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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.
00:37You can have a party, isn't it?
00:38Up the coast in Mercia, the Browns.
00:41Action!
00:44Skylash.
00:45On the Costa Blanca North, the Aldertons.
00:48It's my new tie. What is that?
00:50And 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, the Browns discover who's boss in Mercia...
01:14The decision is yours, is that right?
01:16Seems to be.
01:17Yeah.
01:18..the Rodriguez sisters get good vibes in Alicante.
01:22There is plenty more to see.
01:23OK.
01:24And...
01:25Good.
01:25Good.
01:27And Charlotte and Sophie bring new meaning to curb appeal.
01:31Ooh!
01:32Ooh!
01:33Oh, it's all done for like this!
01:38Over 20 years ago, Linda and Manuel Rodriguez set up shop in Alicante.
01:45Let's go, darling.
01:46Let's go, darling.
01:46Come on.
01:47Right.
01:48Selling the Spanish dream.
01:50So this is one of the properties that gives me the wow factor.
01:53With daughters Sophie and Charlotte at their side, the family have been together through
01:57good times and bad.
01:59It's been a really tough year for us all.
02:01We lost my dad a few months ago.
02:03Even though things have changed and my dad is no longer with us, it's great to know that
02:07we're still working under his name.
02:09What is the earth?
02:10Now, alongside Sophie's husband, Damon...
02:13We might have peaked too soon, Sylvia.
02:14We might as well.
02:15..the family carry on Manuel's legacy.
02:18My mum and dad have built up a fantastic business, turning people's dreams into a reality.
02:23Cross those fingers, cross those lights.
02:25I don't know what the day's going to bring.
02:26Ooh!
02:27Oh, I don't know if I like this!
02:29But very proud as well to be able to carry on.
02:32Definitely a good day in the office today.
02:37It's early morning in Alicante, but the pressure is already on for the Rodriguez sisters.
02:43Carl and Penny are going to be here this morning.
02:46Good, good.
02:46So I feel a lot of pressure, I don't want to let them down.
02:49Why do you feel a lot of pressure?
02:51The three properties we've got are different.
02:53It's a really good mixture to show them.
02:55And fingers crossed, one will be the one.
02:57Can't do no more.
02:57We can't.
03:03Hoping the siblings can find them a slice of Spanish paradise are retirees Penny and Carl
03:09from South Wales.
03:10Cheers.
03:12Who met over 40 years ago while busting some moves on the dance floor.
03:16Through some friends, they introduced us in that dark disco over that dance floor on that night.
03:22It was probably a dancer and I fancied it.
03:24Yeah, and I'm an awesome dancer.
03:27Another thing they're dancing to the same tune on is finding a holiday home come sunny retreat
03:32from their busy lives back in Blighty.
03:36Time is short, so we decided to have a boathole to go to.
03:40So somewhere we can visit when we want as well and get away from it all.
03:44A little escape, isn't it?
03:45A little escape was probably the best word.
03:47Now, they just need the Rodriguez help to find their dream holiday home with their maximum
03:53budget of 350,000 euros.
03:56So far, we haven't found the wow factor.
03:59No, we haven't.
03:59Many of you have loved that.
04:00In my mind, it's just got to be somewhere where I can just sit and relax.
04:04I think that's the wow I'm looking for.
04:07Ready to wow their clients?
04:09Good morning.
04:09Good morning.
04:11Our siblings, Charlotte and Sophie.
04:13How are you feeling?
04:14All right, yeah, not too bad.
04:16Excited.
04:17Excited, yeah.
04:18Yeah, excited.
04:18To get going.
04:19Yeah.
04:19Why don't we recap what is it that you're looking for?
04:21I think we'd like our preferences as a villa, depending on what we can afford, with our own
04:26pool.
04:26In our two bedrooms, you say two bathrooms, didn't you?
04:29Definitely two bathrooms.
04:30It takes far too long in the morning.
04:34We do like modern, but we don't mind...
04:37Not too old-fashioned, traditional.
04:39We don't mind something that maybe is done up and they've modernised it.
04:43We've got three good prophecies, haven't we?
04:46We have, yeah.
04:46Shall we make a move?
04:47Definitely.
04:48Yeah, sure, yeah.
04:48Let's get going.
04:50The couple are also keen to be near to amenities, so Charlotte and Sophie's search starts near
04:56the popular expat town of Quesada.
04:59So, yeah, people live here all year round, holiday homes as well.
05:03It's a nice little area and they've got a great community as well.
05:06Around a ten-minute drive from Quesada is property one, in the residential area of Low Crispin.
05:15So, come on in, straight into this lovely sunny garden area.
05:19We've brought you to this lovely detached villa.
05:22How do you feel?
05:23Nice and large.
05:24It's a lot more grander than perhaps we were initially thinking.
05:27Nice-sized outdoor pool.
05:29Shall we get up them stairs?
05:30Definitely.
05:31Let's go.
05:35Property one is a traditional-style four-bedroom villa, offering the couple a lot more than
05:40what they asked for.
05:41Its homely open-plan interior features a living space, a dining room for entertaining, and
05:48a modern kitchen with outside access.
05:51Off it is a double bedroom, as well as a spacious bathroom.
05:55Upstairs, the light-filled main bedroom has the bonus of a private balcony and an en-suite.
06:02Whilst the lower ground level has two further bedroom spaces for visiting guests, another
06:07bathroom, and an additional living area.
06:10Outside has the private pool Penny and Carl want, and several terraces to bask in the Spanish
06:16sun.
06:18Selling for just shy of €360,000, it's £9,000 over budget, but the sisters hope the extra
06:25space is worth the extra spend.
06:29Come on in.
06:30Into the living area.
06:32What are you thinking?
06:34Yeah?
06:35Looks OK?
06:35I like the open plan.
06:37It feels a little bit dark, if I'm honest to me.
06:39The size is nice.
06:40Yeah, it could be the colour of the furniture, if you change that for something that's brighter.
06:44Of course.
06:45We haven't got the sun on this part of the house, either.
06:48Yeah.
06:48Great.
06:49Follow us.
06:50So we've got this lovely kitchen island.
06:53Who's the chef out of the two of you?
06:55Oh, definitely me.
06:56Would this be a good-sized kitchen for you?
06:58More than enough.
06:59It's adequate, yes.
07:00Fine.
07:00Could you see yourselves here?
07:02I don't mind it.
07:03But I haven't gone past, I don't mind it.
07:05OK, so you don't love it?
07:07No.
07:07At the moment, it's feeling more like a home, not a holiday home.
07:11Ah.
07:12OK.
07:12OK.
07:13Interesting.
07:13So you do want more of that holiday feel?
07:17I think so.
07:18With Penny lacking vacation vibes in the kitchen, here's hoping our holiday home dreams come true
07:24in the bedroom.
07:26OK, so this is the main bedroom, and it has an ensuite bathroom.
07:29OK.
07:30How are you feeling, Penny, up here?
07:32Just OK.
07:34You can't see yourself in here.
07:36Not at the moment.
07:38But there's more to see.
07:42Oh, right.
07:43Nice to have a shower.
07:46Is that my cup of tea?
07:48No.
07:48OK.
07:49Instantly, Penny felt that she was at home, and she doesn't want to be at home.
07:53She wants to be on holiday, which is absolutely fine.
07:55There's another bedroom.
07:56Another bedroom.
07:57I've lost count now.
07:58It was four, I think, isn't there?
07:59Four bedrooms plus the basement area.
08:01Yeah.
08:01Still, I don't think it's for us.
08:02Yeah.
08:03OK.
08:04They don't want the big property.
08:06They want somewhere which is going to be all sparkly and new.
08:09Come with the suitcase, open the door, and rest and relax.
08:14You found us.
08:16Yeah.
08:16It is like a TARDIS, I must say.
08:18It is.
08:19What do you think now you've seen it all?
08:20The outside space is perfect.
08:23But for me, still, it's got that home feeling.
08:26And I think it's too big.
08:27OK.
08:28I like it, but I have to agree with my wife, because she's always right anyway.
08:33Thanks for being so honest.
08:35It's a good start.
08:36Let's move on to property number two, see what we've got in store and see where we go from there.
08:40Great.
08:40We're all excited.
08:41Yeah, let's go on, then.
08:42That was a good start.
08:43Homely option one hasn't delivered the holiday retreat feels for Penny, meaning Sophie and Charlotte need a rethink for offering
08:50number two.
08:55Coming up, Money Matters in Alicante.
08:59Are you curious to know the price?
09:00Oh, yeah.
09:01This is when it may change.
09:04And Natalie Brown is on her toes in Mercia.
09:07You've got people downstairs.
09:09You don't want them.
09:18For over two decades, property powerhouses Natalie and Darren Brown have called magnificent Mercia their home.
09:26The Spanish lifestyle is exactly what you would think it is.
09:29Eating, drinking and sunshine.
09:31And with five kids between them.
09:33Shall we get ourselves on to the beat?
09:34Let's go.
09:35They certainly live life to the very max.
09:38It's about family and lifestyle that have been found.
09:43It's been a good day.
09:45When not living la vida loca, they and their team are selling the Spanish dream.
09:50Just on the market for 240,000.
09:54Finding our clients a perfect Spanish property is just the pinnacle of the job, because it's life changing.
09:58Does that mean that you want to buy it?
10:00Yes.
10:01Well done, guys.
10:02It's just a big celebration.
10:03It means the next chapter is about to start for them.
10:06Congratulations.
10:07We have a good time.
10:08It's good bonding.
10:09Teamwork makes a dream work.
10:12At the Brown's office today, Darren's quite literally chairing their latest client meeting.
10:19Good morning.
10:20Good morning.
10:21What are you doing with that at my desk?
10:23Well, I brought it from the storage in the other office, because we've got three clients today, haven't we?
10:2713-year-old Naomi.
10:28Okay.
10:29So, and two schoolteachers.
10:30Can they keep you on your toes?
10:31We're used to that, with Lottie in our house.
10:33Welcome and sit with you, and you can show me what you've got.
10:36Okay.
10:36Just show them.
10:42I'm going to beat both of you.
10:44You're going to show us how to play?
10:45Yeah.
10:46Hoping for a lesson in finding the perfect property are Veronica and Harvey, who met 28 years ago as teaching
10:52colleagues, and their 13-year-old daughter, Naomi.
10:56Very good shot.
10:58This fun-loving family from London are following their dream to buy a holiday home in sunny Spain.
11:04I've always thought about buying a place overseas, and as you move on and you don't do things, you just
11:11think, well, why aren't you doing it?
11:13Why not just do it now?
11:15Whoa.
11:15Oh, my goodness.
11:18And despite having serious money to spend, up to half a million euros.
11:23Now we're going fishing.
11:24It's teenage daughter, Naomi, who gets property-picking priority.
11:29Naomi's extremely opinionated about the property.
11:32She knows exactly what she wants.
11:34Harvey, Harvey, Harvey.
11:37Yay!
11:37It's a professional.
11:38It's a big decision, in a way, and we'd want to find the right place.
11:42I'm really going to get it in now.
11:44Say enough.
11:45Oh!
11:45I did!
11:46I got it in the water!
11:48Ready to tee off the property search?
11:51Hello.
11:51Good morning.
11:52Hello, good morning.
11:53Hi.
11:54I'm Natalie and Darren.
11:57So, welcome to Mercia.
12:00We've had a bit of a chat before about what you're looking for.
12:02I think you've got some strong opinions about what that is, no?
12:04So, I want a house.
12:06I definitely want a pool.
12:07OK.
12:08How many bedrooms?
12:09About three.
12:10Obviously, I'll be having the master bedroom, but we'll get to that once we purchase the house.
12:15Very good.
12:16The decision is yours, is that right?
12:18Seems to be.
12:20We just want something that is nice, comfortable, and enjoy ourselves in the sun, really.
12:27Well, shall we go?
12:28Yeah?
12:29Yeah.
12:29OK.
12:30Let's go.
12:32With three properties lined up, the Browns know its daughter, Naomi, they really need to impress,
12:38who's already learning the local lingo.
12:41Have you been practising any of your Spanish
12:43Yeah, but I always find they don't really teach us anything useful.
12:48Yeah.
12:48They always start off like, hello, my name is Naomi.
12:52Naomi, I like the colour pink.
12:56Like, I'm not going to use that.
12:58I need some useful speech.
13:00Just for Naomi, casa numero uno, or home number one, is in the sought-after area of Mar de Cristo,
13:07with a beach just a short walk away.
13:10So, come on in to property one.
13:14Ooh.
13:16Before we talk too much about the house, what did you feel about the area coming in?
13:20You like it?
13:20Yeah, we like it.
13:22The beach seems quite close as well.
13:23Yeah, yeah, it really does have potential.
13:25First impressions of the property?
13:27Fascinated to see more.
13:29So, shall we head on in and see?
13:30Yeah.
13:31Yes, please.
13:31That'd be great.
13:32OK.
13:34The first offering is a modern villa, in an exclusive part of the Costa Calida.
13:40Inside is a tastefully furnished, open-plan living quarters, with a fully fitted kitchen.
13:46Also on the ground floor is a double bedroom, with an en-suite bathroom.
13:51As well as a sunroom overlooking a private pool.
13:55And a downstairs loo.
13:57The main bedroom is upstairs on the mezzanine, and comes with an en-suite.
14:02Another bedroom, currently used as a relaxation space, also has its own private bathroom.
14:07Outside has the private pool Naomi wants, plus there's a jacuzzi, and the added bonus of a sauna.
14:16Its premium location comes with a premium price tag of €530,000, €30,000 over their max budget.
14:24That includes all furniture and fittings.
14:28Come straight through.
14:33Looks nice.
14:34There's quite a lot to look at.
14:36Yeah.
14:36And the high ceiling, is that?
14:38Do you like that?
14:39Oh, yeah.
14:40We're trying to get that home-from-home feel, and I don't know if we've got a little bit of
14:44it.
14:44Yeah, a little bit.
14:46Yeah, that's very much our style, isn't it?
14:48Should we go and check out a bedroom that you'd like?
14:51OK.
14:51Yeah.
14:54So, coming in, this is one of three bedrooms.
14:57Oh!
14:58Oh, this is mezzanine.
14:59This is so nice.
15:00You like it?
15:00You have to see the other rooms, but this one might be mine.
15:04It's quite a unique idea, isn't it?
15:05I really like it's a mezzanine level.
15:07And it's like, you can look over.
15:08Yeah.
15:09I really like this.
15:10Should we go down and have a look at the pool?
15:12Yeah.
15:12OK.
15:13Fingers crossed Naomi loves the pool as much as the bedroom.
15:17OK, coming to the sunshine.
15:19Oh, lovely.
15:20Oh, this is really nice.
15:22Yeah.
15:23What about the pool size, Naomi?
15:24Pretty good, yeah.
15:25The one thing that's nice about this as well is it's really private.
15:28So even though you're in a residential area, you're not overlooked at all when you're outside.
15:32It's lovely, isn't it?
15:37There's a sauna.
15:39Oh, my goodness, look.
15:40Oh, that's nice for the winter, isn't it?
15:43The reaction so far is pretty good.
15:46And hopefully the beautiful furniture, nicely decorated house, swimming pool, walking distance to the beach.
15:51I think we've delivered on pretty much everything.
15:53There's literally nothing to do, is there?
15:55No.
15:55Nice little guest bedroom, isn't there?
15:57This will be your bedroom.
15:58No, my bedroom is the one we saw.
16:00They're right at the store.
16:02Naomi's called dibs on the bedroom already.
16:04So she's definitely got a strong opinion about what this holiday home is going to be like for the family
16:10in Spain.
16:11And if that takes her having that beautiful bedroom, I'm all for it.
16:19Here they are.
16:20Hi.
16:20Welcome back.
16:21Hi.
16:22So you've had a good explore around now, the rest of the house?
16:25We have.
16:26We've had a good look.
16:27And what are you thinking?
16:29Very nice.
16:29It's a good start.
16:31It's the type of thing actually we're looking for.
16:33Okay.
16:34Well, that's good.
16:35Well, as you like it, I think it's only fair to tell you what the price is.
16:38And this one's €530,000.
16:41But it includes the furniture, so we thought you might take that into consideration on the price.
16:47Okay.
16:48What do you think?
16:48Yes, we'd have to think about that.
16:50Yeah.
16:50I mean, the furniture, I like the furniture.
16:53Yeah.
16:53That's what also makes it very appealing.
16:56Good.
16:56We'll move on.
16:57Great.
16:57Thank you very much.
16:59Let's go.
17:00Despite a premium price tag, Property One has received high grades from teachers Veronica
17:05and Harvey and daughter Naomi.
17:08But can Natalie and Darren score top of the class with option two?
17:22In Alicante, the Rodriguez sisters have been helping Carl and Penny from South Wales
17:28find a sunny Spanish retreat with a maximum budget of €350,000.
17:35Traditional style option number one didn't exactly light up Penny's holiday home dreams.
17:41At the moment, it's feeling more like a home, not a holiday home.
17:44On the hunt for more of a modern vacation villa, they're near the vibrant village of Benny Hoffa with amenities
17:51just a short walk away.
17:54So, welcome to property number two in Benny Hoffa and we are here to see this property.
18:00Okay.
18:01What are your first impressions?
18:03It's looking very modern.
18:04Mm-hmm.
18:05Yeah.
18:05And what about the location?
18:06How are you feeling being in Benny Hoffa?
18:08Good.
18:09Yeah, seems like a nice area.
18:10Come on then.
18:13Property Two is an ultra-modern villa set in a central location perfect for holiday home use.
18:20Inside is a contemporary open plan space with a fully fitted and sleek kitchen diner and a stylish living room
18:28with pool views.
18:30As well as having the two bathrooms Penny and Carl want, there are also two double bedrooms, one of which
18:36has access to a large solarium with beautiful views.
18:40The villa also features a private pool and some space to dine al fresco.
18:46Selling for shy of €340,000, it's £10,000 below budget and includes the furniture subject to offer.
18:56Come on in then to property number two.
18:59How are we feeling?
19:01Good.
19:02Looks nice.
19:03Yeah, quite a bit.
19:03Nice and clean.
19:04Nice-sized pool to be fair.
19:05Does this feel more holiday vibe?
19:07Yeah.
19:07Yeah, much more.
19:08This is more where we can just arrive and just relax, you know, really.
19:12Follow us.
19:13OK.
19:16So, come on in to the living space.
19:18It's smaller than the previous property, but very modern.
19:22It's got a nice view out onto the pool.
19:24It's nice and light.
19:26And give that relaxed feeling as well, yeah?
19:28Yeah.
19:28Yeah.
19:29Sounds like we're ticking some boxes, so shall we see what we've got upstairs?
19:32Please.
19:32Definitely.
19:33I'll follow you.
19:35So, this is one of two bedrooms in the property.
19:38OK.
19:38How do we feel here?
19:40Yeah.
19:40Yeah, it's nice and clean, sharp, tidy.
19:42So, yeah, all good so far, yeah.
19:44There is plenty more to see.
19:45OK.
19:45Good.
19:46And good.
19:47Good.
19:48Well, it happens a lot more than one, yeah.
19:50So, take your time and we'll see you upstairs.
19:51OK, thank you.
19:54There's bedroom number two.
19:55Bedroom number two.
19:56Nice big window, nice and bright, isn't it?
19:58Yeah, I like it.
19:59Yeah, it's good.
19:59This property is everything that they've asked for and it really is more of a holiday
20:05home than a full-time home.
20:08It's not big.
20:09It's not small, is it?
20:10No.
20:10It's just...
20:11It's just...
20:12It's practical.
20:13Yeah.
20:13But I'm not feeling the excitement.
20:14But maybe that's just how they are.
20:16Maybe they keep the cards close to the chest.
20:18They're not like us.
20:19They're like, ah!
20:20We're very dramatic, aren't we?
20:21We are very dramatic people.
20:22So, maybe we just expect too much drama.
20:26Welcome back.
20:28Big smile.
20:29Oh, definitely, yes.
20:30Welcome to the solarium.
20:32That's got the wow, isn't it?
20:33Yeah.
20:34Isn't that lovely?
20:34I think we've greatly improved from property number one, haven't we?
20:37Yeah.
20:37Oh, yes.
20:38Yeah.
20:38Yeah.
20:38It's much more, I think, what we were looking for.
20:40I do like it, yeah.
20:41Yeah, it's concise and snug.
20:45But you are in a good location as well, aren't you?
20:47Are you curious and at the price?
20:48Oh, yeah, of course.
20:49Yeah, it's not my help.
20:50This is when it may change.
20:53The property's on the market for £339,950.
20:58OK.
20:58And the furniture will be left subject to offer.
21:01Right, OK.
21:01OK.
21:02That's interesting.
21:03Good.
21:03So, should we make a move?
21:05Definitely.
21:05Let's go.
21:06I'm really excited, yeah.
21:07Let's go.
21:08With Modern Property 2 delivering on their holiday home desires, can Sophie and Charlotte
21:14trump it with a slightly less snug final offering?
21:25It's another hectic day at Darren and Natalie Brown's office in San Javier.
21:30So, we took this office on just over a year ago.
21:32The market demand has grown at the same time and it's time now to expand a little bit more.
21:37They've got so many staff that Darren's had to give up his office and now he needs some
21:42help from Natalie.
21:44You're working from here now?
21:45In the meeting room?
21:46Yeah.
21:46Yeah.
21:47The reason I'm working in here is we're kind of running out of space a little bit.
21:50We're so busy.
21:51Yeah, full house.
21:52So, I've got an idea.
21:54We need to maybe go upstairs.
21:56This is why I'm sitting down.
21:57Yeah.
21:58So, shall we go and have a look?
22:01Well, I knew something was going on with Darren because if he calls me in and he's sitting
22:05there with that half-puzzled, half-serious look on his face, there's generally something
22:09ticking over in his brain.
22:11Expanding a business like this for me is really exciting.
22:13Natalie's the one that's a bit more cautious and you need that, so it's a good balance.
22:18Well, it is actually bigger than I remember.
22:21I'm kind of thinking sort of co-working space, so rather than individual offices.
22:26At the end, maybe a table tennis table.
22:29I don't want it to be noisy, but just something where they can have a bit of hour and hour.
22:33I'm in two minds.
22:34I mean, I'm not hugely excited about more building work, slightly concerned about the cost.
22:40Wooden floor or something, I don't know.
22:41It would be quite nice to have something that's kind of quiet, because if you've got
22:44people downstairs, you don't want that nice.
22:48It feels like we've not actually that long ago finished the renovation here downstairs.
22:53Do I want to be in a building site again?
22:55Not really.
22:56To help convince Natalie on his exciting vision for the office, Darren's bringing his
23:00ideas to life with some 21st century tech.
23:04I was thinking what we could do is get a picture, and then we can run it through AI and
23:08see
23:09if he can give us some good ideas.
23:11Get some designs.
23:12And what we actually need more than that is the cost.
23:16Yeah.
23:17I do feel excited about it.
23:18I do completely back his plans.
23:20At the moment, my head's a little bit all over the place, but exciting ideas.
23:25Is everything all right up there?
23:27Is it noisy, though?
23:28Can you hear me?
23:29Slightly.
23:31We're just thinking about moving all you guys up.
23:34Sounds good.
23:37So, basically, you upload the picture of the office.
23:40OK.
23:40So, you now just tell it what you want it to do.
23:42OK.
23:43And I think we should add in something like, but not be expensive.
23:48There we go.
23:50Oh, nice.
23:51Using the AI software is something quite new for me, but Darren loves gadgets, he loves
23:57new technology, so I think he thought that it would be a bit more convincing for me if
24:01I can actually see something.
24:03I can really see this happening.
24:04We've got to be a bit cautious, but it's natural expansion for us, and we're going to
24:08drive forward and make it happen.
24:09And whilst Darren doesn't quite know the cost at all yet, he's certainly won Natalie over
24:14on his new bit of tech.
24:16That's exciting.
24:17I'm proud of you.
24:18Good.
24:18Good.
24:21Coming up, the Browns have some convincing to do in Mercia.
24:26You don't seem that impressed, Naomi.
24:28Is this not for you?
24:29I mean, it's a bit underwhelming.
24:31And in Alicante, the Rodriguez sisters need some roadside assistance.
24:36This is typical of good intentions and everything goes wrong.
24:50In Mercia, the Browns are helping Harvey, Veronica and daughter Naomi find their dream holiday home
24:56for up to 500,000 euros.
25:00Property one was over their budget, but they were over the moon about what it offered.
25:06It's the type of thing we're actually looking for.
25:08OK, well, that's good.
25:11Hoping for a more affordable yet equally impressive property too, they've moved inland to a new-build
25:16estate in the town of San Pedro del Pinotar.
25:21Here we are at property number two.
25:24What do you think?
25:25It's a nice big entrance, isn't it?
25:27Location-wise, we're 20 minutes walk from the Mediterranean Sea and a school, obviously, just in front of you.
25:32So, how do you feel about the location compared to yesterday?
25:36Because we're in a very different location here.
25:38Yeah, I prefer yesterday.
25:39I still prefer the cosiness.
25:41Yesterday was far.
25:42OK.
25:43Far better.
25:43Come on, let's have a look.
25:44OK, let's get a look.
25:47Property two is a brand new three-bedroom modern villa.
25:52The heart of the home is all open plan, with a roomy kitchen, a space to dine and a lounge
25:58area with patio doors.
26:00Also on the ground floor is a double bedroom, with outside access, and a bathroom.
26:06Upstairs is the main bedroom, with an ensuite and a dressing room.
26:10Another bedroom completes the sleeping quarters, and there's a third bathroom.
26:16In addition to a large rooftop solarium, the villa also comes with a plunge pool and space to dine outside.
26:24Selling for a smidge under €420,000, it's nearly 80 grand below their maximum budget.
26:33Come on in.
26:36It's nice and big, isn't it?
26:38Mm.
26:39Much bigger kitchen, yeah.
26:41It's a nice kitchen.
26:42Yesterday we talked a lot about the bedrooms.
26:44Should we go and have a look at what we've got here?
26:45Yeah.
26:46Come.
26:48A little bit of construction work still going on, as you can hear, in the next door, but that's nearly
26:54completed now, so you wouldn't have that in future.
26:56Yeah.
26:56This is probably the bigger of the three bedrooms.
26:58It's got the two balconies, but it's also got a nice large en suite and a walk-in wardrobe, if
27:03you want to go and have a little look.
27:06Ooh, it is nice.
27:07It's a nice wardrobe, isn't it?
27:09I think I still prefer the house yesterday, but it is nice.
27:12Not the greatest endorsement from Naomi.
27:15Here's hoping the roof terrace raises their positivity.
27:19You've obviously got open views from up here as well.
27:23Mm-hm.
27:24You don't seem that impressed up here, Naomi.
27:27Is this not for you?
27:29I mean, it's a bit underwhelming.
27:31Underwhelming.
27:31I think just the house yesterday was so much nicer.
27:35Going back to that home-from-home search, I think.
27:38Yeah, absolutely, yeah.
27:42This is the downstairs.
27:44That's quite nice, actually, having the balcony, isn't it?
27:46Out onto the swimming pool, waking up, yeah.
27:48They had that yesterday.
27:50It's a bigger property.
27:52But, yeah, underwhelmed, I think, was actually one of Naomi's sayings.
27:56Yeah, she used that very word.
27:58And right now, the location feeling from them is that they don't like this and they'll like yesterday's more.
28:02Do you really want to be opposite of school?
28:04Not really, no.
28:05No.
28:06We'll see, when we deliver the price, if the fairly big gap in price is going to make them think,
28:10OK, financial logic overplays emotional value.
28:13Let's find out.
28:17Hello.
28:18Hello.
28:19Hi.
28:19Welcome back from your grand property tour.
28:21What do you think, overall?
28:23It's a nice house, but...
28:25It's not for us.
28:26Moving in next to a building.
28:27The building.
28:28Yeah.
28:29And having a school across the way.
28:31Yeah.
28:31I would think we'd roll it out.
28:33Well, unfurnished, it's 420,000 euros.
28:36I don't think that's a big enough trade-off for it to change our mind, is it?
28:40No, it isn't.
28:41Right, so I think the best thing we do is head back to Mardukastel, where you liked yesterday,
28:44and see what we see with property three there.
28:47Yeah.
28:47OK, let's go.
28:49With ex-teacher Harvey giving loan marks to property two for location,
28:53can Darren and Natalie get things back on track with the final offering?
29:05It's a sunny but stressful morning for the Rodriguez sisters in Bennyhoffer.
29:11Morning.
29:12Hiya, you all right?
29:13Brought us some coffees.
29:14What have you got there?
29:16Well, I had to stop at the shops because I'm sick of this traffic.
29:21Can't park nowhere, and all I see are these scooters.
29:24Cut them past me, and I'm thinking, life would be so much easier on a scooter.
29:28I don't think it's a bad idea.
29:29So I'm going to stop in the shop, and why don't we try it today?
29:32We'll go out, we'll get our work done half the time.
29:36Oh, that sounds like a lot of fun.
29:37Best size you've ever had.
29:41An estate agent's life is a busy one.
29:43If this works, we could buy some scooters for the officers.
29:48So can Sophie and Charlotte save time by using this new eco-friendly mode of transport?
29:54OK, I'm ready to go.
29:56Their most important task of the day, putting a sold sign on one of their properties.
30:01Look at the park, turn around.
30:02Fantastic.
30:04What could possibly go wrong?
30:07Go on, Sophie, you first.
30:08Woo!
30:09Woo!
30:10Woo!
30:10Oh, I don't know if I like it!
30:13Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
30:29You know, there's so many people doing it, it can't be that bad, can it?
30:31I'm sure it'll be fine.
30:32Yeah.
30:34Oh, yeah, I can see it now.
30:36OK.
30:38There we are.
30:41I thought it was much easier, wasn't it?
30:42It was.
30:45Right, job number one's done.
30:47It's really relaxing, you haven't got all that road rage.
30:50No.
30:50Thanks.
30:51Ready?
30:51Yeah.
30:54And just when the sisters are convinced that they're queens of the road.
31:00Sophie's not working anymore.
31:02What do you mean?
31:03I don't know.
31:04Oh, no?
31:05I don't know we're stranded.
31:06Mine's going fine.
31:07Right, let's see.
31:08Come on.
31:12No, it's dead.
31:13This is typical of good intentions and everything goes wrong.
31:21Only one thing for it.
31:23Time for a relaxing drink and a text to Damon for him to come and pick them up.
31:28We enjoyed ourselves.
31:29We did.
31:30But we just didn't expect the equipment to break down, did we?
31:33No, I mean, we're only as good as the tools, aren't we?
31:35That's it.
31:36If we're going to carry this on, I think we're going to need our own Casas Manuel scooters.
31:40We need to try them out first, and once they're roadworthy, we'll go out.
31:43Well done.
31:44Cheers.
31:45Cheers.
31:51Back on the house hunt, the dynamic duo are helping retirees Carl and Penny find a holiday
31:56home with €350,000 to spend.
32:01Traditional-style, Property One was too big and didn't deliver the holiday feels for Penny.
32:07You can't see yourself in here.
32:09Not at the moment.
32:10But modern option two, in a more touristy location, was a better fit for the couple.
32:16Much more, I think, than what we were looking for.
32:18Keen to offer more outdoor space with Property Three, they've come to a residential development
32:23for a new build on a larger plot, but proximity to amenities is the compromise.
32:29Welcome to Property Number Three.
32:31We've brought you this time to a new location, Vista Bay or Golf in Entranorankos.
32:36This is the show house, so how do you feel being here?
32:40Yeah, it looks nice, obviously new, nice clean and new.
32:44You're not too sure about the location, are we?
32:47Starting to feel a little bit far out.
32:49Shall we get inside?
32:50Please.
32:50Let's go.
32:53Property Three is a show home, the same size and spec of what they could buy for their budget.
32:59With one level living, there's a sleek and stylish living room diner, flowing through
33:04to a modern fitted kitchen.
33:07The villa comes with a family bathroom and two decent-sized double bedrooms, one with an
33:12ensuite.
33:14Outside, a private pool and very large terrace provides several areas for Penny and Carl to
33:20relax, whilst the rooftop cellarium has even more room for outdoor entertaining.
33:26Selling for €345,000, it's five grand below budget, but will they trade location for the
33:33extra outdoor space?
33:36So, come on in.
33:37Nice open plan layout here.
33:40How do you feel about the space?
33:42It's functional.
33:44Functional isn't really an exciting word, Carl.
33:47OK.
33:48I feel as if between this wall and that wall, I'm a little bit closer than the last one.
33:51I may be wrong without a tape measure.
33:53Yeah.
33:53But it feels it.
33:54Right, let's carry on.
33:55Shall we check out the kitchen?
33:56Yeah.
33:59So, different layouts, again, in terms of the kitchens that we've seen today.
34:05I quite like it.
34:05Do you?
34:06I think I prefer the view from the last one, because when you looked out, you were looking
34:10out onto the pool.
34:11With Penny pining for property two, the girls hope she has the same love for property three's
34:17bedroom.
34:18So, this is a two-bedroom property.
34:20Right.
34:21But this is probably the bigger one of the two.
34:23Nice finishes.
34:24Nice, yeah.
34:25Like in the colour schemes?
34:26Good.
34:27Yeah, lovely.
34:27Yeah.
34:28Well, why don't you go and check out the rest of it, and then we'll meet you a bit later
34:31on.
34:31OK, lovely.
34:32OK.
34:36OK, so, bedroom two.
34:39Yeah, I do like the scenery.
34:40They're nice and high.
34:41Yeah, good.
34:42This property is gorgeous.
34:45It excites me.
34:46And I thought it would do the same for them, but I'm not sure.
34:51OK, so...
34:52OK, so this must be the downstairs toilet.
34:55It's nice.
34:56Yeah.
34:56It's all neat, isn't it?
34:57Nice and clean.
34:58Yeah.
34:59Maybe it's the location here, because they said they weren't sure about the location.
35:03It feels like we're missing something.
35:06We're missing a spark.
35:07And we're not sure what it is.
35:10Hi, you guys.
35:11Hi.
35:12Here's the solarium.
35:14Nice, really nice size.
35:16What are you thinking about the property itself?
35:18I like it.
35:20I'm not too sure about the location.
35:23My brain is sort of fighting between property number two we've been to see, because of the
35:27area.
35:28Yeah.
35:28Yeah.
35:29The price of property number three is €345,000.
35:32OK.
35:33Yeah, that's what I expected.
35:35Right.
35:35Well, so should we make a move, and you can have a little rest, and we'll meet up again?
35:39OK.
35:39Thank you very much.
35:40Come on, then.
35:42With property three losing out on location, Penny and Carl now need time to consider which,
35:47if any, of the properties could become their dream holiday home.
35:56Coming up, it's decision time for Penny and Carl.
35:59Now you've seen the three properties, you've had some time to think, what would you like
36:03to do at this point?
36:05And there's a clash of opinions in Mercia.
36:08I think I felt slightly differently from these two.
36:11I loved it.
36:12Interesting.
36:12And I'm in the middle.
36:21In Mercia, family trio Harvey, Veronica, and Naomi from London need the help of Darren
36:27and Natalie Brown to find a holiday home for up to €500,000.
36:33Option one became a frontrunner from the off.
36:36Yeah, it's the type of thing, actually, we're looking for.
36:38Yeah.
36:39OK.
36:39Well, that's good.
36:40And property two was a firm no, despite being €80,000 under budget.
36:46I don't think that's a big enough trade-off for it to change our mind, is there?
36:50No.
36:50No.
36:51For the final offering, they've returned to Marder Crystal for a home that's similar
36:56to property one, but has a more affordable price tag.
37:01Let's go.
37:02So come straight in to property number three and let me know what you think.
37:07The pool.
37:07That's my first thought.
37:09Yeah.
37:09It's really big.
37:10It's big.
37:11It's good first impression, yeah.
37:13Feeling of space.
37:14Shall we head on in and have a look?
37:16Yeah.
37:16Let's go.
37:19Property three is a stunning three-bedroom villa in their preferred area.
37:24The ground floor has a large and bright open-plan living space with a fitted kitchen, dining area
37:30and lounge.
37:32And there's two double bedrooms, both sharing a modern bathroom.
37:38Upstairs is a mezzanine main bedroom with its own en suite and walk-in wardrobe.
37:44Outside has several spaces to entertain and relax in the Spanish sunshine, whilst a private
37:51heated pool offers all-year-round swimming options.
37:54A slip under €500,000, it's over €30,000 cheaper than property one and fits neatly within
38:01their budget.
38:04So it comes straight in to an open-plan dining, living, kitchen area.
38:10Do you like the space?
38:12Yeah.
38:13Yeah?
38:13Yeah.
38:14Same high ceiling that you liked in property.
38:16It's the same builder as property one, so I think you'll see quite a few things that
38:20are similar, yeah.
38:21Shall we go and see one of the bedrooms?
38:22Yeah.
38:23Yeah.
38:23Let's go.
38:26Oh, this is nice.
38:28Yeah.
38:29The mezzanine.
38:30Yeah, mezzanine levels.
38:32It's similar to property one.
38:34I like the way they create mezzanine bedrooms.
38:37It's a good use of space, isn't it?
38:39Yeah.
38:39Well, we'll head down, we'll leave you to it and we'll meet you back at the pool.
38:42Yeah.
38:42Yeah?
38:43OK.
38:47The kitchen is a lot bigger.
38:49This is, yeah.
38:49There's more space to work, isn't there?
38:51Yeah, more countertops.
38:52It's a tough one, tough one to call.
38:54I think we should be pleased that we've found the area and we may still have found the property.
38:59I still like the first house.
39:01I like both barts.
39:03I do think that this is really spacious.
39:05Depends how much it is.
39:07Ha-ha-ha.
39:10Hello.
39:11Hi.
39:11So you've had a look around, final property for today.
39:15And what did you feel as you went around?
39:17The house, it is very similar to house one, but I still think that house one is, it's marginally better.
39:26I think I felt slightly differently from these two.
39:29I loved it.
39:30I really loved it.
39:31OK.
39:31Interesting.
39:32So we've got a bit of a different dynamic.
39:34Calvi, what are you saying?
39:34And I'm in the middle.
39:35Yeah, OK.
39:36I would say this, it would depend on the differential and the pricing.
39:40OK.
39:40Well, let's get to the price then.
39:42The price for this house is £499,500.
39:46That's not a big enough difference, no.
39:48The first house was the best house.
39:49Yes.
39:49So it sounds like you've got a lot to think about, and then we'll meet you back at the office.
39:53OK.
39:56With the third option falling at the final hurdle on price, all eyes are now on the first property in
40:02what was a three-house race.
40:06Although £30,000 over budget, option one was a favourite from the off.
40:10It's a good use of space, isn't it?
40:12Yeah, I really like it.
40:15Property 2 failed to make the grade for retired teacher Harvey.
40:19Having a school across the way, I would think we'd roll it out.
40:24They liked the final offering, but its low price tag couldn't sway them over preferred property 1.
40:31So after taking some time to ponder, the family are back with their decision.
40:37Hey.
40:38Hey, Harvey.
40:39OK?
40:40Welcome back, Naomi.
40:41Hello.
40:42We all OK?
40:43All good.
40:44Good.
40:44All right.
40:45OK.
40:45So, property 2 is a no, and you've eliminated 3.
40:47So where are we in property 1?
40:49Naomi is very keen on it.
40:51Mm-hm.
40:52And we are keen on it.
40:54Yeah.
40:54Yeah.
40:55But it's quite significantly above what we budgeted for initially.
41:00Mm-hm.
41:00Yeah.
41:00So I think we need to go away and do the maths, don't we?
41:03We are still interested.
41:04We are still interested.
41:05We want to be involved.
41:06Yeah.
41:06We want to be able to afford it without sacrificing on our lifestyle.
41:10Makes sense.
41:10So, yeah.
41:11Well, Naomi, let's hope that we can still get Mum and Dad on board.
41:14But don't feel too disappointed at this stage.
41:17It's a really exciting journey and it could still happen, OK?
41:19So let's keep in touch and keep working, OK?
41:22Thank you very much.
41:23Fingers crossed, Naomi, OK?
41:26And toes.
41:27Yeah, and toes, yeah.
41:29Thank you very much.
41:30Thanks.
41:30Bye-bye.
41:31Bye-bye.
41:32All right, cheers.
41:32Have a good day.
41:34Wow, that was interesting.
41:37It was quite emotional, really, I think.
41:39It's not off the table.
41:40They've gone to do the maths.
41:41They do really love what we've shown them with property 1.
41:45So they found what they like and now they've got to decide if that works for them financially.
41:51Well, I hope that we can get the house and it's perfect.
41:57In my eyes, it's everything and more than I thought we would find.
42:03Sadly for Naomi, after further consideration, Mum and Dad decided not to offer on property number one
42:10and they are continuing their search to find their dream holiday home in the sun.
42:26In Alicante, the Rodriguez sisters have been helping Carl and Penny find a holiday home
42:31with a maximum budget of €350,000 to play with.
42:37Property 1 didn't live up to their dreams of a sunny retreat.
42:41At the moment, it's feeling more like a home, not a holiday home.
42:44But the second offering delivered on location and holiday feels.
42:48It's much more, I think, what we were looking for.
42:51Property 3 offered more outdoor space, but they couldn't see past its surroundings.
42:57I'm not too sure about the location.
42:59My brain is sort of fighting between property number two we've been to see because of the area.
43:04After taking time to weigh up the pros and cons, Penny and Carl have returned with their decision.
43:11How are you doing?
43:12Good.
43:13Good, yeah.
43:13Tired?
43:14It's tiring.
43:15It's tiring, yeah.
43:17It's a lot to think about, isn't it?
43:18It is a lot to think about, yeah.
43:19So, now you've seen the three properties, you've had some time to think.
43:23What would you like to do at this point?
43:25I think we'd like to perhaps put an offer in number two.
43:28Ooh!
43:28Fantastic.
43:29OK.
43:30Well, property number two is on the market, just under €340,000.
43:35What offer would you like to put in?
43:36In our opinion, €320,000.
43:38With regard to the furniture, would you want the furniture to be included or what?
43:42We're not overly bothered.
43:45So, that can be a bit of a bargain in tune as well.
43:47Yeah, yeah.
43:47OK, fingers crossed.
43:48I'll make the call.
43:50At £20,000 under the asking price, will their cheeky offer pay off?
43:55Hiya, Joy.
43:56It's Charlotte from Casas Manuel.
43:57The offer is €320,000 and they are not too bothered about the furniture staying either.
44:08OK, thanks, bye.
44:10Have some great news, that the offer's been accepted.
44:13Yay!
44:15Thank you!
44:17Oh, we're so happy for you both.
44:19Thank you very much.
44:20Thank you, guys, I really appreciate this.
44:21It's been a little adventure for us, hasn't it?
44:23Yeah, in ours, yeah.
44:24We're really excited for you.
44:25We know it's been a really long day.
44:27I bet you just want to run away and have a relax.
44:29Thank you both.
44:30Thank you so much.
44:31Thank you, bye.
44:34Spanish Sun, here we come.
44:35Here we come.
44:36It's a new chapter.
44:37Yeah.
44:37I think we're going to have to open a bottle of something fizzy.
44:39Yeah, we're going to have to call in the local supermarket.
44:42They'll buy something really fizzy.
44:43Well, Penny and Carl just bought a house.
44:45I actually can't believe it.
44:47What a day we've had with them.
44:48I'm so happy they chose property number two.
44:50It was the best property.
44:52So, you know, we're going to be seeing them more often and it's great all round.
44:55I'm really excited for them.
45:21I'm really excited for you.
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