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00:00When it comes to finding that dream life in the sun...
00:03Isn't it stunning?
00:04..the Spanish costas are the place to be.
00:06My job is to sell the dream.
00:08So it's no surprise thousands of Brits make the move every year.
00:12Spain's a wonderful place to live.
00:13The sunshine just makes you feel happy.
00:15And the people making it all happen...
00:17Wow. Oh, we've got a wow.
00:19..are the expat estate agents...
00:21This is it. This is the dream.
00:23..who already call Spain home.
00:25Oh, I can absolutely see myself here.
00:27..in Alicante, it's the Rodriguez family.
00:30Cheers, girls. Well done.
00:33Over in Almeria, the Garners...
00:35Yeah! It's huge. I think you've got a party there.
00:39..up the coast in Mercia, the Browns...
00:42Action!
00:45Skylash.
00:45..on the Costa Blanca North, the Aldertons...
00:48It's my new time. What is that?
00:50..and in sunny Malaga, the Hamiltons.
00:53The things I do for selling houses.
00:56They're not just selling the Spanish dream.
00:59We bought a house.
00:59We bought a house.
01:00In Spain.
01:01In Spain.
01:02They're living it to the full.
01:04Stop dreaming, start packing.
01:06Life is waiting for you here in Spain.
01:09Today, on the Costa Blanca North,
01:12Joe and Andrew reach for the stars.
01:14It looks like a spaceship.
01:15A spaceship!
01:17The Garners look to hit the right notes in Almeria.
01:20I always feel like singing my first game.
01:22Let's not hit me.
01:23We want to keep our parents happy in the dark.
01:27And it's dog days for the Aldertons.
01:30Who's idea were this?
01:36In Almeria, Sharon and Steve Garner
01:38have spent 18 years selling the Spanish dream.
01:42When I find somebody their dream property,
01:44I have the same buzz.
01:46It never changes.
01:47It's your own castle.
01:49Alongside their son, Sean.
01:51Am I going to look like you?
01:52They're a force to be reckoned with.
01:54Just take it in.
01:56We all know exactly our roles in the business.
01:58Action!
01:59Steve, he's the calm one.
02:01We just had a perfect, did you hear that?
02:03Sharon is a firecracker.
02:05Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow!
02:07She comes in and the room explodes.
02:10Literally.
02:11Sean, he's got the heart, he's got the head.
02:14He's the fun.
02:15Oh, I'm meant to sell O's.
02:18He's looking like that.
02:18And now, after nearly 20 years in Almeria,
02:21this tight-knit clan are ready for their boldest move yet.
02:24We are opening a new office in Costa del Sol.
02:27This is a really big move for our family.
02:29Oh, God!
02:30Yeah!
02:32This is new competitors, new business, new areas.
02:36And we are so excited to be down there.
02:39In Almeria, early birds Sharon and son Sean
02:42are getting set for a day of selling houses.
02:46Look, Sean, what I've got for Coco.
02:49Coco.
02:50It's got a name now, the parrot.
02:52Yeah.
02:52That is the official name.
02:54Yeah, Coco.
02:55Did she not have enough, like, raising two children?
02:57No.
02:57She is my baby now, you know she is.
02:59And she's also moving on too.
03:01Ready?
03:04Mother, no, that is disgusting.
03:08They're dried worms and things.
03:10They're really good for you.
03:11Well, I'm not a parrot.
03:15Hoping the Garners can help their dreams
03:17of a life in Spain take flight,
03:19are landscaper John and his wife Alison.
03:22This is a nice market.
03:25From Northampton, these two lovebirds
03:27originally met in Spain's Canary Islands.
03:29My mother lived in Tenerife for 16 years.
03:32I met Alison in a bar after work one day.
03:36And that was actually 29 years ago next Sunday.
03:40I thought you looked like Gary Barlow.
03:42I must have had beer goggles on or something.
03:45The oranges look good as well.
03:47Yeah.
03:48John runs his own business, very stressful,
03:50very busy all the time.
03:52I work from home as well,
03:54so we just want a more relaxed, stress-free Spanish life.
03:57Having dreamt of making the move to Spain
03:59for almost 30 years,
04:01the couple have had plenty of time
04:03to visualise their life in the sun.
04:06How would you describe our dream property?
04:09Just a nice, bright villa inside.
04:11You don't like dark, do you?
04:13It's going to be like a run.
04:14And obviously the swimming pool and the garden area,
04:17they're the sort of musts, really.
04:19Nice glass of wine in the garden in the evening.
04:20Perfect.
04:23Gracias, thank you.
04:25The time's right for us.
04:26Yeah, the time's right,
04:27and we don't know what's around the corner,
04:28so we're just going to grab it with both horns,
04:30as they say,
04:32and make that move, yeah.
04:34Ready to get the couple on their way...
04:37Hello.
04:37Hello.
04:38How are you doing?
04:40Oh, Sharon and Sam Sean.
04:41Nice to meet you.
04:42Would you mind just going over your criteria again with us?
04:45Sort of looking for a minimum two-bedroom,
04:48a villa with a pool, garden area.
04:51Enough space that we're not completely overlooked.
04:54And we're just really wanting something light and bright, really.
04:57And the all-important question,
04:58where are we with the budget?
05:00What sort of money are we playing with?
05:02From sort of 230 up to probably 300,000 euros.
05:06Well, I think we've got some fantastic properties to show you,
05:09so shall we head out and see what we've got?
05:12Excellent.
05:14Sharon and Sean have lined up three properties
05:17they hope will impress Alison and John.
05:20I always feel like singing when they first go in the car.
05:22Let's not feel like that.
05:24We want to keep our clients happy.
05:27Kicking things off,
05:29the Garners have brought Alison and John inland
05:31to the small town of Arbolayas.
05:33Come on up into the entrance of the property.
05:38Yeah, lovely.
05:39One.
05:39Nice covered area.
05:40Yeah.
05:41Property One is a recently refurbished farmhouse.
05:44Sitting in an elevated position across three different levels,
05:48the property offers stunning mountain views.
05:51Inside there is a large lounge dining room,
05:53a fully fitted kitchen,
05:57three bedrooms,
05:58the main with en suite,
06:00and a spacious family bathroom.
06:02There are extensive gardens,
06:05the upper level complete with the swimming pool the couple were after.
06:08And at 275,000 euros,
06:12it sits within the couple's maximum budget.
06:17So this is the lounge,
06:19the main living space.
06:21Wow.
06:22Yeah, very nice.
06:23Now we've got a wow.
06:24Is that a good wow or a bad wow?
06:26Yes.
06:26We've just seen the log burner over there.
06:28Looks really nice and cosy.
06:30So you like these traditional features, yeah?
06:33It's all been nicely done, hasn't it?
06:35It's like modern, but authentic.
06:37Yeah.
06:38Reminds me of the house I grew up in, actually.
06:40Really?
06:40Very old farmhouse, yeah, with the big fireplace.
06:43Yeah.
06:44So far, so good for property one.
06:47This way.
06:48But what will landscaper John make of the split-level garden?
06:52Just watch your step.
06:53So all of this is the back garden.
06:56I thought this area, you know, as a landscape gardener...
07:00There's a lot to do.
07:02Bit of maintenance, obviously, with all these trees, isn't it?
07:05But it is very nice, yeah.
07:09This is a nice area.
07:10Yeah, it is nice, yeah.
07:11Not so sure about the terracing, with the steps and stuff.
07:15Yeah, with the kids.
07:16With the grandchildren and stuff.
07:17We've kind of started with something that's really, really going to test their requirements.
07:22Oh, this looks like the main bedroom.
07:24Well, it's definitely bigger than the other one, isn't it?
07:26Well, it's huge.
07:27Do you know what?
07:28We got a few wells, but I think things may have slipped off a little bit when we came to
07:33the outside of the house.
07:34I think the inside's all been done a little bit, hasn't it?
07:37Yeah.
07:38They've left the outside for you.
07:39We'll take all the positives and all the negatives in the next property.
07:46Have a good look around?
07:48Yeah, we have to.
07:48We did, we did, we did.
07:50So what did you think of our cultico?
07:52We really like the inside.
07:54Our only observation is the back garden.
07:57We just feel it's too many levels.
08:00And we're not getting any younger.
08:02I don't think we've written it off quite yet.
08:04Well, shall we call it quits for today?
08:06Yes.
08:06And then we'll see what property two brings tomorrow.
08:09Lovely.
08:11It's a solid start for property one, but with concerns over the split-level garden,
08:16Sharon and Sean will need to aim for more easily accessible outdoor space at their next offering.
08:23Coming up, on the Costa Blanca North, the Aldertons hit a snag on style.
08:28I want to be open to everything, but I think normally I wouldn't go for a modern space.
08:33And Sharon and Sean have a challenge on their hands in Almeria.
08:38How we better this is...
08:40I'm going to leave that up to you.
08:42That's your problem.
08:49It's been 12 years of living the Spanish dream for Andrew and Joe Alderton.
08:54Heaven.
08:55This is welcome to our world.
08:57Certainly is.
08:58Everything about Spain is the best.
09:01Together, they've helped countless families make the move to the sunny Costa Blanca North.
09:06I'm the star of the office today.
09:08I love the fact that I get to play a small part in people's dreams coming true.
09:14You wanted mountain views.
09:16I get goosebumps.
09:17Once that client knows they've found the right property, it's just the best feeling ever.
09:22For us and for them.
09:24Cheers!
09:25With their daughters Inez and Cassia...
09:27Scream if you want to go faster!
09:30There's always fun to be had.
09:32Don't do that.
09:33Cheers!
09:34You don't have to work hard, play hard.
09:36Here it's not work, it's a lifestyle.
09:38Hello!
09:40I love how Joe we're fast, fast-y.
09:43Yeah.
09:47In Vanessa, Joe and Andrew are readying themselves for their next client.
09:51Oh, hello.
09:52Hello.
09:53You all right?
09:53Yes, fine, thanks.
09:54What's the plan for today, Mr A?
09:56Have you done any work?
09:57Er, yes.
09:59I still need to have a word with HR to find out exactly what's covered in your contract.
10:03Because I'm not sure.
10:07Stepping off set and into the sunshine is the Alderton's next client, Nancy, and long-time
10:12friend Caprice, looking for a picture-perfect property.
10:16I am a freelance casting director for film and television.
10:21I'm an agent for actors for TV and television.
10:25The first time we met, I was booking one of her actors simply, and I was just really impressed
10:29with her.
10:29So, yeah, I was so lucky that she would come with me and help me with this.
10:34Maybe I can even have a key.
10:35I mean, who knows?
10:37Ha, ha, ha, ha.
10:40After over a decade living in London casting stars for the screen, Nancy knows it's going
10:45to be tough to find her dream Spanish holiday home.
10:49I am looking for the perfect property in Spain for me and for my dog, Binky.
10:54I kind of want everything.
10:56I'm not sure I'm going to find it because the perfect place is going to have access to nature,
11:01but it's also going to have access to, you know, the things that a city offers.
11:07And while Nancy may not be completely set on what she wants, she does know what won't
11:12make the cut.
11:14An absolute no for me would be if the place is dark.
11:17Another absolute no would be no outdoor space.
11:21It's like choosing a boyfriend, kind of, right?
11:23Yeah, it's if you're a singer.
11:25Oh, yeah.
11:26You never know what you're going to end up with.
11:29Standing by to shine their spotlight on three potential properties.
11:33Hey, how are you doing?
11:35Nice to meet you.
11:36Nice to meet you as well.
11:37Are Jo and Andrew Alderton.
11:39Let's have a talk about what it is that you're here for.
11:42Okay, so I would love a property.
11:45It's got to have at least two bedrooms.
11:48Okay.
11:48Preferably two bathrooms as well.
11:51Outdoor space, very important.
11:53I want to feel connected to nature, either mountains or beach.
11:56City vibe, beach life, good connections.
11:59Yeah.
11:59Yeah.
12:00What did I leave out?
12:01It doesn't have to be particularly modern from the outside at all.
12:05Charming.
12:05Oh, just like me.
12:06Just like you, darling.
12:08Yeah, exactly.
12:09So how much have you got to spend on this little project?
12:12Well, I would just kiss you if we could come in for under 400, 400,000 euros, but can go
12:20up to 450 if need be.
12:21So we're ready now then to go off and have a look at property number one.
12:24Let's do it.
12:25Come on.
12:25Come on, come on.
12:26Come on.
12:27Come on.
12:27Joe and Andrew have lined up three show-stopping properties for the supremos of the silver screen.
12:33Very nice service.
12:35Yeah, very welcome.
13:04I've got his flat cap for him to wear as well.
13:05An open plan kitchen, two bedrooms, the main with en suite, and an additional bathroom.
13:12The property includes its own private solarium, the perfect spot for Nancy and dog Binky to
13:18relax and enjoy stunning sea views.
13:20On offer for 385,000 euros, property one sits well within budget.
13:27Okay.
13:28So welcome inside, guys.
13:31Okay.
13:32Open plan living diner.
13:34Mm-hmm.
13:34What's your first impressions?
13:35It looks like a spaceship.
13:37A spaceship?
13:38Well, yeah, I would say that I want to be open to modern, but modern would be the exception
13:45rather than...
13:46Yes.
13:46So that's why I said it looks like a spaceship.
13:48Yeah, because my taste is a little bit more, I'm into charm and authenticity and old world.
13:54Yeah.
13:54But I need to see more.
13:56Come on.
13:56Let's go.
13:57Mmm.
13:58Not exactly a blockbuster start.
14:02So welcome to your main bedroom.
14:04All right.
14:05Yep.
14:05Now that's a room with a view.
14:07Yes, definitely.
14:08And one of the really nice things here is not only have you got the direct access out onto
14:13the terrace from this bedroom, but from the living room as well.
14:16Right.
14:16So you can come through.
14:17No, no, I like it, yeah.
14:18Gives that feeling of space.
14:19Yeah, yeah, yeah.
14:20It's nice.
14:23I think what we've done here is location.
14:26We've also amenities on the doorstep, the access into Alicante, everything is brilliant.
14:31Do you think this is big enough for a bathtub here?
14:34You could make a bathtub here.
14:36What do you think?
14:36Of course you can.
14:36Oh, yeah.
14:38Okay.
14:38So, well, but it's a pretty small bathtub.
14:41The only thing this doesn't have is the charm of an oldie worldie property.
14:46Okay.
14:47Fridge.
14:48Okay, let's see if there's a dishwasher.
14:49So, we have to note that for properties two and three and see what we can find.
14:54Okay.
14:58Aha!
15:00Outdoor kitchen!
15:03Pretty cool!
15:05This is outdoor living.
15:06This is Spanish life.
15:07And this is what people buy these houses for.
15:10Yeah, absolutely.
15:11And look at that.
15:11Fantastic view.
15:12Yeah, yeah.
15:13Yeah, it makes sense.
15:14Yeah.
15:15So, what are your overall thoughts so far?
15:17I think that I want to be open to everything.
15:20Yeah.
15:20So, I want to be open to a modern space.
15:22But I think normally I wouldn't go for a modern space.
15:25It just, it doesn't speak to me.
15:27It doesn't feel warm.
15:29So, I think the idea now is we will reconvene tomorrow.
15:32Right.
15:32And we will hit those other two properties with a new zest for life.
15:36Right.
15:36And let's see if we can take more.
15:37More traditional Spanish.
15:39Yep.
15:39Let's do it.
15:40Let's go.
15:40Not a problem.
15:41Thank you so much.
15:42Oh, come on.
15:42No problem.
15:44Property One's modern stylings have missed the mark with Nancy.
15:48For their second offering, the Aldertons will need to up the charm and character on offer
15:53to be in with a shot.
16:00In Almeria, Sharon Garner and son Sean have been helping married couple Alison and John
16:06to realise a lifelong ambition to move to Spain with a maximum budget of 300,000 euros.
16:13Property One got off to a decent start.
16:16Reminds me of the house I grew up in, actually.
16:18Really?
16:18That was an old barn house.
16:19Yeah.
16:20But faced an uphill battle.
16:22The back garden, we just feel it's too many levels.
16:26For their second attempt, Sharon and Sean have brought the couple to the highly sought-after
16:31Los Carrascos area of Arbolayas.
16:35Welcome to a rainy Property Two.
16:38Yes, this is a bit, isn't it?
16:41Nice paved driveway.
16:43It's got the, what is it, the curve appeal.
16:47Property Two is a detached villa.
16:50Inside there is a well-presented lounge dining room and separate fully fitted kitchen.
16:56There are three good-sized bedrooms and three bathrooms.
17:00Ideal for relaxing in the sun, the villa also boasts the easily accessible gardens and swimming pool
17:07the couple are after.
17:08On the market for just under 280,000 euros, the property sits within the couple's maximum budget.
17:16A bit drier in here.
17:17Yeah, yeah.
17:18Let's get in there.
17:19This beautiful area that we've got.
17:22Really nice.
17:23I'm liking the view of the mountains, even though it's covered in clothes.
17:26You just have to visualise how nice it's going to be when the blue sky.
17:31Yeah.
17:31Can you see yourself more in a property like this?
17:34Yeah, yeah, definitely.
17:35Definitely.
17:35Yeah, definitely.
17:36This is what I envisaged walking into and having.
17:39This is, yeah.
17:41Despite the grey skies, it's a bright start for Property Two.
17:45Wow.
17:46Very nice.
17:47This one's got double patio doors going out to the gardens.
17:49I think that's really good because, you know, if you open them up and it gives you the air going
17:53through,
17:54and it just gives you the light, the light as well, isn't it?
17:57It's keeping the light.
17:58Yeah.
17:58Keeping it nice and light.
18:00Yeah.
18:02A nice view of the pool.
18:03Oh, wow.
18:04From the bedroom, isn't it?
18:06I need to stop saying wow, don't I?
18:07Even with the rain not on our side today, we've delivered an amazing property too.
18:14What do you think about John?
18:16Another big bedroom.
18:18He's keeping his thoughts very, very close to his chest.
18:21But I think the initial reaction was really, really good.
18:25Yeah, I mean, compared to the other one, I mean, it's a lot lighter and brighter, I think, more modern.
18:30Yeah.
18:30How we better this is...
18:33I'm going to leave that up to you.
18:34That's your problem.
18:36You keep that phone in your hand, Mother.
18:39The rain stopped.
18:41Hello.
18:41Yeah, it has nearly.
18:42Yeah, just about, hasn't it?
18:43Yeah, yeah.
18:44So what did you think about the rest of the house?
18:46I need to stop saying wow, I was walking around all the time.
18:49You're giving it away a little bit, you're giving it away.
18:52Have we got it under budget, though?
18:53Yeah, hopefully.
18:54The current asking price of Property 2 is just a tiny little bit under 280,000 euros.
19:01Yeah, it's in the price range we're looking for.
19:04So, yeah, I really like it.
19:05Okay.
19:07Yeah.
19:08Not even the rain could dampen spirits of Property 2, but with a final offering up their sleeves, will Sharon
19:15and Sean be able to go one better?
19:28There it is.
19:30There it is.
19:31There it is.
19:47Some gorgeous puppies.
19:48You're so handsome.
19:51You're so cheeky.
19:52I know.
19:53The gorgeous people at Paws are the charity rescue here for the dogs in this area.
19:58We said we'd pop along and try and help them to walk through the streets and socialise the dogs.
20:02So what are they called?
20:04Well, this one's Winston and this one's Churchill.
20:07Oh, Churchill's just done a wee.
20:11But while the Aldertons are always happy to do their bit for the canine community,
20:16Jo might just have an ulterior motive.
20:20My idea here is to get Andrew involved with other animals
20:23so that he falls in love with something so that we can bring it home. Yay!
20:27The idea is for them to see cars and bicycles and people and children
20:31because it's not something they see at the shelter.
20:34So it's a bit like a socialising event.
20:37That's right, that's right. It's very important.
20:39Shall we take them out on a walk then?
20:40Yes, let's go.
20:41Come on then.
20:44Have we got poo bags?
20:45I have.
20:46Oh, good, we need a poo bag.
20:48They're for Andrew.
20:49They're for me.
20:50OK.
20:52Right, see you in a bit.
20:54Armed and ready, the streets of Hallon are the perfect spot for a little socialisation.
21:00Apparently, we have to look out for how these dogs act
21:03when they come across other people, other animals, or bikes and things like that on the street.
21:08And that will give the trainers and the volunteers at the centre
21:12ideas on what to watch out for when they're adopting them,
21:16what types of families and things.
21:18Hello!
21:19Anybody want to adopt a dog?
21:23I thought they were very good in the square with all the people.
21:26Would you like to adopt a dog?
21:28The dogs were brilliant, really.
21:30They did really well.
21:32So did the girls, actually.
21:33Or pooing.
21:34Who's pooing?
21:35Yours.
21:36Oh.
21:38Who's idea were there?
21:41With noisy streets and bustling cafes checked off the list,
21:44one pooch in particular seems to have made an impression on Jo.
21:48I think we might have just found a new member of the family.
21:50Little Monty Alderson.
21:52Oh, little Monty Alderson.
21:53He's got a beautiful face, haven't you?
21:56He needs some one-on-one care, don't you?
21:58Do you think he looks like an Alderton?
21:59No.
22:00Yes.
22:02I'll have two, three weeks of nagging now.
22:05When are we going for a puppy?
22:07In you go.
22:08Ah.
22:09Hello.
22:09Oh!
22:10Oh, Monty.
22:11Thank you, sir.
22:11You're welcome.
22:13Oh, I made you, Alan.
22:14Yeah, I'm just a bit in love with all of them,
22:16but that one...
22:18Him right there, he stole my heart.
22:20Oh, that was lovely today.
22:22That was lovely, yeah.
22:23Yeah.
22:23And we haven't come out with a dog, which is even better.
22:26Monty Alderson, Andrew.
22:27No.
22:28Monty Alderson.
22:29No.
22:30Andrew, look at me.
22:31No, I don't.
22:31Look at me.
22:32It's not fair.
22:33I want to come home with you.
22:38Coming up, in Almeria, the Garners leave Alison and John speechless.
22:44Yeah.
22:45Silence.
22:47And things are looking bright on the Costa Blanca.
22:50Then you come into the light.
22:52Yeah, it's a gorgeous kitchen.
22:53How cute.
23:00On the Costa Blanca North, Joe and Andrew Alderton have been showing movie moguls Nancy and Caprice
23:06alongside Dog Binky, the sights and sounds of Spain's sunshine coast.
23:10Looking to cast their spotlight on Nancy's dream holiday home with a maximum budget of 450,000 euros.
23:18Initial reactions at Property One were out of this world.
23:21It looked like a spaceship.
23:23But not in a good way.
23:25My taste is a little bit more charm and authenticity.
23:28Yes.
23:28Old world.
23:30For their second offering, Joe and Andrew are moving away from the modern and have brought
23:34Nancy 30 minutes north to the picturesque, historical old town of Altea.
23:39So, guys, welcome to Property Number Two.
23:42Yay!
23:43That's great.
23:46Property Two is a characterful townhouse.
23:48On the ground floor, there is a spacious kitchen and dining room, as well as two bedrooms and
23:55a bathroom.
23:57Upstairs, there is a third bedroom featuring traditional beams and its own en suite, and
24:03an additional lounge area connecting directly to private terraces.
24:07Perfect for Nancy to enjoy the views of the surrounding area.
24:10And at 425,000 euros, the property is within her maximum budget.
24:17Okay.
24:19So, welcome to lots of charm.
24:22Oh, my word.
24:23Check, check, check.
24:25Check, check, check, yes.
24:26She didn't have both seats at the door.
24:28Come on through, guys.
24:29Yes, this has got charm.
24:31It's got a soul.
24:32I'm just wondering about the light.
24:33It's going to be a bit dark here.
24:34Don't worry about the natural light of this house because there's plenty more to see.
24:39Oh, yeah.
24:39Let's see the rest of it.
24:41Come on.
24:45But then you come into the light.
24:47Okay.
24:47But, yeah, it's a gorgeous kitchen.
24:49How cute.
24:50It's good, huh?
24:50You've got your own pantry through there, as well.
24:52This is a good place to have your coffee because it's bright, and I always need, like, I always
24:57want natural light in the morning.
24:58It's very important.
24:59Exactly.
25:00What do you think, Binks?
25:02He's being very quiet.
25:05While Binky remains tight-lipped, what will Nancy make of the space on offer upstairs?
25:11So, here we are into the main bedroom, which is like a suite up here.
25:16Yeah, it's pretty.
25:17It's very pretty, yeah.
25:19And the natural beings.
25:20Yeah.
25:21Nice.
25:22Yes.
25:23It works.
25:23That's some big smiles.
25:24Yeah.
25:25Yes, it works.
25:25Very big smiles.
25:26That's a good start.
25:28She's loved that.
25:29She hadn't even got two feet through the door, and she went, yes.
25:33Chick, chick, chick.
25:34Yeah.
25:35Oh, that's more my room.
25:36Yeah.
25:36Would you like to sleep through?
25:37Oh, yeah.
25:38Yeah.
25:38I think she's getting good vibes from this house.
25:40And wait till she's not even seen the best bit yet.
25:43I was talking then.
25:43I know.
25:44You jumped in in there again.
25:45I know.
25:45You do it all the time.
25:45Yeah, well, that's part and parcel of that.
25:47That's how we work.
25:50Sweet.
25:51Wow.
25:52What do you think, Caprice?
25:53Yeah, that's gorgeous.
25:54Nice.
25:55Gorgeous.
25:56Yeah, I like it.
25:57Well done, Mrs. A.
25:58Pretty good.
26:00In the bag.
26:01I don't think it's in the bag yet.
26:03Hopefully.
26:04Okay, and this is the pièce de résistance.
26:09Yeah, exactly.
26:10Another level of beauty.
26:11Gorgeous.
26:11Look at that.
26:13Fantastic.
26:13Oh, my God.
26:15Wow.
26:15And then the dome up there.
26:17And it's so private here.
26:19Yeah.
26:19It's like your own castle up here.
26:21It's like your own castle up here.
26:21It's like your own castle up here.
26:21What do you think, Binks?
26:22It's your own castle up here.
26:24You outdid yourself.
26:25You wanted mountain views.
26:27Oh, wow.
26:27Look at it.
26:27I love it.
26:28It's got everything.
26:29The palm trees.
26:30You've got the emblematic church of Altaia.
26:32Yeah, it's gorgeous.
26:33I get goosebumps, or is it just a witch?
26:35Oh.
26:37It's goosebumps.
26:38Yeah.
26:39Isn't it stunning?
26:40Yeah, it is.
26:41It's very, very nice.
26:42This house is on the market at 425,000 euros.
26:46Okay.
26:47What you pay for here is the location.
26:49Sure.
26:49You're in one of the most exclusive towns on the whole of the Costas.
26:53Yep.
26:54So we have to learn more about the town.
26:56Absolutely.
26:57And I fully intend to take you out for a few wines later on.
26:59Right on.
27:00Okay.
27:00We're up for that.
27:01It's fantastic.
27:02Let's go.
27:03Yeah, Vinks.
27:04Property two might just be a contender, but with the area of Altaia new to Nancy, Joe
27:10and Andrew's third and final property might need to be in more familiar surroundings.
27:22Here we are.
27:24Steve and Sharon Garner are taking a break from house hunting in Almaria and have travelled south
27:30for a big day on the Costa del Sol.
27:34This feels really exciting.
27:36We're finally here.
27:37Yeah.
27:37We've been selling properties now in Costa del Sol for over...
27:4220 years.
27:4320 years.
27:44Good grief.
27:44It's been that long.
27:45And now we've decided to have a new adventure in the Costa del Sol.
27:49Let's get inside.
27:51With this, the Ghana's first ever office outside Costa del Sol.
27:55Good morning, John.
27:57Good morning.
27:58Hello.
27:59Welcome to Kalanda.
28:00It's been left to manager John to make sure everything is just right ahead of the grand opening.
28:06What about my hats?
28:08What did I say?
28:09They'd look fantastic.
28:10Looking good, isn't it?
28:10Very glam.
28:11Yeah.
28:11So just in time, actually, because we've got the sign arriving.
28:14We've got the guys doing the window cards are great.
28:17So let's get to it.
28:19Everything's happening.
28:20It's a completely different target audience down here.
28:24So I'm really excited.
28:26It's almost like got the blood flowing again.
28:28That chair's going to have to go.
28:29It's all scratched and marked.
28:31Oh.
28:31Let's get started.
28:32Let's go.
28:33We've literally got 24 hours to make sure this office is perfect for tomorrow.
28:37There's a lot to get done.
28:39Yeah.
28:39A lot to get done.
28:42While Sharon gets her interior design hat on, right on cue, the electricians and signwriters have arrived.
28:50Do you want a coffee or a tea?
28:53Not for me, thank you.
28:53I'll have a tea, please.
28:54Tea?
28:55How many sugars, love?
28:56One.
28:56One, please.
28:57One.
28:58Did I get included in the drinks?
29:00If you have tea, I can use a teabag twice, because I know how tight you are.
29:07Cheers.
29:08New adventures in the Costa del Sol.
29:11There we go.
29:11For many more.
29:12Yeah.
29:12Thanks, John, for all your work the last few weeks.
29:15Pleasure.
29:15Yeah.
29:15Apart from the cleaning, you've done a rubbish job of the cleaning.
29:18We'll work on him with the cleaning.
29:19Oh, well.
29:20I expect the bonus at the end of the month.
29:26Oh, brilliant.
29:27Oh, yeah.
29:28Yeah, brilliant.
29:29First exclusive listing in Costa del Sol.
29:34Woo-hoo!
29:35Voila.
29:36Property number one.
29:37In the window.
29:38Right, come on.
29:38I need 50 more to do.
29:39I was going to say, let's get the rest in there, then.
29:44Do you think this is the top or the bottom?
29:48Oh, look.
29:49We've got some customers.
29:51Opening an office is not easy.
29:54We've learnt that after opening three offices in the Mahaka area.
29:57And it's a little bit different down here, because we don't know the area, and we don't really know the
30:02people.
30:03You know, we haven't got the contacts.
30:04But it's starting to look nice.
30:05It's starting to feel homely.
30:07And I'm really pleased with the way it's going.
30:11Everything's just come to life, and it now feels real.
30:14It feels like we're doing this.
30:15Oh, there you go.
30:17Oh, what are we going to do with these, John?
30:19It does worry me, though.
30:20John's got to learn to use that mop and bucket.
30:22Hey, a mop and flowers.
30:24Just for you.
30:25You give me the flowers.
30:26Oh, OK.
30:26You keep the mop.
30:27Oh, I'll never get to it, then.
30:28Yeah, going.
30:29Off you go, Cinderella.
30:42With the new office prepped, Sharon is back to join son Sean in Almeria,
30:46with a hunt on for the perfect Spanish property for Northamptych, a couple, John and Alison.
30:51With a maximum budget of 300,000 euros, property one wasn't quite on the money.
30:56Not so sure about the terracing, with the steps and stuff.
31:00And despite the not-so-Spanish weather at property two, the outlook was good.
31:06This is what I envisaged walking into and having.
31:10Hoping to go on better for their third and final offering,
31:13Sharon and Sean are bringing the couple to the outskirts of Arbaleas,
31:17to the area of Los Galandrinos.
31:21So here we are, property number three, and the sun is shining.
31:26It is.
31:26Yeah, it's really warm, then.
31:27Welcome back, sunshine.
31:28What we've tried to do with this property, is this is property one and two, mashed together.
31:34Right, right, okay.
31:36Okay.
31:36It's your more traditional style property, but that's been fully renovated.
31:41Yeah, yeah, looks nice.
31:43Property three is a detached villa.
31:45Inside, there is a bright and airy, open-plan living space.
31:49But having recently undergone a renovation, the villa still requires a kitchen to be fitted.
31:55With more space than property two, there are four bedrooms.
31:59And three bathrooms on offer.
32:04The rear gardens are easily maintained and feature terraces, with a private swimming pool the couple are after.
32:10On the market for just under 300,000 euros, property three sits at the very top end of John and
32:17Alison's budget.
32:19Through this gorgeous door, and this is where you've got to use your imagination.
32:25Okay.
32:25Yeah.
32:30Silence.
32:31Yes.
32:32I'm using my imagination.
32:34Yeah.
32:34No, it's got the sort of beam effect, like property number one, hasn't it?
32:38Yeah.
32:40Yeah.
32:40You've got traditional features, you've got lots of light, which is a good thing.
32:45The only thing we haven't got is furniture.
32:47Yeah, yeah.
32:48Yeah.
32:48When you walked into property number two, we got a wow.
32:52Yeah.
32:52This one, we've got, what the flippin' heck have you brought me to?
32:57No, I can see sort of past that, a little bit.
33:01Okay.
33:03Use your imagination.
33:05Follow us into the kitchen.
33:07Or what could be.
33:09Yeah.
33:10Oh, it's lovely.
33:11Yeah.
33:11I think I've got in my heart property number two, but you know that anyway.
33:17Well, maybe wait till we see the rest of the house.
33:18Yes, we've not seen the rest of it yet, so I'm not writing anything up.
33:23Big balance room.
33:25Our worst nightmare is walking into a house and both clients go deadly silent on us.
33:30Yeah.
33:30But we had to give them an option, and this property is absolutely stunning.
33:35It's just unfurnished.
33:36That's a nice view out of those windows, isn't it?
33:39Yeah, definitely.
33:39All's out there.
33:41But I think, Alison especially, she left her heart back at property too.
33:46And that's how I feel.
33:48Hello.
33:49So what did you think of the house?
33:51Like you say, a mash-up between number one and number two.
33:54It's nice, but it's not for us.
33:56Yeah, just not for us, I don't think.
33:57No.
33:58Okay, well, we totally understand that.
34:00We totally understand that.
34:01Shall we go and get a nice drink, give you time to have a think about what you've seen,
34:05and then we'll meet it back at the office?
34:07Yeah, yeah, that'd be great.
34:08Yeah, fine.
34:09Despite property three offering more space for their money, it appears property two has
34:14left its mark on John and Alison.
34:16But having seen everything the Garners have to offer, the couple will now take some time
34:20to decide if they love it enough to make an offer.
34:24Still to come, the Aldertons aim for a fairytale ending.
34:28And you are at the base of the castle.
34:31You're very pretty.
34:33And it's decision time with the Garners.
34:36You said to me that you'd left your heart at property number two.
34:40Indeed, I might have had a shuttle to me.
34:50On the Costa Blanca north, the Aldertons are on the hunt for the dream holiday home for
34:55film casting director Nancy.
34:57With a maximum budget of 450,000 euros, a modern property one didn't make the cut.
35:04It doesn't speak to me.
35:05It doesn't feel warm.
35:07Property two delivered on style.
35:09Welcome.
35:10Yes.
35:10To lots of charm.
35:11Oh, my word.
35:12Check, check, check.
35:14But with the town of Altea unknown to Nancy.
35:17What you pay for here is the location.
35:19So we have to learn more about the town.
35:21There was a lot to consider.
35:22And with friend Caprice having returned home, Joe and Andrew have brought Nancy for her final
35:27viewing.
35:28Slap bang in the centre of Alicante City.
35:31So you guys, Caprice is at the airport.
35:33She had to get the flight, but I have her here.
35:35Say hi.
35:36Hey, babe.
35:39So here we go.
35:41Oh, property number three.
35:42Yay.
35:43Look, there's a balcony.
35:45Caprice, they have like a Romeo and Juliet balcony.
35:48Oh, wow.
35:50A wildcard property three.
35:52Joe and Andrew are showing Nancy two properties in one.
35:55An apartment with open plan lounge, kitchen, dining area, two bedrooms, and a bathroom.
36:01Plus a separate studio apartment consisting of bedroom, kitchenette, and bathroom.
36:07As well as a spacious roof terrace with views over Alicante, perfect for visiting guests like
36:12Caprice, and all under budget at €380,000.
36:17Okay.
36:19Wow.
36:19Okay.
36:20Do you see it, Caprice?
36:21Okay.
36:22Oh.
36:22Okay.
36:22I'm looking out the window first.
36:24So that's the view.
36:25It's incredible.
36:26So here we are, two bedrooms on this floor with a kitchenette area and the lounge area.
36:32Lovely.
36:32The beauty of this is it's completely separated from the studio apartments upstairs.
36:37Oh.
36:37So you could block upstairs and actually use this for your guests.
36:40Two apartments.
36:41Lovely.
36:42It's bijou.
36:42It's compact.
36:43Right.
36:44But it's got a little character.
36:46Yeah.
36:46No, it's fantastic.
36:47Yeah.
36:48Yeah?
36:48Do you like what you see so far?
36:50I do.
36:50I do like it.
36:51Yeah.
36:51Would you like to see that bigger?
36:52Yes, please.
36:53Come on.
36:55Nancy's virtual tour for Caprice continues upstairs into the studio apartment.
37:01Oh, nice.
37:02How cute is this?
37:03Yeah.
37:04Fantastic.
37:05Yeah, this is really nice.
37:06So this is the studio.
37:07So there's the little kitchenette.
37:08See, look at the size of this bed.
37:09It's super king size.
37:10Yeah, yeah.
37:11It's gorgeous.
37:11So it's a really good size room.
37:13Yeah, yeah.
37:13Very, very good.
37:15Okay.
37:16All right.
37:17So.
37:17We'll leave you now to just have a look around.
37:20All right.
37:20And we shall meet each other outside in a short while.
37:23Okay.
37:24Okay, we're going to see the bathroom, Caprice.
37:27I was a bit worried on this one because it's the two separate apartments as to be in all
37:31one place, but I think she quite likes that idea.
37:33Yeah.
37:33And this location we can't beat.
37:36Wow, fabulous.
37:37Fabulous.
37:38An outdoor space in the city centre for her budget is...
37:42I'm really proud that we found this one.
37:46How beautiful is this?
37:48Nice.
37:49Beautiful.
37:50Seaview.
37:51And Castleview.
37:52And Castleview.
37:52Oh, wow.
37:53It's a...
37:53And you are at the base of the castle.
37:55Castle...
37:55Castleview.
37:57Very pretty.
37:58This is on the market at 380,000 euros.
38:02Not bad.
38:03That's not bad for where we are.
38:04Not bad.
38:05For this location.
38:06Not bad.
38:06It's fabulous.
38:07We'll let you go off and think about the three properties that we've seen.
38:11Yeah.
38:11And we'll meet up later on to discuss what your next steps will be.
38:14All right.
38:44Yeah.
38:44Yeah.
38:45However, property 2, a three-bed townhouse in Old Town Altea, was a standout.
38:50It's got everything.
38:51The palm trees.
38:52Gorgeous.
38:52I get goosebumps.
38:53And by viewing an apartment with additional guest space for property 3, Jo and Andrew
38:59gave Nancy a lot to consider.
39:01So, having taken some time, she's back to let them know her final thoughts.
39:06Hey!
39:07How are you?
39:08Hey, good.
39:08Hello.
39:09Here we are.
39:10How have you found the city centre?
39:12Fantastic.
39:13It's beautiful, isn't it?
39:14Yeah.
39:14So, Nancy, property 1, what were your thoughts on that?
39:17I think we know.
39:18Fast.
39:19Well, then we swiftly moved on to property 2.
39:22How did you feel about that one?
39:23If it were in a town that I already knew and already knew that I wanted to live in,
39:28I might make an offer right now.
39:29Yeah.
39:29But I just don't know Altea well enough.
39:31I have to spend time there.
39:32I get that.
39:32Yeah, yeah.
39:33Then we move on to property number 3 in beautiful Alicante City.
39:36I mean, in some ways, it works extremely well for me.
39:38Yeah.
39:38Because I can stay in one, rent the other, or have my friends be using the whole thing.
39:43So, what's the next steps for you, then, now?
39:46What would you like from us?
39:47I would love to keep working with you, and I'll spend time in Altea.
39:51I'll see if that's a place I want to live, and then we'll look at other houses.
39:55And we definitely know what your likes and dislikes.
39:58Yeah, yeah, I think you do.
39:59I think you do.
40:01I'm going back to London, and then I think my head will be more clear once I'm out of Spain.
40:06And I think I'll be able to look at it more objectively once I get home.
40:11She's had the Alderton hug, hasn't she?
40:12She's had the Alderton hug, and I think she will definitely be purchasing something in this region for sure.
40:17So, great beginnings, and this is the start of Operation Nancy and Binky to Spain.
40:21Right, right on.
40:22Yay!
40:24Cheers, Binks!
40:25Cheers, Binks!
40:50Cheers, Binks!
40:51This tiered garden was a step too far.
40:54I think the inside's all been done well, hasn't it?
40:57Yeah.
40:58They've left the outside for you.
41:00At Property 2, a modern three-bed villa, it was wowers all round.
41:05I need to stop saying wowers walking round all the time.
41:08You're giving it away a little bit, you're giving it away.
41:10But Property 3, a four-bed villa, left them struggling for words.
41:16And this is where you've got to use your imagination.
41:22Silence.
41:24Having taken some time to consider their options...
41:27Come and take a seat.
41:29John and Alison are back to let Sharon and Sean know their final thoughts.
41:34So...
41:34Obviously, we've seen three completely different properties,
41:37three different ways of living.
41:40You said to me that you'd left your heart at Property 2.
41:44I did, I might have had a shazza tingle.
41:48Do you know, I'm going to start painting my shazza tingle.
41:51Yeah, I'm a bit worried the amount of people you're tingling, but you know.
41:56So, we do want to make an offer on the property.
41:58OK.
41:59Right.
42:00So, our initial offer would be €260,000.
42:03OK.
42:04Well, as you're aware, it is on the market just under the €280,000 mark.
42:09So, it's a significant reduction for the current market.
42:13But, I'll give the owner a call if you're happy to give me just a couple of minutes.
42:18No worries, yeah.
42:19Hello there, Della. It's Sean from Spanish Property Choice.
42:23Hello there.
42:24Della, I'm sat here with Alison and John, who we viewed your property with this morning.
42:29They are wanting me to come in with an offer of €260,000.
42:36OK.
42:37OK.
42:39Perfect.
42:39OK, leave it with me.
42:40Let me speak to the clients and I'll give you a call back.
42:43Cheers.
42:44Bye-bye.
42:45Bye-bye.
42:47Right.
42:47OK.
42:48So, the owner's answer is, unfortunately, €260,000 is not acceptable.
42:55Right.
42:55She said that it needs to be very, very near to the €280,000 that they're looking to achieve.
43:01OK.
43:03Go €275,000 and see what she says, I think.
43:06OK.
43:07Let me see.
43:07Let me see what she says.
43:10Hello.
43:11Working on their figures, they would be comfortable and be able to come back with a strong counteroffer of €275
43:20,000, which is obviously much closer.
43:26OK.
43:26Perfect.
43:28I'll have a chat with them and I'll come back to you as quick as I can.
43:32All right.
43:33Thanks a lot.
43:34Bye-bye.
43:35Bye-bye.
43:36275,000 is still a little bit lower than what they were expecting.
43:41However, they have come back with a counteroffer and they would like to counter off of €278,000.
43:52I know it's close, but...
43:56What do you want to do?
43:59Quickly.
44:01I'm trying to think.
44:02Just do it, yeah?
44:03Yeah.
44:04Let's just do it.
44:04OK.
44:05Do it!
44:05Are you sure?
44:06Oh, bless you!
44:07Oh, Alison!
44:09Oh!
44:10Are you sure?
44:11Yeah?
44:12Yeah, we'll do it then.
44:13We're doing it!
44:15She's very loud.
44:17YEEEY!
44:19LAUGHTER
44:21Very easy.
44:24We'll just walk properly in Spain.
44:26Can't believe it.
44:27Do you know what?
44:28Alison and John have actually been such a pleasure to work with, but this property search...
44:35That's been a tough one.
44:36We've been waiting less long and it's now or never.
44:39Otherwise, we go away, you just keep continuing to look at property and I think we would have regretted it
44:44if we hadn't gone for it.
44:45And can I take all the credit because I got that deal done?
44:48Yeah.
44:48That was not easy.
44:49No, because I found the property.
44:51I don't...
44:51I got the deal done.
44:52That was stressful.
44:54OK.
44:54Oh, we've done it.
44:55Mwah.
44:56Yeah, we have.
44:56Yeah.
44:57Come on.
44:58We really know how to make our clients cry.
45:01Yeah, we should stop doing that.
45:03I know.
45:03We all know.
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