Join the real estate agents in Spain as they help British expats find their dream homes in the sun. In this episode, S08E02, new clients embark on their property search, facing the unique challenges and opportunities of the vibrant Spanish market. Discover if they find their perfect slice of paradise by the sea.
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00:00The Spanish costas.
00:02Now this is the dream.
00:04Where thousands of Brits flock to each year
00:06to start a new life in paradise.
00:10We've got the sun, the sea, the sand.
00:12We live the best life.
00:15Making this dream a reality...
00:17Oh, wow.
00:17Got a wow.
00:18Got a wow.
00:19That's what we're more.
00:19Are the expat estate agents...
00:21How about that?
00:22Fantastic.
00:23Who already call Spain home.
00:26Yee!
00:27Yee!
00:27In Alicante, the Rodriguez family.
00:32Cheers.
00:34Over in Almeria, the Garners.
00:36Ta-da!
00:37Up the coast in Mercia are the Browns.
00:40Good 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...
00:53319,000 euros.
00:56Yes!
00:57..they're living it.
00:58Yeah!
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, Sharon and Sean have their work cut out in Almeria...
01:13It's just not quite us, is it?
01:16..Joe and Andrew are serving up the wow factor...
01:18Wow.
01:19Wow.
01:20Wow.
01:21..and the Garners are putting on their blue suede shoes.
01:24Hey, it's been a long time.
01:26Still, I've been able to run my hand through my hair like that.
01:28Woo-hoo!
01:32In Almeria, Sharon and Steve Garner have been running their successful Spanish property business for 17 years.
01:39When I wake up in the morning, sometimes I literally do have to pinch myself.
01:43Cheers!
01:44Cheers!
01:45Salud!
01:46If you're working in something that you love, it's not really work.
01:50Good morning.
01:51Woo-hoo!
01:53Alongside their son, Sean, they're happy selling the Spanish dream.
01:56We're all in it together.
01:58We have to find clients their perfect home.
02:00Ta-da!
02:01Boom!
02:02Doing a deal.
02:03There's always a deal to be done.
02:04We're very competitive.
02:05Wow.
02:06Hang on.
02:06These are my choices.
02:07If someone was to ask Sharon who she thinks the boss is, she would probably say herself.
02:14I'm Mama G, the boss.
02:16To any Brits thinking of moving to Spain, get here as soon as you possibly can.
02:21Yay!
02:23It's the perfect place to live.
02:24Today, mother and son team Sharon and Sean are preparing for their next client.
02:33Hello.
02:34Good morning.
02:35You all right?
02:35Yeah.
02:36What are you up to?
02:37Bringing your gifts, as always.
02:39So, I've just picked up the latest edition of our new advertisement.
02:44It looks brilliant.
02:45Yeah, I've got one problem now.
02:47What?
02:48My hacker's spelt wrong.
02:49No, it's not.
02:50It's spelt New Yorker.
02:52No, Mum, it's got an accent above it.
02:54It's still my hacker.
02:56Don't give me a penny.
02:58My hacker.
02:59My hacker.
03:00Well, clients should be here any minute.
03:02So, shall we get out and get ready?
03:04Yeah.
03:04Yeah?
03:04Yeah.
03:05No problem.
03:05Hoping the Ghaners can be the key to finding their perfect home in the sun are project manager, Clayton, wife, Abigail...
03:14Well done, Clayton!
03:16..and 14-year-old son, Harry, from Shropshire.
03:19Since we've been together, really, we've always thought about moving abroad.
03:23We lived in Cyprus for a few years.
03:25We've travelled a lot, haven't we?
03:27Relaxed lifestyle, better climate, better food.
03:32But first, they need to wait for Harry to fly the nest.
03:35Come on.
03:36Do a selfie.
03:37He has four years left of his school before he starts his university, which may be out here.
03:43We want to start, you know, our next part of life and we want that to be in the sun.
03:47And this sun-loving couple know what they want.
03:50A pool or a space for a pool.
03:52We've got to be able to see the sea and close to amenities.
03:55Somewhere nice, somewhere we can live in, somewhere we can call home.
03:58Hello!
03:59Hello, hello!
04:00And on hand to find Abigail and Clayton their perfect holiday home are mother and son team, Sharon and Sean.
04:08Am I short or what?
04:09Yeah, just shrink here, Mum.
04:11It's the age.
04:12Would you mind just giving us a bit of a breakdown of exactly what it is you're looking for?
04:18So we're more after a home rather than a holiday home.
04:21I think being able to see the sea, that's like a top priority, isn't it?
04:24To be able to see the sea.
04:25We're after a decent sort of size pool.
04:27And you want lilacs, I want lilacs.
04:30Harry wants lilacs.
04:32I was going to say, I saw Harry's eyes light up.
04:34He was like, yeah.
04:35So, Harry, I was the same age as you when I moved over here.
04:39Are there any questions that you've got?
04:41How did you find learning Spanish when you first moved here?
04:45It was a challenge.
04:46What I can do, I can teach you a couple of words as we're going through our different viewings.
04:51Sounds good.
04:52Yeah, excellent.
04:52So I have to ask, of course, the hard-hitting question of what's the budget that we're working with?
04:58The budget is £500 to £550, but we could possibly stretch a little bit if it was the right one.
05:05Well, we like a bit of wiggle room.
05:06Yeah.
05:06We like a little bit of something to play with.
05:08So are you looking forward to this, Harry?
05:16Yeah.
05:17Good.
05:18Yeah, it's beautiful, isn't it?
05:19How lucky are we to have such fabulous views?
05:22The first of three properties, Sharon and Sean, are showing the family, is near their office in the beautiful coastal resort of Mahaka Playa.
05:29All right, welcome to Property One.
05:32Oh, wow.
05:33So what do you think, first impressions?
05:36Looks amazing.
05:36Yeah.
05:37Looks really pretty.
05:38Really nice, doesn't it?
05:39I really like it.
05:40Actually, first Spanish word, you can say, me gusta.
05:45Me gusta.
05:46That's the one.
05:47And that means I like it.
05:48Property One is a three-bedroom detached villa.
05:52There is a large traditional living room and a good-sized kitchen just off it.
05:57It also has a dining room with a built-in bar.
06:01Upstairs are two bedrooms, one double, one twin.
06:05The master bedroom has an ensuite shower and a terrace with the sensational sea views the family have asked for.
06:12Downstairs, doors lead to a large paved terrace area with a built-in barbecue and a unique undercover pool.
06:20On the market for €495,000, the property is well within their €550,000 top budget.
06:28I'll just mine the steps down here.
06:31And then this is your main living space.
06:35Oh, yeah.
06:37Very nice.
06:38It's a good space.
06:39I really like it.
06:40It's really cool.
06:41It's a very Moorish property, and that is what Mahaka is based on.
06:47Most of the villas are a Moroccan Moorish style, you know.
06:51She says Moorish, I say quirky.
06:56This is your entertainment area.
06:58Considering it hasn't got air con, it is very cool in here.
07:01So far, so good.
07:02But how will the main bedroom measure up?
07:06Oh, I like the ceilings.
07:07Beam ceilings?
07:08Yeah, it's nice, I like it.
07:09Which I'm sure if you were happy to go into a slightly smaller room, Harry would be very happy in here.
07:15This is a complete suite on its own.
07:19That's the bathroom.
07:20It's all nice, isn't it?
07:21Yeah, it's really nice.
07:22It's got a shower.
07:23It's big.
07:23It's quite a big space, isn't it?
07:25And there's another room round there.
07:27You've actually got a kitchen in your bedroom.
07:29How unusual.
07:32Is it easy breakfast in bed?
07:34Literally, yeah.
07:35It's quirky.
07:36It is quirky.
07:37It is very quirky.
07:38Definitely the biggest kitchen I've seen in a bedroom before.
07:42And there's a sea view.
07:44Oh, yeah, very nice.
07:46Look at that view.
07:47It's amazing.
07:48Can you see yourself in a home like this?
07:50I think based on what we've seen so far, it's very progressing.
07:54I could sit here all day.
07:56Harry's moved in.
07:58Have a look in your bedroom again, Harry.
08:03I think the family's reaction when we first arrived was exactly what we wanted.
08:07The actual room size itself is fine, isn't it?
08:09And you've got built-in cupboards as well, which is nice.
08:11I'm still not sure whether there may be a little bit too much work for them to do.
08:16And here's a new kitchen.
08:17Yeah, but it's a nice size.
08:18It is a nice size.
08:20Just dated, isn't it?
08:21What's in here then?
08:22Oh, it's a pool.
08:24It's a funny shape.
08:25I mean, it's quirky like the rest of the house.
08:27Yeah.
08:28But it's not outside.
08:30It is an indoor swimming pool.
08:32I'm holding on to the fact that that might not be a deal breaker.
08:36It's just too short, isn't it?
08:37I want to be able to swim up and down it, but it's just too small to do that.
08:41I think we'll just have to wait and see if it's up to his standards.
08:45You made your way back.
08:47Yeah.
08:47Yes.
08:47Had a good look around.
08:49Yes, we have.
08:49Yeah.
08:50There was aspects we liked, wasn't there?
08:51The quirkiness is really great.
08:54The pool being indoors is not great, but there is space, and I don't know if there's a possibility
08:59that it could be extended.
09:00The current asking price of Property One is €495,000.
09:05Oh, wow.
09:06So, with that feedback, are we taking that the Property One is still in consideration, or...?
09:12Definitely wouldn't want to rule it out.
09:14A reasonable start with the first property, but can Sharon and Sean deliver a better pool
09:19with Property Two?
09:22Coming up, things are looking up on the pool front...
09:25Oh, Harry!
09:26And on the Costa Blanca, the Aldertons deliver surprise after surprise.
09:32Oh, Harry!
09:33Oh, Harry!
09:34Oh, Harry!
09:41For 11 years, Manchester-born Andrew and Joe Alderton have been selling the Spanish property
09:48dream...
09:48Cheers.
09:49...from their office in Benissa on the Costa Blanca North.
09:52I love everything about Spain. I love the weather, I love the food, I love the people.
09:58¡Ali, vamos!
09:59I love living the dream. I live the dream every day.
10:02Looking good, Andrew.
10:03Just look at that sunset.
10:05With their daughters Ines and Cassia by their side, they've never looked back.
10:09No!
10:10I think the best part is seeing the smile on clients' faces when they buy a property.
10:15Cheers, everybody!
10:16Cheers!
10:17Good find, Mrs A.
10:18It's always me.
10:19Er, no, it's not.
10:20Ah!
10:21Whatever they're doing, there's always fun to be had.
10:25It's just the best life and honestly, come out and join us.
10:30Come here and give us a hug.
10:31No!
10:31No!
10:33Kids, what?
10:35Things are getting spooky as Andrew has been busy getting the office Halloween ready for wife Jo.
10:41Oh, my word, it's wicked out there. Wicked in here as well.
10:45What do you mean it's wicked?
10:46What's going on in here?
10:48It's Halloween.
10:48Someone's been busy.
10:50I love it.
10:50And actually, the devil's in the building, Emma.
10:53It looks like we've got a very wet property search.
10:56We do definitely need the rain.
10:58It's a welcome, but I could do with it not while we're going looking at houses.
11:00No.
11:01If they like the house in the rain, they're going to love it in the sun.
11:06And the clients hoping to escape the West Yorkshire weather to buy a home in the sun are retired engineer, Junior, and teaching assistant, Melissa, who met in Jamaica.
11:15I kind of proposed over the phone from England to Jamaica.
11:21Yes, I remember.
11:22And it's been 15 years now.
11:25It will be 16 years in January.
11:27In January.
11:27In January.
11:28Oh, look at this.
11:30They soon bonded over a love of growing their own produce.
11:34This one's so big, isn't it, that one?
11:37We do enjoy gardening immensely.
11:39It's something that we spend a lot of time doing back home in summer.
11:43Perfect.
11:44Ready to be eaten.
11:45We have an allotment.
11:47I do all the nurturing, all the hard work, you know.
11:51Hola.
11:52Here in Spain, we would love to grow avocados, pramigranats, sugarcane, just, you know, broccolis, that sort of things.
12:02Muchas gracias.
12:03Muchas gracias.
12:05Now it's time to put down their roots abroad.
12:08Beautiful.
12:10My dream property in Spain, I don't think we have the budget for it.
12:13Help yourself, I cannot manage all of this.
12:16I think it's two-bedroom, outside space, enough room to have a vegetable garden, put some fruit trees in.
12:22And we have a little puppy as well to go, so enough room for him to run about.
12:27Me, personally, a log cabin would do me.
12:31You know, I'm just down to her, basic.
12:35She's the one that they've got to please.
12:37Well, if anyone knows how to people please, it's Andrew and Jo.
12:41So, welcome to our world.
12:43What are you after?
12:45A two-bedroom house, outside space.
12:48Yes, some outside space.
12:49Plant some vegetables, fruit trees.
12:51Oh, we're going to do some vegetables.
12:52So how much have you got to spend on this nice project?
12:56Budget is, I think it's 150,000 euros.
13:00OK.
13:01This area is a little bit tight, so is there any room for manoeuvre with that budget?
13:07Is that something that you would consider?
13:08That is a possibility.
13:09Yeah, I think we would consider that.
13:11Well, we've got three to show you, so shall we make some tracks?
13:14Yes, yes.
13:15Yes.
13:20We don't want to leave, be too far from this, because this is what I like.
13:24Absolutely.
13:25Plus, we would like to be near you guys.
13:28100%.
13:28I'm coming for that first barbecue, I told you.
13:31There you go, there you go.
13:32Well, that's dinner sorted, but will Property One cook up a storm?
13:38First up, the husband and wife team are taking Junior and Melissa to the picturesque village
13:43of Tormos, an hour away from the hustle and bustle of Alicante.
13:48So, guys, welcome to property number one.
13:51Oh, looks nice.
13:52Looks nice.
13:53So, should we go and have a look inside?
13:55Yes, please.
13:55Yes, please.
14:26So, welcome to this gorgeous little entrance hall.
14:30So, what's your first start?
14:32It's talking to me.
14:33It's talking to me.
14:35And it's saying, look how nice I am.
14:38Let's hope Property One keeps the conversation going with Junior.
14:41So, welcome to your main bedroom.
14:45This is nice.
14:45But look at that view.
14:47Yes.
14:47Oh, imagine.
14:49Oh, let me see.
14:50Fantastic.
14:52Oh, what?
14:53Wow, look at that.
14:55Look at the view.
14:56Oh, I love it.
14:57Oh, I love it.
14:59I do love this.
14:59I love it.
15:00Oh, we like that.
15:00I tell you what.
15:01Yeah.
15:02Should we see the rest of the house?
15:03And then garden area, which just keeps on going.
15:11Forever and ever and ever.
15:14Oh, turn around.
15:15Lovely.
15:16Oh, no.
15:18Oh, no.
15:19How beautiful is that?
15:21Beautiful.
15:22So, you have gate access straight out onto the mountain.
15:27There's loads of walks there for you and the dog.
15:29Yes.
15:30And this area here, you're able to put fruit trees in as well.
15:34So, you would be able to plant on that.
15:36So, so far, so good.
15:37So far, so good.
15:38We'll let you have a little walk around and then we'll meet back and have a chat.
15:46This size of this is perfect.
15:48We're not looking for a mansion, you know.
15:51They've got in their head what they want and I think we've just given it to them.
15:55For the second bedroom, this is quite big.
15:58Yeah.
15:58It's quite nice.
15:59Well done, Mrs. Eh?
16:01Let's not count our chickens just yet.
16:05We liked it.
16:07It's beautiful.
16:08It's cosy.
16:09So, on that note, would you like to know the price?
16:12Ooh, I thought I'd like to know the price.
16:13Yes, please.
16:16So, it's a tiny bit over budget.
16:19Okay.
16:20And it's on at 159,900.
16:22159,900.
16:24How does that feel?
16:25Still in the running.
16:27It's still in the running.
16:28You know, we'll definitely put an offer in.
16:31Ooh!
16:32What do you mean?
16:33Cut that bit!
16:34What do you mean?
16:34Put an offer in!
16:37No need to put offers in just yet because we do have two more properties to see.
16:41So, shall we go off and see them?
16:42Yes, please.
16:43Let's go.
16:43Property One has clearly left an impression on Junior, but Melissa isn't keen to commit too soon.
16:49Can Joe and Andrew up their game even more with Property Two?
16:53In Almeria, mother and son team, Sharon and Sean, are helping the Elliot family to buy a holiday home for a maximum budget of 550,000 euros.
17:07Property One got off to a good start.
17:12This is a lovely map.
17:13But the indoor pool was not quite right for 14-year-old Harry.
17:17It's just so short, isn't it?
17:19For their second showing, Sharon and Sean have brought the family to a stunning private villa in the heart of Mahaka Playa.
17:26You'll notice straight away, it is a fully gated community.
17:31First impressions are good.
17:32Yeah, seems really quiet, safe.
17:35That's a lot of house.
17:36Yes.
17:38Property Two is a fantastic semi-detached home with a bright and airy living dining room.
17:44The home has four double bedrooms spread over two floors for Harry to choose from.
17:50And two of them come with ensuite bathrooms.
17:53There are numerous terraces, perfect for alfresco living and taking in all the sea views.
18:00And a cabbage all off, a large swimming pool and entertaining area.
18:05On the market for 499,000 euros, the property sits comfortably under the couple's maximum budget.
18:13Gosh.
18:14Wow.
18:15We got a wow.
18:17That's a good start.
18:18I love this.
18:19It's still got a bit of that quirky feel.
18:21Mm-hmm.
18:22And we got a wow off, Harry.
18:24That was good.
18:26Do you think there's anything in here you'd want to change?
18:28No.
18:29Nothing.
18:29It looks really good as it is, actually.
18:32And that's without even seeing the view.
18:35Ta-da!
18:37That's amazing.
18:38That is amazing.
18:39The view?
18:40Yeah.
18:40Incredible view.
18:41Bearing in mind this is only the very first terrace that you're stepping out on,
18:44is that the sort of view that you were hoping for?
18:47That's lovely, yes.
18:48I like it that you're saying it's the very first terrace, you know, so there's obviously
18:52more than one.
18:53All good so far?
18:54Yes.
18:55Very good.
18:55Yes.
18:55Very good, yes.
18:56If you want to go round to the right and straight through.
18:59Oh, this room's nice.
19:04You can see this here again.
19:06So I was actually thinking this could be Harry's room.
19:08Yeah, I'd just be looking at the view all day.
19:11There is one more surprise that we want to show you, so follow us this way.
19:16So we've got another incredible terrace.
19:20Just have a little peek over.
19:22Oh, Harry.
19:24Gosh.
19:25That is a good-sized pool.
19:27The terraces and the views continue to impress.
19:31There's another terrace there.
19:33Another terrace?
19:34This is massive.
19:36I think it's going amazing.
19:37This property, it's got everything that they've asked for.
19:41That's a decent-sized kitchen, isn't it?
19:43Oh, you can see the pool from here as well.
19:44See, Harry, you've got something nice to look at when you're doing the dishes.
19:48This doesn't feel like a holiday home.
19:50It feels like a family home.
19:52Yes, I'm excited for them, to be honest with you.
19:55That pool's lovely, with the size of it.
19:57Get your lilo in there, Harry.
19:58Yeah, and you can actually swim in this pool.
20:01I mean, I actually think Harry's already moved in.
20:03You could see his face just lit up.
20:06Yeah, it's really nice.
20:07I was definitely a contender.
20:08Yeah, definitely a contender.
20:09They did well to find us this one.
20:12Hello.
20:13Your bag.
20:13Oh, look at that smile.
20:15It's amazing, isn't it?
20:17Really, really, really nice.
20:19It's on the market for €499,000.
20:22That's good news.
20:23That's really good news.
20:25Very surprising, very good news.
20:26Yeah.
20:26What do we show you in property number three that we haven't shown you in this property?
20:31I think the only thing maybe would be detached.
20:34A very positive reaction to property two.
20:37But can Cheryl and Sean get an even better response to their third and final property?
20:42Who's doing the balloons?
20:50Me.
20:51Your balloons.
20:51You're excited about your cake.
20:52On the Costa Blanca North, when the Altertons aren't selling the dream, they love organising a family surprise.
20:58My dad is 77 today, so we've got a massive surprise planned for him.
21:04Oh, this is beautiful.
21:0525 degrees.
21:06Too hot.
21:07But the first part of the day is a surprise for our girls, because we've managed to arrange for my sister and my two nieces, their cousins, to fly over.
21:15And they haven't a clue.
21:16They haven't a clue.
21:17Joe's sister, Helen, and her two nieces, Scarlett and Millie, are always happy for any excuse to visit.
21:23It beats the Manchester weather, being out here in October.
21:27This is not a normal thing, is it?
21:28No, it's beautiful.
21:30There's something that we always get for granddad's birthday.
21:32I don't know.
21:32Family together?
21:34Yeah.
21:39Unbelievable, you.
21:41You didn't even...
21:42So do you think granddad's going to like this surprise?
21:45Yeah.
21:46He's got no idea.
21:47Better than any present, isn't it?
21:48And neither does grandma.
21:53I think that was one of the best surprises we've done yet.
21:57So, with the cousins reunited after months apart, it's time to get ready for surprise two.
22:03Joe's dad has no idea he's having any celebration.
22:07I can't do it.
22:08Let alone with even more family members.
22:10This wits is really scaring me.
22:13See, it's my first time making a lemon juice, OK?
22:15But I think it's even safe.
22:17And as he's 100% in charge of this operation.
22:19I have no doubt about it.
22:21That's ready.
22:22Oh, my gosh.
22:24Is my cake burning?
22:25These surprise parties are very hard work.
22:29But good fun.
22:31Yeah.
22:32That's perfect.
22:33High five, Redgal.
22:34Good teamwork.
22:34Finally, with the cake ready and the decorations up, all that's missing is the birthday boy.
22:42Happy birthday!
22:43Happy birthday!
22:44Happy birthday!
22:44Happy birthday!
22:47Feliz cumpleaños.
22:48Oh, happy birthday.
22:49Happy birthday.
22:5077.
22:5277.
22:52And done like a day over 80.
22:55Cheers.
22:57Cheers.
22:57Cheers.
22:58My sister and the girl's going to come out to surprise me if they've got no idea they're here.
23:01That was, it was just, it was awesome.
23:12Doing things like that to us, aren't they?
23:14Yeah.
23:15Honestly.
23:19Inez's cake, it was just amazing.
23:21Brilliant.
23:22Brilliant.
23:22I'll just do my piece first.
23:24See, it's a real shame for me, honestly, because inside here there is a size six.
23:31Oh, wow.
23:33Feeding for a husband and now I've got a daughter as well that's just cake.
23:36My bikini days are over.
23:40Making more memories.
23:41That's it.
23:42Making memories.
23:43Yeah.
23:43Couldn't ask for more.
23:44No.
23:44You're not bad.
23:46Yeah, whatever.
23:50Happy birthday!
23:51Happy birthday!
23:52Happy birthday!
23:54Still to come, the Alderson's house hunt is going from strength to strength.
24:02Property one, and steroids.
24:06And the Garners are getting all shook up.
24:17On the Costa Blanca North, Joanne and Andrew are helping Junior and Melissa
24:22find a forever home in the sun for a budget of 150,000 euros.
24:28Property one got off to a great start.
24:30It's talking to me.
24:31It's talking to me.
24:33But will the rural location for property two deliver enough outside space for the couple's dream garden?
24:41First impressions?
24:42Very, very scenic.
24:43You can grow all the fruits to your heart content here.
24:46So, shall we go and have a look inside?
24:48Yes, please.
24:49Yes, thank you.
24:49Let's do it.
24:50Can't wait.
24:53Property two is a townhouse in a beautiful valley, just a 20-minute drive from the town of Pago.
24:59There's a garden at the rear, but also an allotment next door that Junior can use to exercise his green thumb.
25:05The property starts on the first floor, where there are two double bedrooms, a family bathroom, and an open-plan living dining room with an American-style kitchen.
25:16Upstairs features two more bedrooms, offering ample space for visiting guests, and a bright reception room that leads onto a large terrace.
25:26Property two has recently been reduced, and it's on the market for 160,000 euros, ten over their maximum budget, but they did mention potential wiggle room.
25:36Well, I want you to turn round and just have a look at where we are.
25:40There's your mountain.
25:42Beautiful.
25:43Just behind where the orange trees are, there's a plot of land there the same size, and that's included with this house.
25:49Never.
25:50So, plenty of gardening to be done.
25:52I like what I've seen so far.
25:54Yeah, I like what I've seen so far.
25:57So, welcome to one of the four bedrooms.
26:00Yes.
26:02Oh, again, nice.
26:03Nice, guys.
26:04Wow.
26:05You've got the nice, original features poking through.
26:08I like the stone thing.
26:09I always like the bare stone, you know, that look.
26:13Well, it gives it soul, doesn't it?
26:14Yes, yes, yes.
26:15You can see the story of the house coming through.
26:17Yes.
26:17You've got all your beams and your walls.
26:29Ta-da!
26:31Welcome to the lounge and the open-plan kitchen.
26:35Oh!
26:35There's still a lot more to see, so we'll let you go and have a little explore, and then we'll meet up.
26:44This is so much bigger than property one.
26:49Melissa's the key to this.
26:50It's probably twice the size of property one, isn't it?
26:53Junior's going to buy anything.
26:54Melissa's the one that we've got to make happy.
26:56Oh, my life has just begun.
26:58Well, that's too high to tingle.
26:59That's not a fact, is it?
27:00Oh, here they come.
27:05Here they come.
27:06So, that's taken you quite a while to get round this massive property, eh?
27:10It is.
27:11It is massive.
27:12Yes.
27:12Property one on steroids.
27:15Yeah?
27:16Yeah?
27:16I like that.
27:17Brilliant.
27:17The house, with the plot of land, is on at 160,000 euros.
27:24Fantastic.
27:24Loads to think about.
27:26Fantastic.
27:27It's...
27:27Yes.
27:28It's loads to think about.
27:29It would need a lot of work doing to get it to what we would want it to be.
27:34Yeah.
27:34And it's a bit further out.
27:36Yeah.
27:36So, now we need to see if property number three is going to knock this one off the pedestal.
27:41Well, you've got a challenge.
27:42We do.
27:42We do.
27:43We like a challenge.
27:44Love it.
27:46Junior and Melissa are impressed with property two, but with outdoor space at the top of the
27:51couple's wish list, there's always room for improvement for their third and final property.
27:56In Almeria, Sharon and Sean are helping project manager Clayton and his family find a home
28:11for a maximum budget of 550,000 euros.
28:16Property one started well.
28:17I really like it.
28:18It's really cool.
28:19But the pool didn't make a splash.
28:21Still in consideration or...?
28:23Definitely wouldn't want to rule it out.
28:25It was love at first sight with property two.
28:28That's a lot of house.
28:30Yeah.
28:31But there is always scope for enhancement.
28:33Erm, detached.
28:35I'm excited to see what your reaction's going to be with property three.
28:40So, no peeking.
28:41Okay.
28:43You can still see the sea from here.
28:45We'll make sure we're giving you that view.
28:47Property three is a superb detached villa and it's only 500 metres away from the beautiful golden
28:55beachfront of Mahaka Playa.
28:58Split over two levels, the upper floor can only be accessed via an outdoor staircase.
29:03Here, there is a guest suite leading to a terrace with 360-degree picturesque views.
29:09The main lounge and dining room is open plan and leads to two other good-sized bedrooms.
29:15The fully fenced grounds are beautifully landscaped and there's an immaculate swimming pool, more
29:20than big enough for three lilos.
29:22On for 575,000 euros, the property sits 25,000 above the couple's maximum budget, but is it
29:30worth the extra wiggle room?
29:34Oh, this is lovely.
29:36And the pool.
29:37And the pool.
29:38Wow, that's a nice pool, isn't it, Harry?
29:40Yeah.
29:41It's good size, really good size, isn't it?
29:42Yeah.
29:43Yeah, so far so good.
29:44And then into your main living space.
29:48Okay.
29:50This is definitely different.
29:51It's nice different.
29:52It is a more traditional home.
29:54However, over the years, they've modernised it.
29:57They've really brought it up to date.
29:58Mm-hmm.
29:59I like it.
30:01I'm not sure if I like it as much as the other one living there.
30:05No.
30:05I'm interested to see the rest of it, I think, and see the outdoor space.
30:09Oh, well.
30:10Look at this.
30:11Lots of view, isn't it?
30:13That's beautiful, isn't it?
30:14The space is really nice, and this is amazing.
30:18Go and have a good look round and see what your thoughts are.
30:22Fantastic.
30:27Harry, what do you think of the pool?
30:29I really like it.
30:30Really good size.
30:31It's definitely the nicest pool out of the three.
30:33Yeah.
30:33They set us the task of moving on to property three and showing them something detached,
30:38and that's what we did.
30:39The only thing this is missing, I think, is maybe a bit of outdoor space off these two bedrooms.
30:44I think as they're going around, they're going to be comparing this property to number two.
30:49It just doesn't give me the wow like the other one did.
30:52No.
30:53Well, I think I can say on this one, Mum, property three didn't give them that shaz a dingle.
30:57No.
30:58Did it?
30:58No.
30:59But property two did.
31:00Hello.
31:01Hello again.
31:02How do you feel about this, Sam?
31:04What's your thoughts?
31:05It's very nice and modern, but it's probably just not quite us, is it?
31:10Especially after looking at the last one, it doesn't feel quite the same.
31:13Well, I think it's clear that you have so much to think about.
31:19We definitely do.
31:19So, shall we give you a little bit of time?
31:22Brilliant.
31:22And then we'll catch up back in the office and see what your thoughts are.
31:25Great.
31:25Sounds good.
31:26Perfect.
31:33It's not just the Spanish son that appeals to Sharon and husband Steve.
31:37Steve and I have just returned from America.
31:40That was Nashville.
31:41Nashville, yeah.
31:42That was the main street.
31:43And their bucket list tour of the States has left Sharon feeling all shook up.
31:50I'm a huge Elvis fan.
31:52When I walked through those gates of Graceland, I just felt like I was in another world.
31:56Jen.
31:57Oh, wow.
31:59Now Sharon's sister, Jen, and her husband have arrived on holiday from the UK.
32:07And she has the perfect surprise for them.
32:10I'm going to bore them to tears with pictures of the USA.
32:14An appealing prospect, I'm sure they'll agree.
32:17Right.
32:18Who's really excited to see photos and videos?
32:23We're really thrilled.
32:24Las Vegas, baby!
32:27With son Sean, daughter Emma, son-in-law Matt and their grandchildren all arriving, the excitement is building.
32:33I've done a short video.
32:36It's only an hour long.
32:37How much?
32:38And that's not where the surprises end.
32:41See, I've bought your gifts.
32:42Aww.
32:44Ta-da!
32:45I thought it would be really good to get them all to wear Elvis costumes.
32:49I'll give a...
32:50You can watch a video for five minutes.
32:52Honestly, when you've got all these on, we're all going to be doing a bit of this.
32:58What is that?
32:59Okay.
32:59Oh, my bum looks good.
33:07Do I look like a cowboy?
33:09This can't be real.
33:15Dad?
33:18That can't be right.
33:19I'm not quite sure what I'm meant to do with it.
33:22It's been a long time, so I've been able to run my hand through my hair like that.
33:27Can you keep this for later?
33:28Well, if you play your card, Rod.
33:30Now that everyone's happy with their outfits...
33:33That's better.
33:34Well, almost everyone.
33:36It's time to rock and roll.
33:37I'm going to turn it on now, yeah, and we'll see.
33:46It's raining, but we made it.
33:49The video that my mum prepared actually really, really surprised me because I thought it was
33:54going to be a bit boring.
33:56They still blow me away, the love they have for each other after, like, almost 45 years
34:02together.
34:02Although the real Elvis wasn't available, Sharon did manage to wrangle a surprise message
34:07for Steve from The Next Best Thing.
34:09Well, hey there, Steve.
34:11It's me, Dean Z.
34:12Sharon appreciates you making all of her dreams a beautiful reality, which included coming
34:17to see me at my show.
34:19Thank you so much for bringing her out here, and now it's your turn to be her hunk of hunk
34:23of burning love.
34:25God bless you.
34:26Thank you very much.
34:27Yay!
34:28And what you did with D&Z for me, I mean, absolutely fantastic.
34:37Did you like that?
34:38Yeah, it was absolutely brilliant.
34:42It's a wonderful feeling when you get to our age and you can turn around and say, I've completed
34:47my bucket list because I don't want for anything else.
34:52Woo-hoo!
34:53I just feel amazing.
34:55I've had a great day with them.
34:58Still to come, have Julia and Melissa found their perfect match?
35:03This is our Beverly Hills.
35:06And will Clayton and Abigail be diving off the deep end?
35:10We'd like to put an offer in.
35:11On the Costa Blanca North, Andrew and Joe Alderton are helping Melissa and Junior buy a forever
35:24home in sunny Spain with a budget of 150,000 euros.
35:29Property one spoke to Junior.
35:31You need to say, look how nice I am.
35:33Look how nice I am.
35:34Although Melissa was a little more hesitant.
35:37We'll definitely put an offer in.
35:39What do you mean?
35:40Cut that bit.
35:42Do her up a property two was more to her taste.
35:46It's probably twice the size of property one, isn't it?
35:49But needed a bit too much doing upping.
35:52It would need a lot of work to win.
35:54Yeah.
35:55So for their third and final offering, husband and wife team Andrew and Joe have headed to
36:00the village of Merla.
36:02Welcome to property number three.
36:06I'll use to try and keep calm.
36:10Very, very nice.
36:11I love it.
36:12It already comes with an orange tree and a lemon tree.
36:16Yeah.
36:17Very good.
36:18I like what I am seeing.
36:19Property three is a charming bungalow featuring stunning countryside views.
36:27On entering the recently refurbished property, there's a cosy living room with a fully equipped
36:32kitchen.
36:34Two bedrooms, one bathroom and the enclosed patio can be open for fresh air or closed in
36:40winter, adding an extra room.
36:42There is a small outdoor space for entertaining and gardening, and there's even a communal
36:48swimming pool.
36:49It's considerably over Melissa and Junior's budget at 215,000 euros, but they've told Andrew
36:55and Joe they're willing to get a mortgage for their dream home.
37:00One thing we will tell you, that you're not allowed to look behind you until we get upstairs.
37:06Okay.
37:07Right, follow us.
37:08Come on.
37:08Come on.
37:09I'm actually peeking behind.
37:11You're in trouble.
37:12I am not looking.
37:13I promise.
37:15So, guys, welcome in.
37:17Oh, my word.
37:19I feel like crying.
37:20Oh, my God.
37:21Oh, no.
37:22Wow.
37:23It's got you this straight through the door, hasn't it?
37:25Wow.
37:26Oh, that's perfect.
37:27Wow.
37:27Yeah.
37:27Wow.
37:28So, first impressions?
37:30Wow.
37:31Well, this property certainly has the wow factor.
37:34Good size.
37:35It is big enough.
37:35Probably a little bit smaller than I was expecting, but it is a really good size.
37:41As the house has been completely renovated, it really is what we call turnkey.
37:46So, you just walk in, plop your banks down, and off you go, start living your new Spanish life.
37:50I think we should show you the surprise now, seeing as you like it so much.
37:55Yes.
37:55This might be the icing on the cake, do you reckon?
37:58Well, it could be.
37:58Oh, and then.
38:03Oh, good surprise.
38:04Oh, guys, look at that.
38:06You stood here looking out at that.
38:08This is our Beverly Hills.
38:09This urbanisation that we're on was placed on this precise hillside here, because it's
38:15the very last area in the whole of this region where the sun sets.
38:20Oh.
38:20So, it gets every single drop of sun.
38:22This is the dream.
38:24This is it.
38:25Go and wander around, have a look around, and we'll meet back to discuss.
38:28Well, we've still got another little surprise for you.
38:31Yes.
38:31I can't take any more.
38:37Oh, this is really nice.
38:39I love it.
38:40I love it.
38:42I love it, love it, love it, love it, love it.
38:43Melissa is in charge.
38:45Yeah.
38:45100%.
38:46Just a bit like our relationship.
38:47A bit like our relationship.
38:48I'm in charge.
38:49She's going to have final say on this, and she has fallen in love with this property.
38:54I don't think anything beats this view.
38:57You're going to be seeing something new every time you look out.
39:00They have said that they would consider a small mortgage, which is why we've gone to this
39:05house, because this house absolutely delivers on everything that they want the only compromise
39:12is price.
39:17Hey.
39:18Hello.
39:18Hi, guys.
39:19How are you?
39:20Hi.
39:20We're good.
39:20And what do you think to our final surprise?
39:23Oh, it's...
39:24Just amazing.
39:24It's magnificent.
39:25Just amazing.
39:27You don't cease to amaze me, and there's nothing to do.
39:30Just move in.
39:30Yeah, that's it.
39:31It's perfect.
39:32Isn't it?
39:33Yeah, it's perfect.
39:34It's like winning the lottery, isn't it?
39:36Yeah, it is.
39:36It is.
39:37It's a dream property.
39:38It is on over budget.
39:40Mm-hmm.
39:40Okay.
39:41All right.
39:41But we did speak about maybe getting...
39:43Yes, a little mortgage.
39:44A mortgage.
39:44A mortgage.
39:45This house is on at $215,000.
39:48$215,000.
39:49$215,000.
39:49So you would have to get that mortgage to get this house.
39:53We'll give you enough time now to go off and have a little think about everything that
39:56we've spoken about and start processing, and then we'll go and grab a coffee and have
40:01a chat about everything.
40:03How's that sound?
40:03Sounds great.
40:04Sounds good.
40:04Let's go.
40:05Okay.
40:05With three very different properties to consider, Julia and Melissa have a lot to think about.
40:18Back in Almeria, Sharon and Sean are helping project manager Clayton, his wife Abigail and
40:24son Harry, find their perfect home in Spain.
40:28Property One's indoor pool didn't impress.
40:31It's just too short, isn't it?
40:32I want to be able to swim up and down it.
40:35Yeah.
40:36Property Three didn't give them the shazza tingle.
40:39It's probably just not quite us, is it?
40:43Property Two ticked all the boxes.
40:46Ta-da!
40:47That's amazing.
40:48That is amazing.
40:49But was it enough to make an offer?
40:52Really hopeful about this meeting.
40:54Sharon and Sean are about to find out.
40:57I got the feeling as you were walking around that you'd left your heart in property number
41:01two.
41:02Yeah, we left property two, didn't we?
41:04Yeah, some upgrading needed doing and it might carry some costs.
41:08Is the property enough that you want to consider moving forward or do you need to take time?
41:16We'd like to put an offer in.
41:17About four, seven, five?
41:20Yeah.
41:20Okay.
41:21We've got to have Esperanza, which is hope.
41:25We've got to hope that they accept.
41:28Esperanza.
41:28That's an offer.
41:30That's it.
41:32That's an offer of 24,000 euros under the asking price that Sean now has to take to the homeowner.
41:41MuchÃsima gracias.
41:42Unfortunately, 475 is too low for them to accept.
41:48However, they've said that they would like to make a counteroffer and they would be open
41:54to accepting an offer of 490,000 euros.
41:58So, they're coming back.
42:04Yeah.
42:04I think we leave it on the table, leave it overnight, have a talk about it and then come back.
42:12And after some careful pondering, the family came to a decision.
42:16Clayton and Abil, you're the second viewing, love the house just as much to the point they
42:24actually decided to up their offer to 490,000.
42:28I'm actually really happy for them because it is the perfect home.
42:32The A team wins again.
42:33Oh, yes.
42:34Whoa.
42:41On the Costa Blanca North, husband and wife team, Andrew and Joe, have been helping
42:45Junior and Melissa pick a forever home in the sun for an initial budget of 150,000 euros.
42:52Muchas gracias.
42:54Property 1 made a very good impression.
42:57The size of this is perfect.
43:00Property 2 left Junior feeling reborn.
43:03Oh, my life has just begun.
43:06They both felt right at home at Property 3, though it would need a mortgage.
43:11It's a dream property.
43:12And now Junior and Melissa are back to chat to Andrew and Joe.
43:17Property 1 for me, I think that's out completely.
43:20Yeah, that's out, yeah.
43:21Property 2, yes, I love it.
43:24Love the space.
43:25That brings us nicely on to our final hope.
43:29Property number 3.
43:30Oh.
43:31Yes.
43:32Property number 3.
43:33Oh, my word.
43:34That is stunning.
43:34You love that one, don't you?
43:36Yeah, it is stunning.
43:37I think we would consider putting an offering.
43:40I don't think we'd put an offering right this minute because I do think I need to sleep on it.
43:47Oh, definitely.
43:50It's a lot to think about for the couple.
43:52They always knew they might need a mortgage, but how much is their dream home worth to them?
43:57And after a long and quite possibly sleepless night for Junior and Melissa, the next day, the couple come to a decision.
44:09We've just made an offer on Property 3 and it's been accepted and I am over the moon.
44:15With the Aldertons' help, the property was secured for 206,500 euros.
44:22Melissa and I are so ready to start our new life in Spain, in the sunshine.
44:26I love making people's dreams come true.
44:29Yours, that you, he's off now.
44:32Oh, my little heart is just fluttering.
44:37Oh.
44:38It's tears of joy, you know.
44:39Yeah.
44:39It's tears of joy.
44:41Just know that.
44:42Just know.
44:43Really?
44:43Yeah, it's tears of joy.
44:45Yeah, it's tears of joy.
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