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00:00Spain, house hunting around the beautiful whitewashed mountain village of Competa in Andalusia.
00:07I'm Jasmine Harmon and for almost 20 years I've been helping house hunters find their dream homes overseas.
00:13Today I'll be using all my skills to help Jasmine and David who know exactly what they're looking for.
00:19It's absolutely bang on. It's like the complete dream.
00:23And they fall fast for the spectacular Spanish vistas.
00:27Oh my word. It's just gorgeous. So like in every direction.
00:34And there are plenty more on offer at this secret hideaway in the hills.
00:38You could have wild parties, loud music. You're not disturbing anyone.
00:42You're not disturbing anyone. You can go skinny dipping in this pool without anyone.
00:46But at the end of the day, will I find Jasmine and David's perfect place in the sun?
00:51It's unreal.
00:52Given us a headache, unfortunately.
00:57After visiting Spain many times, Jasmine and David's dream is to raise their children surrounded by Andalusian charm.
01:10They firmly believe the whitewashed village of Competa with its warm and welcoming community is the perfect place to provide a wonderful upbringing for their family.
01:21With their UK property already on the market, all I need to do is find them a new permanent home.
01:28No pressure.
01:29Jasmine, who owns her own travel agency, and David, a fleet engineer at a haulage company, live in Warrington and have been married for eight years.
01:39We have a good relationship.
01:41We think the same things, say the same things, do the same things, like the same things.
01:48Yeah, we always are.
01:50We'll like exchange a funny look with one another because we are completely.
01:55I think it's just what happens when you live together for a long time.
01:58You become so in tune, don't you?
01:59And they're definitely on the same page about their next adventure, moving to Competa in the Axarquia region of Spain with their six-year-old and two-year-old.
02:09They have a budget of £130,000 to find their dream home.
02:13Around a two-and-a-half-hour flight from the UK into Malaga and then less than an hour's drive takes you to the Axarquia region of Andalusia in southern Spain.
02:24The area is known for its stunning whitewashed villages, charming traditional havens with narrow winding streets surrounded by mountains and unspoiled countryside.
02:35There are olive trees and vineyards are plenty here.
02:38And it's just a short drive from the beach, so it's no wonder that the region is becoming increasingly well-known.
02:45Competa is one of the most popular whitewashed villages in the Axarquia region.
02:50With average property prices around 40% lower than at the coast, this Pueblo Blanco attracts buyers from all over the globe.
03:00Three-bedroom houses with little to no work to be done typically start at around £130,000.
03:06But well-priced properties are selling quickly, so Jasmine and David might need to be ready to move fast.
03:14Before we start the search, I'm meeting my house hunters to find out exactly what they're looking for.
03:20Buenos dias. Welcome both of you to Andalusia.
03:24Thank you very much.
03:25So, what is it that attracts you to this part of Spain? Have you visited here many times?
03:30Mm-hm. Yeah, I used to come as a teenager quite a bit with my mum, but we used to stay more on the coast and it just left a bit of an impression on me, I think.
03:38We've been here on holiday. We've been to near her a couple of times, so we've not actually been up this part, but we really, really like it.
03:44We watch lots about it on the internet and things like that.
03:46You've not been here before.
03:49What's your impression?
03:50We really like it.
03:51So you could live here? Yeah.
03:51Yeah? Yeah, definitely could live here.
03:53Yeah.
03:54We really, really like it. We're really looking forward to it, aren't we?
03:56Yeah, we are looking forward to it. And the scenery's obviously absolutely gorgeous as well.
04:00And I think you probably can't anticipate how hilly it is until you get here, but that's fine.
04:06We'll have really good, strong legs at the end of it, so...
04:10You will.
04:11So, location-wise, what would be your ideal?
04:14I have obviously done heaps of research online.
04:18I think that Compater has got a bit more of, like, a, I guess, a bit more of an authentic way of life.
04:24But are you happy to look in some of the other villages around Compater as well as in Compater itself?
04:29Yes, definitely. We'll have to have a look round, but we've got our hearts set on Compater.
04:32Have you?
04:34When you're out here, how do you anticipate spending your free time?
04:39I'm going to be learning Spanish.
04:42And Jasmine's going to do some painting, isn't it, Jasmine?
04:44Are you?
04:45I do, uh, I do watercolour at home. It's one of my main, um, switch-offs, really.
04:51What's the dream, then? Can you describe your perfect home to me?
04:56For me, it's the absolute typical, like, Andalusian townhouse, really.
05:02Like, whitewashed and, um, ideally with a blue front door, but, you know, we can...
05:07We can paint that if need to be.
05:08Um, but all of the charm, really, you know, like, beams, the, um, original tiles.
05:16We're looking outside space, at least three bedrooms, um, with a roof terraced.
05:21Walking distance from, like, the shops, um, local restaurants and school.
05:26So, I know you've got a budget of around £130,000.
05:32Is there any additional money?
05:34Yeah, we'll have a couple of thousand pounds, if it's the right property.
05:38Yeah.
05:38And, obviously, if we need to, then we don't mind.
05:40We don't want to miss out for just that little bit of money.
05:41I mean, to be honest, for the budget...
05:43It's going to be tight.
05:44Three bedrooms is...
05:46Yeah.
05:46You know, they start at around £130,000.
05:49So, if you were to look at something with more bedrooms,
05:52then you're going to be looking at other compromises.
05:55So, shall we get started?
05:57Yeah.
05:57Let's see what you think of the first one, and then we'll take it from there.
06:00Brilliant.
06:00OK?
06:00Can't wait.
06:01Thank you very much.
06:04We're kicking off this search in Competer, their perfect location.
06:08And, to be honest, I'm not surprised that this charming village is where they want to live.
06:13But, as they've never actually been here before,
06:15I want to stop and show them around.
06:17I hope they like it in person as much as they did online.
06:20So, to begin with, obviously, we had to come into the heart of Competer.
06:26This is Almigada Square.
06:28What do you two think of it?
06:30It's absolutely beautiful.
06:31Really nice.
06:32It's quite bustling, isn't it?
06:33Yeah.
06:33Absolutely.
06:34Very lively.
06:35Is this what you were expecting?
06:36Absolutely.
06:37I have walked through the streets online several times.
06:39Have you?
06:40So, you know your way around already.
06:41I don't need to show you around.
06:42One of the really big and very popular festivals that goes on is La Noche del Vino.
06:49The evening of wine.
06:51And they have Sevillana's flamenco and the local fandango dancing.
06:55So, that's something maybe that you would all enjoy as a family.
06:58Absolutely, yeah.
06:59I think it will be so much fun, won't it, to be involved in it.
07:02And to be able to just be five minutes from your house, hopefully, or a lot longer.
07:08As a matter of fact, the property we're going to look at is about a minute's walk from here.
07:13Wow.
07:14Wow, yeah, that's amazing.
07:16So, location-wise, it couldn't be more ideal, could it?
07:18Absolutely.
07:19I think we can handle that.
07:20Yeah?
07:20Come on, then.
07:21Let's go and have a look.
07:22It's no wonder they like it here, and they certainly aren't alone.
07:28Nearly 50% of the population aren't Spanish, and demand for two- to three-bedroom townhouses is high.
07:35But I've managed to find a bit of a quirky property in a great location, so I'm looking forward to seeing what they think.
07:41So, look, a stone's throw from the heart of the main square of Comfortur.
07:49We are looking at this townhouse.
07:52It's absolutely bang on.
07:53It's like the complete dream.
07:56Is it?
07:56Yeah, it really is, definitely.
07:58To have the main square there is incredible.
08:01It's exactly what you want with the tiles on the walls as well, isn't it?
08:04Yeah, yeah.
08:05We are looking at a townhouse.
08:08You've got three bedrooms and two reception rooms.
08:11It's on the market for just under £130,500.
08:18Oh, so...
08:20That's definitely doable, isn't it?
08:21We're pretty bang on.
08:23Yeah.
08:24Shall we go and have a look and see what you think of the inside?
08:28I think the best feature of this townhouse is the stunning roof terrace with sea and mountain views.
08:34Inside on the ground floor is a living room, a kitchen with room for a small table and a compact shower room.
08:42Upstairs is a light and bright double bedroom with a Juliet balcony and another living room, which leads into a little conservatory.
08:51Definitely a sun trap.
08:52Up a further flight of stairs are two more good-sized double bedrooms, one of which has a door out and a staircase up to that roof terrace.
09:00Right, come on in.
09:05Not sure if this is what you were expecting.
09:07Yeah.
09:09It's small.
09:10Yes.
09:11Um, but it doesn't put me off, really.
09:14I like it.
09:15It's nice.
09:15It'd be easy to keep clean, wouldn't it?
09:17Easy to keep clean.
09:18Always seeing the positives.
09:19So, up on the first floor, you've got your other reception room just opposite and the first bedroom that we come to.
09:28Yeah, it's super cute, really cute.
09:31I think, even though it's not that big, I think our big bed would fit it in here, wouldn't it?
09:35Yeah, but it'd just take up the entire room.
09:36It'd be all bed.
09:37Just come in through the door and jump on.
09:39I can imagine this being a nice master bedroom because that's just so perfect.
09:44The idea of, like, having it open and having it sat in bed, having a coffee is lovely.
09:50So, obviously, coming through those upper bedrooms to the roof terrace.
09:56You've got beautiful views of the mountains to this side, the village, down to the sea.
10:02Oh, my word.
10:05It's just gorgeous, though, like, in every direction.
10:08It is absolutely beautiful.
10:11It is really nice.
10:12It's a really good vantage point.
10:15It is, isn't it?
10:16We'll know where you are, Dave, won't we?
10:18Are you in the pub, Dave?
10:19With my binoculars.
10:22You'll just be able to holler over to him.
10:24Why don't you two go and explore, have a look around, and then we'll meet outside when you're done.
10:30All right?
10:31See you in a sec.
10:36Well, I've absolutely nailed it with the location of this one, and although the layout is a bit quirky, they can definitely see its potential.
10:49It's nice and bright, isn't it?
10:50It's very nice, yeah.
10:51I think maybe this one would be good for us.
10:53I mean, you've got plenty of room for wardrobe, and then, obviously, we wouldn't have to come through the kids' bedroom if they was asleep to go onto the roof terrace.
10:59Yeah.
11:00I like the cooker hood.
11:04I like the cooker hood.
11:05That's really quite cute, isn't it?
11:08It's quite dark.
11:10You wouldn't be able to meet your tea there, would you?
11:13We've got much worktop space, is there?
11:15No, it would need a full wrap-around and dishwasher.
11:19Yeah.
11:20This townhouse in Competer, on the market for just under £130,500, is in Jasmine and David's dream location.
11:28Have I found them the perfect property, too?
11:31Hi.
11:32Hi.
11:33Hi.
11:34So, you've seen it all now.
11:35Mm-hmm.
11:36Thoughts?
11:37We love the upstairs.
11:38I think that the upstairs is perfect, but the downstairs was, unfortunately, a bit of an anticlimax.
11:45Yes.
11:46The kitchen was very dark.
11:47The kitchen was dark.
11:48Not much room.
11:49The bathroom was too narrow, too small.
11:51I felt a compromise too far, unfortunately, which is a shame.
11:54So, was it a contender up until the bathroom?
11:56Yeah.
11:57It was 100% a contender until we came downstairs.
11:59Are you going to rule this one out?
12:02Unfortunately, yes.
12:03Yes.
12:04Yeah.
12:05So, in that case, I've got an idea about where I think we should go to next.
12:10OK.
12:11Shall we head off?
12:12Yes, please.
12:15I'm taking them around a mile and a half away from Competer to Canillas de Alvaida, another
12:21beautiful whitewashed village, but a little smaller.
12:24Before we see the next property, I want Jasmine and David to get a bit of a feel for the area.
12:29So, this is a little bit of a departure from Competer, because we've come to a neighbouring
12:34village.
12:35It's kind of similar to Competer, but maybe on a smaller scale.
12:39Mm-hmm.
12:40So, you have about 800 residents that live here, but you've got a bank, you've got shops,
12:44you've got cafes, but it's a great spot for exploring, going hiking.
12:49Tell me what your thoughts are looking at a place in this village.
12:53It's nice, yeah, definitely worth a look around.
12:56It's really pretty.
12:57As soon as we walked into this square, it's just absolutely gorgeous.
13:01Obviously, it's very quiet.
13:02It is at the moment.
13:03Yeah.
13:04It does get busier.
13:05But I can imagine us here having a nice drink or a meal and the kids running around.
13:10So, where we're heading for this next property is about 12 minutes' walk from the square.
13:14Shall we go and take a look?
13:15Yeah.
13:16Yeah.
13:19If Jasmine and David want something with a layout that works better for their family,
13:24I'm hoping they will love what's coming up next.
13:27This three-bedroom, renovated townhouse with fantastic outside space and these magnificent views.
13:34Today, I'm in southern Spain, house hunting around the beautiful whitewashed village of Competa with Jasmine and David,
13:48who are looking for a home where they can start a new life with their two young children.
13:53And although the location of my first property was spot on, I'm going to have to work a lot harder if I want to impress them.
14:01They're looking for a family home where they can start a new chapter of their lives in the heart of a Spanish community for their maximum £130,000 and a couple more if we need it.
14:12They loved the views and character of my first house right in the heart of Competa, their dream location, but felt the kitchen and bathroom were too small.
14:20So, to try and improve on that, I've taken them around a seven-minute drive away to Canillas de Albaida.
14:26It's a much smaller village and prices here are around 5% cheaper than in Competa.
14:31So, I've lined up a house just on the outskirts with a lot more space inside.
14:35I'm intrigued to see what they think of it.
14:37We're actually looking at this house just here.
14:41It's a three-bedroom, plenty of outside space.
14:44But first of all, tell me what you're thinking about the location.
14:48I don't love the location. Sorry.
14:51Even though the facilities are within walking distance, it feels quite remote.
14:57The good thing, I think, about here is within about five minutes, you've got a restaurant.
15:01Within about seven minutes walk, you've got a supermarket.
15:05I know it's not right in the centre of the village like the last one, but that had other compromises,
15:09which I think will be resolved at this property.
15:13It's renovated inside, so there's really no work to do.
15:18It's on the market for just under £138,500.
15:23And the agent believes that there would be some room for negotiation down to basically the top end of your budget.
15:32Yeah.
15:33Price-wise, it sounds okay.
15:34And I think what you're saying about the house, it sounds like it could work.
15:38Shall we go and take a look inside?
15:40Yeah, please.
15:42There's outdoor space on every level of this house with a cosy courtyard, a balcony and a roof terrace too, with the views improving the higher you go.
15:52The front door leads to an open hallway with a modern kitchen to the side.
15:57There's a lounge with room for dining and almost wall-to-wall windows to soak in that gorgeous view.
16:03Downstairs, there are three large bright double bedrooms, two of which have access onto the courtyard.
16:09And there's a spacious shower room too.
16:12You can see through this arch, you've got your kitchen.
16:15Oh, yeah.
16:16It's nice and modern, actually, isn't it?
16:18It is.
16:19Probably wouldn't need much doing to it.
16:20That kitchen, I think, is way better connected, you know, to this space and to the outside space.
16:26So, you're not going to have to, you know, go up three storeys just if you've made a cup of tea or whatever.
16:32Yeah.
16:33Yeah.
16:34Really nice for you.
16:35I think, Jasmine, you'd like working in that window, wouldn't you?
16:37Yeah, it's unreal.
16:39It's amazing.
16:40You feel like you're in it.
16:41It's beautiful.
16:42You've given us a...
16:45You've given us a headache here, unfortunately.
16:49Down here, we've got the three bedrooms.
16:52This is one of them.
16:53Mm-hmm.
16:54What do you think of this?
16:55It's nice.
16:56You've got the access to, obviously, outside, plenty of room to get a big bed.
16:59I love the idea of opening the door and you've got a little terrace or a little patio out there.
17:03Yeah.
17:04I think that's what's so nice about this, is that you've got a patio on this level.
17:08It's very private.
17:09You've got a balcony off the sitting room and you've got the roof terrace.
17:13Yeah.
17:14So, if you want the sunshine and you want to really maximise the views, then you've got, you know, three different outside spaces.
17:23How do you like this, then?
17:24Yeah, it's really nice.
17:25It's cute, isn't it?
17:26Quite closed in.
17:27It's cute, isn't it?
17:28You've got some nice, established planting.
17:30Yeah.
17:31You can see all your outside spaces.
17:33Yeah, yeah.
17:34So, I'm going to let you two go and explore this one.
17:37And then, let's meet on the roof terrace and you can let me know what the verdict is.
17:41Well, thank you.
17:42Their feelings about this property are definitely changing.
17:49They love the interior, but will it be enough to overcome their doubts about the location?
17:55Oh.
17:56Oh.
17:57Interesting.
17:58I didn't expect it to be this big in here.
18:00In comparison to the last property, the layout is better, isn't it, because you're right next to the bathroom there.
18:06It's like having an en suite, isn't it?
18:08Yeah, it is.
18:09So, it's, um, it's not small.
18:14It's small, but obviously there's a lot of usable space.
18:17It does open out a little bit, doesn't it?
18:19So, it doesn't feel...
18:20You don't feel like you're hemmed in.
18:21Yeah.
18:22Wow.
18:23The arbor views, obviously the sea there.
18:26Yeah.
18:27Yeah, you can appreciate how high up you are, can't you?
18:30This Canillas de Albaida house on the market for just under a negotiable £138,500 was tying them in knots.
18:39I'm not sure which way this is going to go.
18:41Hello, you two.
18:42Hello.
18:43You made it all the way up to the top then.
18:45Yes.
18:46It's worth the effort.
18:47The views are amazing up here.
18:49It's gorgeous.
18:50What are your thoughts about the house itself?
18:53Love it, but when I think about how we will probably integrate into a community,
18:58I think if we feel out on a limb, I think it will potentially be a bit difficult,
19:03more difficult to build that relationship with people.
19:06Are you going to keep it on the back burner or are you just going to rule it out, do you think?
19:10I think it's a back burner.
19:11I think it's a back burner.
19:12Yeah, I don't think you can rule it out because the house is just amazing.
19:16I've got something else in mind that I'd like to show you.
19:18Okay.
19:19Okay?
19:20That's brilliant.
19:21Thank you, Jasmine.
19:22Let's go.
19:23I'm definitely learning a lot about what Jasmine and David are looking for and I think they
19:27are too.
19:28So, before we see anything else, I want to introduce them to Gemma.
19:31You moved out here from Yorkshire with her family two years ago to give them a few pointers.
19:36Gemma, hello.
19:37Hello.
19:38Hello.
19:39This is Jasmine and Dave.
19:40I wanted to introduce you to Gemma because you've already done what they're hoping to do
19:45and moved out here with the family.
19:47We have.
19:48So, how did you find that you settled in and kind of made a network of friends and people
19:53to rely on?
19:54That was so easy.
19:55That was just done without even a second thought.
19:57You know, we met people on social media before we even moved here.
20:00We met people that wanted to help us and meet us and give us advice when we were on our
20:05viewing trip.
20:06And now we've got a whole, whole network of friends that feel like family here in Compete.
20:11It's such an amazing, beautiful community and it just welcome you in with open arms.
20:16Are there any things that you would say you've learned that you can pass on?
20:20I guess what I've learned is just to be resilient.
20:23You know, you've got an opportunity to create an amazing, amazing life for yourselves, all of you.
20:30No matter what hoops you have to jump through, whatever challenges come your way, just keep on
20:34battling and ask for help in this amazing community that we've got here.
20:37There's always somebody offering a hand.
20:40Yeah, it gives me a huge amount of reassurance that you've kind of, you've been there, done that.
20:45So, thank you very much.
20:46So, we are going to crack on with our house hunt now.
20:48We've got a house to see not far from here.
20:50So, you never know that you could see each other at the school gates.
20:53Thank you so much, Gemma.
20:55Any help at all that I can give you, just reach out.
20:57I'll pass my number.
20:59That's really kind.
21:01Thank you so much.
21:03Bye.
21:04If it's all about location for Jasmine and David, they're going to love my next property.
21:11This charming townhouse in the heart of their favourite village.
21:17Today, I'm house hunting around the beautiful whitewashed village of Comforta, nestled in the Andalusian Mountains,
21:29helping Jasmine and David find their forever home full of character.
21:34My first two properties didn't quite hit the mark, but I'm feeling confident about what I've got lined up next.
21:42Jasmine and David are planning a permanent move to this area with their two young children, and have a maximum budget of £130,000, plus a smidge more if needed, to find their dream home in the heart of a Spanish community.
21:55And I'm getting closer, but not close enough.
21:58They loved this house in Canillas de Albaida, but thought the location was a bit remote.
22:04So, I've brought them back to Comforta and to a fantastic house in the upper part of the town.
22:09The location gives properties here stunning views, which I know is high on Jasmine and David's wish list.
22:15And it's still only a five-minute walk from the main square, so I'm hoping this one will fit the bill.
22:21So, obviously, you know, quite a few steep steps to come up to the property from the square and also from the school.
22:30We're looking at this place with the blue door.
22:32It's got the right colour door, hasn't it?
22:34It's got such a nice feel about it.
22:36It's got three bedrooms. So, the way it's set out at the moment, one of the bedrooms is being used as a sitting room and another one is being used as a dressing room.
22:46So, you'll have to use your imagination a little bit as we go around, but it's over two floors and you can see you've got that terrace there and you've got the one up top as well.
22:57This one's on the market for just under £130,500.
23:04So, pretty much on the money. Yeah. Brilliant. Brilliant.
23:07Let's go and have a look.
23:11The townhouse has a lovely balcony with views down over Comforta and a staircase from here leads up to another roof terrace.
23:19Inside is oozing with character. There's a large entrance hall and two double bedrooms on this floor too.
23:25Upstairs is the main living area with a compact kitchen and there's a huge modern shower room.
23:32Up another flight is the third bedroom, currently set up as an extra lounge.
23:36Plus, there's also a handy storage area.
23:41Here we are.
23:43So, coming in to this, like, entrance hall, you can see you've got two bedrooms on this level.
23:49And I think this has potential to make a bit more of it down here. What do you two think of it?
23:54Yes, it's lovely. First impression is great. Got lots of charm, you can tell already. Good start, I think, for me.
24:01I've noticed it's got air-con. It's got a nice view out the window. Nice tiles.
24:05So, coming up to this level, you've got this cute little area here, little sitting area.
24:14It's really gorgeous. As soon as we were, like, coming upstairs and obviously it's a really, like, it's a silly little room, really.
24:22It's got, it's very quirky, isn't it, but really cute and to be honest, exactly how I would probably do it up as well.
24:29I like the tiles on the little windowsill there. I like the tiles in the kitchen.
24:33The shutters on the windows. Yeah, it's really nice.
24:38Have a look at this. Not a bad view, is it? Not at all.
24:43Really nice. Wow. And you've got another terrace up top, but if you felt that you needed more space subject to planning permission,
24:52you could potentially extend out to here and create a really nice room with lovely views.
24:58So, this could become the sitting room, which would then potentially solve some of the space issues inside.
25:04Yeah. So, see the rest and then come and meet me out front when you're done.
25:08Thank you. OK. Thank you very much. Thank you very much.
25:14I am so thrilled. They seem to love it. Fingers crossed it could be my first real contender.
25:23Check this out. I can see view now. That's amazing. Wow.
25:27You can have people around, room to entertain around here, isn't it? Yeah.
25:32Oh, wow. This is narrow. Oh.
25:36Oh, so they've done this as the sitting room at the moment? Yes.
25:40I think, like, a single bad hair would work really well, wouldn't it? Yeah.
25:45This character townhouse with the blue door on the market for just under £130,500 seems to have totally won them over.
25:53Have I finally got one on the shortlist?
25:55My burning question, is this going to be a contender for you?
26:00100% definitely. Absolutely. Yeah.
26:02Yeah, it's really just perfect. It feels emotionally just exactly what I pictured with it. It's perfect.
26:10Keeping this one, obviously, at the front of our minds, how could I improve on it?
26:14A definite living room space probably would be the only thing we could think of, really, I think.
26:20Yeah. Do you trust me? Now I'm getting to know a bit more about your priorities.
26:24Yeah, 100%.
26:25You trust me and I'll take you somewhere that I think could work really nicely.
26:27Yeah. Yeah. Yeah? Okay, let's go.
26:32With one very firmly in the bag, I'm going to try something a bit different.
26:36As Jasmine and David haven't been to this area at all before, I've taken them 45 minutes' drive away to Benamokara, which I think is a hidden gem.
26:44So, this is a bit of a new location, a bit of a departure from Competa. It's called Benamokara. It's also got everything that Competa has got in terms of amenities.
26:58It's got plenty of shops, restaurants, banks. It's got a nursery, a primary school and a secondary school here.
27:06Oh, wow. It's got much more Spanish-y feel, like a bit more of a local feel.
27:10Definitely. You're absolutely spot on. There's about 3,000 people that live here all year round.
27:16And there is a small expat community here, but it's probably only about 200 people.
27:20So, what do you think of the sort of wider location, but the village as well?
27:24Yeah, I think it's a great location. You've said about the schools and a secondary school. That would be good for our children.
27:29The property that we're going to have a look at is really close to this. It's about two minutes' walk in this direction.
27:34Oh, OK. Can you go and have a look? Yes, please.
27:38I really think Benamokara would be a great alternative location for Jasmine and David to move to.
27:43And further from Competa, I can get them a lot more house for their budget too.
27:47So, I've managed to line up a house with almost everything on their wish list.
27:52So, just a few steps up from the main square, it becomes much quieter.
27:57And we are looking at this house here on the corner.
28:01It looks pretty big actually. Is it the full width?
28:05It is lovely big kitchen, really spacious sitting room and four bedrooms.
28:14Oh, wow. Wow.
28:15It's only been on the market for a month and the asking price is just under £135,000.
28:23The agent reckons there will probably be a bit of negotiation on that, maybe up to about £4,000,
28:29which will bring it to within your top end of your budget.
28:32But I'm going to let you two go and have a look at it on your own so you can explore it all.
28:37And I'll wait for you out here. And once you're done, just let me know what you think.
28:40Brilliant.
28:41OK? Thank you.
28:42I hope you like it.
28:43This is a bit of a departure in terms of location, but I wonder if the extra space will make it all worthwhile.
28:53The property has a private and secluded courtyard on the ground floor, as well as a huge roof terrace with views over the village.
29:01Inside the front door leads to a lounge diner. There's a separate eat-in kitchen, the biggest I've shown them so far.
29:08And there are two double bedrooms on this floor too, one of which has an ensuite.
29:13Upstairs are two more double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
29:18There's the bonus of a garage too, accessed from the lounge as well as the street, which currently doubles up as a utility room.
29:27Well, it's big and tight, isn't it?
29:29Yes.
29:30I presume this is the main living room and there's loads of room for a sofa and a table as well.
29:36It obviously looks like an internal courtyard there, but it just does feel a bit dark.
29:42Wow, this is big, isn't it?
29:45It's got a cooker in here.
29:47Oh, yeah.
29:48It's got a bunk bed as well for the kids.
29:50I can't really take to it, to be honest.
29:53No, I can't.
29:54It's leaving me cold.
29:56Now this is the kitchen.
29:59Ah, yes.
30:00It fits a brief in terms of, like, the size of a family home.
30:04This obviously doesn't have the charm, but it has the size.
30:08This house in Benamakara, on the market for just under a negotiable £135,000, had a good reaction from outside.
30:16I wonder how they feel about it now they've had a good look around.
30:20Hi.
30:21Hello.
30:22Hi.
30:23That's quick.
30:24It felt a bit unloved when we walked in.
30:27This just isn't the dream.
30:28No.
30:29It's great to see it, but as soon as we walked in we kind of got the feel that it wasn't necessarily for us.
30:34So, we've still got one potential option, which is the previous property that we saw before this, the lovely character townhouse.
30:43So, for our final property, give me the wish list.
30:48I think the character townhouse with a bit more space.
30:53That would be it, really.
30:55I think we need to go back a step to what we know works for you both and try and find something with that little bit more space.
31:03Shall we give it a go?
31:04Have you got that?
31:05Well, we'll have to wait and see.
31:10Coming up, will my final property top the lot?
31:14Wow.
31:15Well done.
31:18This is gorgeous.
31:25Today, I'm house hunting around the whitewashed Andalusian village of Compita with Jasmine and David, who are looking for the perfect home where they can build their happy ever after with their children.
31:37But with only one of my properties in the running, I'm going to have to pull out all the stops.
31:41They have a budget of just over £130,000 and are looking for a house with charm and views right in the centre of things.
31:50Despite showing them what other villages have to offer, it's clear to me their hearts lie in Compita and they've fallen for this character townhouse.
31:57But I think my final property with a bit more space inside could be exactly what they've been dreaming of.
32:05Before that though, I'm heading off to visit a beautiful property hidden away with complete privacy up in the mountains around Compita.
32:14On the market for just under £1.2 million, this four bedroom, five bathroom home has been designed to make the most of the panoramic views at every turn.
32:24I'm meeting Agent Andreas who's agreed to show me round.
32:28Wow!
32:29Quite spectacular.
32:31I mean that picture window just sets it off.
32:33Yeah.
32:34It's a really beautiful view. You can see all the way to the Mediterranean.
32:38Wow.
32:39It feels so spacious. You've got nice high ceilings. The layout of it, your eye is sort of drawn straight through to the outside, isn't it?
32:46Yeah, it's a really open layout and you have all the windows and the sliding doors that connects you with the outside. It's really, really fantastic.
32:57Oh, I love the bath in front of that view.
33:05In front of the Mediterranean. Yeah, it's a spectacular view.
33:09Very tempting.
33:10Yeah.
33:12Wow.
33:13It's so lovely. You just can't get enough of that view and the pool is so inviting as well.
33:21You have the natural part just on top. You have absolute privacy here.
33:26So you could have wild parties, loud music. You're not disturbing anyone.
33:30You're not disturbing anyone. You can go skinny dipping in this pool without anyone seeing.
33:36Thank you so much, Andreas, for showing me around. But I've got to get back to my house hunters now.
33:40Thank you so much for coming. Let me show you art.
33:44It's back to the house hunt. And of course, I've brought Jasmine and David to their favourite place, Compita, as it's become clear to me that this is where these two really want to build their new life.
33:55Before I take them to the final property, though, there's somewhere else I want to show them that I think art enthusiast Jasmine will particularly love.
34:02I feel like we're kind of getting to know Compita really well. Do you two?
34:07Yeah, definitely.
34:08It's only quite a small place and we've quickly got a feel for it.
34:11One thing we haven't tapped into yet is the art scene here. And I know you said you quite like painting.
34:16Yes, I do. I do watercolour weekly.
34:19Where we are now is actually in the garden of a lovely little local arts gallery run by an artist called Luca Lott.
34:28And all these lovely laser cut sculptures. This mermaid are pieces of her work.
34:34And one of the things that they do is a monthly art walk. And there are seven different venues. So you can go around, look at the art, talk to the artists, as well as creative workshops.
34:47Is that something that you and maybe the kids might do?
34:50Absolutely. It's exactly up my street. And really, it gives me a lot of reassurance as well that moving somewhere that, you know, there's going to be things that I've got that I'm interested in and that I'd like to kind of explore a bit further.
35:01The property that we're going to look at is about a 10 minute walk from the gallery. Oh, wow. OK, brilliant.
35:06That's amazing. Sound good? Yeah. Shall we go and take a look? Yes, please.
35:12We're heading to the upper part of Competer again, not far from their only contender, the character townhouse with the blue door.
35:19I'm excited to show them my final property, which is full of the charm I know they're after.
35:24This is the house we're looking at. It is a lovely, spacious townhouse.
35:30In the right location. I think it looks great. What struck me as soon as you walk up here, it's got the feel that we wanted to pedestrianise street and feels very peaceful.
35:40It's listed as a three bedroom, two bathroom. And to top it all off, right up stairs, you've got a little sort of self contained one bedroom apartment.
35:52Wow. Oh my word. I know. You've done it. I hope so, but that is obviously one of the bedrooms. Yes, yeah.
35:59I like the balcony. If you can come out on there, that would be nice. And obviously the views, looking at La Crosse, I think that would be really good.
36:06It's on the market for just over £152,000. Wow, okay. So I know that's massively over your budget.
36:14The agent thinks that there is some negotiation and that the owners who are Danish would be willing to come down to somewhere around £131,000, £132,000. Wow.
36:24Yeah. So that's why I'm showing it to you. I wouldn't be showing it to you if there was no scope for negotiation, obviously.
36:30Shall we go and take a look inside? Can't wait.
36:33The house has a cute terrace and stairs up to an even more spectacular sun trap with stunning views.
36:41Inside, the entrance hall leads into a kitchen diner with plenty of room for the family.
36:46There's a double bedroom on this floor set up with a sofa bed at the moment and a large shower room doubling up as a utility room.
36:55Upstairs has a lovely landing area, a really spacious living room and another double bedroom.
37:01Up off the first terrace is the self-contained apartment with a kitchenette and living area open to the third bedroom.
37:08And there's another shower room.
37:11Right, come on in and have a look at this.
37:15Wow.
37:17Oh, my word. It is incredible. It's just what I pictured.
37:24It is. It's exactly what you thought.
37:25It's, like, got all of the charm but it's also on a much bigger scale.
37:30Yes, exactly. I think there's a bit more room to breathe here.
37:33It's got your beams, Jess.
37:35Yeah, it's got the beams. It's got the little andalusian kitchen.
37:38It's got the view out the window.
37:40Wow.
37:41Well done.
37:43This is gorgeous.
37:44It is really nice.
37:46Look at this landing. Look at the beams and the original tiles.
37:50Oh, wow. Wow. It's a really good space, actually, isn't it?
37:53You could make this, like, somewhere for a sofa bed.
37:55That landing is pretty much the size, or maybe a bit bigger, as the sitting area in the other townhouse we looked at.
38:03But look at all your space here.
38:05Oh, wow. It's gorgeous. And it's so nicely done, as well. It's absolutely lovely.
38:11You can see enough room to have the kids sitting in the living room with you, as well, because the other one only had two chairs.
38:16Yeah, we'd have to just sit and choose a child each.
38:23This is your first terrace.
38:26Look at those views.
38:28Oh, my word.
38:30Really, really nice views across the top of the mountains.
38:32It feels a bit overwhelming, because there is so much to consider with it, but it is really, like, a positive overwhelmed.
38:42I think this one's going to require a lot of discussion between you, because there are so many things to take in.
38:48So why don't you go off and have a chat, have a look at the rest, and then let me know what you think once you're done.
38:53OK. OK.
38:54Well, they absolutely fell in love with the previous townhouse here in Comptor, but I think I may just have topped it.
39:08Oh, wow. Look at it in here.
39:10It's amazing.
39:11You can reconfigure it how you want, really. There's lots of space in the bedroom. Like, my mind is blown.
39:18Oh, so this is the downstairs bedroom.
39:21Yeah.
39:22The alcoved bit there, that's so cute.
39:25So what do you think?
39:26I love it. I absolutely love it.
39:27Really can't believe it.
39:29The excitement's been steadily building at this spacious townhouse on the market for just over a negotiable £152,000.
39:37Will this be the front runner?
39:39So have you had a good look around?
39:41Yes. Yeah.
39:42And?
39:43I really like it.
39:44Yeah? Really like it.
39:45Does your reaction here mean that the other little charming townhouse that we saw in Comptor is out of the picture now?
39:51I think it does.
39:52I think it does.
39:53So this is the only one?
39:54This is the only contender.
39:55This is the one.
39:56It feels like it's got everything that we want, doesn't it?
39:58Yeah.
39:59I don't actually see any compromises with it. It's just perfect.
40:03Do you want a night to sleep on it?
40:05I think it would be good to take the night to sleep on it. I think what it would probably be worthwhile doing is coming back later this evening and just getting like a full picture of the area.
40:16I think that's a really good idea. And then we'll meet up again in the morning.
40:19Yeah.
40:20That's wonderful.
40:22If you'd like more information on any of the properties featured on today's show, visit a place in the sun dot com forward slash programs.
40:34It's been a really interesting search trying to find Jasmine and David's new home in Spain for their maximum one hundred and thirty thousand pound budget with a few thousand wiggle room.
40:43They had a clear idea in their minds of what their dream house would look like and where it would be.
40:48And I think we found exactly that with my final property, the spacious townhouse with spectacular views.
40:54And it's the only contender. I'm bursting to find out what they want to do next.
40:59Buenos dias.
41:00Buenos dias.
41:01How are you two this morning?
41:02OK, thank you.
41:03Feeling quite excited.
41:04Are you?
41:05Yeah.
41:06So tell me where you've got to then, because when we last spoke yesterday, you were really keen.
41:12Really keen on that final property.
41:15You were chomping at the bit a little bit, Jasmine, weren't you?
41:17Yeah, absolutely.
41:18Where are we this morning then in the cold or warm light of day?
41:22Where are we at, Dave?
41:23We've had a chat.
41:25I think we want to put an offer in on the final property.
41:29Yeah.
41:30As soon as we walked in, it just had us straight away and we just love it.
41:34We absolutely love it.
41:35When we were like walking away from it yesterday, we were like, like, we could just picture ourselves.
41:41And it actually just felt right.
41:43It just kind of didn't really have a question mark in my mind anymore after that.
41:48So that property is on the market for just over £152,000.
41:54Yeah.
41:55Obviously, I know that's over your budget, but where would you like to start?
41:58Our ideal is to start at 127 and see where we get to.
42:04Okay.
42:05Obviously, it's quite a lot off the asking price.
42:07Yeah.
42:08But we can see what they say.
42:10Yeah.
42:11Shall we make this phone call?
42:12Yes, please.
42:13And see what we can do.
42:16Good morning.
42:17Buenos dias, Josh.
42:18How are you?
42:19Good, good.
42:20How's everything?
42:21You all right?
42:22Josh, I've got some really brilliant news for you.
42:26Jasmine and David would like to make an offer on the property we saw yesterday afternoon.
42:33They would like to offer £127,000.
42:42Thank you so much.
42:43We'll wait for your call.
42:44Bye, Josh.
42:46Bye.
42:47Okay.
42:48What was his feedback?
42:50He sounded very, very open to that.
42:54So let's see what the vendors say.
42:56Yeah.
42:57He's going to call them right now and hopefully get back to us quite soon.
43:01How are you feeling?
43:02I'm okay.
43:03You're just a cool character, aren't you, Joe?
43:05I'm not that cool character.
43:06No, you're not that cool a character, but you're quite cool.
43:09PHONE RINGS
43:12Hi, Josh.
43:14Yes, good.
43:17Did you manage to speak to the vendors?
43:24Let me chat to Jasmine and David and I'll come back to you.
43:28All right.
43:31Bye-bye.
43:32So they haven't accepted your offer, but they have come back with a counter offer of £130,500.
43:44They've said that is their absolute minimum.
43:47That's amazing.
43:48That's even potentially a little bit less than we thought.
43:51So £130,500.
43:53Yeah.
43:54Are we good to go with that?
43:55Yeah.
43:56Oh, my gosh.
43:57Let me call him back.
43:58You're good, Jasmine.
43:59Josh, hi.
44:00We've got a deal.
44:01Fantastic.
44:02Thank you so much.
44:03They're really, really thrilled.
44:05Bye.
44:06Congratulations.
44:07Oh, my God.
44:08That's amazing.
44:09I can't believe it.
44:10Thank you so much.
44:11Oh, my God.
44:12Oh, my God.
44:13That's amazing.
44:14I can't believe it.
44:15Thank you so much.
44:16Oh, don't.
44:17Oh, my God.
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