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Sun, Sea and Selling Houses - Season 9 Episode 8
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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.
00:11Spain'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 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 in our party, yeah.
00:39..up the coast in Mercia, the Browns...
00:41Action!
00:44Stylish.
00:45..on the Costa Blanca North, the Aldertons...
00:48It's my new tie. 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.
01:10Today, in Almeria, the Garners deliver good vibes...
01:15Already, this gives me...
01:18You're getting the tingle.
01:19Yeah.
01:20..on the Costa Blanca North, it's happy days for the Aldertons...
01:23So, what are your first impressions, then?
01:26Super smiley.
01:27Super smiley, all right, that's good.
01:30And Sharon is owled over.
01:33Have a look.
01:35She just loves to be fussed, head to toe.
01:41In Almeria, the Garners are preparing for their next clients.
01:46Stephen.
01:47Yes, my dear.
01:47Have we not got an appointment now?
01:49Alan and Tina.
01:50Yeah, yeah, yeah.
01:51You took out yesterday.
01:52Yeah.
01:52The property they saw was absolutely perfect for them,
01:56but it was just a bit too distant to the local village.
02:00But I still think it's worth us showing them some others
02:03closer to the village.
02:05Absolutely.
02:08Hoping for a steady hand to guide them through their property search
02:11are the Garners' next clients,
02:14Factory Process Supervisor Alan and his wife, Tina, from Essex.
02:20They first met 36 years ago,
02:23when Tina was wowed by Alan's snappy style.
02:26He dressed and thought he was from Miami Vice in the 80s,
02:32the programme, long hair, blonde highlights.
02:36He hasn't changed, really.
02:38Three decades on, something that definitely hasn't changed
02:42is how they feel about each other.
02:44Best friend I've ever had, like an old married couple, really, you know.
02:48Obviously, you know, we become, everyone does,
02:50but he's a brilliant husband, brilliant dad.
02:54Now they're looking to live that Miami lifestyle permanently
02:57and have set their sights on Almeria
02:59as the perfect place to spend their golden years.
03:03We first visited about 15, 16 years ago
03:09and fell in love and said,
03:11when we retire, this is where we want to be.
03:14There's no stress, there's no rushing around, it's just...
03:18Slower post of life.
03:20And for Alan, that means swapping wheels for walking.
03:23I don't really want to drive while I'm out here.
03:26As long as we're local to...
03:27Amenities and things.
03:29We can walk to places
03:30and have a drink without worrying about driving.
03:34Standing by to help make this long-held wish come true...
03:38Nice to meet you.
03:39And you?
03:40..are Sharon and Steve.
03:42Steve's sort of given me a little bit of a brief,
03:45but not much, have you?
03:46Yeah, well, we've met before
03:48and we've been out to see a lovely property, haven't we?
03:53You've requested to see that property again...
03:56Yeah. ..for a second viewing.
03:58But I think while we're out and about,
04:00it would be a good idea to just give you
04:02a couple of alternatives as well as...
04:05Yeah, definitely.
04:05Yes.
04:06So, can I ask you what you were looking for?
04:07What's your criteria?
04:09Preferably two-bed.
04:11Plenty of outdoor space is the main, most important.
04:14Yeah, the main criteria.
04:15You've got a little dog, haven't you?
04:16We have, Charlie.
04:17Yeah, he is.
04:18Tiny little thing.
04:19Tiny little thing.
04:19Yeah, he did.
04:20Is this going to be a holiday home or is this a permanent...
04:23It'll be permanent.
04:24I'm sure you'll have a lot of visitors.
04:26We will, yeah.
04:27We've got two children back at home
04:29and they've both settled down and everything.
04:31Right.
04:31Four grandchildren.
04:32All right, OK.
04:33And what sort of budget are we working with?
04:35Under the 40,000 euro.
04:37We don't really want to go above that.
04:39OK, look.
04:40Shall we get off and...
04:41Sounds like a good idea.
04:43Alan and Tina have already seen one property
04:46they will be revisiting later in the search.
04:49But to make sure it's in the right location,
04:51the Garners want to show them what their budget buys them
04:54in a busier area with more amenities.
04:57So they're heading to a popular golf resort
04:59just 15 minutes from the coast.
05:02This is Vera now.
05:03We're coming into Vera.
05:04Yeah.
05:05There's a big town.
05:06It's beautiful.
05:07It's got lots of little cobbled streets and shops
05:09and everything you could possibly want there.
05:13Welcome to property number one.
05:17Nice little terrace at the front.
05:19I think that'd be big enough for Charlie.
05:21Yeah, definitely.
05:23Yeah, it looks nice.
05:26Property one is a two-bedroom apartment
05:28with amenities on the doorstep.
05:30To the front, a small garden area
05:33has views of the communal swimming pool
05:35and these sort of enclosed terraces
05:38with space to dine outside.
05:41Inside, there is a cosy lounge space,
05:44a galley-style kitchen
05:45and two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes.
05:49There's also a family bathroom.
05:51To the rear, another terrace provides more space
05:54for Pooch Charlie to roam.
05:56Property one is on the market for 135,000 euros,
06:00five grand under Alan and Tina's top budget.
06:07So, what do you think about this space?
06:10Yeah, this is adequate.
06:11It's a bit bigger than I thought it was going to be
06:13from the outside, to be honest.
06:15Yeah, it's nice.
06:15Seems a little dark.
06:18Well, the position of the house,
06:20this is north-facing, really.
06:23Right, OK.
06:23So, you're not going to get a lot of sun
06:26through the winter.
06:27And I take it you're looking for that sunny...
06:30Yeah, especially in the winter months.
06:32Oh, dear.
06:34The apartment's position might have put this viewing
06:36in the shade already.
06:38Can the main bedroom brighten things up?
06:41It's not a bad size.
06:43No, it's adequate size.
06:45But we don't want adequate.
06:47We want some wows and some fantastics.
06:50Yeah.
06:54It's small.
06:55It's compact.
06:57I'm just...
06:58If both of us were in here...
07:01Yeah, it'd be a bit tight.
07:02I don't know if it'd be a bit tight.
07:04I'm actually not sure how this viewing's going.
07:08The fact that the orientation...
07:11Yeah.
07:11...and it being a little bit dark
07:13is not giving them the Shazatingal.
07:15Yeah.
07:16Oh, so this is another...
07:18Outdoor space.
07:20We are on a slightly different mission
07:23with Alan and Tina
07:24because they're going to revisit another property.
07:28Yeah.
07:28So everything's being compared to that property, isn't it?
07:31Yeah.
07:32It's not a bad size, but it's very enclosed.
07:35It's more like a courtyard, isn't it?
07:37I don't think I'd feel comfortable out here.
07:39You're overlooked from all angles.
07:43Hello again.
07:44Hello again.
07:46So, what was your thoughts?
07:49It's got its pluses.
07:51Which are?
07:51It was very overlooked.
07:53Every window you look out.
07:55The courtyard.
07:55Right.
07:56The courtyard feels a bit enclosed.
07:58I think my favourite part was the outdoor space at the front.
08:02But it's in the shade a lot.
08:03Yeah.
08:04Yeah.
08:05So...
08:05But this, you can find anything like this.
08:08Okay.
08:10Right, so property number two.
08:11Property number two.
08:12Yeah, it's got to have this.
08:14Yes.
08:14Right, and it's got to have no courtyard.
08:17Okay.
08:18Can't be overlooked.
08:19I've got just the property.
08:21Lovely.
08:22Shall we head off and have a look?
08:23Okay, thank you.
08:24With concerns about space and being overlooked,
08:27it seems property one is a non-starter.
08:30The next property will need to offer more privacy
08:32and a sunnier outlook to be in with a chance of impressing.
08:38Coming up, Sharon and Steve up the ante.
08:42So here we go into this fabulous space.
08:46This is much better.
08:48While on the Costa Blanca North, the Aldertons start strong.
08:52We're in London.
08:53Wow.
08:54Wow.
08:55Great start.
08:55Yeah.
09:02It's been 12 years of living the Spanish dream
09:05for Andrew and Jo Alderton.
09:07Heaven.
09:08This is welcome to our world.
09:10Certainly is.
09:11Everything about Spain is the best.
09:14Together, they've helped countless families
09:16make the move to the sunny Costa Blanca North.
09:19I'm the star of the office today.
09:21I love the fact that I get to play a small part
09:25in people's dreams coming true.
09:27You wanted mountain views.
09:29I get goosebumps.
09:30Once that client knows they've found the right property,
09:32it's just the best feeling ever.
09:35For us and for them.
09:37Cheers.
09:38With their daughters Inez and Cassia.
09:40Scream if you want to go faster.
09:43There's always fun to be had.
09:45Don't do that.
09:47You don't have to work hard, play hard.
09:50Here it's not work, it's a lifestyle.
09:51Hello.
09:53I love our job.
09:55We're that captain.
09:56Yeah.
09:59On the Costa Blanca North,
10:01Andrew and Jo Alderton are always ready
10:03to welcome canine visitors.
10:06Joanna brought office security today.
10:08Oh, Peckle!
10:10Peckle!
10:12Look, he's a robber.
10:14Go get him!
10:15Go get him!
10:16Today's guest of honour belongs to one of the team.
10:18We now have a special Paco sofa,
10:21specially for you, don't we, mister?
10:23In fact, we should put a note on the door
10:25saying to all our clients,
10:26if they have a dog or a puppy,
10:28that they have to bring it to the office.
10:30Yeah?
10:31Is that what we do?
10:36Also looking forward to receiving the VIP treatment today
10:40are Keith and Margaret from the Isle of Wight.
10:43Despite both working in aerospace,
10:45their love first took flight
10:47when a chance encounter left Keith's head in the clouds.
10:51I've got a little B&B and a tea room.
10:54One day, you came in.
10:58I was so bemused by the lady
10:59that I went home without paying my bill.
11:01So on the next day, I popped back
11:03so I could chat to her and went in.
11:06Pay the bill.
11:07And just instinctively,
11:09wonderful spark between us.
11:10It really was, wasn't it?
11:11Yeah, it was really good.
11:13Three years later,
11:14these high flyers have landed
11:15on Spain's Costa Blanca North
11:17as the place to be.
11:23And the scenery here
11:25has this pair all revved up.
11:27We like biking.
11:28The mountain ranges
11:29and the passes and the valleys
11:31are amazing.
11:34Riding in 39 degrees temperature,
11:37we got back, jumped in the pool.
11:39Brilliant.
11:40What's better in life
11:40than, you know, things like that?
11:44As well as motorbike storage,
11:46their wish list includes space
11:47for Margaret's mum
11:48to join them on holiday
11:50and some rustic char.
11:53We really quite like
11:55something that's Spanish,
11:56that's very traditional.
11:57Quirky.
11:58I love quirky, so...
11:59Yeah.
12:00And you don't mind that, do you?
12:01I don't mind quirky at all.
12:04I'm married her.
12:07Standing by to deliver the quirk...
12:10Well, look who's here.
12:11It's Joe and Andrew.
12:14Before we head on out,
12:15why don't we have a chat
12:17about what it is
12:18that you're actually looking for?
12:19We're looking for a nice villa.
12:20Must have a garage
12:21for my bike, some car.
12:23How many bedrooms do you want?
12:26Minimum of two.
12:27OK.
12:28And preferably two bathrooms.
12:29OK.
12:30As we'd like to have mum with us
12:32when we come over.
12:33Right.
12:33And is this going to be
12:34for you to move out here permanently
12:36or is it going to be
12:36like a bolt hole for you?
12:38Initially a bolt hole.
12:39Right.
12:40But we are thinking
12:41about coming out here permanently.
12:43On this little journey,
12:45how much have you got to spend?
12:47We're looking at a budget
12:48of about £350.
12:49OK.
12:50£350, OK.
12:51So there is a little bit
12:52of wiggle room there
12:53up or down, yeah?
12:54Yeah.
12:55Shall we go and have a look then?
12:56I'm excited.
12:57Absolutely.
12:57We can't wait.
12:59Oh, brilliant.
13:00Come on.
13:00Let's go.
13:01The Aldertons have lined up
13:03three properties they hope
13:04will get Keith and Margaret's
13:06hearts racing.
13:08They're heading inland
13:09to Laval de la Gua,
13:11which boasts biker-friendly
13:13scenery in spades.
13:15Beautiful valleys
13:16and beautiful old,
13:18oldie-worldie villages,
13:19but then 20 minutes
13:21straight down the way
13:22and you're in the bustling
13:23town of Denia.
13:26So, welcome to
13:28Property No. 1.
13:29Oh, 11.
13:31Wow.
13:33Great start.
13:34Can't wait to see
13:35what we can see
13:36the other time.
13:37That is going to be amazing.
13:38Hinting what it is, yeah.
13:39Well, I want you to
13:40come in this house with me
13:42with open eyes
13:43and an open mind.
13:45OK.
13:46There is a little bit
13:47of work that's needed
13:47in here.
13:48OK.
13:49Come on, then.
13:50Property No.
13:54Property No. 1 is a villa
13:55with lots of scope
13:56for Keith and Margaret
13:57to put their own
13:57stamp on.
13:59Inside, there is a huge
14:00living area
14:01with doors to the terrace
14:03offering indoor-outdoor living
14:05and stunning mountain views.
14:07There's also a spacious
14:08separate kitchen.
14:10Margaret and Keith
14:11requested two bedrooms
14:12and here there are three.
14:14As well as three bathrooms,
14:17handy for when
14:18Margaret's mum comes to stay.
14:19But the thing to get
14:21really excited about here
14:22is what's on offer outside.
14:24Terraces with panoramic vistas,
14:27hot tub and barbecue area.
14:30While there's no garage,
14:32the Aldertons are hoping
14:33all the space and quirky features here
14:35could win Keith and Margaret over.
14:38Property No. 1 is on the market
14:40for €375,000.
14:4325,000 over Margaret and Keith's budget.
14:47However, the Aldertons are confident
14:49a deal can be done.
14:53Open space.
14:55Oh, my gosh.
14:56Yeah.
14:57That's the thing.
14:57I thought you might like that.
14:59You thought might.
15:01It's a blank canvas
15:03for you to put the living room,
15:06dining room in here.
15:07But you see how you can walk
15:08straight out
15:09onto this fantastic terrace.
15:12So what are your first impressions then?
15:14This.
15:15Super smiley.
15:16Super smiley.
15:17I like that.
15:18Super smiley, yeah.
15:18That's good, yeah.
15:19And pretty excited.
15:21The outlook seems bright
15:22and those vistas keep giving.
15:25This is, again,
15:27the good view
15:27from the kitchen window.
15:28Oh, yes.
15:29Actually a nice space.
15:31It is nice.
15:31Nice floors.
15:32Really nice, yes.
15:33So you have a utility room.
15:35Yeah, yeah.
15:35Have a look.
15:36Oh, what have you found?
15:37Wow.
15:38Perfect.
15:38And pantry type.
15:40Yes.
15:41Pantry.
15:41Just what we love.
15:42She's already putting her stuff in there.
15:44Would you like to see
15:45one of the bedrooms?
15:46I would love to.
15:47Why don't you come?
15:48Which one are you going to show us?
15:49Oh, let's go to the main one.
15:53So here we are
15:54in the main
15:55of three bedrooms
15:56that this house currently has.
15:58Three?
15:58And a great little terrace.
16:00It's a fantastic large terrace.
16:03Really?
16:03It sweeps all the way around.
16:04Yeah.
16:05Oh, wow.
16:05And this bedroom
16:06even has an en suite.
16:08En suite behind it.
16:09Everything we want.
16:10That's lovely, isn't it?
16:12Love these tiles.
16:14They're really nice.
16:18Another room.
16:19Wow.
16:19And back onto that veranda.
16:21All the bedrooms are,
16:23aren't they,
16:23facing that lovely, lovely view.
16:25Well, I tell you what,
16:26as far as property number ones go,
16:28this is absolutely
16:29smashed out of the park,
16:30hasn't it?
16:31Massively.
16:32Everything's so lovely.
16:33Look at this phone.
16:34Oh, quick.
16:35Phone the bank.
16:37Everywhere you look,
16:38we've got the most amazing views.
16:41This house,
16:42it delivers in bucket loads.
16:44This is what it's all about, isn't it?
16:45I mean, you could have
16:46one of those curved cities
16:48looking out of any of the windows.
16:51Oh, I love it.
16:52More already decorating.
16:56Hello.
16:56Hi.
16:57Another terrace.
16:58Oh, my gosh.
17:01It's a big old property, isn't it?
17:02It's brilliant, isn't it?
17:03Yeah.
17:04It's brilliant.
17:04Any negatives on the property?
17:06No garage.
17:08Ooh.
17:09No garage.
17:10A great idea.
17:11There are always compromises.
17:13Yes.
17:13So we have to decide
17:15I'm always speaking my language.
17:17So there is one thing
17:18about this house
17:18that you don't know yet,
17:19and that's the price.
17:20It's on at £375.
17:22Okay.
17:23However,
17:24it's been on the market
17:25two years.
17:26Oh, really?
17:27And that's because
17:27of the presentation of it.
17:29I've spoken with
17:30the listing agent
17:30on this house,
17:31and we're pretty certain
17:32we'd get this in
17:32on budget
17:33or maybe even
17:34just under as well.
17:35Bit of a wiggle room.
17:36Yes.
17:36That is amazing.
17:37Well, we've got
17:38two more houses to see,
17:39so let's make our way.
17:40Thank you very much.
17:41After you.
17:42Property One's
17:43space and views
17:44made it a hit,
17:45but the Aldertons
17:46still have
17:47two more chances
17:48to beat it.
17:55In Almeria,
17:56husband and wife team
17:57Sharon and Steve Garner
17:59are helping Alan and Tina
18:00from Essex
18:01find their Spanish
18:02forever home.
18:04They loved the pooled area
18:05at Property One,
18:06but its terraces
18:07disappointed.
18:08The courtyard
18:09filled with a bit
18:10enclosed.
18:11So sticking with
18:12the Valet del Este
18:13golf community
18:14with amenities
18:15on the doorstep,
18:16the Garners
18:17have brought the couple
18:18just a short
18:18straw away.
18:19So here we are,
18:21Property Number Two.
18:23So a ground floor,
18:25similar location,
18:27but a completely
18:27different design
18:28properties.
18:29It looks nice.
18:30I personally think
18:31that looks better.
18:32Even though you
18:33haven't got that
18:33front terrace,
18:36I think that looks
18:36more modern.
18:39Property Two
18:40is a two-bedroom
18:41apartment.
18:42Step inside
18:43and there is a
18:44bright and spacious
18:45living room
18:45with patio doors
18:47opening out
18:47to a private terrace.
18:49There is a smart
18:50modern kitchen,
18:51two double bedrooms,
18:53the main benefiting
18:54from an en-suite,
18:55and there's an
18:57additional shower room
18:58perfect for guests.
18:59With all that
19:00extra space inside,
19:02the payoff here
19:02is a smaller
19:03communal pool,
19:04but it's hopefully
19:05still enough
19:06to keep the
19:06grandkids happy.
19:08Property Two
19:08comes in under
19:09Alan and Tina's budget
19:10on the market
19:11for €135,000.
19:15So here we go
19:16into this
19:17fabulous space.
19:20Oh, yeah,
19:21see this.
19:22This is much
19:23better.
19:24Yeah.
19:24A lot lighter.
19:26Yeah.
19:26Yeah.
19:26And of course,
19:27the first property
19:28we saw,
19:29we only offered
19:30you one bathroom.
19:32Yeah.
19:33This one,
19:33we've stepped it up
19:34again.
19:34This has got two
19:35bathrooms.
19:36Two bathrooms.
19:36So, bigger space
19:38all around.
19:39Right.
19:39OK.
19:40The extra space
19:41here seems to be
19:42going down well.
19:43Will the main bedroom
19:44keep the good vibes
19:45going?
19:46This is your suite.
19:47It's much better,
19:48much more lighter.
19:49A lot lighter.
19:50Same size, I think.
19:51I was worried
19:52there wasn't any
19:53storage, but I've
19:54just spotted the
19:55wardrobes there.
19:55The wardrobes.
19:56I like them.
19:57I like the colour of them.
19:58But with fur baby
19:59Charlie to think of,
20:01it's the outside space
20:02that really needs
20:03to impress.
20:04Should we call this
20:05Charlie's space?
20:06Yeah.
20:07Why not?
20:07Now what this gives
20:08you is a garden area
20:10really, more than a
20:11terrace.
20:13This is nice.
20:14This is lovely,
20:15yeah.
20:15The only thing
20:16that concerns me
20:17is the sun again.
20:18But then you've
20:18got to think,
20:19when you're living
20:20here, you're going
20:22to want that 24-7.
20:24Yeah.
20:27Oh, this is much
20:28better.
20:29That's much wider,
20:30isn't it?
20:31Yeah.
20:32Yeah, much better.
20:34Well, I actually
20:34think property number
20:35two has been
20:36a lot more positive.
20:37You know,
20:38we've given bigger
20:39space, another
20:40bathroom, more
20:41outside space.
20:43This is nice.
20:45Both similar,
20:46but more brighter.
20:47Why couldn't you
20:48move the sun?
20:49I know.
20:49I mean, if you'd
20:50have moved the sun,
20:51it would have been
20:51perfect.
20:52This is much
20:54better than the
20:55first one.
20:56Mm.
20:57But it still
20:58hasn't wowed me.
21:00Much more spacey.
21:01This still feels
21:02like we're on
21:04holiday.
21:05Yeah.
21:05It's permanent,
21:06isn't it?
21:07Yeah.
21:10You're back.
21:11We are.
21:12We're back.
21:12This is the pool
21:13area for this complex.
21:15It's nice.
21:16The other pool was
21:16better, but this is a
21:18better apartment.
21:20A better property.
21:21Yeah.
21:21It's more spacious.
21:22But it's still that
21:23sunshine.
21:24It's still that little
21:25bit of sunshine.
21:26In the winter.
21:27More for Alan.
21:28Yeah.
21:28Yeah, you're still
21:29a bit.
21:30It'd be nice to know
21:31the price of it,
21:32obviously.
21:33Property number two
21:34is currently on the
21:35market at 135,000
21:37euros.
21:38Yeah.
21:39I thought it'd be
21:40dearer.
21:40Yeah, I thought it
21:42would be dearer.
21:43Well, shall we head
21:44off to property
21:45number three?
21:46Yeah.
21:46Yes, please.
21:47OK, well, I'm
21:48excited.
21:48I hope you are.
21:50Property two's
21:51generous proportions
21:52impressed, but with
21:54Alan still seeking a
21:55sun trap, will the
21:56second viewing on
21:57property three clinch
21:58it?
22:08Andrew and Joe
22:09Alderton are taking a
22:10break from selling the
22:11dream to look back on
22:12where it all began.
22:15They're reminiscing about
22:17when they got married.
22:18That there, look at
22:20that.
22:20Oh, yeah, that's our
22:22picture, yeah.
22:22There it is.
22:23Oh, there it is.
22:23That's exactly that
22:24moment.
22:25And to celebrate their
22:27years together, Joe's
22:28got a surprise for
22:29Andrew.
22:30We're going to a
22:30Mexican restaurant
22:31tonight.
22:31Oh, are we?
22:32Yes.
22:32Oh, cool.
22:33Some friends are
22:33coming along too.
22:34All right.
22:35And there's going to
22:36be a mariachi band
22:37there tonight.
22:37Oh, is there?
22:38Yeah.
22:38Brilliant.
22:39So...
22:39Just like our
22:40wedding.
22:40Yeah.
22:40How lovely is this?
22:42This is the mariachi band
22:43that turned up at...
22:4314 years ago.
22:45Can you believe it?
22:46It's not 14 years ago.
22:47No, it isn't.
22:48We've been married
22:4915 years ago.
22:50All right, 15 years.
22:50Oh, my God.
22:51You've always been
22:52rubbish with numbers.
22:53Yeah.
22:54And the whole family
22:55are getting into
22:56the Mexican mood.
22:57Stay.
22:58Stay.
22:59Now, you little monkey.
23:00Mexican, though.
23:01For a strut down
23:03memory lane.
23:04I've been talking to
23:05our gorgeous Cassia
23:06and she's prepared
23:07a little dance for us.
23:09Oh, you're kidding.
23:10So you're going to have
23:10to learn a little bit
23:11of mariachi, darling.
23:12All right, okay.
23:13Diddly, diddly, diddly, diddly, diddly, diddly, diddly, diddly, diddly.
23:16And Joe's dad, Ken,
23:17is lending moral support.
23:19Right, come on, little Mexican.
23:20Let's get this...
23:21What have we got to do first?
23:23I think I've got to let that...
23:23Start like this.
23:24And then you've got to go...
23:25Forward.
23:26Start a little tongue already.
23:27Back.
23:27Back.
23:28Forward.
23:28Forward.
23:29Back.
23:30Back.
23:31The mariachi means a hell of a lot
23:33to us, don't it?
23:33Yeah.
23:33Because we actually...
23:34That's how I actually proposed to you.
23:36Forward.
23:37Back.
23:38Back.
23:38Forward.
23:39Back.
23:40Two.
23:40We had a mariachi band.
23:42Mariachi.
23:43Mariachi band.
23:44We had a mariachi band
23:45and you pulled the ring out of the cake, didn't you?
23:49Ready?
23:53Two.
23:55Three.
23:56Four.
23:57Five.
23:57One.
23:58So.
23:58One.
23:59Two.
23:59Three.
24:00Four.
24:00I've seen Cassia do lots of TikTok dances,
24:03and she's on TikTok regularly.
24:05One.
24:07One.
24:07One.
24:08Kick.
24:09One.
24:09Two.
24:09Kick.
24:10One.
24:11Kick.
24:11One.
24:12Two.
24:12Kick.
24:12Andrew is like, um...
24:16I need to take it to her.
24:17She wants a natural dancer anyway,
24:19but she's really good.
24:20Very good.
24:21Good.
24:25They've certainly worked up an appetite
24:27and before they know it,
24:28it's time to head to the restaurant
24:30and meet their friends.
24:32Oh, you look very Mexican.
24:33Well, so do you, with that night.
24:35No.
24:35Yeah, come on, let's go.
24:36We'll get forward to it.
24:37Come on, come on.
24:38Where, thankfully,
24:39the entertainment is left to the professionals.
24:49Learning the Mexican dance this afternoon
24:51was fantastic.
24:52Well, I was pretty good.
24:53I'm not sure about you.
24:54Mr. A and his feet of flames.
25:05I love mariachi,
25:07and to have my very own mariachi
25:08makes me very, very happy.
25:15Still to come,
25:16there are size issues
25:17for the Aldertons clients.
25:19It's a little small house.
25:20Yeah.
25:21It's not floated my boat yet.
25:23Well, it's more compact.
25:25And Sharon and Steve
25:26make new friends.
25:28Just a couple of random turkeys.
25:31It's Dave and Rachel.
25:32Dave and Rachel.
25:40On the Costa Blanca North,
25:42Andrew and Joe Alderton
25:43have been helping
25:44motorcycle enthusiasts
25:45Keith and Margaret
25:46find a home from home in Spain.
25:49Property One lacked a garage
25:51and would need some work done,
25:53but its views wowed.
25:55Oh, I love it.
25:56I'm already decorating.
25:58So the Aldertons
25:59have headed to the Hallon Valley
26:01and brought the couple
26:02to the outskirts of Merle,
26:04a village they already know and like.
26:07So welcome to property number two.
26:09Lovely.
26:10It's really lovely.
26:10Nice surprise.
26:12We love the turrets around.
26:14Knew you'd like that turret.
26:17Property two is a detached villa.
26:19Inside, there is a comfortable lounge
26:21with traditional beams
26:22and feature fireplace,
26:24leading to a stylish kitchen.
26:27The property has two good-sized bedrooms
26:29and two bathrooms.
26:32Outside, there is a large garden
26:33and multiple terraces
26:35with beautiful views.
26:37There's still no garage,
26:38but a large driveway
26:39could offer scope for bike storage.
26:42This key-ready property
26:43is on offer for €375,000,
26:47€25,000 over Keith and Margaret's budget,
26:50so a deal would need to be done.
26:54Very cosy, isn't it?
26:55It's really lovely.
26:58It's cosy.
26:58It's cosy.
26:59Definitely cosy.
27:00Yeah.
27:00It's a lot smaller than I expected
27:02when you walked up the drive.
27:03Yeah.
27:04Yeah.
27:04That's the feeling I got.
27:06It was a bit smaller.
27:07House number one.
27:08Going to need some work doing to it.
27:10This house is pretty much key-ready,
27:11ready to go.
27:12Shall we go and look at the kitchen?
27:14Yeah, let's do that.
27:15Come on, then.
27:15Nice workspace.
27:17I think it's got plenty of cupboards,
27:19but we really need that.
27:21There is still more of this house to see.
27:23Would you like to see?
27:24Yeah, let's...
27:24Of course.
27:25Let's go through.
27:26Lead on.
27:29Ah, this is really sweet, isn't it?
27:32Last little terrace.
27:33Wow.
27:38Yeah.
27:38Oh, this is a little bedroom.
27:40OK, this is quite sweet, isn't it?
27:42I think they love the outside
27:44and we're expecting it to be much bigger
27:46than it actually is.
27:47Yes, but I do know
27:48that this is their preferred location,
27:51so there's always compromise.
27:52It's a little small house.
27:54Yeah.
27:54It's not floated my boat yet.
27:56Well, it's more compact.
27:58It's just not got them.
27:59It hasn't.
28:00And that's what it's all about.
28:00And House Fine is all about the half.
28:04Hello.
28:05Oh, hi.
28:05Hi.
28:06Hello.
28:07How are you?
28:07I'm good, thanks.
28:08Good.
28:09So that was a slightly quicker tour
28:10than house number one.
28:11I've not said a lot
28:12because it's not really done it for me.
28:14It's not gone yet, has it?
28:15No, it's not gotten me this far, unfortunately.
28:17What would you like
28:18from property number three?
28:19I think more space.
28:21I'd like more sun terrace.
28:23OK.
28:24Where you can sit in the sunshine
28:25and a garage would be great for the bike.
28:29So, can we go and have a look?
28:30Yeah.
28:30Absolutely.
28:31Property two wasn't spacious enough
28:33to get Keith and Margaret's hearts racing.
28:35The Aldertons now need to deliver
28:37more space and a garage
28:39at property three.
28:48Sharon Garner is a one-woman animal rescue centre,
28:52having helped injured goats...
28:54Good lad.
28:55...poly parrots...
28:57Coco, yes!
28:58...and numerous other furry friends along the way.
29:01Come on, babies.
29:03So, what better way to spend a rare day off
29:06than taking husband Steve along to a local cause
29:08that's very close to her heart?
29:11Sean and I came here quite a few years ago.
29:14Yes, she did, and I was left out.
29:16You were, you were.
29:17This is a rescue sanctuary for animals here,
29:20and they are absolutely incredible.
29:22Hello, babies.
29:23Get a greeting party look.
29:25Hello.
29:26Hello, Matilda.
29:27Been ages.
29:28I know.
29:29How you doing?
29:29Things have changed a bit.
29:31Just a couple of random turkeys.
29:34Where's Dave and Rachel?
29:35Dave and Rachel.
29:40Matilda runs Cotillo Bujo
29:42in the village of Benny Morel.
29:44Her sanctuary takes in animals of all shapes and sizes.
29:48Hello, babies.
29:49So, Peachy and Florian.
29:51Florian's the little boy without the tail.
29:54He lost his tail.
29:55His parents picked him up by their tails,
29:56and they fell off.
29:57Oh, dear.
29:59Cotillo Bujo means owl farm in English,
30:02and they are definitely the VIPs around here.
30:05So, she's only in at the moment
30:07just because it's so chilly outside.
30:09Right.
30:10Have a look.
30:11Oh, my darling.
30:12She just loves to be fussed, head to toe.
30:15Oh, my life.
30:17She's called Lucy.
30:19Reason being is that Lucy is the patron saint that are blind,
30:23and Lucy is blind.
30:24Really?
30:25And the whole house revolves around Lucy's requirements
30:28at any one second of the day.
30:30LAUGHTER
30:31But not all of Matilda's residents
30:33are as small and cute as Lucy.
30:38Oh, my...
30:39Good grief.
30:41This is the big version of one.
30:43European eagle owl,
30:44largest species we have in Europe,
30:46who've had a lot in over the years.
30:48Yeah?
30:48And they've all been released.
30:50Amazing.
30:51She's incredible.
30:52Aren't you?
30:53Yeah.
30:53Yeah.
30:54Cuddles.
30:55Yeah.
30:56You can show your wings off.
30:59Wow.
31:01Matty, the European eagle owl,
31:03is a bit too big for the gardeners to handle.
31:07But Steve gets to try his hand
31:08at flying one of the smaller owls,
31:11Molly the barn owl.
31:13Hold your hand up.
31:14Come on.
31:16Come on.
31:17Good girl.
31:18Yeah.
31:18Nice.
31:20Oh, bless.
31:21I'm in love.
31:24Now, normally, if I said to you,
31:25I'm in love with Molly,
31:27you'd probably have a bit of a,
31:28hmm, what's that?
31:29But, no, on this occasion,
31:31fabulous, fantastic.
31:33So, if you want to let her go, that's it.
31:36Brilliant.
31:37Yeah.
31:39Oh, that was great to see.
31:41That was lovely.
31:43Overall, a fantastic day out.
31:45Oh, I loved every minute of it.
31:48Yeah, I really, really enjoyed it.
31:50And it's made you happy as well?
31:51It has.
31:52Thank you very much.
31:53You're welcome, my darling.
31:57Back on the house hunt,
31:59Sharon and Steve have been helping
32:01Alan and Tina from Essex
32:02realise a long-held dream
32:04of buying a Spanish pad to retire to.
32:07Property One's proportions didn't quite fit.
32:10It's small.
32:12It's compact.
32:14And a shady terrace worried Alan at property two.
32:17The only thing that concerns me is the sun again.
32:20So the Garners are mixing things up,
32:23taking the couple to the area of Los Gallados
32:25to a property they'd seen previously
32:28and requested a second viewing on.
32:31I'm really looking forward to this.
32:33The couple had loved the property
32:35but were concerned about the distance from the village.
32:39Will this second viewing put pay to their worries?
32:42So here we are.
32:43Property number three.
32:45Yeah.
32:46Your chosen property, I believe.
32:48Already this gives me...
32:52You're getting the tingle.
32:54Yeah.
32:54I mean, the thing is we, as agents, of course,
32:57do lots of second viewings with clients on properties
33:00and I think a second viewing sometimes
33:03either makes or breaks the deal.
33:05Yeah.
33:06Property three is an apartment
33:08on a residential development.
33:10About 20 minutes' walk
33:11from local bars and restaurants.
33:13Step inside and there is a stylish lounge dining area
33:17which opens onto a terrace.
33:19There's a separate modern kitchen.
33:21Upstairs there are two generous-sized bedrooms
33:24the main with an en-suite.
33:26A second family bathroom will be perfect for guests
33:29and there's a communal swimming pool.
33:32But the crowning glory of this apartment
33:34is the rooftop terrace with panoramic views.
33:38All on the market for 137.5 thousand euros
33:42just under Alan and Tina's top budget.
33:46Into this beautiful kitchen.
33:49It's lovely, isn't it?
33:51It's lovely, isn't it?
33:52I love it.
33:53And you're saying it's still...
33:54Oh, this hasn't changed.
33:57It's still got the same feeling.
33:58Yeah.
33:59Oh!
34:00Oh!
34:01Don't get going, not yet!
34:03Oh, thank you.
34:04Yeah.
34:05Well...
34:06It's safe to say that Tina is still very much
34:08getting the feels here.
34:11Wow.
34:11The stairway's beautiful.
34:12You love the stairs.
34:13It is stunning.
34:15This is beyond my expectations.
34:18Really.
34:19I'm pretty speechless.
34:20It's brilliant.
34:22I knew I'd know when I found the perfect one.
34:24Yeah.
34:24Crazy.
34:25Well, we did that with the husbands.
34:27Oh, no!
34:28That's all right.
34:30Tears of joy downstairs.
34:32But what about the all-important outdoor space?
34:35Wow.
34:36Certainly my favourite part.
34:40Stunning.
34:41This space.
34:43Oh, my God.
34:43And it does wrap around.
34:44This terrace does go all the way around the other side as well.
34:47So, really, you have got sunshine all day.
34:50Yes, for Alan.
34:51Yeah, for Alan.
34:51You can move around with the sun.
34:53Follow it.
34:53And then you just need to go and turn him every so often.
34:56That's it.
34:57Yeah?
34:57With a drink, obviously.
34:58Yeah.
35:02For a second guest bedroom, this is really big.
35:05Here, calm again.
35:08That's perfect.
35:09Well, my darling.
35:11Yes?
35:12I am so proud of you.
35:14Yes.
35:14Because this property is absolutely perfect for them.
35:20It is.
35:21It is.
35:21Yeah.
35:21So peaceful, isn't it?
35:23Not overlooked.
35:25Stunning.
35:26Can you imagine having morning coffee out here?
35:28Mm-hmm.
35:28Breakfast.
35:29Yeah.
35:33Hello.
35:34Oh, hello again.
35:35Hello again.
35:36What is your thoughts now?
35:38Now you've seen it all again.
35:41Perfect.
35:41Nothing's changed.
35:42If anything, better.
35:43The property is currently on the market at $137,500.
35:47So, still within your budget, towards the top end, of course.
35:50So, the same as the...
35:52Property one and two were $135,000.
35:55This is $2,500 more.
35:57That's unbelievable.
35:57Right, Brian, I don't have an office.
35:59It's perfect.
36:00But, again, it's still a very important decision.
36:02So, we think we need to give you some time to have a chat about it.
36:06And then we'll go back to the office.
36:08Lovely.
36:09Yeah.
36:09Perfect.
36:09Let's head on.
36:12The second viewing has paid off, making property three the clear front runner.
36:17Alan and Tina must now decide if they're ready to put in an offer.
36:24Coming up, Alan and Tina share their decision.
36:27What a roller coaster.
36:29Yeah.
36:30While the Aldertons serve up a surprise.
36:33We love the pizza oven.
36:35Pizza oven.
36:36We love pizza.
36:45On the Costa Blanca North, Joe and Andrew Alderton have been helping Keith and Margaret from the Isle of Wight
36:51hide a Spanish bolt hole with space for Margaret's mum to join them on holiday.
36:57Despite needing work, property one got them excited.
37:00Everything's so lovely.
37:01Look at the phones.
37:02Oh, quick.
37:03Phone the bank.
37:05But key-ready property two didn't grab them.
37:08It's not ready.
37:09It's not got me, is it?
37:11No, it's not got me this one, unfortunately.
37:13So, returning to Laval de la Gouart, the Aldertons have brought the couple to see a house that's just a
37:19stone's throw from property one.
37:22Hello, guys.
37:23Welcome.
37:24It's a property.
37:26This is lovely.
37:28We are literally two doors down or up from property number one.
37:32OK.
37:33Yeah.
37:33And we love this area.
37:35So, on this house, we actually have the garage.
37:38Fantastic.
37:39Exactly what we wanted.
37:40Yeah.
37:40Yeah.
37:41Yeah.
37:43Property three is a detached villa.
37:46Inside, there is an open-plan lounge and dining area, which leads through to a traditional-style kitchen.
37:52Keith and Margaret love mountain views, and here they can enjoy them from not one, but two spacious terraces.
37:59And the opportunities for outdoor living continue with this alfresco kitchen.
38:04Down a flight of stairs, there are four bedrooms, offering ample space for Margaret's mum to stay, and two bathrooms.
38:12And the icing on the cake for Keith, that all-important garage.
38:17Property number three comes in at the exact same price as the first two properties, 25 grand over budget at
38:24375,000 euros.
38:28So, unusually, we're showing you the outdoor kitchen first.
38:33And it is spectacular.
38:35It is.
38:36We love the pizza oven.
38:38Pizza oven.
38:39We love pizza.
38:40We love pizza.
38:42It's fabulous.
38:43And it just shows you that this is a real outdoor living area.
38:47Yeah.
38:48A slice of Spanish life outdoors, but what about the interior?
38:52Wow.
38:53It's interesting, isn't it?
38:53This is really different.
38:54It is.
38:55Total different layout from next door, but one.
38:58Yeah, yeah.
38:58But this one gives you the cosy feeling.
39:01I like it.
39:01I like it.
39:02It's not too big and...
39:04You're not getting lost in it.
39:05You're not feeling too strangulated like you were in house two?
39:08No.
39:09Hot tub.
39:10Hot tub.
39:12Neighbours.
39:12OK, so you're away from the neighbours in your hot tub.
39:15That's quite nice.
39:15They can't actually see you.
39:17Very nice indeed.
39:18And again, you've got all the lovely scenery.
39:22You have.
39:22After property two, they said they wanted space.
39:25OK, this is...
39:26OK, this is a bit different.
39:27And they said they wanted more outdoor terracing.
39:30This has got all of that.
39:31This one's slightly more difficult for you.
39:33They've got one set of stairs.
39:34Because they're beautiful stairs, they're quite slippy.
39:36Mm-hmm.
39:37So I'd be worried about that.
39:40Oh, OK.
39:41OK.
39:42Again.
39:43Yeah, this is a nice size.
39:44Nice size.
39:44And there's quite a big bend in here.
39:46Yes.
39:48Well, hello.
39:50Hello.
39:50Happy New Year.
39:53It's a big old property.
39:55It is.
39:56And a very exciting property, too.
39:58Oh.
39:58Very quirky.
40:00I think downstairs needs a bit of reconfiguration.
40:02Yes.
40:03For how we'd want to live in it.
40:04So maybe now we should talk about the price.
40:06Oh, OK.
40:07Right.
40:08We haven't discussed that yet.
40:08Here we go.
40:09So this property is on the market for £375,000.
40:14Seems like a regular price point.
40:16So it's now time to take some time out for yourselves
40:18and meet back at the office later on
40:21so we can have a chat to see where you want to go next with this.
40:24Absolutely.
40:24Great.
40:25Let's go.
40:26Looking forward to it.
40:26Right.
40:28Keith and Margaret loved the garage and space at Property 3,
40:32but accessibility for Margaret's mum was a concern.
40:35The couple will now take some time to go over everything they've seen.
40:40Spacious Property 1 was a blank canvas.
40:42Oh, my gosh.
40:44Yeah.
40:44That's the thing.
40:45I thought you might like that.
40:46You thought right.
40:48While fully finished Property 2 didn't offer enough room.
40:52Definitely cosy.
40:53Yeah, it's a lot smaller than expected when you walked up the drive.
40:57Property 3 came with a bonus garage.
41:00Exactly what we wanted.
41:01Yeah.
41:02But accessibility issues were a problem.
41:05So will any be the couple's bolt hole in the sun.
41:09They're back to share their decision.
41:11Hey.
41:12Hi.
41:13Well.
41:14That was fun.
41:15Yeah.
41:16It was fun and interesting.
41:17It was fun and interesting.
41:18Yeah.
41:18So where does that leave us now with regards to these three properties?
41:21What do you want to do?
41:22I think we've got to go away and think about what we've seen.
41:25Property 1 is a potential.
41:28Mm-hm.
41:28Okay.
41:29It needs quite a lot of TLC.
41:31Yes.
41:32To bring it in and some bit of reforming, reconfiguration.
41:35But you could make something out of that place.
41:37You could.
41:38Yeah.
41:38So it's not a no on Property 1.
41:40No.
41:41It's not a no.
41:41It's a sleep on it.
41:43It's a sleep on it and a possible maybe.
41:45Oh, okay.
41:46Fabulous.
41:46Fantastic.
41:47It's been an absolute pleasure.
41:49Well, thank you for your help.
41:50You're welcome.
41:52Cheers.
41:52Fantastic.
41:54Next steps for us is to go away, think about house number one and look at what we can compare
41:59it with and if there's anything else we want to have a look at.
42:01We will find them their house.
42:03It may still be property number one.
42:05It's just the start of our journey.
42:07It really is.
42:15In Almeria, Sharon and Steve have been helping factory process supervisor Alan and his wife
42:22Tina find their new home in Spain ahead of Alan's retirement.
42:26Despite all the amenities nearby, Property 1 failed to provide a sunny outlook.
42:32This is north facing, really.
42:35Right, okay.
42:35So, you're not going to get a lot of sun through the winter.
42:39The Garner's got warmer at Property 2.
42:42This is much better.
42:44Yeah.
42:44A lot lighter.
42:46But it was a second viewing of Property 3 that really got the couple excited.
42:51This is beyond my expectations.
42:54Really.
42:55I'm pretty speechless.
42:56It's brilliant.
42:58Now, Alan and Tina are back to share their decision.
43:02Well, what a roller coaster.
43:04Yeah.
43:05Yeah?
43:05It has been.
43:05To show someone a house for a second time.
43:09It's really, it's been a refreshing change, really.
43:11Yeah.
43:12So, it is, it's nice.
43:13But it was still nice for us to see options.
43:16Of course.
43:16And when you went back to Property 3, was you worried that you weren't going to get that
43:20initial excitement that you had and that feeling that you had?
43:23I've got to be honest, yeah, I was, when we came away just now discussing, I said, I'm shocked, I
43:31got so emotional again.
43:32Yeah.
43:33Yeah.
43:33Yeah.
43:33We definitely want to go for Property 3.
43:36Okay.
43:36And to be honest, the value for money from previous what we saw, we're prepared to go in at full
43:45asking price.
43:46That's amazing.
43:46Right.
43:47That's amazing.
43:48Here we go.
43:52Hello, Wendy.
43:53It's Steve.
43:54I'm sat with Alan and Tina and they want to go forward with a full asking price offer.
44:01Okay, well, I'll speak to you in a short while, okay?
44:04No problem.
44:05No problem.
44:06Bye.
44:07Bye, bye.
44:09After 16 years, you've got yourself a house.
44:11Yes.
44:12Yes.
44:16Celebrating style, eh?
44:18Yes.
44:25Oh, congratulations to you very much.
44:27Thank you very much.
44:28So, dream come true, a long time coming and I don't think it's sunk in quite, just shat.
44:36No, not probably, no.
44:37It's...
44:37But absolutely amazing.
44:40Can't wait.
44:40Can't wait to move.
44:42Come on, Garners.
44:43I'm shattered.
44:46I'm absolutely shattered.
44:47You need to actually look at me.
44:49No, I don't.
44:49Yes, I do.
44:50You get out of it.
44:50Yes, you need...
44:51You did this one.
44:52This is all on you, this one.
44:54I'm giving it you.
44:55There you go.
44:56Congratulations on finding the perfect property for them.
45:07I don't know.
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