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Sun Sea and Selling Houses S09E06 (2026)
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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 you're not a party, isn't it?
00:38..up the coast in Mercia, the Browns...
00:42Action!
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.
00:56..they're not just selling the Spanish dream...
00:59We bought a house.
00:59We bought a house.
01:00..in Spain.
01:01In Spain.
01:02..they're living it to the full.
01:04Stop dreaming, start packing.
01:06Life is waiting for you here in Spain.
01:10Today, in Almeria, Sean is thrown a curveball...
01:14You didn't mention that in the criteria.
01:16I'm sorry, the table is a deal-breaker.
01:18Oh, OK.
01:19..andrew puts his body on the line in Malaga...
01:21Have you got plenty of room to shimmy around me?
01:25..and for the Garners, a new chapter begins.
01:29Run, run, run, run, run, yeah!
01:36In Almeria, Sharon and Steve Garner
01:39have spent 18 years selling the Spanish dream.
01:42When I find somebody their dream property,
01:45I have the same buzz.
01:47It never changes.
01:48It's your own castle.
01:50Alongside their son, Sean...
01:52Am I going to look like you?
01:53..they're a force to be reckoned with.
01:55Just take it in.
01:57We all know exactly our roles in the business.
01:59Action!
02:00Steve, 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!
02:08She comes in and the room explodes, literally.
02:12Sean, he's got the heart, he's got the head.
02:15He's the fun.
02:16He's the dumbest.
02:17Oh, hey, my mentor Salos is looking like that.
02:19And now, after nearly 20 years in Almeria,
02:22this tight-knit clan are ready for their boldest move yet.
02:25We are opening a new office in Costa del Sol.
02:28This is a really big move for our family.
02:30Come on, Brian!
02:33This is new competitors, new business, new areas.
02:36And we are so excited to be down there.
02:39While Sharon and Steve have new fish to fry,
02:42Sean's flying solo and holding down the fort.
02:44Valerie, well, you've got your full name, then.
02:48I just want to say thank you for helping me over the last day.
02:52That's a little more than welcome.
02:55Obviously, there's a bit of pressure because I'm all on my own.
02:58My mother and dad are off swanning our own Costa del Sol.
03:02Yeah, I know, leaving us down there doing all the work.
03:05Exactly.
03:06No, thank you ever so much, anyway, because you've been a year.
03:08You're very welcome, Sean.
03:10Brilliant.
03:11All right, good luck today.
03:14And Sean's going to need a bit of luck this week
03:16as he tries to find a forever home for headteacher Trevor
03:19and his wife, Asha.
03:21They first met here 35 years ago,
03:24and for Trevor, it was love at first bite.
03:28Asha's parents used to run a pizza restaurant,
03:30and when my pizza came out, I thought,
03:32that's a lot of bolognese in a pizza.
03:35Somebody must like me.
03:36And I looked up, and there they were, these pretty little blue eyes.
03:38I thought he looked like George Michael.
03:41Seriously?
03:42Yeah.
03:43Since then, Trevor's work in international schools
03:46has taken them all around the world,
03:48but now it's time to settle down and find their forever home.
03:52The sort of property we're going to be looking at is more traditional,
03:56but I think we're predominantly looking for character.
03:59Yeah, and quirkiness.
04:00I like quirky.
04:01We do like our outdoor space.
04:03We like our barbecues.
04:04We like a pool or a hot tub or whatever.
04:08When we got married, I said,
04:10this is going to be a rollercoaster ride,
04:11but I will get you what you need.
04:13And I've always felt that the one thing
04:14I've never been able to get her is her home.
04:17True.
04:18So that's what we're looking for now.
04:22And here to help Trevor and Asha find that forever home is Sean.
04:26How are you doing, Trevor? Take a seat.
04:28Just give me sort of your breakdown of the ideal property.
04:31Well, my biggest thing about property is space and the kitchen.
04:36The kitchen?
04:37Yes.
04:37I like a spacious enough kitchen,
04:40something I can work really well in because I cook a lot.
04:43The house is too small for us,
04:44and our family coming to visit or friends coming to visit,
04:48there's no space.
04:49You cannot fit four or five people in the house.
04:52So that's the minimum three-bedroom required.
04:54The minimum.
04:55What's the budget we're working with?
04:56So we're looking somewhere between €250,000 to €300,000.
05:00OK.
05:00Are there any deal-breakers?
05:02Is there anything that's just a no-go?
05:04One bathroom.
05:05Yeah.
05:05That's a deal-breaker for you.
05:06Only one bathroom?
05:07That's definitely not happening.
05:08Shall we hit the road?
05:10Sounds perfect.
05:11First up, Sean's taking them to the peaceful countryside
05:14near Arbaleas, just 25 minutes from the coast.
05:18We're just coming across to the main town,
05:20so they have a weekly market here on a weekend,
05:23which is really good.
05:28Welcome to property number one.
05:31What's your first impression?
05:32It's white.
05:33It is?
05:34It's quiet.
05:35Yeah, we like the fact that it's down the night's quiet, cold to say.
05:38Lead on.
05:40Property one is a beautifully presented villa
05:42that offers all the space the couple need.
05:44Inside, there's a bright, open-plan lounge
05:48where high ceilings and large windows fill the home
05:51with natural light and warmth.
05:53The dining area flows seamlessly into a well-equipped kitchen,
05:57just like Azure asked for.
05:59There are four spacious bedrooms
06:03and two modern bathrooms,
06:05offering plenty of room for family and friends to visit.
06:08Outside, the private pool takes centre stage,
06:11surrounded by a spacious terrace and a charming sunroom,
06:14perfect for relaxation.
06:17On the market for a shade under €300,000,
06:20this villa is at the top end of their budget.
06:25Oh, I like that.
06:26Nice high ceiling.
06:28Oh, it's brilliant.
06:29It's not very traditional.
06:31What do you think about this more modern, clean-line style?
06:35I like high ceilings, so that's a good point.
06:39So, you know, you've got the larches there.
06:41Yeah?
06:41Yes.
06:41I'm into the arches.
06:43Is this the sort of space you had in mind?
06:46Yeah.
06:47Coffee table.
06:47The big table, the eight-seater.
06:49Is that going to fit in there?
06:49Oh, I forgot my temperature.
06:51Eight-seater, did you say?
06:53Three metres 20.
06:54You didn't mention that, the criteria.
06:56So, we need a big space for the table.
06:59Sorry, the table is a deal-breaker.
07:01Oh, OK.
07:02So, a tiny tweak to their deal-breakers.
07:05Nothing major, just a table so big it can't fit through the door.
07:08So, you cook then?
07:10Like, really cook?
07:11Yeah, yeah. I cook.
07:12You want to have to make fresh pasta or homemade tomato sauce?
07:16If it doesn't come out of a jar, I am not interested.
07:21Nice.
07:22It's a direct view out onto the pool.
07:23I like the views out of the rooms, you know.
07:26It was a risk bringing them here to start with.
07:28It's a very modern villa.
07:30But you know what?
07:30It's a beautiful house and offers them everything they've asked me for.
07:34It's very nice.
07:35It's a good-sized pool.
07:36Ten metres?
07:37You'd get your laps in there, couldn't you?
07:39So, not only do I have the pressure of doing these viewings on my own,
07:43it's this wish list.
07:45I'm finding it's getting longer and longer and longer.
07:48Oh, this is very nice.
07:50Perfect for a sundowner, right?
07:52Yes.
07:53I've now discovered we need to now consider this ginormous dining table,
07:57but do you know what?
07:59I like a challenge.
08:00I'm always tempted, though, Paul.
08:02I'm always tempted to throw you in it.
08:03Let's go.
08:04Trevor!
08:07Right, so, you managed to have a good look around?
08:10Yes, we did.
08:11Yes.
08:12We're really, really impressed with the house.
08:14It's hit the market at just a fraction under €300,000.
08:19That's, like I said, top end of our price.
08:21Yes.
08:22We'd like to see what else we can get for that sort of price.
08:25Yes.
08:26But it's a good first show.
08:27What would you like me to show you a property to?
08:30Something older.
08:31Something that was older.
08:33OK.
08:34A strong start from Sean,
08:36the canny topic with an older property,
08:38big enough for that gigantic dining table.
08:44Coming up...
08:45Sean's words of wisdom fall flat.
08:48You're going to have to make it yours.
08:50I'm a little scared.
08:52And in Malaga,
08:53the Hamiltons are celebrating a family first.
08:56A simple thing like this,
08:58walking on the beach,
08:59feels amazing.
09:07In Malaga,
09:09Andrew and Sharni Hamilton
09:10have spent the past two decades
09:12helping buyers discover
09:14their own slice of Spanish life.
09:16Ready to see some houses?
09:17Looking forward to it.
09:18Look at this.
09:19It's glorious.
09:20You have the weather,
09:21sunlight,
09:22beautiful sea.
09:23Look at this view.
09:24Oh, wow.
09:25Every day,
09:25we're selling the dream.
09:27Congratulations.
09:31With their daughters,
09:32Tara,
09:33Natasha and Talia
09:34by their side,
09:35life's never been better.
09:37No two days are the same.
09:38I've got high expectations.
09:39Oh, no pressure there.
09:41Every client is different
09:42and I love that.
09:44I like it.
09:44Music to my ears.
09:46Even if their passion for work
09:47sometimes rocks the boat.
09:49Andrew said,
09:50I love my job
09:52even more than Sharni.
09:53I might have got carried away.
09:55He is still paying
09:57for that comment.
09:58I love Sharni
09:59much more than my job.
10:03It's another glorious morning
10:05on the Costa del Sol
10:06and husband and wife team
10:08Andrew and Sharni
10:09are easing themselves
10:10into the day.
10:11Coffee's great.
10:12Thank you very much.
10:13Welcome to.
10:14Like our new little glasses.
10:16I love my espresso cup.
10:17Quite cute, right?
10:19And the pool table is set up
10:21but you don't want
10:22to play with me.
10:22That's putting words
10:23into my mouth.
10:24I never said
10:25I wouldn't play with you.
10:26I will play
10:27when you teach me how to.
10:29Sharni's dreams
10:30to become a pool shark
10:31will have to wait.
10:32Today she and Andrew
10:33have new clients to impress.
10:37New York-born sales director
10:39Jean met his wife Teresa
10:40while on a business trip
10:42to the UK.
10:43She walked past me
10:45in the corridor
10:45and I thought to myself,
10:47oh my God,
10:47she's taken my breath away.
10:49So I asked her out
10:50on a date.
10:5130 years later,
10:52still dragging you around.
10:56Spain's been their
10:57go-to escape for years
10:58but now they want
10:59a place of their own.
11:01For them,
11:01it's about more than
11:02sunshine and sea views.
11:04It's a new way of life.
11:06That's rigged.
11:07Healthy living
11:08and being active
11:09is super, super important.
11:11Because the weather
11:13is so lovely,
11:13even in the winter months,
11:15I'm able to be active.
11:16I'm able to walk.
11:17I'm able to do some swimming.
11:19I have my watch here
11:19to prove it.
11:20Every single day
11:21I've hit all my exercise targets.
11:25With a new outlook,
11:26they're ready for a new home.
11:34I'm thinking location,
11:36access to shops
11:37and amenities.
11:38What's the kitchen like?
11:40Does it have all the functional bits
11:41that I'm going to need?
11:42I'm totally opposite.
11:43Jean's got a spreadsheet
11:44for everything.
11:45I will go in
11:46and I'll feel it.
11:48What we're looking for
11:49is that modern,
11:50clean flow,
11:52contemporary,
11:53quite close to the beach.
11:55With a stunning view
11:56and a communal pool
11:57and two bedrooms
11:58and a wonderful kitchen
12:00where I can,
12:01you know,
12:02cook wonderful meals
12:03for friends and families.
12:04Have you got €3 million?
12:04No, I don't.
12:06Sorry.
12:07Good luck.
12:08Good luck.
12:09Ready to find them
12:11a champagne home
12:12on a Prosecco budget
12:13are Andrew and Charlie.
12:16Tell me your dream property.
12:19So, for me,
12:20beautiful open-plan kitchen
12:22with a great view,
12:25two decent-sized bedrooms,
12:28two really lovely
12:29modern bathrooms.
12:31It has to pass
12:32the shimmy test
12:32in the bedrooms.
12:34Have you ever heard
12:35of this one before?
12:35What is the shimmy test?
12:37Oh, I'm going to show...
12:37Oh, that's exciting.
12:38I'll show it to you
12:39when we get to the first bedroom.
12:40Trust me.
12:41The shimmy test.
12:42The shimmy test.
12:42Can you confirm your budget?
12:45We've increased our budget
12:46to €450,000.
12:47OK.
12:48We might have some wiggle room
12:50if we see something
12:51pretty special.
12:52Anyway, I think we've got
12:53three great properties.
12:55I can't wait.
12:55I can't wait to begin.
12:55Let's get cracking.
12:56Let's do it.
12:59First up, Andrew and Sharni
13:01are whisking Jean and Teresa
13:02off to one of the Costa del Sol's
13:04most exclusive addresses.
13:06The weather is definitely
13:08agreeing with us today.
13:11The nice thing with this area
13:13is you've got mountains
13:14and you've got the beach.
13:16That looks lovely.
13:18The prestigious Finca
13:19Cortesan Resort
13:20is just a five-minute drive
13:22from the coast.
13:24Wow.
13:25Oh, wow, indeed.
13:27Welcome to Property One.
13:28What a location.
13:29You've got the hills.
13:30Stunning on the way up.
13:31I mean, it has that luxe feel.
13:33Let's go and have a look.
13:34OK, follow me.
13:35I'm going to lead the way.
13:37Property One is a two-bedroom garden apartment
13:39that could be just the blend of elegance
13:42and tranquility
13:43Teresa's been dreaming of.
13:45Step inside and everything's on one easy level.
13:48A bright open-planned kitchen and living area
13:51plus the main bedroom.
13:53All flowing out onto a terrace
13:55with those stunning sea views the couple asked for.
14:00There's also two bathrooms
14:02and a spacious second double bedroom
14:05complete with a private patio.
14:07It's on the market for 489,000 euros,
14:11which is nearly 40,000 euros
14:12over Jean and Teresa's top budget.
14:15They did mention some wiggle room,
14:17but how much wiggle is there really?
14:19Welcome, welcome.
14:20Come on through.
14:24What's your first impression, guys?
14:26Wow, look at the view.
14:28It's really got a nice flow as well, hasn't it?
14:32Seamless feet.
14:32I mean, you can imagine
14:34having that indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
14:36What do you think of this open-planned kitchen?
14:38I love it.
14:39I mean, it's such a beautiful, clean, modern space.
14:41Yeah.
14:45Oh, my gosh, what a view.
14:47Oh, my days.
14:49You can kind of feel like you're...
14:51It's stunning.
14:52You can feel like you're going down, can't you?
14:54And listen, can you hear that?
14:56Yeah.
14:56Oh, I can absolutely see myself here.
14:59Yeah.
15:00My goodness.
15:01It's gorgeous.
15:03It's beautiful.
15:08This is the main bedroom.
15:10Okay.
15:11Yeah.
15:12Nice.
15:12And spacious.
15:14Remember I was telling you earlier about the shimmy test?
15:16Tell me, well...
15:16What is the shimmy test?
15:18We've been in bedrooms
15:19where the only way to get from one side of the bed to the other
15:23is to shimmy your way across the bed.
15:27Look at this.
15:28I mean, you know, you don't have to shimmy anyway.
15:31Property One has officially passed Gene's all-important shimmy test.
15:37Okay.
15:38Nice size.
15:39Yeah.
15:40Nice size.
15:41So far, so good.
15:42I think to see Gene's first reaction was, like, a million dollars.
15:48Wow.
15:48This is actually quite a lot of space.
15:50Yeah, it's like a bonus room, isn't it?
15:52They were saying they wanted this kind of seamless outdoor-indoor living,
15:56and I think this achieves it.
15:58This is almost exactly my brief.
16:01I know.
16:03Big question is, is it too far up for him?
16:09What did you think?
16:10It really ticks all the boxes for us.
16:12We do have a little concern around the proximity to the coast.
16:16You're going to have to buy e-bikes.
16:17I think an e-bike is absolutely on the cards.
16:20So go on, then.
16:21Hit us with the numbers.
16:23So we have started off with this property a little bit above the budget.
16:28Okay.
16:28So this property is on the market at 489,000 euros.
16:33Right.
16:34If we were to improve on Property One, what would you be looking for?
16:38If you can take this place and pop it a little bit further down the coast.
16:42Yeah.
16:43I think that, you know, that could be a real winner.
16:45Okay.
16:46It could be close to perfect, but at 39,000 euros over budget,
16:50will the price tag put them off?
16:57In Almeria, Sean's on the hunt for the perfect forever home for Trevor and Azhar
17:02with a maximum budget of 300,000 euros.
17:06The first property went down a treat.
17:09Oh, I like that.
17:10Nice high seating.
17:12But the search continues for a more traditional feel.
17:16So I want to see something that was older.
17:20So for Property Two, Sean is taking them to the peaceful village of Las Poticas.
17:26Right, so let's check out Property Number Two.
17:29Let's go.
17:30Very different to Property Number One.
17:32You asked for something with a little bit more tradition and character.
17:35But what's your first impressions?
17:37What do you think?
17:38I like it.
17:39I knew you were going to say that.
17:41You didn't say that.
17:41It's very farmhouse-y.
17:43I'm not 100% convinced yet.
17:46Property Two is a charming two-storey farmhouse that needs some renovation.
17:50Inside, you'll find two bathrooms and four spacious bedrooms.
17:55Two down, two up, plus a large living area opening onto its own terrace.
18:03The heart of the home is a beautiful country-style kitchen full of rustic charm.
18:10Outside, there's a private pool and cosy log cabin, perfect for guests.
18:15Surrounded by olive orchards, it's a true taste of Spanish serenity,
18:19and Azure could even make her own olive oil.
18:22On the market for €275,000, it's comfortably within their €300,000 maximum budget.
18:31Come on in.
18:33What do you think?
18:34Straight away, you're coming in and there's all sorts of quirky bits happening.
18:37Yep.
18:38You're looking more worried.
18:40It's less finished, isn't it?
18:42My problem is I'm a little scared of, you know, getting things finished.
18:48You are going to need to put your own stamp on it.
18:50You're going to have to make it yours.
18:54What do we think?
18:55What do we think?
18:56I love it.
18:56I love it.
18:58It's got the whole feel.
19:01It's got great light.
19:02Yeah.
19:02Look at all of that space you've got.
19:05That's actually quite big.
19:06And that's loads of space for your big table.
19:08Yeah.
19:09Gets in nicely there.
19:10So far, so good.
19:11And the table seems to have found a happy home too.
19:16Oh, my God, have you seen the size of this room?
19:19Look at this.
19:20Well, I said I was going to give you space.
19:22And once again, it's another huge room.
19:26The current owners had it as their main lounge.
19:28You can see it being a modern home in a traditional house.
19:32Oh, it's a bedroom.
19:34Yep, you think it's the master bedroom?
19:35We don't know.
19:35We'll have to have a look at the other bedrooms.
19:37En suite.
19:38Yep, an en suite.
19:39This is a country home.
19:41I think Trevor was sold from the second we pulled up.
19:44Yeah.
19:44Oh, this is big as well.
19:45Downstairs bedrooms are for guests.
19:47Whereas Asha, I think she needed a little bit more convincing.
19:51Oh, is it cool?
19:54Yeah, great view of the hills.
19:58What are your thoughts?
19:59Definitely got the right feel about it.
20:01When you first got here, you weren't really taken by it.
20:04And would you say you've warmed up to it a little bit,
20:06especially yourself, Asha?
20:07I like the outdoor area.
20:09I like the swimming pool area.
20:10And I like the upstairs area.
20:12Well, we'll call it quits for today.
20:14OK.
20:15Get some rest.
20:16And we'll start strong again in the morning.
20:17Wonderful.
20:18All right?
20:18OK.
20:19Perfect.
20:19Let's head off.
20:20Sure.
20:20Property 2 came in under budget but needed work.
20:23Now the pressure's on.
20:25Can Sean deliver with his third and final property?
20:31In Malaga, the Hamiltons are heading out for the day
20:34with their 18-year-old daughter, Talia.
20:37We've got this new wheelchair for Talia.
20:40Today's a very exciting day for us.
20:43We're going up for the first time,
20:45walking the promenade with Talia with the wheelchair.
20:48And I'm really excited.
20:50You have to tell Freya we're going for a walk.
20:52Come on, Freya.
20:53Come on.
20:54Come on, Freya.
20:56Uh-oh.
20:57Uh-oh.
20:59Talia has mitochondrial disease.
21:01That means that her mitochondria,
21:03which are like the powerhouses in the cell that create energy,
21:06are faulty.
21:07So if she exerts herself too much,
21:10she just gets absolutely exhausted.
21:13We have to decide where we use our energy.
21:16Walking takes energy.
21:17Having a shower and washing her hair takes energy.
21:20Eating takes energy.
21:21And we have to decide which one is more important each day.
21:27When Talia gets tired, she really gets very, very frustrated.
21:31Yeah.
21:32She'll lash out.
21:33She gets exhausted.
21:34So Andrew and Shania are hoping the new wheelchair
21:36will help them enjoy more time together.
21:39Sun is shining.
21:41Mm-hmm.
21:41Talia is happy.
21:43And it means Talia can conserve her precious energy.
21:47OK, can you take the brakes off for me?
21:50Wonderful.
21:51OK.
21:52Are you ready?
21:53And that means the whole family can go out together,
21:56explore and create unforgettable memories.
22:01Prior to having a wheelchair,
22:04our holidays were almost like solo travel holidays.
22:07We're in a hotel room and then Andrew will go out,
22:11check out the place.
22:12do his little adventure.
22:14And then I would go out and do the same.
22:17Now a world of possibilities has opened up for them.
22:23And for her...
22:25This area is so wheelchair-friendly.
22:29Mwah!
22:31Ah, you want Mummy to give Daddy a kiss?
22:34Mwah!
22:35Do you?
22:37Yeah!
22:39It's so nice to go for a walk at home.
22:42A simple thing like this, walking on the beach, feels amazing.
22:47It's incredible, I love it so much, so much.
22:52Yay!
22:53Thank you so much!
22:54That one for Mummy!
22:57I think we haven't done this since she was a little baby
23:00and we were pushing her in the pram.
23:01That's true.
23:03The walk has been fantastic.
23:05She really enjoyed herself.
23:06She loved it, didn't she?
23:08And she was so happy.
23:09And us as well.
23:11We are so happy just to get out of the house, see the sea, listen to the waves, have a
23:16bite
23:16to eat.
23:17Simple, but really nice.
23:19And we're definitely going to do it more often.
23:25Coming up, Trevor and Aja are blown away.
23:28Here, there are seven bedrooms.
23:32Oh, my God.
23:32And the Garners have an unexpected heckler.
23:35The locals, the community.
23:38Welcome to Costa del Sol.
23:40We've got a Lamborghini going by.
23:49In Malaga, Andrew and Sharni are searching for a holiday home for husband and wife, Jean
23:54and Teresa, with a maximum budget of 450,000 euros.
23:59The first property won Jean over.
24:02Oh, I can actually see myself here.
24:05It's beautiful.
24:06But the beach wasn't quite close enough.
24:08We do have a little concern around the proximity to the coast.
24:12For property two, Andrew and Sharni aren't taking any chances.
24:16So it's off to the tranquil coastal village of Manilva.
24:21Good morning.
24:22So we're excited to show you property two.
24:25What are your first impressions?
24:27It's a nice residential street.
24:29We notice that there's a footpath all the way down to the coast.
24:33Ten minutes, you're on the beach.
24:35That's the difference here, isn't it?
24:36Walkability.
24:37Yeah.
24:38Property two is a fabulous semi-detached home that has two bright bedrooms.
24:46Step inside and it's all about the view.
24:49Mountains one way.
24:51See the other.
24:53There is only one bathroom, but being this close to the coast means compromise.
24:59A sleek kitchen flows into the dining and lounge areas.
25:03And upstairs, there's a relaxing rooftop terrace with a jacuzzi.
25:07On offer for 450,000 euros, this property sits right at the top of the couple's budget.
25:13But how do you put a price on those views?
25:21This property is all about the view.
25:24That is unbelievable.
25:24No kidding.
25:25Unbelievable.
25:26Wow.
25:26But what do you think of this space?
25:28I like it.
25:29I really like the kitchen.
25:30It's nice and modern and fresh.
25:32Right up your strasser.
25:35Very nice.
25:36Yeah.
25:37Please, please.
25:37Should we have a look outside?
25:38Yeah.
25:38Yes, please.
25:39Come on.
25:43Oh, my God.
25:46That is unbelievable.
25:48My goodness.
25:49And it's everything, isn't it?
25:51Because often you get the sea, but here you've got the sea and the mountain.
25:56Exactly.
25:56That is stunning.
25:58Yeah.
25:58It's more of a residential kind of vibe in some ways.
26:01This is a home.
26:05Oh.
26:07Thinking they are absolutely loving the view, maybe the inside of the house, they would
26:12have liked it to be a little bit bigger.
26:15Ah.
26:16You see, that doesn't pass the shimmy test.
26:19It's a bit tight.
26:20Yeah.
26:20It's a lovely room.
26:22Yeah.
26:22It really is.
26:22They've done a great job.
26:23It's for the guests, though, isn't it?
26:25So they can shimmy.
26:26Yeah, they can shimmy.
26:32I'm really interested to know what your thoughts are.
26:35It is lacking that second bathroom that we want.
26:38And the second bedroom is...
26:39It didn't pass the shimmy test, I'm afraid to say.
26:43Yeah.
26:44I think we should move on and take you to property three.
26:48That's it.
26:48Great.
26:49Thanks.
26:49Up we go.
26:51With just one property left to see, Andrew and Sharni are hoping it'll be third time lucky.
27:02In Almeria, Sharni's helping Trevor and his wife, Aja, to find a spacious forever home
27:08for a maximum budget of €300,000.
27:11But at property one, the couple threw him a curveball.
27:14So we need a big space for the table.
27:17Sorry, the table is a deal breaker.
27:19Luckily, property two delivered on space.
27:21Oh, my God, have you seen the size of this frame?
27:24Look at this.
27:26But it needed some work.
27:28My problem is I'm a little scared of getting things finished.
27:33So now, Sharn's stepping it up for property three, swapping sea views for Mountain Air in
27:38Cheeryvale.
27:39So, welcome to property number three.
27:45What's your first impressions?
27:46What do you think?
27:47It's just so rustic.
27:49It's rustic.
27:50It's really nice.
27:51I love the mountain view.
27:52Right.
27:52OK.
27:53Well, I'm really, really excited to show you inside.
27:55So let's head straight on in.
27:58Property three, once a blacksmith's workshop, is now not one but two homes over split levels.
28:03Downstairs are four generous bedrooms, an open-plan living area with exposed beams and a stylish
28:14kitchen, perfect for Aja to whip up her favourite dishes.
28:19Upstairs is accessed via an external staircase and has a further three bedrooms, a modern kitchen
28:27diner and a cosy living room, the perfect setup for visiting friends and family.
28:32Outside, there's space in abundance, a whopping 40,000 square metres of land with breathtaking
28:39360-degree views.
28:42On the market for 280,000 euros, it comes in 20,000 euros under budget, leaving plenty of
28:49room for those finishing touches.
28:51Come on through.
28:53Oh, OK.
28:54OK, that's very...
28:57...immediate.
28:58Oh, look at this.
29:00All the features.
29:01But it has been renovated.
29:04Mm-hm.
29:04Yes, that's quite a biggie.
29:06Double Belfast sink.
29:07I know.
29:08Stop jumping up and down in excitement.
29:10Very excited.
29:12So, good so far?
29:13Very good so far.
29:16Through into the main living area.
29:19Oh, it's big.
29:20Very nice.
29:21Very big.
29:22It's beautiful, isn't it?
29:23It gets you every time you go past a window.
29:25Yes.
29:26Another amazing view.
29:27That's the views.
29:30Main bedroom.
29:31OK.
29:32On the lower floor of the house.
29:34It's very big.
29:34It's big enough.
29:35Yep.
29:36It's definitely big enough.
29:37Yes.
29:37Here, there are a total of seven bedrooms.
29:42So, you could have six of those as you walk in closets.
29:47But there is lots and lots for you to see.
29:50The upper floor is a self-contained property all on its own.
29:55Oh, OK.
29:56Go and have a wonder and we'll catch up when you're finished.
29:58OK.
29:58Perfect.
30:02It seems weird calling it upstairs because it's basically a second house.
30:06Perfect for guests.
30:08Do you know what?
30:08There was such a risk element with this house because it's, you know, a little bit more rural.
30:14This is a really nice family kitchen, right?
30:17They want the tradition without the renovations that go along with that.
30:20And I think that's exactly what Property 3 is offering them.
30:23It's just a house you can't not fall in love with.
30:27OK.
30:27Look at the length of this lounge.
30:29That's a lot of space, isn't it?
30:31I think I deserve a pat on the back for pulling this out of the Baggers Property 3.
30:36It's a spectacular home, isn't it?
30:38It is actually beautiful.
30:39What did you think about there being the split-level living?
30:43Well, you want to live downstairs in the winter and upstairs in the summer.
30:47But for me, perfect for guests.
30:50I could kick them out of the front door and not have to bother after a certain time.
30:53So, you're up there.
30:54Don't bother us.
30:54The asking price of this property is €280,000.
30:59It's a great price.
31:00It's not a bad price at all.
31:01What it is, yeah.
31:02Well, it sounds like, obviously, you've got a lot to think of and a lot to consider.
31:11Both Trevor and Aja are impressed.
31:14There's space, there's style, and there's even room for that massive dining table.
31:18But will they put in an offer?
31:23While Sean's been holding the fort in Almeria, Sharon and Steve have been busy with an exciting new venture.
31:30Their first branch outside Almeria.
31:32Today is finally the big day.
31:36We open our new office in the Costa del Sol.
31:40Yeah.
31:40Woo-hoo!
31:41It's party time.
31:44There's still quite a bit to do.
31:45The food hasn't arrived yet.
31:47And we've got literally one hour before we're supposed to cut the ribbon.
31:51Yeah.
31:54Will the sun make them burst?
31:56It could happen one part.
31:58It could happen one part, but that's it.
32:00Oh, OK, then.
32:01Well, it's looking good.
32:03We've just got to wait for the food to come now.
32:04Yeah.
32:06This is the first time son Sean is seeing the fully finished new office.
32:11Hello!
32:13This looks amazing.
32:15Wow.
32:16I really like it.
32:17Yeah.
32:17It's very sleek, very elegant.
32:20Oh.
32:21I'm excited.
32:22Yeah.
32:22We're nervous, but we're excited.
32:25Should be good.
32:27Try that for me.
32:28A new area means new clients and new opportunities.
32:32It was a nice drive down.
32:35So I think I might be more convinced to work in the Costa del Sol area a bit more.
32:40Money, money, money.
32:42I heard there's some big multi-million villas out here.
32:45There is.
32:46Well, when we were here yesterday, we were speaking to a lady that's putting a property on with a Sol
32:50agent.
32:501.5 million.
32:52And, I mean, we're not used to big numbers like that, are we?
32:54We're not even.
32:55I can get used to it.
32:55Believe me, I can be easily convinced.
32:58Not only have daughter Emma...
33:00Hello.
33:00Hello.
33:01Her husband, Matt, and grandkids Lucas and Alicia arrived, but so has the food.
33:07Oh, it's fabulous.
33:08Thank you so much.
33:10And with friends, clients and local business owners gathered, it's time to cut the ribbon.
33:14It is lovely that you've all come to support us.
33:17We really, really genuinely appreciate it.
33:20This is a really big move for our family.
33:22It was just the perfect timing.
33:24We found the perfect property in the perfect location.
33:28I feel like I'm selling a house.
33:29I know.
33:32And if anybody knows me, I get a shaz-a-tingle, and I knew that when we found this locale,
33:38that this was the right place for us.
33:41Everybody has been so welcoming.
33:44The locals, the community.
33:49The Lamborghinis.
33:50When I come to Costa del Sol, we've got a Lamborghini going by.
33:54In Almaria, it's normally a horse and cart, but as the future of our business,
33:59I'd like my grandchildren to cut it, if you don't mind.
34:02Come around.
34:04All right, sure.
34:04Thank you very much.
34:05Come on.
34:06Yeah!
34:10With the ribbon cut, the office is officially open for business,
34:14and it's time to celebrate.
34:17Oh, congratulations to the future.
34:20Cheers, everybody.
34:21Thanks.
34:23What an amazing turnout.
34:25I think as a family, we've always supported our local companies,
34:29and we've always tried to show that community,
34:31but to have that now received back to us in a new area,
34:35somewhere we're not used to, it's been incredible.
34:38The opening of the Ghana's new office has been a huge success.
34:44I'm actually feeling really overwhelmed at the minute.
34:49The support we've got and the amount of people that's turned up,
34:52I just can't believe it.
34:54It's just incredible.
34:56I just don't know what to say to people.
34:58I'm very rarely lost for words,
35:00but today, I am just overwhelmed.
35:07Still to come,
35:09the Hamiltons give new meaning to the expression
35:11laying down on the job.
35:13The things I do for selling houses.
35:16And Trevor and Aja surprise Sean.
35:19Right.
35:20Sorry, was that shocking?
35:21Straight to the point.
35:23Sorry, I don't beat around the bone.
35:32In Malaga,
35:34Andrew and Sharni Hamilton are helping Jean and Teresa
35:36find their dream getaway
35:38with a top budget of €450,000.
35:42Property One impressed...
35:44Oh, I can absolutely see myself here.
35:46It's beautiful.
35:48..but it was just too far from the coast.
35:50We do have a little concern around the proximity to the coast.
35:54Property Two wowed them with those views.
35:56That is unbelievable.
35:59But with no second bathroom and limited space...
36:02It didn't pass the shimmy tester.
36:04..the search continues.
36:06For their final offering,
36:08Andrew and Sharni have brought the couple
36:09to the sought-after town of Casares,
36:12which is a short stroll to the beach.
36:14Welcome to Property Three.
36:16What are your first impressions?
36:17It's really modern, obviously quite new,
36:19so that's hopeful for the interior finishes.
36:23It's, I think, about a 15-minute walk to the beach.
36:26In this area, it's not as steep.
36:28Exactly.
36:29So it's an easier walk.
36:30You know, it's not like having to climb a mountain.
36:33Property Three is a stunning three-bedroom apartment.
36:36A spacious hallway leads to the main bedroom.
36:40It's en suite.
36:42And a corner terrace with panoramic sea views.
36:47Two additional bedrooms share a sleek, modern family bathroom,
36:51offering great flexibility.
36:54The bright, contemporary open-plan living area
36:57flows straight out onto the terrace,
36:59perfect for indoor-outdoor living,
37:01just like Theresa and Jean asked for.
37:04Priced at €497,000, it's €47,000 over budget,
37:10but size and coastal proximity come with a price tag.
37:15Oh, my goodness.
37:21Yeah, another gorgeous view, isn't it?
37:23What are you doing to us?
37:25Yes.
37:26It's just getting better and better, isn't it?
37:28And this room with the open-plan kitchen, diner.
37:31It's seamless, isn't it?
37:33That indoor-outdoor living.
37:38Wow.
37:39It's really something, isn't it?
37:41Great view.
37:42Yeah, yeah.
37:43It's closer.
37:44Is it the closest one?
37:46It's the closest of the three properties, yes.
37:49And I must say that this is actually
37:51quite a nice open space, too.
37:52Yeah, it's generous, isn't it?
37:58Okay.
37:59So, without the furniture,
38:00it looks smaller than it actually is.
38:03This is a big bedroom.
38:04I think we should do the shimmy test.
38:06And I've got an idea.
38:07All right, then.
38:08If I lie down here...
38:11Do you hear me?
38:12And I pretend...
38:15Right.
38:15Okay.
38:16Have you got plenty of room to shimmy around?
38:19Will it work?
38:20Well, you know,
38:21I think you probably can do it.
38:22I think it would pass the shimmy test, actually.
38:24I don't have to slide across this way.
38:26And the same on that side as well.
38:28So, yeah, I think it...
38:29I think it passes the test.
38:30Passes the shimmy test.
38:32I'll take that as a yes.
38:33The things I do for selling houses.
38:42So, a little guest room?
38:45Yeah, little guest room.
38:46Or even a little office.
38:48Property three is completely empty.
38:50So, Jean and Teresa have really had to use their imagination.
38:54I think it's ticking the boxes.
38:56I think it's better than that.
38:58I think it's actually appealing to both of them.
39:01Yeah.
39:02Yeah.
39:02This is a nice kitchen, actually.
39:04I can see myself cooking here.
39:06It's got clean lines.
39:07It's more modern.
39:09It's got the sea view.
39:10How do you like your eggs?
39:13Because I think we've seen three very, very different properties.
39:18But I feel like they do quite like this one.
39:20Yeah, I think so, too.
39:23Bye.
39:24Have you had a good look around?
39:26Yes, we have.
39:27It's just an amazing location.
39:28The views are incredible.
39:30It is really contemporary.
39:32Yeah.
39:32Kitchen's good.
39:33It's in walking condition.
39:35You just drop your bags and suddenly, you know, we're here.
39:39Ready to go to the furniture store, buy your furniture and move in.
39:43Yep, absolutely.
39:44It's perfect.
39:45Really great.
39:46So, this property is on the market at €497,000.
39:51Right.
39:51OK.
39:52Good, good.
39:53Yeah, well, we do have a lot to think about.
39:56Andrew and Shani's final property has everything they wanted, but it's well over budget.
40:01It's time for them to take stock.
40:05Property one set the bar high.
40:08Gosh, what a view.
40:09It's beautiful.
40:11Property two raised it.
40:12That is unbelievable.
40:15Wow.
40:15And property three smashed it.
40:18What are you doing to us?
40:19Yes.
40:20It's just getting better and better, isn't it?
40:23After some thought, they're back with Andrew and Shani to reveal their decision.
40:28What were your thoughts on property one?
40:30So, that was such a stunning resort.
40:33The rooms were spacious.
40:35It passed the shimmy test.
40:37Yes, it did.
40:39But it was on a bit of a steep incline.
40:42And then property two.
40:44The interiors were really high spec.
40:46Downside is that it only had one bathroom.
40:50Yeah.
40:50If we were looking to move out here permanently, it would be a serious contender because it felt like it
40:58was a proper home space.
41:00And property three?
41:01Wow.
41:02Yeah.
41:02That is probably the closest thing that we were looking for in terms of a home that's close to the
41:09beach, close to amenities.
41:11We can cycle and walk around easily.
41:14The price of the property is beyond our budget.
41:17So, it's forced us to go and rethink our sums.
41:21Bear in mind that all three properties are slightly negotiable.
41:25Would you like to put in an offer on any of these three properties?
41:30So, I think on this occasion, we're going to continue doing some more research.
41:35So, we need to get property one and bring it down to property three.
41:39Yeah, that's right.
41:40If you can lift it up and kind of drop it a little bit down the hill.
41:43That's the whole thing.
41:44It's location, isn't it?
41:45Yeah.
41:47We've got our work cut out for us, but we never give up.
41:50Like a challenge.
41:51We do.
41:52We also have had great fun with them.
41:54I really love Jean's shimmy test.
41:57I'm going to include the shimmy test in my new real estate vocab.
42:01It wasn't meant to be, but that isn't the end.
42:04The journey continues and we will find something.
42:07I'm sure of it.
42:08Yeah, we can get our dream home here.
42:10I'm sure we can.
42:11Yeah.
42:16Back in Almeria, Sean is helping headmaster Trevor and his wife, Azure, search for their
42:22forever home.
42:24Property one caught their eye, but not their hearts.
42:27I want to see something that was older.
42:29Trevor loved property two, but the renovation work put Azure off.
42:33You're looking more worried.
42:35No, my problem is I'm a little scared.
42:39With its blend of charm and comfort, property three had it all.
42:44Stop jumping up and down in excitement.
42:48Now, it's decision time.
42:51It's been a rollercoaster trying to give you a real mixture of style, location, prices
43:00as well.
43:01And we came up with property three, which, I mean, what did you think?
43:05I love it.
43:06I absolutely love it.
43:07We loved it.
43:07No, he loves it too, but it's predominant in me.
43:10Yeah, well, it's going to be your decision.
43:11It is going to be my decision, yes.
43:14We really liked it.
43:15Oh, right.
43:16So, it's up there then.
43:17It's, you know.
43:18Yes, absolutely up there.
43:19So, you want to purchase that?
43:20Yes, I do.
43:22Right.
43:23Sorry, I was actually shocking.
43:25Straight to the point.
43:25Sorry, I don't beat a random boat.
43:27Okay, amazing.
43:29So, are we going in with a full asking price offer?
43:31It's on at 280,000 euros.
43:34I don't think it's fair.
43:35Let me make that all-important phone call.
43:39This is the nerve-wracking part.
43:41Go for it.
43:42Hi, Lisa.
43:43It's Sean from Spanish Property Choice.
43:46Hello.
43:46Very well, thank you.
43:48Lisa, I'm sat here with Trevor and Asha that I showed your listing property to today.
43:53And they would like me to offer a full asking price offer of 280,000 euros.
44:03Okay.
44:04Okay.
44:05Brilliant.
44:06Thanks ever so much.
44:07Cheers, Lisa.
44:08Bye-bye.
44:11You've just got a deal done.
44:15Well done.
44:16Yay!
44:19We've got a lot to celebrate today, don't we?
44:21A lot to celebrate.
44:21Yeah, we do.
44:22You've got a house.
44:23Yeah.
44:24Well, we're also celebrating your big six home.
44:27We are.
44:28Well, that was kept very secret.
44:31This is worth it, then.
44:32We're excited.
44:33Yay!
44:34Happy birthday, sweetie.
44:35Congratulations.
44:36I wish you many, many happy years in the house and many more birthdays in the house.
44:42Cheers.
44:44We've swept off our feet at the moment, aren't we?
44:46Very excited about the decision.
44:48So, what an outcome.
44:49I mean, the fact that they've come in with a full asking price offer.
44:52I'm very, very happy.
44:53We couldn't have asked for a better outcome.
44:55Any day that I can make my wife happy is a great day.
44:58This is a fantastic day.
45:00And when he's happy, I'm happy.
45:05Good night.
45:18Good night.
45:21Good night.
45:22Good day.
45:23Good night.
45:25Good night.
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