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00:03Today, I'm on Spain's stunning Costa del Sol, house hunting in and around the gorgeous beaches of La Duquesa.
00:12I'm Leah Charles King and over the years I've been involved in my family's property businesses both in the UK
00:17and the Caribbean.
00:19Today I'll be using all my skills house hunting with Paul and his daughter Holly,
00:23helping them find the dream holiday home for Paul and his partner Sue and he's keen to find lots of
00:29space.
00:30This feels a bit enclosed.
00:32Tell me, I'll just hide behind the sofa.
00:36But not for him, for other people.
00:39This is a great space for entertainment because we do like to socialise and entertain.
00:43Oh you've only mentioned that once or twice.
00:46I find my place at a luxury pad.
00:49Well if it's good enough for Michelle Obama then it's good enough for me.
00:53Fantastic.
00:54But at the end of the day, do I find my house hunters their perfect place in the sun?
00:59Still got the feels Holly?
01:00I have.
01:01Are they warming up even more?
01:03Yes.
01:04Good, I'm so so pleased.
01:09Retired couple Sue and Paul went on their first date together just three years ago and they've been inseparable ever
01:16since.
01:17Now they've decided to take the plunge and buy their first property together right here in southern Spain.
01:24Paul was a data analyst while Sue worked in accounting.
01:28They met online, both live in Manchester and as well as Paul's daughter Holly have three more children between them
01:34and six grandchildren.
01:35Everybody's been very happy for us both.
01:38Yeah absolutely.
01:39I've been widowed twice so to find someone to love again is absolutely wonderful and we've found each other at
01:46the right time of life I think.
01:47We've still got plenty of time to enjoy our golden years together.
01:51Exactly golden years being the operative word.
01:55With that seize the day attitude they want to focus this search around the stunning coastal town of La Dekesa
02:01at the southern end of the Costa del Sol and have a budget of £180,000.
02:10La Dekesa is just over an hour's drive south west of Malaga Airport also known as the gateway to the
02:16Costa del Sol.
02:18Lots of airlines fly here directly from across the UK taking around two and a half hours.
02:27At this quieter end of the Sunshine Coast, La Dekesa remains fairly peaceful and traditional with its beaches, promenade and
02:35of course stunning marina which everything is focused around.
02:41Away from La Dekesa itself there are a number of towns, villages and resorts on the coast like La Chiera
02:47and Playa Pariso as well as set back a little inland Manilva Pueblo.
02:55The Costa del Sol has some of the most expensive properties in the whole of mainland Spain with some homes
03:01selling for over £30 million.
03:04But if you're saving your millions for something else then La Dekesa offers great value for money.
03:10Two bedroom apartments close to the shops with access to a communal pool can start from around £155,000.
03:18So I should have some great options for Sue and Paul.
03:21But before we can start checking them out, I need to nail the brief.
03:25So we're meeting up for a chat on one of the beaches that framed the marina.
03:29Easy to spot with this lighthouse tower.
03:31As Sue's not well enough, Paul's here with his daughter Holly.
03:35Good morning, Paul and Holly.
03:37Welcome to the Costa del Sol and to La Dekesa.
03:40Morning.
03:41Good morning. Hello, Leah.
03:42But I heard that somebody isn't feeling well, then that's Sue, Paul.
03:46Yes, sadly, but hopefully she'll be joining us later.
03:49Brilliant. So for now, your daughter Holly's stepping in.
03:52She is.
03:52I know what Sue likes so I can add a bit of female perspective to the whole search.
03:56Love it. I'm glad you're here.
03:57So let's go back then.
04:00Paul, you love Spain, I've heard.
04:02Oh, absolutely.
04:03Yeah.
04:04How many times have you and Sue come out here?
04:06Oh, lost count.
04:07We've certainly spent six months here in the past two years.
04:12Incredible.
04:12I love that.
04:13I bet you've had so many adventures along the way.
04:16Met so many people.
04:17Love it.
04:17Yeah, absolutely.
04:18Eaten lots of tasty food.
04:19Made lots of friends.
04:20I bet.
04:21Yeah.
04:21I bet.
04:22Superb.
04:22So tell me about the family then.
04:24So you've got Holly and...
04:26Verity.
04:27I've got two grandchildren with Holly.
04:29You've got kids, Holly.
04:30Yeah.
04:30Two little boys.
04:32Amazing.
04:32Yeah.
04:33It's alright then.
04:33We are on the search for a holiday home.
04:37For all the family to enjoy?
04:39Yes, absolutely.
04:40Yeah.
04:41What does this dream property look like in your mind?
04:44Ideally, three bedrooms.
04:45Okay.
04:46Two bathrooms.
04:47Subject to budget and what we can get.
04:50Because it's got to have the right feel.
04:52It needs to be light and airy.
04:53Nice outside space.
04:55Ideally, near Porta Giacasa.
04:57I love the marina.
04:58It is nice there.
04:59It is, yes.
05:00A little bit south of Porta Giacasa.
05:02Going to, is it Sotte Grande?
05:04Yeah.
05:04Yeah.
05:05Okay.
05:05And in terms of amenities and the things around you?
05:08Bars and restaurants.
05:09Yeah.
05:10It needs to be walking distance.
05:11Walking distance.
05:12Walking distance.
05:13Walking distance, yeah.
05:13How many minutes are you willing to walk?
05:16Well, when you've had a drink.
05:19We like to get out.
05:20We like to socialise.
05:22Right.
05:22Socialising is key.
05:23So you're cash buyers, which is great.
05:25Yes.
05:25That means you're good to go.
05:27I know your budget's £180,000.
05:30Yes.
05:30With a bit of wiggle room, yes.
05:32Yeah.
05:32You got this.
05:33Yes, I have, yes.
05:34What's the wiggle room, then?
05:35Tell me.
05:36£5,000 to £10,000.
05:38Okay.
05:38Up to £10,000.
05:39All right.
05:39So I could go up to another £10,000, bringing it to £190,000.
05:44Yes.
05:44So, raring to go?
05:46Yes.
05:46Yes.
05:46Very much so.
05:47Excited.
05:47Let's do it.
05:49Let's do it.
05:51Let's do it.
05:52Let's do it.
05:52Let's do it.
05:52Let's do it.
05:53Let's do it.
06:02Let's do it.
06:06All right, so this is our first start before we see our first property.
06:10But I'm actually not going to say anything.
06:12Paul, I hand it over to you to let us know where we are.
06:15Portage of Kessa.
06:17Exactly.
06:18The marina.
06:18Yeah.
06:19It's lovely.
06:21Bars, restaurants, golf across the road.
06:24Ticks all your boxes.
06:25Oh, yeah.
06:26Absolutely.
06:27And we've got lots of friends here.
06:29Yeah?
06:29Yeah.
06:30A couple of friends who live on the marina.
06:32Oh, aren't they lucky?
06:33As we know, it's not cheap to live on the marina.
06:37No.
06:38Sadly.
06:38Exactly.
06:39So, you've been to Spain, haven't you, Holly?
06:41But you've never been to this part?
06:43I've never been here, no.
06:44No.
06:45Beautiful.
06:46Marina, beach, bars.
06:48Perfect.
06:49Everything here.
06:51Would the kids love it here?
06:52The beach is just there.
06:54They sit there all day.
06:55Swimming.
06:56They love the water.
06:57Oh, wonderful.
06:59Wonderful.
06:59Property one.
07:00Five-minute walk.
07:02Really?
07:02Fantastic.
07:03Fantastic.
07:05Oh, yes.
07:06Yeah?
07:07Let's go and see it then.
07:08Okay.
07:08Great.
07:10A property actually on the marina, which has the three bedrooms required, would be upwards
07:15of half a million pounds.
07:17And if I'm honest, two beds isn't even possible.
07:20So, I've lined up what is probably the closest place on the market right now.
07:25Now, look, I'm bringing you to see this property in this building.
07:28Oh, lovely.
07:29It's a building with 428 other apartments.
07:32Wow.
07:33Okay.
07:34That's a few.
07:35It's a few.
07:36Inside, though, you do get access to four communal pools in there, a gym, and even a sauna.
07:42Oh.
07:43Oh, right.
07:44Very nice.
07:44A little bit posh.
07:45Curve appeal from outside.
07:47Not that impressed, to be honest, but it might be a total difference inside.
07:53And that's what matters.
07:54I am bringing you to see a two-bed, two-bathroom apartment.
07:59Okay.
08:00It's on the first floor.
08:01Okay.
08:02It's been on the market for two weeks, though, and because of the location, the agents believe
08:06it will go fast.
08:07Yeah.
08:07Well, the location's brilliant.
08:09Mm-hmm.
08:10Superb.
08:11The marina.
08:12Yeah.
08:13What do you think, Holly?
08:14Yeah.
08:14I mean, you have me at pools and sauna, I think so.
08:19This property is on the market for just over £176,000.
08:25So, shall we go off and have a look?
08:26Yes, please.
08:27Come on, then.
08:27Let's get in.
08:30While this is a fairly big complex, it means you get access to all the pools and facilities,
08:36with the beach right on your doorstep and the marina not far away.
08:40The apartment itself has a balcony that does look onto a busy road, but has been glazed,
08:45so it's pretty usable.
08:48Inside, there's a living dining room, a separate kitchen, and a utility space.
08:53The main bedroom has its own small balcony that's been glazed, and an ensuite bathroom.
08:59The second bedroom is a great size, and there's a shower room.
09:04Let's come straight into the living room.
09:07Stand here for me and have a little look around.
09:13This feels a bit enclosed, if that makes any sense.
09:17It does, yeah.
09:19Yeah.
09:19Tell me.
09:20I'll just hide behind the sofa.
09:24I'll just be down here when you're finished!
09:27Go on.
09:28It's a reasonable size.
09:30Yeah.
09:31A little claustrophobic.
09:33Yeah.
09:33I think.
09:34Yeah?
09:35Yeah.
09:36You seem so underwhelmed with this.
09:38A little bit, yeah.
09:39Which is a shame, because the location is fantastic.
09:42The location's perfect.
09:43I think it suits somebody, I'm sure, but I'm not sure.
09:47I don't think it's...
09:48What do you think Sue would say?
09:50I don't think she'd like it either.
09:52She absolutely wouldn't even beat a consideration.
09:55No.
09:56I'm glad, though, that I've brought you here, so at least we're all on the same page now
10:00of knowing what the budget can get us in your ideal location.
10:05Mm.
10:05Are you willing, if I could get you a bit more space, you're willing to come out of the
10:10marina area a little bit?
10:12Yes.
10:12Yeah.
10:12Yes, I think so.
10:13I think I'm going to have to.
10:15Yeah.
10:15All right, look, I'm going to lock up here.
10:17I'll meet you outside.
10:18Okay.
10:18Cool.
10:19All right, then.
10:20See you in a bit.
10:20Okay, see you shortly.
10:23Well, you know, you win some, you lose some, guys.
10:25I tried my best.
10:26But as always, onwards and upwards, I think property two is going to be a good one.
10:32This Ladikessa apartment with two bedrooms will be staying on the market for now at just
10:37over £176,000.
10:42While the idea of being right in Ladikessa might have to be put on the back burner for
10:47a while, there are some amazing locations within easy reach to rival it.
10:52The first of them I want to try is Las Colinas.
10:55Still only a five minute drive or 25 minute walk from the marina.
10:59Before we see the property, I've lined up a chat with a chap called Phil, who's had a
11:03place out here for quite some time.
11:05What made you relocate out to Spain?
11:07Well, we had a holiday apartment, first of all, from 2008.
11:11And then in 2016, we decided to live here permanently.
11:15And so we're now living the dream in the sunshine.
11:18Fantastic.
11:19Is there golf here?
11:20Yes, there is.
11:21I'm captain of Ladikessa Golf Club at the moment.
11:24Ooh, very good.
11:25And we have competitions every month.
11:27So, and we're very welcome to come and join us anytime you like.
11:30Well, that sounds good.
11:31That sounds great.
11:32What's it like for families here?
11:33Oh, it's excellent for families.
11:35You've got the beaches for a start and also you have the play areas.
11:38There's water parks you can go to.
11:40There's animal parks to go to.
11:41There's zoo.
11:42There's a zoo you can go to.
11:43So there's an awful lot of things very, very close to you, which you can go with a family.
11:47Brilliant.
11:48Well, thank you so much.
11:49I hope that's been valuable.
11:50Oh, absolutely.
11:51Yeah.
11:52Thank you very much for that.
11:52You're very welcome.
11:53I'm looking forward to it.
11:54And good luck with the house search.
11:56Yes, thank you very much indeed.
11:58Nice to meet you.
11:59Bye bye.
11:59Bye bye.
12:04Coming up, if it's more space that Paul and Holly are after, I cannot wait to show them my next
12:08property.
12:09This large two-bed apartment that comes with two terraces and amazing views.
12:23Today, I'm on Spain's glorious Costa del Sol, house hunting in and around La Ducasa, helping Paul and Sue find
12:31their dream holiday home.
12:32With Sue unable to join him, Paul's daughter Holly has come along to help him with the search.
12:37But so far, it's not so good.
12:40As my first place, this apartment right in La Ducasa and a short walk from its wonderful marina was simply
12:46too small.
12:47While I'm disappointed, it was a great test of how important that La Ducasa location is to my house hunters.
12:53As working with their budget of up to £190,000, they're certainly going to get more for their money if
13:00we branch out to surrounding areas.
13:05We're all agreed that's exactly what we're going to do now with my next place in Las Colinas.
13:11More an extension of La Ducasa rather than an area in itself, Las Colinas is centred around a golf course
13:17just inland from the town.
13:21All right, guys. Take a look at this pool.
13:24It looks good. It looks good, doesn't it?
13:26Very nice, yes. And what would the grandkids think of this?
13:28Oh, they'd love it, wouldn't they? Love it.
13:30Your two would be in there, wouldn't they?
13:32All day long. Yeah.
13:34It's nice and close to the marina. It is still. Good location.
13:39It's just a bit of a hill. I'm just worried about where the bars and restaurants are. I'm walking up
13:45and down a hill.
13:45It's about ten minutes to local bars and restaurants, which is what you asked me for, of course.
13:51Is that something that will put you off?
13:53Yes, I'm afraid so. Yeah?
13:55I'm not sure Dad's hip could cope with the up and down.
14:00Right. No.
14:00OK. But you willing to see the property?
14:02Oh, yes.
14:02OK, OK. I'm taking you to see this one on the end there.
14:05Oh, right.
14:06It's ground floor, so you don't even have any steps.
14:09This property is another two bed, two bath, but I'm giving you a good amount of outdoor space as well.
14:17And the indoor space has improved too. Even views overlooking a golf course.
14:23Oh, very nice. I'd be happy with that.
14:24Up your street. So it's on the market for just under £204,000.
14:29OK. It's been reduced and they have said that they are willing to negotiate within the top end of your
14:34wiggle room.
14:35Right. Oh, that's interesting.
14:37Shall we get in and have a look?
14:38Yes, please.
14:38Let's do it.
14:42This location clearly isn't what Paul set his heart on, but I really want them to see what they get
14:46for their money in this area, as we're still really close to town.
14:52As well as access to that communal pool, this one comes with a great private outside space in the form
14:58of two terraces, one of which is glazed for year round use with gorgeous views.
15:03Inside, there's a living and dining room, bigger than our last, and a separate kitchen.
15:09Both bedrooms are similar in size, although one has an en suite bathroom. And finally, there's a shower room.
15:17Come in. Lovely, bright and airy, as you asked for.
15:22It is, yes. Much bigger.
15:24I like the lounge. Much better.
15:25Yeah, it feels good. It feels good. And there's a barbecue.
15:29You said you wanted a space for a barbecue on the balcony.
15:32Oh, definitely. Barbecue's a big thing as well. I don't know if I mentioned that, but...
15:37You didn't mention it on that list, but now you're telling me. You're telling me all this new stuff, but
15:41I didn't know.
15:42Sue, I think, would like it as well.
15:44She'd like the fact that there's more room, more space, because we are bringing the family here as well,
15:49so we need to be able to fit in comfortably. Right, exactly.
15:55And I think we could do here. We can arrange this quite... Yeah. ..to suit us.
15:59So, when here's a thumbs up? Yeah. So far, yes. Very good.
16:02Good. I'm pleased about that. That is good news.
16:06Coming in to the main bedroom. So, ensuite here. Plenty of storage.
16:12Mm-hm. And then you've got a nice, light, bright, airy bedroom.
16:17Yes. It's much better.
16:19The ensuite looked good. Yeah.
16:20And it leads onto a terrace. Yep. Looking forward to seeing that.
16:24Let's go and see it. OK. After you.
16:30What are you thinking? I'm thinking very nice. Nice space. Yeah?
16:34It's big out here, isn't it? It is, yeah. I'm just looking at that view as well.
16:38Yeah. Isn't it great? Good for you.
16:40That's brilliant. This is a great space for entertaining as well.
16:43It's huge. Yeah? It's really big.
16:45Because we do like to socialise and entertain.
16:47Oh, you've only mentioned that once or twice.
16:50It doesn't mind you. Just, yeah. I haven't forgotten. I haven't forgotten.
16:54Well, look. Go and have a look at the rest of the property and I'll catch up with you in
16:57a bit.
16:57OK. Great. Thank you. Thank you. See you in a bit.
17:02Choices, choices. I think this is a great choice. What a brilliant property and a great improvement.
17:08The only thing is, though, I can't do anything about hills.
17:16This looks OK. Yeah? Yeah, it's good size. Yeah, it's good size. Got the space.
17:21It leads straight onto the terrace. Yes, it does, which is handy. Hmm. You like it, then?
17:28Yeah, I do.
17:29This gold-view apartment with two bedrooms is on the market over budget at just under £204,000, but with
17:37some room for negotiation.
17:39I like the property. Of course, there's the hill, but inside the property, the second bedroom, we're not so sure
17:48about that,
17:49because it's got to fit two adults and two children.
17:52But what about, I've given you much larger living space, which could be two extra double beds?
17:59I suppose there is that, yeah. So that's actually giving you even more sleeping space.
18:03You wouldn't have to worry so much about bunk beds and a double bed in the room.
18:07And actually, the parents can have a bit of privacy, couldn't you, Holly? Even better.
18:11And there's a view. I mean, there's a beautiful view. Don't forget that. Yeah.
18:16Holly's feeling the positive. She likes this place. I'm not a socialite like Dad, though, so...
18:22Before moving on, then, I have to ask the question, is this my first contender?
18:27It's possibly not a contender because of the hill.
18:30Oh, man. I'm sorry.
18:32So close. I was so close.
18:33Yeah. But it's all right. Three more chances.
18:35Yeah. And we're not going to worry about any hills on property three.
18:39Lovely. Good news, right? Yeah, absolutely.
18:41Let's head there, then. OK, thank you.
18:47That place I have in mind is also a little closer to the coast.
18:51But to achieve all that, we're going to have to head a little further from La Juquesa
18:55to a development called Playa ParaÃso.
18:58Just under a ten-minute drive south and built along a stunning stretch of beach
19:02with a handful of shops and restaurants to keep Paul happy.
19:05It's lovely. It's really nice.
19:08It's a really lovely beach. It's quiet. It's more chilled vibes here as well.
19:14Yeah. And really, it's almost kind of semi-private
19:16because it's only used by these people in this apartment block here, really.
19:20But it's a public beach that anyone can come to.
19:23Yeah. It'd be great for the children. Yeah.
19:25Oh, perfect. Holly and the boys are over,
19:27and we'll be spending a lot more time at the beach
19:29because the boys just love it, don't they?
19:31Oh, yeah. Love being by the sea.
19:32And what's great, this is wonderful Chiringuito.
19:35I've eaten there myself. The food is delicious.
19:38Yeah. Really good chicken that I recommend there.
19:40Oh, right. Well, we'll be certainly paying that a visit.
19:44Yeah, you certainly should.
19:45Well, look, I'm glad that you like this place
19:49because the third property is in this apartment building.
19:52I was really hoping you were going to say that.
19:54Really? Yeah. Wow.
20:03Coming up, will my next property, this three-bedroom townhouse
20:07just a stone's throw from the beach,
20:09be just what Paul and Holly are looking for?
20:19Today, I'm helping Sue and Paul find their dream holiday home
20:22around the beautiful beaches of La Gucasa in Spain
20:25with the help of Paul's daughter, Holly.
20:28So far, I've got zero contenders,
20:30but I'm hoping my next property closer to the coast
20:33will really impress them.
20:35Working with our budget of up to £190,000,
20:39Paul and daughter Holly loved the location of my first
20:42in La Gucasa itself, but felt it was lacking in space.
20:46While my next, just outside the town, certainly felt more roomy for them,
20:51it was just too far away from the action at the top of a steep hill.
20:56We're now just under a ten-minute drive south in Playa Paraiso,
21:00a location where I can offer the middle ground
21:03with a fair bit of space inside and out,
21:05alongside proximity to the beach with all its amenities.
21:10All right, before we head into the property, which is that way,
21:13just coming off the beach, and this would be your communal pool.
21:17Wonderful.
21:17Amazing.
21:19Stunning.
21:19Just views out to the sea.
21:21Isn't it lovely?
21:22You wouldn't need to go anywhere else.
21:23No.
21:24It's got everything here, hasn't it?
21:25Yeah.
21:26That is music to my ears.
21:27Shall we get in?
21:28Yes, please.
21:28Follow me.
21:34All right, here we are.
21:36This is it.
21:37I'm bringing you to see a three bed.
21:40Very nice.
21:41First three bed.
21:42Two baths with an en suite.
21:45And you've got a roof terrace with exquisite sea views.
21:50Wow.
21:50And it's a good size up there because it's the whole footprint of the property.
21:54Oh, brilliant.
21:55So a lovely little townhouse for you here.
21:57And this one, I'll be honest with you, a little bit dated.
22:01Just a tad.
22:02You will want to put your own little stamp on it,
22:05but you'll have plenty left in the kitty to do that.
22:07Okay.
22:08Because this is on the market for just under 162,500 pounds.
22:14Ah.
22:15Impressed.
22:16Yeah.
22:17What are you thinking?
22:18Talk to me, Paul.
22:19Talk to me.
22:20Well, I just can't wait to get inside and see what it's like.
22:26The communal pool here is great as well as that roof terrace with the sea views I mentioned.
22:31There's a ground floor terrace and first floor balcony.
22:36Inside, the living and dining room is open to the kitchen over a breakfast bar.
22:41There's also a bedroom down here with an en suite shower room.
22:45Upstairs, the main bedroom has access to the balcony and an en suite shower room.
22:49And there's the third bedroom.
22:53You're coming straight in from the terrace into the living, dining, kitchen space.
22:59Right.
23:00The lounge area is very small.
23:02Yeah, it's smaller than the previous property.
23:05It is smaller, but it's the first open plan configuration.
23:10I do like the open plan.
23:10I actually quite like the open plan.
23:12I like open plan.
23:13You see, for most of the time it's just going to be you and Sue, isn't it?
23:16You want to be able to have space, bedroom space, particularly for when the family stays.
23:21I would imagine when they are here, if it is more than a few of you, you will be out
23:26most of the time, I'm sure.
23:27Yeah, yeah, yeah.
23:28You won't be coming away to sit inside.
23:30No, of course not.
23:31But when the weather's bad.
23:33Yeah.
23:34With 325 sunny days of the year here in Costa del Sol.
23:42Okay.
23:44Come on up.
23:45Check this out.
23:47Oh, wow.
23:48Nice views.
23:49Yeah.
23:50The only thing that concerns me immediately is the spiral staircase.
23:55It's a bit steep.
23:55It's a bit worrying for the kids as well.
23:58I don't know.
23:59And myself.
24:00Yeah.
24:01Yeah.
24:01That was the one thing I have to admit.
24:04I thought, oh, some people love a spiral staircase and some people don't.
24:08It's obviously not my decision to make.
24:10Yeah, no.
24:10I'm thinking of that view.
24:12Yeah.
24:12I'm thinking of this terrace.
24:13I'm thinking of the extra bedrooms and the extra outdoor space.
24:16Absolutely.
24:17And ultimately, I'm thinking of the price.
24:19Yeah.
24:20As well.
24:22But ultimately, it's your choice, isn't it?
24:24I realise, yeah.
24:24Because this is for you and Sue, of course.
24:26Yeah, yeah.
24:26You know?
24:27So you're happy to go and see the rest?
24:28Yes.
24:28Yes, please.
24:29All right.
24:29Go off and do that by yourselves.
24:31Okay.
24:31And then I'll meet you afterwards.
24:35All right?
24:36Off you go then.
24:36See you in a bit.
24:37Thank you very much.
24:37Yeah.
24:43This is nice enough.
24:44Yeah.
24:45Isn't it?
24:46Compact.
24:47Light.
24:47Got storage.
24:49Straight onto the terrace.
24:50Terrace, yeah.
24:50I like that.
24:51There's three bedrooms, aren't there?
24:53So we can get away with them being a bit smaller.
24:54Yeah.
24:55Because we don't have to fit extra bunk beds in.
24:59Exactly.
24:59This townhouse by the beach in Playa Paraisa has three bedrooms and is on the market below
25:04budget at just under £162,500.
25:09What did you think of it then?
25:12Compact, but that bedroom with a double bed, that was quite nice.
25:16Yeah.
25:17But, er...
25:18Something not quite right.
25:20Yeah.
25:20Can't put my finger on it.
25:22Okay.
25:23Erm...
25:23Well, I can.
25:24It's too compact.
25:27Right.
25:27I think.
25:28It's not...
25:29Not for me.
25:30Not for Sue.
25:30Okay, okay.
25:31And not for the children.
25:33Mmm.
25:33Such a shame, though, because the location and the immunity...
25:36Oh, the location is fabulous, yeah.
25:38Yeah.
25:39But you're liking the fact that it's three bedrooms and all the rest of it, just...
25:42I guess you're going to ask me for more space, aren't you?
25:44Yes.
25:46Yes, please.
25:47And you know what?
25:48I might throw in a few more bars and restaurants.
25:50Oh, brilliant.
25:51Just to turn that frown upside down, Paul.
25:54Yeah?
25:54But I'm running out of options, okay?
25:57So let's start praying to the sun gods.
25:59Come on.
26:03I may be promising a lot there, but as always, something has to give.
26:07And with this option, it's the coastal location, as we're heading to the more traditional
26:11Guenilva Pueblo.
26:13Set a ten-minute drive from the nearest beach.
26:18While still popular with holidaymakers, it's a different vibe up here, with laid-back
26:22restaurants selling the local wine, the order of the day.
26:25It would be rude not to stop for a sample.
26:29I have got us some wine tasting to do.
26:32Love it.
26:33There you go.
26:33In fact, this wine is from the Muscat grape, which is very famous in this region.
26:39In fact, every year in September, the whole town get together, and in fact, surrounding
26:45villages as well.
26:46And they have a huge fiesta with the traditional grape crushing.
26:53Oh, wow.
26:53That sounds fun.
26:55Music, dancing, crushing the grapes, and making the wine.
26:59Great.
27:00Yeah.
27:01This wine is usually really sweet, the Muscat grape, but this one is actually a dry version,
27:06which I thought we could taste because it would be a bit different.
27:09Yeah.
27:09Shall we try?
27:10Salud.
27:11Yeah.
27:11Okay.
27:16Oh, I like that.
27:17Oh.
27:18I normally don't drink that varietal because it's too sweet, but that's actually really
27:22nice.
27:23What do you think?
27:24It's like a medium dry, isn't it?
27:25Yes.
27:26It still has a little palette of sweetness, doesn't it?
27:28Yeah.
27:29But it's very full-bodied, I think.
27:31It's got loads of different flavours bouncing on the tongue.
27:33Would you come back here again then, Paul?
27:35Definitely.
27:36I think this is a very sociable town.
27:38I think you can make many friends here from all around the world.
27:41So, property four is a five-minute walk.
27:46Brilliant.
27:47Ooh.
27:48That's good.
27:48That'll do you.
27:49Yes, absolutely.
27:52Compared to coastal villages and towns, property prices here are around 10% lower.
27:58And while there are plenty of holiday homeowners from across Europe, it's more residential and
28:03Spanish than our previous locations.
28:06Great location.
28:07Close to the square.
28:08Very nice.
28:09Well, this is actually the square where they do the grapefrashing.
28:11Yeah.
28:12It happens here.
28:13That's brilliant.
28:14So, you kind of know the area now.
28:16Yeah.
28:16So, in terms of location, is this a tick?
28:18So far, so good, yes.
28:20Oh, good.
28:20Really pleased with that.
28:21So, look.
28:22The next property is just along there.
28:25It has three bedrooms.
28:26Two of them have en-suites.
28:28Mm-hmm.
28:29Now, I know you're not keen on a spiral staircase.
28:31No.
28:32I'll admit there is one in this property, but it's not actually inside.
28:37It's just outside taking you to a roof terrace.
28:40I think that should be fine.
28:42I think that's more doable.
28:43I think it should be fine, yeah.
28:43I'm taking the risk because I thought they won't mind that to get all these views and
28:48to have all this space up there.
28:49Yeah.
28:49There is a lovely pool here.
28:51Ooh.
28:51Lovely.
28:52To show you all this property, I have had to eat into the wiggle room a little bit.
28:56Right, it's going a bit over, actually.
28:57Okay.
28:58It's on the market for just over £196,500, but they have said they're willing to negotiate
29:04within your wiggle room budget.
29:07Okay, that's good.
29:08Yeah?
29:08Yeah.
29:08Happy to see it still?
29:10Yes, please.
29:10Okay.
29:11Can't wait to get in, to be honest.
29:12Brilliant.
29:12Well, you're going off by yourself.
29:13All right, okay.
29:14You've got the hang of it by now, don't you?
29:15I think so, yeah.
29:16Yeah.
29:17Go and have a look around and I'll meet you somewhere in the property at the end.
29:21Okay, thank you very much.
29:21All right, take care.
29:22Enjoy.
29:25As well as access to the pool, this place has a spacious and bright first floor terrace,
29:31with views over to the mountains and also one on the roof, as well as a little courtyard
29:37off the main bedroom, plus a parking space.
29:41Inside, the living room is separate from the kitchen.
29:44Inside, the living room is separate from the kitchen.
29:44The main bedroom has an en suite bathroom.
29:47The second, an en suite toilet.
29:50And there's a third bedroom, as well as another bathroom.
29:59It's good.
30:00It's nice and square.
30:01Big enough space.
30:02It's a good size.
30:04There's big furniture in here and a dining table.
30:06I think with a little spruce up with a decor and a bit of different furniture, it'd be really
30:11nice.
30:11Yeah.
30:15It's small, but it's workable.
30:17They'll work.
30:17Got storage, double bed, bedside cabinets.
30:21It's a terrace.
30:22It's going to a terrace.
30:23That's good.
30:24But it definitely is updating the decor.
30:26Yeah.
30:27It's all a bit tired, but it could be nice.
30:30Wow.
30:32Ooh, look at that view.
30:34That view is amazing.
30:36And the pools.
30:37Yeah.
30:38This is a nice space, isn't it?
30:39And there's the rooftop as well.
30:41I wish, yes.
30:42Yeah.
30:43So there's sufficient outside space, I think.
30:45I think this is definitely a plus.
30:47This house in the village of Manilva has three bedrooms and is on the market above budget
30:52at just over £196,500, but with room for negotiation.
30:58What did you think of it?
31:00Um, mixed feelings.
31:02A bit tired.
31:03I don't mind a little bit of work, but to get it up to the standards, Sue and I'd want,
31:10and Holly for that matter, um, I think it'd be too much.
31:15Too much work.
31:16Yeah.
31:17I'm afraid to say.
31:18Again.
31:18So my wild card didn't pay off in the end.
31:21Sorry.
31:21There were lots of pluses.
31:23I mean, look at the view.
31:24Yeah.
31:24And it did check a lot of boxes.
31:26Yeah.
31:26But it's just the fact that it's not quite meeting the grade, I'm afraid.
31:30So if this was all done up bells and whistles, it could have been a contender.
31:34That's more or less it.
31:35You're nearly there with this one.
31:37That's fair enough.
31:38Well, look, we've got one more to go.
31:40Yeah.
31:41This could be the one.
31:42I've seen it happen before.
31:43Don't lose hope.
31:44That is gross.
31:45Come on.
31:50Coming up, can I finally pull everything together and really blow these two away?
31:56I'm very impressed.
31:57Yeah?
31:58I am, yeah.
31:59You used the word impressed.
32:00Looking good, yeah.
32:01I hope everyone's hearing this.
32:03Yeah.
32:12Today, I'm helping Sue and Paul find their dream holiday home in and around Latakessa.
32:17But with Sue unable to be with us, Paul's daughter Holly has come along to help us search for properties.
32:23And with four down and no contenders, the pressure is really on.
32:28Finding all the space they need for family and friends in the right location for Sue and Paul, who are
32:33a really sociable couple, has been tricky.
32:37Working with their budget of up to £190,000, I'm determined that my final option will kick the memory of
32:43this rather challenging search into the long grass.
32:49But before we check it out, I'm taking a breather to tour this rather luxurious villa at the Los Flamingos
32:55Golf Resort.
32:56Agent Nigel is showing me around.
33:01Wow.
33:03Wow.
33:04This is a view.
33:07Absolutely panoramic, eh?
33:09Imagine being sat here just chilling like everywhere you go.
33:12I guess you can see this view.
33:14Doesn't get any better, eh?
33:15It doesn't.
33:17As a spa, gymnasium and the cinema is absolutely amazing.
33:22Hold on.
33:23You had me at spa, but a cinema room.
33:25But the cinema is absolutely stunning, eh?
33:31Nice.
33:32I like this.
33:33As a cinema room goes, it's got a bit of everything.
33:36Yeah, I mean, you have enough room for the whole family to watch a good movie or the fully stocked
33:40bar, games room and small dining area here.
33:43Very swish.
33:45Hold on a minute, though.
33:46Those windows.
33:48Is that a view inside the pool?
33:50Certainly is.
33:51I love that.
33:56Hey world, I've made it.
33:58Look at this.
34:00Gorgeous.
34:01Really fantastic.
34:02Have you ever been to any parties here?
34:04I have.
34:04250 people here on this terrace once.
34:06No way.
34:08That's amazing.
34:08Any famous people been here?
34:10Yeah, Michelle Obama, staying in the hotel.
34:12No, no, no.
34:14Michelle Obama stayed here.
34:15She stayed here for four days with all her entourage and secret service.
34:20It was amazing.
34:21Well, if it's good enough for Michelle Obama, then it's good enough for me.
34:24Fantastic.
34:25All right, so how much would this place set me back?
34:28It's going to cost you just shy of six million pounds.
34:31Just shy of six million?
34:32I think I might have to write to Michelle Obama and ask her to leave me alone.
34:35Do that.
34:36I absolutely love every single part of this property and it's been a real treat hanging out with you today.
34:43Fantastic.
34:43Thank you so much.
34:44Nice to meet you.
34:45You too.
34:46I'll show you out, yeah?
34:47Yeah.
34:48I don't want to leave this place, to be honest.
34:50Don't blame you.
34:52Before I get too carried away, it's back to the search with Paul and Holly.
34:57And the final property I've lined up for them is in La Chiera.
34:59A coastal spot, a 25-minute walk from the marina in La Tuchessa.
35:05If Paul and Holly like it, Sue's now feeling well enough to come and take a look.
35:10I really want to nail it here.
35:13Right.
35:14I think I've found your place in the sun.
35:16Oh, brilliant.
35:17I think I've found it.
35:18It's this place here.
35:19I'm about to present to you a wonderful, modern, three-bed, two-bathroom apartment.
35:26It's nice and spacious inside.
35:27I see there being enough room for all the family to hang out, to entertain and just have some really
35:34lovely times together.
35:35That's what we're looking for.
35:36Exactly.
35:37It was on the market for just under £213,000.
35:42Yeah.
35:42I know.
35:43But the good news is that it's actually been reduced about ten days ago.
35:47So we're now looking at a new price of just over £195,500.
35:53With the view of being able to negotiate a little bit more.
35:56Okay.
35:56So we could get that within your wiggle room.
35:59All right.
35:59Brilliant.
35:59I'm looking forward to seeing inside.
36:01Yeah.
36:01Okay.
36:02Let's do it then.
36:03Okay.
36:04This ground floor apartment has a terrace out back, open to the communal gardens and leading to the pool.
36:11Inside, there's a bright living and dining room that's open to the kitchen through an archway.
36:17The main bedroom is a good size with a lovely ensuite bathroom.
36:21The second is also a double, as is the third.
36:25Finally, there's a second bathroom.
36:29I think it's very nice.
36:31Spacious enough.
36:31Light enough.
36:32Straight out onto the terrace.
36:34Can you even see the pool?
36:35Yeah.
36:36Can indeed.
36:37So you'll be sitting out there having your lunch, kids splashing about.
36:41Lovely kitchen that's kind of semi-open plan, which is always nice.
36:45It is, yeah.
36:46I like open plan.
36:47Yeah.
36:47Sue likes open plan.
36:48Good.
36:49It's feeling good.
36:50It's spacious.
36:51It's relaxed.
36:51I don't know.
36:52It just feels calm and, yeah.
36:54Yeah.
36:54So far, so good.
36:55Yeah.
36:56Brilliant.
36:58There's a main family bar from there.
37:00Two bedrooms, which I'll let you have a look at.
37:02I wanted to bring you into the main suite.
37:04Very nice.
37:05The ensuite looks large from here as well.
37:08And I noticed quite a bit of storage as well that we walked past.
37:12Mm-hmm.
37:13It's got everything you could want in here.
37:15Yeah, definitely.
37:16Sue be happy sleeping here, waking up here?
37:19I think so.
37:21I'd certainly be happy.
37:22Good.
37:22Good news.
37:23Still got the feels, Holly?
37:24I have.
37:27Mind the step.
37:29Come on out.
37:31The pool's very nice, actually.
37:33The only thing is that the road being right there in terms of privacy.
37:39You can block all this off.
37:42So you could put the fence, you could put a gate, you could put some bamboo.
37:46Yeah.
37:47Or maybe some more higher plants.
37:49That's what I do, perhaps, with a little gap so that you can still get out onto the grass.
37:53Yeah.
37:54I would definitely have to enclose us in, though, I think.
37:56Yeah, everything we've seen, it's got, I suppose, a smallest amount of outdoor space.
38:01Yeah.
38:02You know, no extra terraces.
38:04Yeah, yeah.
38:04But I think it's off late.
38:06Brilliant.
38:07All right, get inside.
38:08See the rest.
38:09Okay.
38:10Start making notes now.
38:11This is crunch time.
38:13Yeah, thank you.
38:13All right, see you there.
38:14Okay.
38:15Bye.
38:16Look, I think this is an amazing property for Paul and Sue, Holly and the family.
38:22Could this be the one?
38:24Come on, everybody.
38:25Fingers crossed.
38:30Mmm.
38:31Yes, it's spacious enough.
38:32I like it.
38:33I mean, it's a square configuration again.
38:35That's what I like.
38:36You could knock this down, if you wanted to, and then you'd make it all open plant.
38:40Yeah.
38:41Ooh.
38:43Oh, this is nice enough, isn't it?
38:44It is nice.
38:45Yeah.
38:45And there's built-in wardrobes.
38:47Light enough.
38:48Yeah.
38:48And obviously, there's three bedrooms.
38:51What do you think?
38:52For a bedroom for yourself?
38:53Oh, I'd be happy in here.
38:55Yeah.
38:56This ground floor apartment in La Chiera has three bedrooms and is on the market for a negotiable
39:01just over £195,500.
39:05Very impressed.
39:06Yeah.
39:07I am, yeah.
39:08Use the word impressed.
39:09Looking good, yeah.
39:11I hope everyone's hearing this.
39:12Yeah.
39:13Yeah.
39:14I can't really fault.
39:15You've ticked pretty much...
39:16Every box.
39:17Every box.
39:18Well, about every box, but good enough.
39:20Yeah.
39:20I think.
39:21Is it a contender?
39:22Er, I would say it is.
39:24Yeah.
39:25Excellent.
39:27I would say it's a contender.
39:29Yeah.
39:30Yeah.
39:30This is mega news.
39:33Yeah.
39:33I'm going to have to, obviously, let Sue see it.
39:35Yeah.
39:36And do the number crunching.
39:37Yeah.
39:38Because there's a few things we want to do around the property.
39:41Yeah.
39:41All right.
39:41So, shall we sleep on it then and convene in the morning?
39:44Yes, please.
39:45And we'll take it from there.
39:46Let's leave here for now.
39:48Great.
39:48All right.
39:49Thanks.
39:50Great.
39:50Let's go.
39:55If you'd like more information on any of the properties featured on today's show,
39:59go to aplaceinthesun.com forward slash programs.
40:04We've come to the end of our hunt in and around La Dekesa in sunny southern Spain
40:09with Paul and daughter Holly searching for Paul and his partner Sue's perfect holiday home.
40:14With Sue now on the scene and having a look around that contender herself,
40:18I can't wait to find out if she agrees it's the perfect place,
40:22working with their budget of up to £190,000.
40:27Good morning, everyone.
40:28Good morning.
40:29Good morning.
40:29It's great to have all three of you. Sue, you're here.
40:32You've joined us.
40:33I've made it.
40:33Well, look, Property 5 was a contender.
40:36You went to see it.
40:37Yes.
40:37What's the decision?
40:38Well, we think we'd like to put an offer in.
40:40I can see Holly is gleaming because she's thinking,
40:43I'm this close to having that holiday home that I can enjoy with the family, right?
40:47It was originally on the market for just over £215,000.
40:52And then it was recently reduced to just over £195,000.
40:58So what have you decided overnight if you want to put an offer in?
41:02I want to go in at £175,000.
41:05Ooh.
41:07Why that low?
41:08My budget was £180,000 with £10,000 wiggle room.
41:13But by the time we've got the hot and cold air conditioning throughout the property
41:17and the fencing done, that's going to swallow up all that difference.
41:20Yeah.
41:21So I think that's where I'd like to go £175,000.
41:24OK.
41:25Well, look, I've got no problem calling the agent and let's see if they'll play ball.
41:29OK.
41:32I think it's grossed.
41:34Hi, Adrian.
41:35It's Leah calling from A Place in the Sun.
41:37How are you doing?
41:38I'm doing well because I'm sat in front of Paul and Holly and Sue is with us as well.
41:43And they absolutely loved the property we showed them yesterday.
41:48And so they'd like to put in an offer on a reflection that they want to update the kitchen.
41:53They want to do some fencing in the terrace area and obviously put in air con as well.
42:01Their offer they would like to put in is for £175,000.
42:07Brilliant.
42:08We're all sat here waiting, holding hands and being very positive.
42:13All right.
42:14Speak to you soon.
42:16Well, look, he didn't sound like he fell off his chair.
42:19That's good.
42:19So that was a good sign.
42:21What would this mean to you if you get this purchase?
42:24It means that we can spend so much more time out in Spain, which we love and where we want
42:29to be.
42:33Hello, Aidan.
42:35All right.
42:36Thanks so much, Aidan.
42:37Speak to you in a bit.
42:37Bye-bye.
42:39OK.
42:42They said unfortunately they can't accept £175,000.
42:46They said the best that they can do is just under £186,000.
42:52So it's £185,940.
42:56Hmm.
42:57Yeah.
42:57Could we go back with £182,000?
42:59£182,000.
42:59OK.
43:02Hi, Aidan.
43:03It's Leah again.
43:04The family said thank you for the offer.
43:06They're wondering if they'd be willing to accept another counteroffer of £182,000.
43:15Great.
43:16Speak to you in a bit.
43:18He's going back to the owner.
43:20Yeah.
43:20We'll put it to him.
43:21Yeah.
43:22All we could do now is just hope that...
43:24Keep fingers crossed.
43:25Yeah.
43:25Yeah.
43:30Hi, Aidan.
43:32All right.
43:33I'll speak to you again in a bit.
43:35Thanks.
43:37Whew.
43:39The agent has spoken to the owner.
43:41Yeah.
43:42Their counteroffer is £183,000.
43:47Seven, six, oh.
43:48Yes, it's a dumb deal.
43:49It's a dumb deal.
43:50He's like, that's in here.
43:51Shut up.
43:52Just call him back, yeah?
43:53Yeah.
43:53Dumb deal.
43:54We're agreeing on that?
43:55Yeah, absolutely.
43:56Sue?
43:57Holly?
43:57Yeah?
43:58Everyone's happy?
43:59Okay, okay, okay.
44:00I can't call this number quick enough.
44:03Aidan, I've got fantastic news.
44:06They want to go with that.
44:08Have we got a deal?
44:11Yes!
44:12Yay!
44:13You too.
44:14Take care, Aidan.
44:15Bye-bye.
44:15Bye.
44:17We did it!
44:18You did it!
44:18We've done it!
44:21Yes, honey!
44:22We got there at the end.
44:24Congratulations on your first property purchase together.
44:27Oh, that's lovely.
44:27To the family!
44:28Cheers!
44:34Well, that was a very intense search.
44:36I didn't think I'd do it, but in the end, miracles do happen.
44:41I wish Paul and Sue and the entire family all the very best in their new home.
44:46If you'd like to be on A Place in the Sun to find your own dream home,
44:50go to channel4.com forward slash take part.
44:53See you next week.
45:06Bye-bye.
45:11We'll see you on A Place in the Sun.
45:12Bye!
45:13Bye!
45:14Bye!
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