with James' reactions.
26:49That view has sold it.
26:51He's always liked the mountain views.
26:53He likes the outdoors.
26:54This has got the best of both worlds.
26:56Right, OK.
26:57En suite as well.
26:58Yeah, that's a bonus.
26:59I wouldn't expect him to have two en suite bedrooms.
27:02I think in his head, he's probably thinking it's going to be way over his budget.
27:08Which it is over his budget, but he has said that he will look at finance.
27:12Yeah.
27:12Fingers crossed he likes it.
27:15Here he comes.
27:15Oh, here he is.
27:16Hello.
27:16Hi, James.
27:17You all right?
27:18I've got a pool.
27:19You've got a pool.
27:20Yeah.
27:21You've discovered it.
27:22Another box ticked.
27:23What about the rest of the house?
27:24I mean, it's loads and loads of positives.
27:26I think if you were to plonk this house on the other plot with the swimming pool, I think
27:31that's property three.
27:33That's the ideal property.
27:34OK, well, the house is on the market for 449,000 euros.
27:39But I also know there is a deal to be done.
27:42My mind's starting to tick, really, because I do really like the property.
27:46Well, we do have another house up our sleeves.
27:48Yeah, let's go.
27:49Let's go.
27:49Let's go.
27:52The budget-busting price tag hasn't put a dampener on this one, but the challenge is
27:56on to find the best of property one and two all under one roof.
28:01In Almeria, the golf resort of Valle del Este might not have been right for Janice and Stephen,
28:16but Sean is preparing to call the complex home.
28:21So my life has taken a lot of unexpected changes in the last year, especially.
28:28Following a separation from a long-term relationship, I kind of find myself in a whole different space.
28:35And part of that journey is me taking the decision to purchase my very first property.
28:42And despite viewing the two-bed apartment with clients in mind, it took a friendly push to realise this could be Sean's perfect pad.
28:52I was sat in the office one day and my sister, Emma, she turned around and said,
28:55Sean, that is such a good buy.
28:57Why don't you speak to the owners?
28:59So I did.
29:00They understood my situation and they said, Sean, if you want it, put your offer in and go for it.
29:05So the deal was done.
29:07I thought I'd make the most of actually coming round today and inviting my parents along.
29:11I really want their input because this is a huge decision for me.
29:14It's a huge step in the next step of my life and I want my family to be part of it.
29:19It's been an emotional time for the whole Kaurna family and Mum Sharon and Dad Steve have been there every step of the way.
29:29I still can't get over it, you know.
29:31We've been through our hardships.
29:33I mean, how many times have I kicked you out and went back?
29:39Like a bad penny.
29:43Hello, hello.
29:44You all right?
29:45How are you doing?
29:46Good.
29:47Welcome to my, what do they say, humble abode.
29:50I really like this company.
29:52It's got really, really nice views.
29:54I love it.
29:55One of the main reasons why I fell in love with it.
29:57And what do you think, Dad?
29:58You've gone quiet.
30:00Well, it's like when we take clients out on viewings, of course,
30:04you always get the one that's got plenty to say
30:06and then you've got the quiet one that takes it all in.
30:09Yeah.
30:10So, yeah.
30:11Amazing view, though, isn't it?
30:12It's stunning.
30:13Yeah.
30:14You're selling it to me.
30:15Yeah.
30:16I'm doing well.
30:16Come on.
30:17You're doing it.
30:17OK, do you want to buy it for me?
30:18No.
30:19Buy it yourself.
30:21Come on in.
30:22I feel like a house, aren't you?
30:23I know, yeah.
30:24All right.
30:24I feel like showing your own.
30:26Wow.
30:27Hey, we've got a well already.
30:29Well, first thing you know me, straight away,
30:32those doors would come out
30:33and I would just literally have the glass screen in them.
30:37Well, mother-like son,
30:38because I've actually read a quote from a local company
30:41that would be able to do that.
30:42However, I'm not going to be able to eat for the next six months
30:46because I've got a mortgage to pay, so...
30:49Well, it's now good to come to mum and dad's as well
30:51because you ain't going to get no food at all.
30:53Yes, either.
30:53Sounds like Sharon's not short of ideas
30:58to help Sean make his new apartment a home.
31:02Oh, Sean.
31:03It's just incredible, isn't it?
31:05That is just stunning, isn't it?
31:07And I'll have a look in the pool as well, look.
31:09Yeah.
31:09It is absolutely beautiful.
31:11I got a deal done.
31:13Right.
31:13At €100,000.
31:16Wow.
31:17Did I do a good deal?
31:18I think you did a good deal.
31:19Does that mean you don't need the bank of mum and dad now?
31:22I always need the bank of mum and dad
31:24whenever that's available.
31:26He's still my little boy.
31:28I don't care how old he is.
31:30It's just so nice to see him happy and settled again
31:33because it has been a horrible year.
31:35Oh!
31:38I was actually really, really nervous
31:40to show them the apartment
31:41because it's such a huge decision.
31:43We are genuinely, genuinely proud of you.
31:46Thank you very much.
31:48Cheers.
31:48Salud.
31:48New beginnings.
31:49Love you lots.
31:50Love you lots.
31:51You know, when you've seen him go through so much,
31:53it's hard as a mum.
31:56But he's going to be happy
31:57and I'm going to enjoy spending your money on it.
32:03Bring it in.
32:07With Sean all set with his own place,
32:09it's back to Janice and Stephen's search
32:11for a home to retire to
32:12on a maximum budget of €150,000.
32:15Property one was too small.
32:18It's a little small to what we're used to in a lounge.
32:21Mm-hmm.
32:22But things were looking up at property two.
32:24That's nice outside space.
32:26Until they saw the kitchen.
32:28It's a shame.
32:28I think it's the only bit that lets the property down.
32:31So, for the final property,
32:33Sean's called in the big guns.
32:34Hello.
32:35Hello.
32:35Nice to meet you.
32:37And you too.
32:39And mum Sharon is armed for success.
32:41Well, when I got the phone call yesterday,
32:43it was sort of,
32:44Mum!
32:45Help.
32:46Help.
32:47This property came straight to my head.
32:51Here's hoping mum knows best
32:53in the traditional village of Alfajax.
32:55Right, OK.
32:57Property number three.
32:59Lovely.
32:59We actually recognise this
33:00because we've seen it online
33:01and it's in our favourites.
33:03Oh, is it?
33:04Yes.
33:05Yes.
33:06It's very nice, yes.
33:07I'm hoping this house
33:09offers everything that you've asked for.
33:11Do you want to get inside and have a look?
33:12Yes.
33:12Let's go.
33:15Property three is a two-storey house.
33:19The ground floor is open plan
33:20with plenty of living space
33:22and a modern kitchen.
33:24Upstairs, the family bathroom
33:26is alongside the three bedrooms
33:27they've been hoping for.
33:29One has Juliet balconies
33:31and the main bedroom
33:32has both an en-suite
33:34and private terrace.
33:36Outside, there's terraces to the front
33:38and back for Lily
33:39and a communal pool.
33:42On the market for 137,500 euros,
33:46it's comfortably within the maximum budget.
33:49In we come.
33:50So, a very open plan.
33:52Yes.
33:52Lovely.
33:53Perfect.
33:54Main living space.
33:56It's got a much better feel to it,
33:57much more homely feel to it.
33:59It's bigger and it's nice being open plan.
34:02Shall we glide like such a...
34:03Yes.
34:04Glide like this way.
34:05Gracefully move.
34:07Over to the newly fitted kitchen.
34:10It's beautiful.
34:12Is this to your taste?
34:13Spot on.
34:14It's perfect, Sean.
34:15Wow.
34:16Okay.
34:17Perfect is what we love to hear.
34:20Yeah.
34:21Shall we have a look upstairs?
34:22Yeah.
34:22Perfect.
34:22If you want to come up.
34:24Thumbs up from Sharon.
34:26And upstairs could make for a perfect 10.
34:29So, here we have the primary bedroom.
34:32Oh, it's nice.
34:34Beautiful.
34:34Is it big enough?
34:36It is.
34:36Yes.
34:37It's bigger than the others.
34:38Yes.
34:38And again, you've got the outside space,
34:41which is nice.
34:41So, if you want to just also have a look behind there,
34:44behind that door.
34:45Oh.
34:46Okay.
34:47Oh, very nice.
34:49Our own en suite,
34:50which is what we've always wanted.
34:52Well done, guys.
34:53It's going to be big tick.
34:54Well, do you want to go and explore?
34:57Yes.
34:57Have a good look, man.
34:58See you soon.
34:59Thank you very much.
35:00It might just be lucky number three for Janice and Stephen.
35:04It's lovely.
35:05I've heard bedroom.
35:07I'm liking this.
35:07Oh, yeah.
35:08Definitely.
35:08And Sharon and Sean have cause to celebrate, too.
35:12Well, you'll be really pleased to hear
35:14that it's the first time that I've seen both of them smiling.
35:19Love it.
35:20I don't know why you and your dad came home so worried last night,
35:23because you've got the perfect property
35:24sitting here right in front of you.
35:27A lot of this house works.
35:29I'm liking what I see.
35:30Turn up, key in the door, move in and live.
35:34Well, that's a nice little pool, isn't it?
35:36Oh, yeah.
35:36Added a bonus.
35:37Yeah.
35:37Do you do a lot of swimming?
35:39I do.
35:40I like swimming, actually, yes.
35:41Do you think Lily would like it?
35:43Yeah.
35:43I think if we can fence off the front part, it will be fine.
35:47And I'm still figuring out where I'm putting a dishwasher.
35:49Well, you're configuring where you want your dishwasher,
35:51so that's a great start.
35:52Yeah.
35:53Yeah.
35:53So I think it's time to give you a little bit of thinking time,
35:57and then we'll meet back up at the office and have a discussion.
36:00Yeah.
36:01All right.
36:01Perfect.
36:02We'll see you then.
36:02Let's head on.
36:03Sharon has saved the day with property three.
36:06Now Janice and Stephen need to decide if it's to be their forever home in the sun.
36:15Coming up, there's a big decision for Janice and Stephen.
36:18Where do you want us to go with this?
36:20What do you want to do?
36:21And the Aldertons have to meet high demands.
36:23Show me more.
36:24Come on, let's go and have a look.
36:34On the Costa Blanca North,
36:36the Aldertons are getting into the swing of things with James.
36:40He's searching for a second family home with a cash budget of €350,000.
36:45They had a good run at Property One, despite the lack of a swimming pool.
36:50Property Two was a crowd-pleaser.
36:51Oh, wow.
36:52But left Joe and Andrew with a challenge.
36:55I think if you were to plonk this house on the other plot with the swimming pool,
36:59that's the ideal property.
37:01So they're back among the mountains near Property One in the village of Lieber,
37:05with five golf courses all within a 30-minute drive.
37:08And here we are at property number three.
37:11Right, yeah.
37:12Stunning.
37:12How about that?
37:14That's, yeah, fantastic.
37:16I'm running out of...
37:17Stunning, stunning, stunning.
37:20Stunning, great.
37:21Show me more.
37:23Happily.
37:24Come on, let's go and have a look.
37:27Property Three is a villa all on one level.
37:30There's an open-plan living-come-dining room and modern kitchen,
37:33and a further seating area in the Sun Lounge.
37:36There's an ensuite bedroom for James and his wife Amy,
37:40and two more double bedrooms for their sons and a family bathroom.
37:43For guests, there is a separate apartment with a double bedroom and bathroom.
37:52Outside, the driveway leads down to private gardens and onto the swimming pool and barbecue area.
37:59The villa isn't officially on the market, but the suggested price is €465,000,
38:05something James could consider for the perfect property.
38:09Welcome to your living, kitchen, dining area.
38:13Yeah, where it feels nice and cool in here.
38:15Yeah, you feel it, don't you?
38:16You can imagine it would be nice and cool in the...
38:18In the summer.
38:19Yeah, in the summer.
38:20Yeah.
38:20And again, pretty key-ready as well, isn't it?
38:22Yes, it is.
38:23So we make our way into the master bedroom with en suite.
38:29Right, yes.
38:30And you know the beauty of this?
38:31You could actually put doors in and have your own private patio.
38:34OK, yeah.
38:34So it becomes this beautiful private suite.
38:37Yeah, yeah.
38:38Just for you.
38:38Yeah, right, OK.
38:39And Amy, of course.
38:41And Amy.
38:41It's got a nice feel to this, definitely.
38:43Well, now is the time for you to fly free and have a wander around the rest of this property.
38:47Go and enjoy.
38:48Fabulous.
38:48Go and enjoy.
38:49See you soon.
38:49Bye.
38:50I mean, this is fate.
38:54Yes, definitely.
38:54This morning, property number three that we were showing to James went under offer.
39:00So we've had to scramble around and find this one, which just has come on the market today.
39:05I mean, it's literally, that is the stars have aligned because this is right.
39:10Yeah.
39:10Definitely the biggest kitchen that we've seen to date.
39:14And, yeah, real tasteful.
39:17Amy will love it.
39:18I still think number one's in the running.
39:20And I think it's going to come between heart and financial hand.
39:24I think number one's still in the running.
39:26This is the dream.
39:28And we like selling the dream, don't we?
39:29We do like selling the dream.
39:30So I think we're on to a winner with this one.
39:33It's a barbecue area.
39:34Nice.
39:35It's covered as well.
39:36And the swimming pool is a lovely sort of area up here.
39:39Here he comes.
39:40Big smile on his face.
39:41Yeah, so I'll see if I can get it off my face, I think.
39:44Property.
39:45Do you like it?
39:46Oh, the outside space is, yeah, that's exactly, that's what we're after.
39:50And what an outlook.
39:51Isn't it?
39:52This is impossible to be.
39:53Yeah.
39:53So what are the negatives on this now?
39:55Negatives is probably going to be the price.
39:57I don't know.
39:58How did we know you were going to ask that one?
40:01Yeah.
40:01You know it's just come on the market today.
40:03The owner has a price in mind.
40:05Yeah.
40:06And that price is 465,000 euros.
40:09Okay, yeah.
40:10However, he did say, make him an offer.
40:12I can seriously consider potentially making a bid, but we've got to go through some of the figures.
40:17Well, you need to speak to a certain lady in your life.
40:19Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
40:20Let's do it.
40:20Let's go.
40:21Yeah, okay.
40:21Let's go.
40:22Amy may just have the casting vote now between the three fabulous villas.
40:28Property 1 was under budget, but adding a pool was add to the cost.
40:32Property 2 was a budget buster, but the views were priceless.
40:36And Property 3 seems to have charmed James.
40:39But can he make the numbers add up after conferring with Amy?
40:43We got you a coffee.
40:44Yep, thank you.
40:45Coffee on later, Jay.
40:46Yeah, yeah.
40:46Is there any of those houses that you would potentially consider putting an offering on?
40:51Certainly, I think houses 1 or 3.
40:55Ooh.
40:55Okay.
40:56House 1, there's a fair bit of outside work that needs to be done.
40:59And if we can get a budget for that, then potentially there, yeah, I could potentially be in a position of making the offer.
41:08Property 3, however, the location is a dream.
41:12Amy would absolutely love it.
41:13Yeah.
41:13It's not one of those things that I want to make a rash decision over.
41:16I totally agree.
41:18Really need to look at the...
41:19You need to look at the finance, definitely.
41:20Yeah, how to finance it.
41:21So I think that there's two potentials for making an offer, but I couldn't make one now.
41:27This is exciting.
41:27It is exciting.
41:28Yeah, yeah.
41:28I've really narrowed down the search.
41:29We've really narrowed it right down.
41:31Right.
41:31Well, it's been a pleasure.
41:32Yeah.
41:32See you soon.
41:33See you soon.
41:35Wow.
41:36He's got those two options.
41:38Either which way he's going to end up with a dream property.
41:41And the bells have tolled.
41:46How many five o'clocks does this town have?
41:48Oh, it's always five o'clock somewhere on the sunny Costa Blanca.
41:59In Almeria, the Garner family have been helping health workers Janice and Stephen retire to southern Spain with a maximum budget of 150,000 euros.
42:11Property one felt too small.
42:13We would like bigger, if possible, please.
42:15Property two was much more comforting, but the kitchen ruled it out.
42:20It ticks a lot of boxes, apart from the one.
42:23So Sharon was called in to assist on property three, a duplex in Alpha X, which appeared just right.
42:29It's perfect, Sean.
42:31Now Janice and Stephen are back to decide if it could be their forever home in the sun.
42:36Hello.
42:37Hello.
42:38Hello.
42:39Take a seat.
42:39Thank you very much.
42:40So it's been an eventful two days.
42:43I think we've seen a real selection of homes, including property three, which mother pulled out the bag.
42:52It's ideal.
42:53Yeah, I think the minute we opened the door walked in, it's like that gave an instant feeling of, okay, this could work for us definitely.
42:59Where do you want us to go with this?
43:01What do you want to do?
43:02We would like to go forward and make a bid on it.
43:05Yes.
43:06That's fantastic.
43:07As you're aware, the current market value is 137.5 thousand euros.
43:13So where would you like to go in with an offer?
43:16We are happy to pay the full price with the furniture.
43:19Perfect.
43:20Let me give her a call.
43:23Hi, Linda.
43:24How are you doing?
43:24It's Sean.
43:25We're sat here with Janice and Stephen that viewed your property today.
43:29We would like to put an offer forward on behalf of the clients of full asking price of 137.5 thousand euros, including all of the furniture.
43:42What are your thoughts?
43:45Okay.
43:48Okay, leave it with me.
43:49I'll speak to the clients that have sat with us at the moment and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
43:53Thanks a lot.
43:54Bye-bye.
43:54Right.
43:55Okay.
43:57Okay.
43:57Linda's basically saying that she would accept your full asking price offer, including all the furniture.
44:06Deal then.
44:07You could want it.
44:08Deal.
44:08Yes.
44:09Yes.
44:11Oh.
44:13Yes.
44:17I've got to go to your port at this house.
44:21Perfect.
44:22Take care.
44:23Enjoy your evening.
44:24Bye-bye.
44:24See you later.
44:27I hate to say this, but well done.
44:30Because you stepped in last minute and you found us that third property.
44:36I thank you.
44:36Yeah.
44:38Retirement in Spain is what we've always wanted and we've now done it.
44:42Got to give the good news to Dad because he had his part as well.
44:46I shall make him pay for it when I get home and tell him that, you know, you've learned from the best and I've got the sale.
44:52I'll kill you.
45:14I'm sorry.
45:15I grew up.
45:16I'll do it.
45:17I feel like I'm dead.
45:18I'll do it.
45:18I want to make it.
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