Sun - Sea and Selling Houses follows British real estate agents as they help clients find their dream homes in sunny Spanish coastal regions. This episode, S08E09, continues to showcase the challenges and triumphs of house hunting abroad. Viewers can expect picturesque locations and heartwarming stories of new beginnings.
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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. I've got a wow. I've got a wow.
00:19That's what we like.
00:20..are the expat estate agents.
00:22How about that? Fantastic.
00:24Who already call Spain home.
00:26In Alicante, the Rodriguez family.
00:32Cheers.
00:34Over in Almeria, the Garners.
00:36Ta-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.
00:59Yeah!
01:00Oh!
01:01Just get on that plane and we're here,
01:03ready to help you make your dream a reality.
01:06What more can you ask for?
01:09Today...
01:10Yeah, this is nice.
01:12..it's all about the feels in Alicante.
01:14It feels like a home. A home from home.
01:17Sounds like you've already moved in.
01:18Oh, yeah.
01:19In Malaga, the Hamiltons have to take drastic action.
01:23I think we're going to go back to the drawing board.
01:26Have a think.
01:27They're your mum's hat being put on the tree.
01:29One's yours.
01:31And the Rodriguez sisters duck back into their childhood.
01:35Yay!
01:36Are you all done?
01:40Oh, wow!
01:42For over 20 years, the Rodriguez family
01:45have been serving up tasty Spanish properties
01:48in the province of Alicante.
01:51With Dad Manuel and Mum Linda having taken a step back,
01:54the business is being driven by daughters Sophie...
01:58..and Charlotte.
01:59We've always been close, but working together
02:01has just brought us closer.
02:02Sophie...
02:03Sophie!
02:04Sophie!
02:05Sophie!
02:06Why do you have to be so naughty?
02:07I'm the elder sister, so she knows,
02:09in or outside of the office, I'm the boss.
02:13Sophie's husband Damon completes the winning recipe.
02:16When you see the smile on a buyer's face...
02:18This is amazing.
02:20It's very rewarding.
02:21And look what we've got up here.
02:23My parents built this company.
02:25So it's a competition then?
02:26Nah.
02:27Yes.
02:28Yes.
02:29Everything's competitive.
02:30Yeah.
02:31It's up to us to continue their legacy.
02:33Yay!
02:42At Rodriguez HQ,
02:44Charlotte and brother-in-law Damon are getting ready
02:46for their next customer.
02:48Damon, are you ready to meet Sarah today?
02:52I spoke to her...
02:53Was it last week?
02:54I've met her.
02:55She's been over before.
02:56And we've got to find her the right property.
02:57Don't worry about that.
02:58I've done some research.
02:59Yeah.
03:00No, I'm excited.
03:01Yeah.
03:03Charlotte and Damon's client is Sarah,
03:05a cat-loving Pilates enthusiast from Devon
03:08with a thirst for wanderlust.
03:10No, it's not having that.
03:12I love travelling.
03:14I'm a bit of a people person.
03:16I can chat...
03:17Yep.
03:18I can chat a lot.
03:19Is it the wrong thing then?
03:23After a long career in the NHS,
03:25Sarah has decided to swap hospital beds for sun beds
03:28on the Spanish costas.
03:30I've worked in the NHS for over 34 years,
03:33but now I feel it's time for me to settle in Spain
03:37and just have fun.
03:42Now armed with a 150 grand budget,
03:44Sarah's set her sights on finding the perfect property
03:47in the Alicante area,
03:49with a humble wish list to boot.
03:51Just something that's nice and homely
03:54and something I can put my stamp on
03:56and my friends are really excited
03:58and they're going to be coming out in their droves.
04:01Oh, no, in my heart, if it feels like home,
04:07it's just a feeling you get.
04:13And if anyone can bring the feels,
04:15it's the Rodriguez's very own Damon and Charlotte.
04:18Hello!
04:22Hi, nice to see you.
04:24Nice to meet you.
04:25Nice to meet you.
04:26Nice to meet you, my love.
04:27Nice to see you.
04:28Why don't you catch us up with, you know,
04:30plans since we last spoke?
04:31So I'm basically looking for two bathrooms
04:35and two bedrooms.
04:37I'd love some outdoor space,
04:38whether it be like a courtyard,
04:40maybe a communal pool.
04:42So what are we working with today?
04:44Well, I said 150,000 euros at a push.
04:47Well, I'm confident that me and Charlotte
04:49can help you out with your new journey, Sarah.
04:54This is the start of the beginning.
04:56Exactly, yeah.
04:57Lovely, thank you.
04:58And let's keep that positivity all day.
04:59Absolutely, yeah.
05:00Right, let's go.
05:01Let's do it.
05:02Let's go.
05:04Charlotte and Damon are all set
05:06with three properties lined up for Sarah.
05:08Did you just fall in the car?
05:10Yeah, I thought somebody's been in the car before me.
05:12Who plans to make the most of her early retirement?
05:17You get one chance at this life,
05:19but I do believe there's other lives,
05:21because I'm very kind of...
05:22So you'll never get rid of me, Charlotte, eh?
05:24Oh, God.
05:26Tormented.
05:27Life and death.
05:28Oh, bless you guys.
05:29You make a lovely couple.
05:31Oh, we're not a couple.
05:32Oh, are you?
05:33Oh, I say I've made that wrong, haven't I, for goodness sake.
05:37Charlotte and brother-in-law Damon are in the town of Quesada
05:42for Sarah's first property.
05:44OK.
05:45Around 50 minutes' drive from the coast.
05:48So, welcome to property number one,
05:50and we've brought you to a top-floor apartment.
05:53Right.
05:54And how do you feel about being on the top floor?
05:56I don't mind, actually.
05:57That's quite nice.
05:58OK.
05:59Well, shall we get inside then, have a look?
06:00Yep, let's do it.
06:01Let's go.
06:02Property one is a top-floor two-bedroom apartment.
06:10Inside, a living dining area looks out onto a sunny terrace.
06:16Off the living room is a modern kitchenette.
06:20There's two bedrooms for Sarah and visiting friends.
06:25And a bathroom with a walk-in shower.
06:29The property also boasts a communal pool for residents,
06:32just like Sarah asked for.
06:35But the apartment's pièce de résistance
06:37is its large rooftop terrace,
06:39with ample space for Sarah to entertain her friends.
06:44It's on the market for €109,000,
06:47well below Sarah's maximum budget.
06:53Come on in, Sarah.
06:55Right.
06:56So, property number one.
06:59Ooh.
07:00What do you think?
07:01I'm not feeling it.
07:03Sorry.
07:04No, that's fine.
07:05You tell us.
07:06Yeah.
07:07Is it the size, the layout, Sarah?
07:08Yeah.
07:09I'm used to bigger, like, areas.
07:11They're entertaining.
07:12Well, you know, don't write it off just yet.
07:14No.
07:15There's still more to see.
07:16Yeah.
07:17So let's go.
07:18Let's follow me.
07:19Not a great start to Sarah's search for the right feeling.
07:21Well, this is just private for yourself.
07:24So Charlotte and Damon are wasting no time
07:26in revealing the apartment's crowning glory.
07:29So you wanted space to entertain your friends.
07:31Here we are.
07:32This is amazing.
07:35This is really, really, really nice.
07:37I love this.
07:38And it is private.
07:39It's not overlooked, really, is it?
07:41At all.
07:42Yeah.
07:43Still a lot more to see the apartment, Sarah.
07:45So take yourself downstairs, have a good look around,
07:47and we'll catch up with you shortly, OK?
07:48Lovely, thank you.
07:49See you in a bit.
07:50See you in a bit.
07:55The size is good if it was just me, but it isn't going to be just me.
07:59So what do you think, Sarah?
08:00Not the best first impression, not the best start?
08:01No, she didn't get very excited when she walked in,
08:03and it is all about that first initial feeling.
08:05Well, this is a decent room.
08:07There's built-in wardrobes, and again, I'm still not feeling it,
08:11although it is a good size.
08:13You know, we chose this property, didn't we,
08:14because of the outside space that it offers up on the roof solarium.
08:17It's got beautiful views.
08:18It is an entertaining area.
08:20Well, you know, it's a good starter.
08:21It's well within budget, you know,
08:22so whether that will sway the final decision, I'm not sure.
08:25Yeah.
08:26We'll have to wait and see.
08:27Watch this space.
08:28Welcome back, Sarah.
08:31Hi.
08:32Welcome to the pool area.
08:33It's beautiful.
08:34It's really lovely.
08:35The outside space is amazing.
08:38It's just the letdown of downstairs, a bit old-fashioned
08:41and a little bit dark.
08:44It's just such a shame, because the area, the views, it's just lovely.
08:49We've got some good news for you, Sarah,
08:51that property number one is well within budget.
08:53It's currently on the market for €109,000.
08:56Wow.
08:57That really has made me think.
09:00Is it thrown a spanner in the way?
09:01Yeah.
09:02Definitely.
09:03And that's just property number one, Sarah.
09:04We've got two more to show, yeah?
09:06Yeah.
09:07Let's do it.
09:08All right.
09:09After you, let's go.
09:10Let's head to property number two.
09:12The price has certainly got Sarah thinking,
09:14so will property one still be playing on her mind
09:17when she sees what else the Rodriguez have lined up?
09:22Coming up.
09:24Charlotte and Damon, big things up.
09:26Okay, Sarah, come on in.
09:28That's bigger.
09:30Hallelujah.
09:31It is, isn't it?
09:33And in Malaga, Sharni gets lost in translation.
09:37Lots of space for the grandkids.
09:39So we can lock the grandkids into the basement.
09:42That's what you're saying.
09:43On Spain's south coast, Andrew and Sharni Hamilton have a long-standing soft spot for the Mediterranean.
09:58I love living in Spain.
10:01I really am so grateful that I could bring my family up here.
10:05For more than 20 years, daughters Tara, Natasha and Talia have watched mum and dad's property selling passion grow, based in their home near Malaga.
10:13I love my job more than I love anything else, even more than Sharni.
10:20We're always busy.
10:21I love being busy.
10:23Let's go.
10:24Let's go.
10:25Absolutely dating for properties.
10:26It's like a blind date to start with.
10:28You think of the three properties you would like to show.
10:31On paper, this ticks all the boxes.
10:33It even comes with a hair.
10:35I find that right match.
10:36So you wake up in the morning and see that view.
10:38That's fantastic, isn't it?
10:40I love the fact that we meet new clients wanting to have a new life and live their dream.
10:45This is what it's all about.
10:48Cheers, everyone.
10:53Today, the Hamiltons are setting off to meet their next house hunters.
10:58Driven by a shared ambition to make sunny Spanish living a reality.
11:02Who parked the car?
11:03Oh, Andrew.
11:04Does it really matter if I don't reverse it in?
11:06Yes.
11:07You have to reverse either way, either in or out.
11:09It's much more dangerous if you reverse out.
11:11It's really not that big a deal.
11:13If you reverse in...
11:14Anyway, thinking cap on.
11:15Let's think of our clients.
11:17Let's be prepared.
11:18Always.
11:20Selling the dream.
11:21Selling the lifestyle.
11:26The Hamiltons' clients today are retired public health nurse Joy and semi-retired psychiatric nurse Bernd, an Irish-German union of nearly three decades.
11:38We have a whole range of things in common and we always, always sing from the same ham chute, except I choose the ham.
11:48One thing they can agree on is their decision to retire to the sun.
11:51And having sold their home in Ireland, they're ready to settle permanently in Spain.
11:56So we're looking for a detached, semi-detached house with space for the family to visit.
12:01For us it's major important that the dogs have a place to be.
12:05It's not only pooches Wilson and Lila to consider.
12:08Bernd's new four-wheeled wonder needs her very own parking spot.
12:13He's not working on it.
12:14He's buying something for it.
12:15I'm currently thinking of taking the second seat out.
12:19Just to have a wee bit more peace in the car every so often.
12:25On hand to keep the peace, the Hamiltons are meeting Joy and Bernd at their hotel.
12:31Welcome to Spain guys.
12:33So what is it you're looking for?
12:34Two bedrooms plus, not too many steps and a garden.
12:40What's your budget?
12:41No more than $450, but we would prefer it more, you know, $400 to $350, you know,
12:47because the more money that we have left, the more money we can make the place our own then.
12:52Ready to see some houses?
12:53Absolutely.
12:54So looking forward to it.
12:56Let's go.
12:57Let's go.
12:59In pursuit of a forever home, the Hamiltons have lined up three properties for Joy and Bernd.
13:04Are you excited?
13:05Absolutely looking forward to it.
13:06Yeah, looking forward to it.
13:08With the first skirting the town of Manilva's local golf course.
13:13Do you play golf?
13:15Oh, you know golfers then?
13:16Uh, crazy golf.
13:20Luckily for Joy and Bernd, the beach is just a 15 minute walk away.
13:25Let's go.
13:31Come through.
13:34Welcome to Property One.
13:38Property looks nice.
13:40Good bit of pride.
13:41I don't like the steps.
13:42I would be bringing in my shopping and I would be not able to get in successfully with those steps.
13:47We might have a little surprise.
13:48There's a little surprise inside.
13:49Okay.
13:50Okay.
13:51We're going with that.
13:52Property One is a townhouse on three levels.
13:56On the ground floor, the modern kitchen has direct access to the front garden.
14:00Ideal for the dogs.
14:02There's a stylish open plan living dining room.
14:06Leading to a sociable sun terrace.
14:09Upstairs, there's a bedroom for Joy and Bernd with an ensuite.
14:12And their own private balcony.
14:16Plus two further bedrooms for visitors.
14:19There's even a fourth bedroom in the converted basement.
14:23And a garage for Bernd's pride and joy.
14:27And on the top floor, the roof terrace offers spectacular views across the town to the coast.
14:32The townhouse is on the market for 370,000 euros, comfortably within their top budget.
14:40It's very welcoming.
14:42It's very nice.
14:43Nice entrance.
14:44Yeah.
14:45Oh yeah, lovely.
14:46It's a big room.
14:47Yeah, what do you think of this?
14:48It's lovely.
14:49It's very bright.
14:50Very welcoming.
14:51Can you imagine yourself sitting here, having a lovely meal?
14:54Yes.
14:55Enjoying your sangria.
14:56Absolutely.
14:58Oh, quite new.
15:00What do you think of the size of this then?
15:01That's wonderful.
15:02And our dogs will be able to come in and out of there without any worry.
15:08Yeah, it's quite safe.
15:09It's quite safe as well for the dogs.
15:14Oh, a nice big space here.
15:16So this is our surprise for you.
15:18Because when you come in with your car, you come straight into your house.
15:23So it's a big house in total, but you're going to see four bedrooms in this house.
15:27Oh, right.
15:28Lots of space for the grandkids.
15:29So we can lock the grandkids into the basement.
15:33That's what you're saying.
15:35Oh my goodness.
15:36You could live down here, Baird.
15:38As close to your car as you could be.
15:40Oh, it would just be lovely.
15:41Oh, I could put the car in here to bed.
15:43Yeah, just because I do.
15:45Are they feeling it, Andrew?
15:46Yes.
15:47I don't know.
15:48It's the steps.
15:49The steps might be causing an issue.
15:51I know.
15:52I'm thinking maybe they are.
15:53Lovely for family.
15:54Lovely.
15:55Everything about it, but all these steps.
15:57Oh, I don't know.
15:58I think they might just be slightly too much for me.
16:01So let's keep our fingers crossed.
16:03Yeah, that's how we go.
16:07What do you think, guys?
16:08You've had a good look around.
16:09You've seen the house.
16:10I know that all of those steps would be a negative for me.
16:16Obviously, you have to feel comfortable in it.
16:18Yeah.
16:19So there's, you know.
16:20Everything else was great.
16:21No, it's a lovely house.
16:22Are you ready to go and see our next property?
16:24Absolutely.
16:25Absolutely, yeah.
16:26Thank you so much.
16:27Let's go.
16:28Thank you, thank you.
16:29Property One got loads of praise, but the many stares means Sharni and Andrew need to
16:33step up their game with offering number two.
16:43In Alicante, Charlotte and Damon of the Rodriguez family are helping early retiree Sarah find
16:51a forever home with room for friends on a maximum budget of 150,000 euros.
16:58Property One had great entertaining space outside.
17:01This is really, really, really nice.
17:03I love this.
17:05But Sarah wasn't amused by the inside.
17:08I'm not feeling it.
17:10Probably need a little bit more space.
17:13So Charlotte and Damon are going larger for the second offering in Torre Vieca.
17:18With the added bonus of being a short stroll to the seafront.
17:24Here we are, Sarah.
17:25Property number two.
17:27Lovely sunshine again, eh?
17:29Isn't it just?
17:30And this time we've brought you to a house.
17:33Very nice.
17:34Main thing with property number two, Sarah, is location.
17:37So we're about a 20 minute walk to the beach.
17:39OK.
17:40All right.
17:41Yeah.
17:42OK.
17:43I will lead the way.
17:44Follow me.
17:46Property two is a two-storey house with a private terrace to the front.
17:50On the ground floor is a large living room with a decent sized kitchen to the rear.
17:59Upstairs, the family bathroom is shared between two double bedrooms.
18:04One with French doors leading to a balcony.
18:07There's also a private sun terrace for Sarah and her guests to enjoy.
18:12As well as a gated communal garden and pool.
18:17The house is on the market for 139,000 euros.
18:2111 grand below, Sarah's top budget.
18:26OK, Sarah, come on in.
18:28Well, it's bigger.
18:33Hallelujah.
18:34It is, isn't it?
18:35Very much bigger.
18:36That was the word we wanted.
18:37Yeah.
18:38Space.
18:39More space.
18:40More space, yeah.
18:41And I mean, yeah, it's a bit dark, but I like it, but I'm starting to warm more to property
18:47one.
18:48Mmm.
18:49So it's showing you what property number one's potential was?
18:51Yeah.
18:52Yeah, absolutely.
18:53All right, welcome to your room, Sarah.
18:55Oh, this is nice and bright.
18:57Nice storage.
18:58Yeah, it's big enough.
19:00A balcony.
19:01Um, I'm still with property one at the moment.
19:05Mmm.
19:06OK.
19:07Yeah.
19:08Despite Sarah not getting a good feeling for property two, Damon and Charlotte hope the
19:13roof terrace might win her over.
19:15How do you feel about the space up here?
19:17I prefer property one.
19:19It is a smaller rooftop solarium than property one, but it's a different distribution.
19:24Absolutely, yeah.
19:25OK.
19:26It definitely feels that we've left you still in property number one.
19:29Yeah.
19:30But you haven't seen all of property number two just yet.
19:31No.
19:32So, go check it out.
19:33OK, thank you.
19:34See you in a bit.
19:35See you in a bit.
19:36This bathroom is smaller, so I would say this isn't really doing it for me.
19:43Sarah is definitely learning along this journey.
19:46Because when she went into property number one, she wasn't wowed.
19:49But now she's had time to digest.
19:51She's came here and it's made her realise how good property number one actually is.
19:55Oh, this is nice and big.
19:56It's amazing but it's still making me really like property one now.
20:02Here she comes.
20:04I thought we lost you there, Sarah, for a moment.
20:07Nope.
20:08And how are you feeling now you've seen the whole property?
20:10It's nice, it's larger than property one.
20:14I'm sensing a but.
20:15But there's not a lot of outside space and it's very built up.
20:19I think this one's dead and buried.
20:21Yeah, sorry it is.
20:22No, no, not at all.
20:23But not a problem at all.
20:25We've still got one more property left to see.
20:28Sarah's wish for more outdoor space means property two is out of the running.
20:34Damon and Charlotte now have one last chance to impress with their final offering.
20:46For the past four years, the Hamiltons have called their home in Malaga their office.
20:52Allowing them to be on hand for daughter Talia who has additional support needs.
20:57I really love that I can work and also be there for Talia.
21:01So for me it's really important to be home.
21:04The home office is also a hit with the Hamiltons team.
21:07Including office manager of 18 years Debbie and property consultant Ursula.
21:13I think it's a great kind of balance of corporate but also comfortable and family oriented.
21:18So I love it.
21:19It's fun to see Sharni tell Andrew off every now and then.
21:22But for every upside, there's a downside.
21:25Sharni and Andrew definitely do struggle to switch off with working in the living room.
21:30Because the computers are always here.
21:32We haven't been this busy since a long time.
21:36Yeah, definitely.
21:37We need more people, more time, more space.
21:41The business has really been growing.
21:43And everyone that's been thinking about moving to Spain has just said, let's do it.
21:48And honestly, the last couple of years has just been an exponential growth.
21:53So with business on the up, Andrew and Sharni are finalising plans for a shiny new office.
21:59Here we are.
22:00In their basement.
22:02I'm really excited.
22:03I just can't wait to get this project done.
22:06We want it to be a little bit cool, somewhere where we really want to be.
22:09I think it needs to be really warm and welcoming.
22:12Staff perks will include an office gym and even a swimming pool.
22:17And my pool table.
22:18You're going to put the pool table in the office?
22:21Yeah, this is going to be a fun area.
22:23So I need space for my pool table.
22:25First, it's the pool table.
22:27I don't know what's coming next.
22:28But yeah, we'll probably have to rein them in a little bit.
22:31I haven't told Sharni this, but I want to have a whole wall of TV screens.
22:37No way.
22:38So that from my computer I can control and show what different properties we have for sale.
22:43I've got grand plans.
22:44Yeah, that's my worry.
22:46Grand designs.
22:47To try and get themselves on the same page, the Hamiltons have roped in discerning employee
22:52Debbie to align their differing design ideas.
22:56First of all, we want it to be a bit industrial.
23:00Polished concrete in the floor.
23:02Maybe put a few plants.
23:03Green.
23:04Add some green and some colour and some...
23:06Yeah.
23:07And then we want the space to be fun.
23:09Yeah.
23:10So, we will have my pool table.
23:14In addition to this, I'm going to put quite a few TVs on the wall.
23:18Such a waste of time.
23:19Andrew, we really don't need that.
23:20We just need one screen so we can cast them.
23:22We don't need one for each property.
23:23Exactly.
23:24You know the women are always right.
23:27The plans for the basement office are a really good idea.
23:31It will allow Shani and Andrew to have more cut off work and be able to enjoy their home more.
23:38I think it's going to go down a treat.
23:40Yeah.
23:41Just maybe not too many screens.
23:42A few screens.
23:43We'll see.
23:44We'll see.
23:45Andrew's idea of the wall of tennis.
23:47No, I don't think so.
23:49It seems as though Andrew still has some convincing to do.
23:52Perhaps some staff bonuses are in order.
23:57Coming up, there's size issues for the Hamiltons.
24:01This is the main bedroom.
24:02The main bedroom, yeah.
24:03A bit on the small side.
24:06And Charlotte ends up in deep water.
24:08I don't know why you're laughing at using it.
24:20On the Costa del Sol, dynamic duo Shani and Andrew Hamilton are helping Car Crazy Burn
24:26and his wife Joy find their dream retirement home for a top budget of €450,000.
24:34Property One had oodles of space for their car and their pets.
24:39Oh, it's lovely.
24:40It's very, yeah.
24:42Oh yeah, lovely.
24:44But the multi-level set up was a step too far.
24:48All these steps, oh, I don't know.
24:50I think they might just be slightly too much for me.
24:54For their second showing, Andrew and Shani are sticking in the coastal town of Manilva
24:59with shops and bars just a short walk away.
25:02Welcome to Property Two.
25:04Oh, thank you.
25:05Oh, thank you very much.
25:06This is an amazing property.
25:08And what do you think of this view?
25:09Oh, amazing.
25:10Absolutely spectacular views.
25:13Shall we come inside?
25:14Absolutely, yeah.
25:15Come on, come through.
25:17Property Two is an Andalusian-style townhouse
25:20with fewer levels than Property One.
25:22On the main floor, there's an open-plan dining-come living room
25:26with a wood burner for winter evenings
25:29and a separate kitchen.
25:32The current home office could be a great fourth bedroom
25:35with an ensuite.
25:38The first floor is home to three bedrooms.
25:42Two have their own balconies.
25:44There's also a modern family bathroom.
25:47Downstairs, there's a roomy basement.
25:50And outside, there's a terrace for dogs Lila and Wilson to roam.
25:56And that all-important parking space for Byrne.
25:59And if all that wasn't enough, there's a shared pool to take in the views.
26:04It's on the market for 430,000 euros, just 20 grand within Joy and Byrne's maximum budget.
26:13Welcome.
26:16Oh.
26:18Welcome to Property Two.
26:21That's some entrance, anyway.
26:23It was a completely different kind of a set-up to the other place.
26:27I like the fireplace.
26:29Oh, it's a great fireplace.
26:30I saw it straight away when I came in.
26:32Amazing fireplace.
26:33That's a definite focal point.
26:34Coming in, you're straight in the centre of the house.
26:37So, yeah, that's good.
26:39This is a lovely outdoor terrace.
26:44Oh, my goodness.
26:46Look at that lovely sea view.
26:48This outdoor space, is it enough space for all the dogs?
26:52I don't know.
26:54I don't know either.
26:55It feels smaller than the one before.
26:57Maybe it's not as white than the other one was.
27:00Yeah, the other one had a longer garden.
27:02This is...
27:03Maybe it feels more square.
27:06Byrne isn't wowed.
27:07Perhaps the bedrooms will rev his engines.
27:11Oh, my goodness.
27:14Nice and bright.
27:16It looks stunning.
27:18Is that the main bedroom?
27:20This is the main bedroom.
27:21A bit on the small side.
27:23Joy's looking, thinking this is a perfect size for her.
27:27Yeah, for her and all.
27:31So, there's more to see in this house.
27:33Right.
27:34There's a lot more to see.
27:35OK.
27:36Right.
27:37Have a good look around and have a look at the basement also.
27:39Oh, thank you.
27:40Yes, we will do.
27:41Yes, we will do.
27:43It's OK.
27:44It's nice.
27:45Again, it's got a lovely view.
27:46Onto the carport.
27:49I think she likes it better than him.
27:51I think Bernd is not feeling it.
27:54Definitely not.
27:55He's not connecting.
27:58The washing machine out on the terrace.
28:00Yeah.
28:01Yeah, no.
28:03No.
28:04I'm just not feeling the magic.
28:05And you know, when someone loves a property, you can feel it and I don't feel their filter.
28:10There's a very big space.
28:12Yeah.
28:13Is this the garage?
28:14It's not a garage because it can't drive in.
28:18Hi, guys.
28:19Hi, guys.
28:20What did you think?
28:21Well, I thought it was a very cosy little house, but for Bernd, cosy can also mean very small.
28:30On paper, this ticks all the boxes.
28:33You're not feeling it?
28:34I didn't feel it at all, really.
28:37For property three, how could we improve?
28:40If you could get property one more on one level, that would be OK.
28:44I think we're going to go back to the drawing board, have a think, do some research and hopefully see you later.
28:53Thank you very much.
28:55With firm instructions to show them a home on one level, Sharni and Andrew have one last chance to make Joy and Bernd's retirement dream a reality.
29:11In Alicante, the Rodriguez family are taking some time out from work for a very important festive celebration.
29:18It's Halloween season and Charlotte's kids, Ariella, Alejandro and Alicia, are lending a hand.
29:24Hey.
29:25Oh, God.
29:27For a frightfully fun party.
29:29Halloween is nearly upon us and the kids are so excited to do their first Halloween door.
29:34Like this, look.
29:36Oh, very spooky.
29:37It's just to decorate, you know, with all Halloween decorations, pumpkins, zombies, spiderwebs, whatever the kids want.
29:44I'm just letting them go at it this year.
29:46I've got these ghosts.
29:47What's this for anyway?
29:48It's just for decoration.
29:49Growing up in England, I had great Halloweens, you know, going out trick or treat.
29:53But the Spanish don't celebrate Halloween, they're more the day after, which is Day of the Dead.
29:57They respect the people who've died.
29:59It's getting more popular and the kids really enjoy it.
30:02Every year it's bigger and better and we want to participate in that.
30:05Bloody fingers and all, it's a chance for Charlotte and her partner Jimmy to let their hair down.
30:11Babe.
30:12Yeah?
30:13Yeah.
30:14Finally got some hair.
30:15It's about time.
30:16Sorted.
30:17It's very good.
30:19I think it looks petrifying.
30:20Oh, horrifying.
30:22And it's not just some spooky coincidence that older sister Sophie and her kids Liliana and Manuela...
30:28Oh, that's scary, all the blood.
30:31..have just arrived to get the Halloween party started.
30:34Happy Halloween!
30:36Are there your mum's hat being put on the tree, are there?
30:38Ah, what's yours?
30:40Well, I knew that we were celebrating our Halloween night, so I've come with a Halloween treat and it's not sweets.
30:47So at Halloween, when Sophie and Charlotte are day-jobbing...
30:52Come on, Sophie.
30:53..they're apple-bobbing.
30:55Are you all around?
30:57So something we used to do when we were kids is we used to play Bob Apple with my mum and dad
31:01and it's something that I've always carried on doing with my kids as well,
31:04so I thought, well, I'll bring the apples and the bucket round and we'll have a bit of fun.
31:08If only Charlotte knew that too.
31:10You didn't tell me I was taking part in this.
31:12Why would you not?
31:13Because I thought it was for the children.
31:14Get your head in the water, come on.
31:16I don't know what user laughing at user next.
31:19We always put money inside the apples, which ranges from, like, five cents to a euro,
31:26and obviously everyone wants to get the euro apple, don't they?
31:29But you don't know what's inside which one.
31:31Whee!
31:32So you're just going to duck your head in, grab the apple with your teeth
31:36and hope you get one with a lot of money in.
31:38It's been a lot of family fun, but who has won this goodish game?
31:45It was very close, but the winner by three cents was...
31:48Alejandro!
31:49Yay!
31:51Well done!
31:52Well, he's ringing west, but that's all right cos he won.
31:54Well done, baby.
31:55I love the way the kids were playing together and, you know, they'll share experiences and memories of their childhood like we did with us when we were little.
32:08So it's great that all the family were together today.
32:15It's back to work for Charlotte, who, along with brother-in-law Damon, is helping newly retired nurse Sarah find a sunny retirement home with a budget of 150,000 euros.
32:28Property one didn't raise a smile until she saw the outside space.
32:32This is amazing!
32:34This is really, really, really nice.
32:37And property two left her wanting.
32:39How do you feel about the space up here?
32:41I prefer property one.
32:43Charlotte and Damon want to up the ante on the outdoor space in Quesada with a property they hope will steal Sarah's heart.
32:52So, Sarah, here we are, final property of the day.
32:59Yep.
33:00Property number three.
33:01So.
33:02It's got loads of outside space.
33:05Loads.
33:07Wow.
33:08Does it excite you?
33:09I'd have to have a good old look, but yeah.
33:11So a really positive start outside, Sarah.
33:13Yeah.
33:14Let's hope inside matches as well, eh?
33:15Absolutely.
33:16Let's go.
33:18Property three is a spacious two-bedroom semi-detached villa with tons of outdoor space.
33:25Including a parking area, a terrace at the rear of the property and a large west-facing sun terrace on the first floor with views of the local area.
33:34Inside there's a spacious living room diner on the ground floor with a galley-style kitchen and a functional utility room.
33:44Also a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a modern family bathroom.
33:51Upstairs is another double bedroom with a large private bathroom.
33:57The property also has access to a communal pool nearby.
34:02But all of this comes at a price.
34:06At 160,000 euros, it's 10 grand over Sarah's maximum budget.
34:12So, a deal would need to be done.
34:15Come inside, Sarah, to a nice bright living dining area.
34:19Ooh.
34:20Yeah, this is nice.
34:22And it doesn't need anything doing.
34:24This is much, much bigger.
34:26Bring your suitcase.
34:27Couple of cats.
34:28Yeah.
34:29Hey.
34:30You're away, aren't you?
34:31I'd be well away.
34:32In your bamboo.
34:33Yeah.
34:34Absolutely.
34:35Oh, it's just lovely.
34:36Wow.
34:38I love it.
34:40That was a good first reaction.
34:42That's the first wow of the day.
34:43Yeah, it is.
34:44Yeah.
34:45And very bright.
34:46Yeah, look.
34:47My own little balcony.
34:49Yeah.
34:50But what about the all-important outdoor space?
34:55Onto the icing on the cake.
34:56Wow.
34:57It's lovely.
34:58Another place that's private.
35:00Yeah, very private.
35:01Lovely views.
35:02You get the sunshine.
35:04And you have access from the landing.
35:06So, like, your friends can come out here.
35:07They don't have to go into your bedroom to come out here.
35:09Yeah.
35:10That's quite nice.
35:11That's nice.
35:13Wow.
35:14This is perfect.
35:16The decor is lovely.
35:18I love the colours.
35:20It's been really interesting.
35:22Props number one, she went inside and she was like,
35:24I don't like it.
35:25Discounted it.
35:26And then she liked it.
35:27Props number two was a straight no.
35:28And then Props number three, I think we've hit the nail on the head
35:31with this property.
35:33Well, I can really see myself here.
35:35Just really, really lovely and homely.
35:38And that's all I want.
35:41Hi, Sarah.
35:42Hiya.
35:43Still smiling.
35:44Yeah.
35:45Definitely.
35:46I mean, look at this.
35:47It's gorgeous.
35:48Lovely pool area, isn't it?
35:49Yeah.
35:50It's beautiful.
35:51It feels like a home.
35:52A home from home.
35:53It's got character.
35:54Sounds like you've already moved in.
35:56Oh, yeah.
35:57Absolutely.
35:58You should just walk in and that's it.
36:00You're done.
36:01Well, Props number three is currently on the market for 160,000 euros.
36:04It's really good.
36:05It's worth it.
36:06It is, yeah.
36:07It's a lot of house.
36:08I'd rather go and spend a bit more.
36:11And get what you want.
36:12Yeah.
36:13Fabulous.
36:14Yeah.
36:15Although over budget, the final offering seems to have stolen Sarah's heart and gives her
36:19plenty to ponder before she makes her final decision.
36:23Coming up, the Hamiltons take their search to new levels.
36:30This property is all one level.
36:33From 60 steps to zero is some improvement.
36:37Okay.
36:38Well, we found it.
36:39Thanks.
36:40Very good.
36:41And it's deal or no deal for Damon and Charlotte.
36:44Would you like us to make an offer on Props number three?
36:48In Malaga, Shadia and Andrew Hamilton have been tasked with finding a forever home for couple
37:03Joy and Burned with a budget of 450,000 euros.
37:09Property one started on a high, but it went all downhill on the stairs.
37:14All of those steps would be a negative for me.
37:18And property two was also a bit of a downer.
37:21Is it enough space for all the dogs?
37:24I don't know.
37:26I don't know either.
37:27There's one last chance to find something suitable in the sun.
37:31So the Hamiltons are off to Los Barrios on the Bay of Gibraltar.
37:35But will they deliver?
37:37Oh, my.
37:39Nice.
37:41That's a different thing.
37:42Yeah.
37:43This is wonderful.
37:45Can you see your family again?
37:46Absolutely.
37:47Everybody.
37:48Plenty of room for the dogs.
37:49Would you like to have a look inside?
37:50Absolutely.
37:51100%.
37:52Great.
37:53Come this way.
37:54Property three is a villa all on one level.
37:58A spacious entrance hall leads to a traditional style living dining room.
38:04And the kitchen is big enough to eat in.
38:08Four double bedrooms within the villa provide space for their large family to visit.
38:14And there's three bathrooms for the morning rush when relatives stay.
38:19But outside is where the property really sings.
38:22With a private pool and jacuzzi.
38:24Dining space and room for the dogs to roam.
38:27Plus.
38:28Covered parking, which will please burned.
38:32The villa is on the market for 380,000 euros.
38:36Sitting well within their maximum budget.
38:39Come through.
38:41Come through.
38:43Oh.
38:44Isn't it just great?
38:46It's just almost like home from home, isn't it?
38:51This property is all one level.
38:54Yeah.
38:55That's wonderful.
38:56That is.
38:57That is amazing.
38:58Absolutely.
38:59Yeah.
39:00Yeah.
39:01Yeah.
39:02Yeah.
39:03Yeah.
39:04Yeah.
39:05Yeah.
39:06Yeah.
39:07Yeah.
39:08Very good.
39:09Oh.
39:10Good size kitchen.
39:11Yeah.
39:12Just a lovely kitchen.
39:13Yeah.
39:14I would possibly make this window bigger.
39:17He's now thinking about renovating here.
39:20See what sounds like?
39:21That's a good sign.
39:22Yeah.
39:23Yep.
39:24So far.
39:25Can we see more?
39:26Let's let them have a bit of time alone.
39:27I think they need it.
39:32So far, so good.
39:34Just to see their faces.
39:36That first reaction from Joy when she arrived, she could really feel this house.
39:41Yeah.
39:42I think she really likes this house.
39:43Strangely, the way the bedroom and the toilet's situated, it's almost like an en suite.
39:50You know, because you could just go, psst, psst.
39:53What a lovely step there.
39:55Fingers crossed.
39:56Fingers crossed.
39:57Let's see what happens.
39:58Yeah.
39:59If it's meant to be, it will.
40:00So, guys, what did you think?
40:03I have no idea how you did it.
40:05Pulled it out of the bag.
40:06Oh, not at all.
40:07You yanked it out of the bag.
40:0810 out of 10?
40:09Absolutely.
40:10This property is on the market for...
40:16380,000.
40:18Oh, my goodness.
40:19Right.
40:20That's very good.
40:21So, it's under budget.
40:22Yeah.
40:23Have some time.
40:24Absolutely.
40:25Thank you very much.
40:26Super.
40:28We'll catch up with you later then.
40:29See you later.
40:31See you later.
40:32Bye-bye.
40:33Bye-bye.
40:34Now Joy and Burn need to decide if it's to be their home in the sun.
40:45Back in Alicante, Charlotte Rodriguez and brother-in-law Damon have been helping recently retired nurse Sarah find a forever home in the sun with up to €150,000 to play with.
40:57with property one a two-bed apartment had a sunny outlook this is really really really nice i love
41:04this sarah was feeling less bright about property two i'm still with property one at the moment okay
41:14but it was property three that seemed to steal sarah's heart it feels like a home
41:19a home from home it's got character sounds like you already moved in oh yeah
41:24so after taking some time to think hi sarah sarah is back with her decision
41:34back to where we started what a day absolutely yeah it's been a really good day yeah it's been
41:39a very good day well we started property number one in casada that was the top floor apartment
41:45i thought inside was small but i grew to like it after seeing property two and then we took you
41:52back to casada for property number three where i think it's safe to say you fell a bit in love
41:58i absolutely love it it's currently on the market 10 000 euros over the 150 000 euro mark would you
42:06like us to make an offer on property number three i would like to make an offer but i'm gonna have
42:10to go away and work out my sums and as soon as i know where i'm at with that i'd love to make an offer
42:17well sarah when you're ready you know where we are and we'll be more than happy to put in the offer
42:20for you thank you i really appreciate that thank you so much take care take care of yourself speak
42:25you soon take care it's been a pleasure bye bye season they found me the property of my dreams
42:32i just don't want anybody else to have it so sort out the budget and be in contact as soon as possible
42:40we didn't get the sale today but it's not over by a long shot sarah found her property and you know
42:46i really think she'll be in touch with us soon to put in the offer spanish dream here i come
42:59in malaga irish german couple joy and burned are searching for their dream spanish home
43:05with a budget of 450 000 euros property one didn't deliver what they'd hoped for property looks
43:15nice i don't like the steps property two was even less to their liking you're not feeling it
43:24i didn't feel it at all really but then up popped perfect property number three on the market for 70 000
43:32euros less than their max budget pulled it out of the bag oh not at all you yanked it out of 10.
43:39absolutely welcome back how are you feeling because obviously you've already sold up in ireland and this
43:46is a permanent move so it's a big decision we are kind of aware of how important is this for us to get
43:52it right property three of course in my eyes it was perfect only thing what i'm slightly apprehensive
44:00bought it is i don't know the area well the area is like a brand new book for us so now we want to
44:09take maybe a day or two to look at the area to decide can we live there i have told the owner that
44:17you're in a strong position you've sold your house he is open to sensible offers yeah thank you very much
44:23yeah not today but manana so what you're saying is you need some time to sleep on it sleep on it
44:31look around come back to us so listen let's keep in touch absolutely and i'll wait for your call
44:37no you don't worry you'll get it yeah yeah not long afterwards burned and joy decided to make an offer
44:43which sealed the deal i have found that in my years of loving that listening to my own heart has never
44:51has never done me any harm otherwise i wouldn't be married to him
45:04so
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