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00:00When it comes to finding that dream life in the sun...
00:02Isn't it stunning?
00:03..the Spanish costas are the place to be.
00:06My job is to sell the dream.
00:07So it's no surprise thousands of Brits make the move every year.
00:11Spain's a wonderful place to live. The 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.
00:27In Alicante, it's the Rodriguez family.
00:30Cheers, girls. Well done.
00:33Over in Almeria, the Garners.
00:35Yeah!
00:36It's huge. I think you're going to party there.
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.
00:58We 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.
01:05Start packing.
01:06Life is waiting for you here in Spain.
01:10Today, the Garners sure know how to make an entrance.
01:14Just take a look at this.
01:16It's spectacular, isn't it?
01:18The surprising discoveries on the Costa Blanca North.
01:21There's more.
01:22And there's another little rooftop.
01:24This is incredible.
01:26And Sharon and Sean switch things up.
01:28Action!
01:29Hello and well...
01:29Oh, now that's a bit high.
01:32Hello and welcome.
01:37In Almeria, Sharon and Steve Garner have spent 18 years selling the Spanish dream.
01:43When I find somebody their dream property, I have the same buzz.
01:47It never changes.
01:49It's your own castle.
01:51Alongside their son, Sean.
01:53Am I going to look like you?
01:54They're a force to be reckoned with.
01:56We just take it in.
01:57We all know exactly our roles in the business.
02:00Action!
02:00Steve, he's the calm one.
02:02We just had a perfect.
02:03Did you hear that?
02:04Sharon is a firecracker.
02:06Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow!
02:09She comes in and the room explodes.
02:12Literally.
02:13Sean, he's got the heart, he's got the head.
02:15He's the fun.
02:17He's the dumbest.
02:18Oh, her momentous allows.
02:19He's looking like that.
02:20And now, after nearly 20 years in Almeria, this tight-knit clan are ready for their boldest
02:25move yet.
02:26We are opening a new office in Costa del Sol.
02:29This is a really big move for our family.
02:34This is new competitors, new business, new areas.
02:37And we are so excited to be down there.
02:41It's the start of a bright new day in Spain, and for the Garners, the beginning of a whole
02:46new chapter of house hunting out of their newly opened Costa del Sol branch.
02:51We've sort of become a big fish in a little pond in Almeria.
02:56We're now, on the flip side, we're little fish in a big pond in Costa del Sol.
03:01In a sea!
03:02Yes.
03:02So it's all new, but it's exciting.
03:07The Garners aren't the only ones testing out the waters, as Helen and Peter from Essex
03:12hope this big pond is where their dream home waits.
03:16Learn a driver.
03:18Peter and I met by chance, really.
03:21We were just going out for a drink with a group of friends, and then Helen was there.
03:26And I suppose, at the time, I couldn't take my eyes off her.
03:3044 years and two grown-up children later...
03:34This looks like an interesting green.
03:37They're ready to relocate to Spain, and are searching for a home to house Peter's hobbies
03:41and space for all the family.
03:44It's just a new adventure for us.
03:46We both worked really hard, had children, and now we've retired.
03:51It's just us, and now it's our time.
03:55Oh, it's going to go miles!
03:57It's going to be in a bunker!
03:59But finding the perfect pad might take a few swings.
04:02We are really quite fussy, quite picky.
04:05I think that's a definite understatement.
04:07I think we're extremely picky.
04:09We're an estate agent's nightmare.
04:11Yeah.
04:12Hello!
04:12Sharon and Steve Garner are hoping today will be more like a dream come true.
04:17Thank you!
04:18At last!
04:18It's exciting, isn't it?
04:20Yeah, it is exciting.
04:20Would you mind going over your wishes for me?
04:23A detached villa, private pool.
04:27We do need three bedrooms, because we've got two children.
04:31He also needs some sort of office space.
04:34Yeah.
04:34And are there any items that would be a sort of deal-breaker?
04:38I think if we were totally overlooked.
04:40Overlooked.
04:41What we're asking for is probably impossible.
04:43Well, you know, that's all down to budget at the end of the day.
04:45Of course.
04:46Yeah.
04:46So, what budget are we actually working with?
04:49$800,000.
04:50OK.
04:50But that would have to be for an ideal purpose-y.
04:53Decent budget.
04:54For Almeria.
04:58Well, let's do a cheers to finding you the perfect property.
05:02Exciting times.
05:03And let's head off.
05:05Yeah, cool.
05:05OK.
05:06Let's do it.
05:08Armed with a healthy budget, Sharon and Steve have lined up three properties.
05:12The first, just a short drive to the residential area of Campo Meehas.
05:17I think it's always exciting viewing properties.
05:20The more you see, the more you realise what you want and what you don't want, I think.
05:24Yeah.
05:27Yes, property number one.
05:29Externally, it looks good.
05:31It looks nice.
05:32The road might be a bit noisy.
05:33We are close to the road.
05:35I can describe it as a property that just keeps on giving and giving.
05:38Right.
05:38Are you excited to see inside?
05:40Very much so.
05:40Yes, indeed.
05:41Head this way.
05:44Property one is a detached villa with panoramic views.
05:50On the top floor, there's plenty of space for entertaining with a large living room, kitchen and terrace.
05:57The middle floor features three generous sized double bedrooms and two bathrooms.
06:08And downstairs, a spacious guest suite, perfect for visiting family and friends.
06:14Plus outside, there's a large garden with a saltwater pool to enjoy.
06:20On the market for 745,000 euros, comfortably within the couple's budget.
06:26Into this great space.
06:29Great deal.
06:30Yeah.
06:30And look out that window.
06:32You have sea views and you have mountain views.
06:35Which is what we are.
06:36Which is what we are.
06:37Yeah.
06:37So far, so good.
06:39Tick for this room?
06:40Yes.
06:41A strong start, but there's plenty more house to see.
06:45Into this fabulous sized kitchen.
06:47That's certainly doable.
06:49I like that.
06:49Yeah.
06:50One of your comments were about the road noise.
06:53Now, absolutely.
06:54It's much better.
06:55Yeah.
06:56Good.
06:56Thumbs up so far?
06:57Definitely.
06:58Definitely.
06:58Well, I'm going to show you something special.
07:00Excellent.
07:04This gorgeous garden.
07:06Well, that's nice, isn't it?
07:08With your own private swimming pool.
07:10Do you?
07:10Yes.
07:10Yes.
07:11I can hear that road.
07:12Yes.
07:12Now we're standing out here.
07:14And it would be nice to be in the pool or around the pool with the view from the pool.
07:22Right.
07:23Okay.
07:23I love this.
07:24It's still lovely.
07:25Mm.
07:26With concerns about the location of the pool, will the spacious guest accommodation swing
07:31it?
07:32It's bigger than I expected.
07:34Yeah.
07:34That's stinky, isn't it?
07:36A little kitchen.
07:36Okay, yeah.
07:37That's really nice.
07:38Yeah.
07:38For guests, we've given the space, we've given the options for the office.
07:42Yep.
07:42And for visiting friends and family.
07:44Very big en suite.
07:45Oh, crikey, yeah.
07:47Yeah.
07:47That's huge.
07:48Yep.
07:49Still not sure that Helen's actually totally in love with the interior.
07:53I think she's a bit sort of mixed emotions of whether it suits what they're looking
07:58for, but we'll wait and see.
08:01Plenty of space.
08:02I'm not sure if it's too big because I've got to clean it.
08:05Oh, come on.
08:07Time to find out how this property measured up.
08:10My only concerns are the road when you're outside and that villa there.
08:18Right.
08:18Which looks straight onto this.
08:20I also wonder if it's maybe a bit too big.
08:24Really?
08:25Too big.
08:25Okay.
08:26That doesn't bother me at all.
08:27You know, the people we take out are not always on the same page.
08:30Yeah.
08:31This is what the journey is about.
08:33Yes.
08:33And the main thing is, I'm not sure you've had a Shazza tingle yet.
08:36And I want a Shazza tingle.
08:38I do.
08:40Property one could have been the perfect fit, but over delivered on space and road noise
08:45put the brakes on their excitement.
08:48Can property two get the green light?
08:52Coming up, the Aldertons exceed expectations.
08:55We're quite surprised I think, aren't we?
08:57Very surprised, yeah.
08:58And emotions run high and the Costa del Sol.
09:01At this point, I feel like crying.
09:10It's been 12 years of living the Spanish dream for Andrew and Jo Alderton.
09:15Heaven, this is welcome to our world.
09:18Certainly is.
09:18Everything about Spain is the best.
09:21Together, they've helped countless families make the move to the sunny Costa Blanca North.
09:26I'm the star of the office today.
09:29I love the fact that I get to play a small part in people's dreams coming true.
09:35You wanted mountain views.
09:37Oh, I get goosebumps.
09:38Once that client knows they've found the right property, it's just the best feeling ever.
09:42For us and for them.
09:44Cheers!
09:45With their daughters Inez and Cassia.
09:48Scream if you want to go faster.
09:50There's always fun to be had.
09:52Don't do that.
09:55You don't have to work hard, play hard.
09:57Here it's not work, it's a lifestyle.
09:59Hello.
10:01I love our job.
10:02We're so happy.
10:04Yeah.
10:07It's breakfast o'clock on the Costa Blanca North and Andrew's made a quick detour en route to the office.
10:14Oh, hello. Are you on fruit decks this morning?
10:16I am.
10:16Wow.
10:18What's that?
10:18Well, these are very Spanish delicacies.
10:22They're like little donuts.
10:23But I bought your favourite.
10:25What's that?
10:27What do you think?
10:28Is that chocolate cookie?
10:29Yes.
10:29Oh!
10:30From the little bakery next door, which is fantastic, innit?
10:33That'll do.
10:34Coffee?
10:35Yes, please.
10:36Okay.
10:36Keep me with caffeine coming because it's a big busy day today.
10:41And the clients dreaming of their own sweet life in Spain are husband and wife, Caroline and David.
10:47We met through a dating agency and Dave was my second date because they made such a mess on my
10:52first date.
10:53I climbed out of the bathroom window.
10:55Hello.
10:55We met in a really romantic place, didn't we?
10:57Yes, we were so romantic.
10:58Yes.
10:58Nutsford service station off the M6.
11:02Since their first date, they've been on the road to happily ever after.
11:06We've been married 25 years this year to celebrate it in June.
11:10Now they've their sights set on Spain and are keen to put down roots with a holiday home they can
11:15enjoy whilst planning the big move.
11:17We know we're not going to be able to afford a luxury villa.
11:20So it's better to buy something smaller now and then at least have somewhere to come to.
11:25They might have realistic expectations, but their Spanish house hunt might just take them by surprise.
11:31It would be interesting to see whether our head makes the decision or our heart does.
11:36I'm very pragmatic and practical.
11:38Never walked into a property and gone, wow, this is fantastic, this is where I want to live.
11:43Now they're ready to set the wheels in motion for this new chapter.
11:47We said when we got off the plane on Sunday, it feels like we should be here.
11:52Yes.
11:52I think we feel at home here, don't we?
11:54Definitely here.
11:58Hoping to make that a reality is husband and wife real estate duo Andrew and Jo Alderton.
12:04Hi.
12:05How are you?
12:06Nice to see you again.
12:07Nice to see you.
12:08Nice to see you.
12:08How are you?
12:09How are you?
12:11What sort of property are you actually after?
12:14We're looking for an apartment to bed.
12:16We want somewhere to get a foothold in the property market.
12:20Because you've seen how this market's been going.
12:22Yes.
12:22Yeah.
12:23It's just rising so fast.
12:24It is, yes.
12:24I think we are quite flexible because obviously we don't know what our money can buy.
12:29Talking of money, how much have we got to spend?
12:31200,000 euros, perhaps push it to 210.
12:34Another 10.
12:35Yeah, yeah.
12:35So there's a little bit of wriggle room.
12:37We've got some lovely properties lined up so I'm excited to show you.
12:40Us too.
12:41Brilliant.
12:42Yeah, come on then.
12:45Are you excited about your journey?
12:47Nice.
12:48I don't know about the excitement, nervousness.
12:50Aww.
12:51Trepidation.
12:52Yes.
12:53Thankfully it's just a short drive along the coast to one of Spain's most prestigious
12:57postcodes, Moraira Park.
13:00What's up guys?
13:01Welcome to property number one.
13:04Yes.
13:04Very nice.
13:05Quaint.
13:06Quaint.
13:07That's a cute word.
13:08I like that.
13:09We were expecting apartments because we thought that's all that we would be able to afford.
13:13And we didn't expect Moraira.
13:15I know.
13:16Well, do you want to go and see some more?
13:17Yes, please.
13:18Come on, let's go in.
13:19Okay.
13:20Property one is a single story bungalow.
13:23Just a 10 minute drive from central Moraira.
13:26The small staircase leads to the entrance and an open plan living, dining room and kitchen.
13:33With two cosy bedrooms, a terrace with space to dine and a generous sunny garden.
13:42Property one is on the market for just under 250,000 euros.
13:47Well over Caroline and David's top 210,000 budget, but the Aldertons are banking on there being
13:54room for negotiations.
13:57Okay.
13:58Okay.
13:59Right.
14:00Hmm.
14:02Traditional.
14:03Yeah.
14:04Yes.
14:05It is nice.
14:06The vaulted ceilings.
14:08You like that?
14:09Yes.
14:09Lovely Spanish floor.
14:11What are your first impressions?
14:13It's nice.
14:13Yeah.
14:14It is very nice.
14:14It's nice.
14:15It's got a lot of the things that I do.
14:17I didn't think we'd see in a property that we could afford.
14:20Shall we go and have a look at the main bedroom?
14:22Yes, please.
14:23Yes, please.
14:24Come on then.
14:25Its traditional charm has made for a surprising first impression.
14:28Can the rest of the house keep up?
14:30We're in one of two bedrooms, both doubles.
14:32A little bit small.
14:33A bit small.
14:34Yeah.
14:35But it's nice to see traditional features.
14:38You want to see some more?
14:39Yes, please.
14:40Come on then.
14:40The bedroom might not have wowed, but the Aldertons have saved the best till last.
14:45Here we go.
14:47Right.
14:48This is the crowning glory of this property.
14:50Oh, this is brilliant, yes.
14:51What do you think to that view?
14:53I certainly wasn't expecting anything like this.
14:55There's a little bit more to see now around the house, so we'll leave you to it and we'll
14:59meet you at the end of the garden in a short while.
15:02Okay.
15:02Great.
15:03So this is the bathroom.
15:06Okay.
15:08It's not bad actually.
15:09It's not bad for a little bungalow.
15:10This house is fantastic for what they're after.
15:13New cooker.
15:14Yep, new cooker.
15:15Dishwasher.
15:17Even that looks relatively new, so.
15:19It's got a fair amount of space.
15:22Hello.
15:22Hello again.
15:23Hello again.
15:24Liked what you saw there?
15:25We're quite surprised I think, aren't we?
15:26Very surprised, yes.
15:27Especially to be in Mariah.
15:28Because we are in this location, I am going to push you a little bit further than what
15:32you comfortably would want to be.
15:34The asking price is $249,500.
15:39Yes.
15:39What I expected.
15:40Yeah.
15:41So it is over.
15:42Yes.
15:43But you are going to get a much larger return.
15:46A bigger return.
15:46If the figures in the long run add up, we could probably pay that.
15:51Yes.
15:51Well, we've got two more to see tomorrow.
15:53We do.
15:53Okay.
15:54So we'll leave you and let you go and have a nice coffee and we'll catch up tomorrow.
15:59Fantastic.
15:59Brilliant.
16:00Some numbers.
16:01Enjoy.
16:02See you later guys.
16:03Bye.
16:10In the Costa del Sol, the Garners are hoping to help married couple Helen and Peter find
16:15their Spanish forever home with a spending limit of up to €800,000.
16:21Property one offered plenty to take in.
16:24You have sea views and you have mountain views, which is what we are.
16:28Which is what we are.
16:29Yeah.
16:29But its road noise and size left Helen without the feels.
16:33I want a shout and tingle.
16:35I do.
16:37So the Garners are swapping traffic noise for tranquility in the hills.
16:41Just a short stroll from the vibrant town of Alarin El Grande.
16:46Property number two and it's your own castle.
16:50Well I've got to say it's impressive.
16:52You're in a small cul-de-sac of just six properties.
16:54Yeah.
16:55Are you keen to have a look inside?
16:56Oh really?
16:56Most definitely.
16:57Yeah.
16:58Let's have a look.
17:01Property two is a detached villa set across three levels.
17:07The top floor features the main bedroom with a large bathroom and breathtaking 360 degree
17:14views of the hillside beyond.
17:16The middle floor is made for entertaining with a large living dining room.
17:22A sleek modern kitchen.
17:24And three double bedrooms for visiting family.
17:29And below a 170 square meter basement that's got bags of potential.
17:35To top it all off, outside there's a family sized pool, pagoda and terrace.
17:42Property two is on the market for 750,000 euros.
17:47Just come in here in this fabulous grand entrance.
17:50Good grief.
17:52Good grief?
17:53Exactly.
17:53It's impressive.
17:54Yeah.
17:55It's not what I was expecting to see today.
17:57No.
17:57Shall we have a look at the kitchen, please?
17:58Please, yes.
18:00It smiles all round, but can the rest of the house keep delivering?
18:04I can't complain about the units or the workshops or anything.
18:07No.
18:07No.
18:07Yeah?
18:08I could criticise the floor, but I won't.
18:10I'm actually thinking black sparkly.
18:12Ooh.
18:13More bling.
18:14Girl can't have enough.
18:15You can't have enough bling.
18:16Well, you can because you've got tons of bling.
18:18Yeah.
18:20Time to see if the rest of the house sparkles just as bright.
18:24That's a huge terrace, isn't it?
18:26It is.
18:27Really?
18:28There's another terrace down there.
18:29Property number two, I think.
18:31It's blown property number one out of the water.
18:33It has got that castle feeling, hasn't it?
18:36This is four.
18:38Straight out to the patio.
18:39Straight out on there.
18:39Oh, gosh.
18:41We're doing really well.
18:43I'll tell you what I think.
18:44What?
18:44I think they think they can't afford this.
18:48Okay.
18:49Okay.
18:50We'll see.
18:51Oh, my goodness, Peter!
18:54Oh, you're having a laugh.
18:56Jeez.
18:57At this point, I feel like crying.
18:59It's just so much.
19:01Right.
19:02Maybe we should go and find Sharon and Stephen.
19:04Yeah.
19:05I wonder what the price is.
19:06Yeah.
19:07Don't.
19:08Don't.
19:08The wanderers return.
19:10There you are.
19:10How did you feel about the property?
19:13There's an awful lot to see.
19:14A lot to take in.
19:15Yeah.
19:15And I went into the underbuild and I cried.
19:18Oh, dear.
19:19Did you?
19:19Got a bit overcome.
19:21Oh.
19:21Yeah.
19:22There's so much space.
19:23Yeah.
19:23To play with, you know.
19:25It's great.
19:26Yeah.
19:26This property's currently on the market at 750,000 euros.
19:30Okay.
19:31I really thought it would be the least.
19:32I thought it would be nearer the eight.
19:33Yeah.
19:34Yeah.
19:34Okay.
19:34I could see myself living here, to be honest.
19:37Yeah.
19:37And you feel the same.
19:38You feel the same.
19:39You feel the same, yeah.
19:39It's that shazza tingle.
19:41I'm standing here with the tingle.
19:42Have you had a shazza tingle?
19:44Oh, yes!
19:48That's my...
19:49Have you had a shazza tingle?
19:50I can't say that I have.
19:52Right.
19:52Okay.
19:53I'm not too sure I know what it is, actually, but no.
19:56If you feel that you can live here, that is a shazza tingle.
19:59Oh, okay.
20:00Yeah.
20:00Well, then yes, I have.
20:01Yeah, you've had the feeling.
20:02We're going to change things up a little bit and we're going to take you to a completely
20:06different area.
20:07Okay.
20:07Yeah.
20:08Excellent.
20:09Do you want to leave or do you want to stay here?
20:12No, we'd better leave anyway.
20:14Come on and let's go.
20:15The case is outside.
20:17With all that space and a double dose of tingles, property two has set the bar high
20:22for their third and final property.
20:32Do you want a coffee?
20:34Yes, please.
20:35It's the start of a new day in the Alderton household on the Costa Blanca North.
20:40It's always nice to sit outside in November morning, isn't it?
20:43Today, we are joining the community letter picking day for the area that we live in.
20:48Run by Jo and the locals, it's become a fantastic way to meet their neighbours.
20:53The teams that are going to be are me and you, Cass.
20:56Yeah.
20:56And Inez and Daddy, yeah?
20:58Mm-hmm.
20:58It's important that everybody that moves over here has that sense of belonging.
21:04So, this is just one of the ways of getting people involved in the local community and
21:07making where we live a nice place to be.
21:10Whoever picks up the most is going to get extra time on your social medias, okay?
21:14For me and you, Mr. A, whoever wins...
21:16A nice date.
21:18Erm, just I want to go to a spa, actually.
21:20And the losers get pushed in the pool.
21:22No.
21:24Let's head on out to...
21:25Ooh, go and pick up rubbish!
21:27Yay!
21:27Happy Sunday!
21:29Let's do this.
21:30Joining the family effort, Jo's parents are rolling up their sleeves, too.
21:34No, it's the 78-year-old road sweeper.
21:37Wow!
21:39Good morning.
21:39When is the airs?
21:41Whoever's collected the biggest bag will win the bragging rights for the neighbourhood
21:45for the next year.
21:48Andrew and Inez are out to prove they're anything but rubbish when it comes to a clean-up.
21:52We're not losing.
21:54Look at all these bits of plastic here.
21:55That's what goes down into the sea and starts killing off the marine life.
21:59Oh!
22:03My bag is so heavy.
22:06We're just tidying up after them.
22:07Right, we need to get in front of them.
22:09They always leave all the stuff.
22:10We're leaving them there and then coming and picking them back up.
22:13No, we'll definitely miss them.
22:15You've missed a bit there, Angela.
22:19I think Daddy has been going out looking for the biggest pieces of rubbish and then putting
22:23sticks and twigs and everything to fill it out.
22:25Oh, dear.
22:26Oh!
22:27Mrs A's there.
22:28Why don't I go and steal a bag?
22:29What?
22:30Yeah, go and steal one.
22:31Go and bag somebody.
22:32Quick.
22:33Quick cast.
22:34I'll get a bag!
22:36What?
22:38After an hour's hard graft and some questionable tactics...
22:43You cheat.
22:45...time to see who's really cleaned up.
22:47How many bags?
22:48Err, about 17.
22:51I think you all need to give yourselves a massive round of applause because that is an immense
22:55amount of rubbish.
22:56You might have thought you won, but I'll tell you who actually did win.
22:59The Neighbourhood.
23:00The Neighbourhood won, yeah, definitely.
23:02I'm still having a spa day.
23:06Still to come, there's high hopes and higher views on the Costa Blanca North.
23:11It's got a nice terrace to sit out on.
23:14And Helen and Peter get more than they bargained for.
23:16Lots of other house.
23:17Yeah.
23:18Oh, good grief!
23:27On the Costa Blanca North, Joe and Andrew are helping Caroline and David find a two-bed
23:33starter property for their future move to Spain on a tight budget of €210,000.
23:41Property One was all about location.
23:43We didn't expect Mariah.
23:45I know.
23:45But coming in over budget, the couple have crunched some numbers and found more wiggle
23:50room in their ceiling price.
23:52So for Property Two, they're upping the ante and heading inland, swapping seaside suburbia
23:58for the countryside charm of the Halon Valley.
24:02Welcome to property number two.
24:05Corner plot.
24:05And it's a three-bedroom house.
24:08Right.
24:09We're in the beautiful town of Al-Khalali.
24:12You keep surprising us.
24:13That's the idea.
24:15We're in the grotty apartments that we expected.
24:17Yes!
24:18Well, you don't have to settle.
24:20Do you want to go and have a look inside?
24:21Yes, please.
24:22Oh, he looks eager.
24:23Come on.
24:23I know.
24:23Come on.
24:24Come on.
24:25This semi-detached three-storey house features a generous living room with wood-burning stove,
24:33guest toilet and compact kitchen, which leads to a sunny terrace perfect for al fresco dining.
24:41Upstairs, there's a bathroom, three comfortable bedrooms, and a balcony off the main suite,
24:51offering beautiful mountain views.
24:54In addition, the lower floor leads to a spacious garage perfect for storage.
25:00Property two is on the market for €240,000.
25:05So, straight into the living room.
25:08Very nice.
25:09Certainly more space than I was anticipating.
25:12I wasn't anticipated to see anything like this anyway.
25:14Well, we've got plenty more to see.
25:16Follow us, then.
25:17They're hoping to keep the surprises coming on the lower floor.
25:21Ooh!
25:22Garage.
25:23You have a private garage area as well.
25:26This is a great storage area for your own personal goods and things like that,
25:29whilst you find your forever home.
25:31Yeah.
25:32Yes, and that's something we hadn't considered.
25:33Would you like to see a little bit more of this house?
25:36Yes, please.
25:37Come on.
25:38This is the main bedroom.
25:41So, what are your thoughts so far?
25:43Bit impressed.
25:43No?
25:44Ah!
25:44Look at that smile!
25:45Well, because, like we keep saying, we weren't expecting to see anything like this.
25:52Oh, right.
25:53OK.
25:54This one is a bit tight.
25:54That is, hmm.
25:55So, we've got two single bedrooms.
25:57This house, in Spanish, is what we call a chollo, which is an absolute bargain.
26:02Yeah.
26:03The space and the size that you get for the location that it's in, this is brilliant.
26:07And it's got a nice terrace to sit out on.
26:10Yeah.
26:10Yeah.
26:10No, it's a nice sign.
26:11And it's quiet here, so you could quite happily sit out.
26:14After a tour of highs and lows, time to see how this property measures up.
26:19Hello, guys.
26:21So, how did you find that?
26:23This will be speechless.
26:24Well, I think it was disappointing to open the bedroom doors, and the kitchen door, and
26:30the bathroom door, because they are quite tight.
26:34What did you find that wasn't disappointing?
26:36The lounge size is a nice big size.
26:38The garage, of course.
26:39Yeah.
26:39The outside terrace is great.
26:41Yeah.
26:41Perhaps the positives do outweigh those two small negatives.
26:44Well, we've still got one more to see.
26:46Right.
26:46So, more confusion on the way.
26:49Yes.
26:49Come on.
26:51With more rooms than expected, but less space than hoped, Property 2's left their heads
26:56in a spin.
26:58Can Property 3 level things out?
27:06Back on the Costa del Sol, the Garners are helping Helen and Peter find their forever
27:10family home, on a budget of €800,000.
27:15Property 1 broadened their horizons.
27:17You have sea views, and you have mountain views, which is what we asked for.
27:21Which is what we asked for, yeah.
27:23But proximity to neighbours and traffic let it down.
27:26You can hear that road, now we're standing out here.
27:29Property 2 wowed from the get-go.
27:31It's impressive.
27:33Yeah.
27:33It's not what I was expecting to see tonight.
27:35And captured Helen's heart.
27:37It's the tingle.
27:38I'm standing here with the tingle.
27:39Have you ever shown the tingle?
27:41So for Property 3, Sharon and Steve are mixing it up and taking the search east, to a calmer
27:48stretch of the Costa del Sol and the rugged hills of La Axarquia.
27:53Welcome to Property 3.
27:55Wow, this looks very nice.
27:57This property has got six bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms.
28:02Really?
28:03And it's also got a few extra things as well.
28:06Come on, let's have a look inside.
28:07Beautiful.
28:10Property 3 is a stylish detached villa with its own self-contained apartment.
28:15The main house features two double bedrooms downstairs, a bright open-plan lounge and kitchen
28:24diner, opening through patio doors to a sun-drenched terrace with lake views and its own private pool.
28:32Upstairs, the main bedroom enjoys its own bathroom and private terrace.
28:37While below, a separate apartment offers a kitchen living area, two double bedrooms and a twin, along with its own
28:45private pool.
28:46Both properties are on sale for 795,000 euros.
28:51So, through this incredible door and just take a look at this.
28:58It's spectacular, isn't it?
29:00Wow, yeah.
29:00No, that's a beauty.
29:01Really lovely.
29:02That's a stunning view.
29:03Well, we couldn't give you sea views, but we could give you lake views and most spectacular mountain views.
29:09Yes.
29:10Yes, all around you, aren't they?
29:12And your main living area, what do you think about this?
29:15It flows, doesn't it?
29:16Yeah.
29:16It's open-plan, you can speak to people if you were in the kitchen.
29:19Yeah.
29:19It's nice.
29:20Yeah.
29:21The views have them on a high, but can the upstairs keep them there?
29:25The primary suite.
29:26Right.
29:27Primary suite.
29:28Very nice.
29:29Light area.
29:29That's nice.
29:30Nice breeze.
29:31That's nice.
29:31Patio area.
29:32Yeah.
29:33Have a look.
29:33Oh, okay.
29:36Oh, I see.
29:37Dressing area.
29:39Yeah.
29:40The couple seem impressed, but the garners haven't revealed the house's biggest secret yet.
29:46Follow me.
29:47Wonderful.
29:47Beautiful.
29:48Okay.
29:50It's big enough for a party.
29:52Absolutely beautiful.
29:54Just this swimming pool belongs to the house.
29:56Oh.
29:57So you have two swimming pools.
29:59Two swimming pools.
30:00We do have two pools.
30:00Is there maybe an apartment tucked away somewhere?
30:04Really?
30:04This is a great chance for you to go and find out.
30:07Off you go.
30:07See you later.
30:08We'll go and have a look.
30:10See you.
30:10See you later.
30:12There's two more bedrooms down here.
30:14Absolutely.
30:14Another bathroom as well, wouldn't it?
30:17They don't know the price yet.
30:18So I think value for money, believe it or not, is just extraordinary.
30:23It is.
30:24That's why I think we should buy it.
30:26It's intriguing.
30:27Doesn't it?
30:28So this is another bit.
30:30Guest apartment.
30:31Perfect, isn't it?
30:33That's another house.
30:34Yeah.
30:34Oh, good grief.
30:37Oh, my word.
30:39Oh.
30:39Full poster.
30:41Time to catch up with the Garners who are hoping this property made a splash.
30:45We found them.
30:47Aha.
30:48By the second swimming pool.
30:49The second pool.
30:50By the second swimming pool.
30:52What did you think about the downstairs then?
30:54So much potential.
30:56Yeah.
30:56Friends, family, rent out.
30:58What did you actually think about the accommodation?
31:00Just wondering if it's just too much.
31:03I quite like it, to be honest.
31:05I could live here quite happily, I think.
31:07What's scaring me at the moment is the price.
31:09Is the price.
31:10It's currently on the market at 795,000.
31:13Right.
31:13But they're very keen to listen to any sensible offer.
31:17Okay.
31:17We need to give you some time now because this is a huge decision for both of you.
31:22Let's head off once more.
31:24Thank you very much.
31:25With a rural retreat now added to the mix,
31:28Helen and Peter have three very different properties to consider and a big decision ahead.
31:39When they're not busy selling houses, the Garners are hard at work on an exciting new project.
31:45I've come up to my mum and dad's today because it is podcast filming day.
31:50This is the family's first foray into broadcasting their property know-how to a wider audience.
31:56And this week, they've got something special planned.
31:59It's so new to us.
32:01If I'm honest, we don't actually have a clue what we're doing.
32:03We're kind of just winging it as we're going.
32:05And it's Halloween.
32:07I thought, let's do something a little bit different.
32:09What is more terrifying and scary than mum dressing up as me and me dressing up as mum?
32:19We were going to dress up as you, but that was really too scary.
32:22Well, it'd be subscribers down to zero.
32:27Time to swap open houses for open wardrobes.
32:29Do you want a dress or do you want a top?
32:34Oh, my mum always wanted you to ask.
32:37So what dress do you want to wear?
32:40The things we do for podcasts.
32:43I look like Dame Edna.
32:46Dame Edna Everett?
32:47You look more like Kenny Everett.
32:49Just one more to go.
32:52And then we're ready for the stars of the show.
32:56Am I going to look like you?
33:03That's scary.
33:05Are you guys ready?
33:12Don't look like your son.
33:13You look more like me, actually.
33:16Oh, my God.
33:21Don't look like your wife.
33:23You are a better...
33:23Hang on, hang on.
33:26That's more like it.
33:26Don't look like your wife.
33:28That's it, yeah.
33:29Anyway, are we scary enough for this podcast?
33:32You frighten the heck out of me, so shall we get on with you?
33:35Lassie's on and we're good to go.
33:36We're good to go on that one.
33:40Right.
33:42And...
33:42Action!
33:43Hello and well...
33:44Oh, now that's a bit high.
33:47Hello and welcome.
33:49And how are you today, Mother?
33:53I...
33:54Well done.
33:56Day two.
33:57Go.
33:58Happy Halloween.
34:00Happy Halloween!
34:01After a few false starts and plenty of laughs, the Garners finally call it a day.
34:06I'm exhausted.
34:06Three hours to do a 40-minute podcast.
34:10Can you believe it?
34:11I'm starving.
34:12Happy Halloween, everybody.
34:14Happy Halloween.
34:14Hope you have a fabulous time.
34:16Take care.
34:16That's a wrap.
34:17Well done, son.
34:20We did it.
34:21Uh-huh.
34:23Coming up, it's go big or go home for the Aldertons.
34:27There's more.
34:28And there's another little roof terrace.
34:29This is incredible.
34:31And will the Garners be celebrating their first sale in the Costa del Sol?
34:35Have we found your dream home in Costa del Sol?
34:46On the Costa Blanca north, the Aldertons are helping Caroline and David hunt for their
34:51first property in Spain before a permanent move in two years' time.
34:55Property one in Moraira gave them postcode perfection and a touch of Spanish charm.
35:01Feels nice.
35:02Nice sailing.
35:03That's the vaulted ceilings.
35:03You like that?
35:04Yeah.
35:04And raised their expectations.
35:07It's got a lot of the things that I didn't think we'd see in a property that we could
35:11afford.
35:12Property two over-delivered on their wish list.
35:15Not only do we have three bedrooms and two bathrooms in this house, but you have a private
35:20garage area as well.
35:21But its dimensions underwhelmed.
35:23This one is a bit tight, isn't it?
35:26So after coastal Moraira and rural Al Kalali, they've come to the traditional market town
35:32of Tulada, which could offer the best of both worlds.
35:36So guys, welcome to property number three.
35:39Hi.
35:40Lovely.
35:41Another little townhouse.
35:42Yeah.
35:43Shall we go in and have a look?
35:44Yes, please.
35:45Come on now.
35:45Come on.
35:46Property three is a three-storey townhouse.
35:50On entering, there's a large light living and dining area, which leads to an independent
35:55kitchen, shower room and patio, which opens to a garden.
36:02Whilst upstairs, there are three generous-sized bedrooms, a family bathroom, and on the level
36:11up, a roof terrace, with two additional rooms with bags of potential.
36:16On the market at €239,000, it sits above the couple's €210,000 budget.
36:24Welcome to a world of space.
36:27Yeah, it's a nice sound.
36:28It's very nice.
36:29It's got the vaulted ceiling.
36:30So I've got first impressions.
36:31Yes, very nice.
36:32Again, you've surprised us.
36:34I think this is the property search for surprises, isn't it?
36:37It is, yes.
36:38Here's hoping the next room keeps them coming.
36:41So we have the central kitchen just here, and look at all this Castilian wood that you
36:45like.
36:45Yes.
36:46Brilliant.
36:46And we've got a fabulous pantry through there, but come on, because there's more
36:49to see.
36:50So we don't just give you one lounge, we give you two.
36:53Yes.
36:55Very typical Spanish style.
36:57You have a summer lounge, and you have the winter lounge.
36:59Just room after room.
37:00So we go and see a little bit more?
37:02Yes, please.
37:02Yes, please.
37:02Come on.
37:04Downstairs has impressed.
37:05Now it's time to take things up a level.
37:08Beautiful Spanish flooring.
37:10Into the main bedroom.
37:13Right.
37:16Is this big enough for you?
37:18Yes, I think it might do.
37:20Oh, I don't know.
37:22And this is one of three bedrooms, all of a very similar size.
37:26Oh, right, okay.
37:27Yeah.
37:27There is a voyage of discovery in this house.
37:30Go on, enjoy.
37:31See you later, guys.
37:33Right, surprise staircase.
37:36It's the house that keeps on giving, isn't it?
37:39I think they love the tradition of this house.
37:41It's another little story for you.
37:43Oh, wow.
37:44I mean, there's so much to see.
37:47That's the problem here.
37:48It might actually overwhelm them.
37:49That too much.
37:50There's more.
37:50And there's another little roof terrace.
37:51And another...
37:53This is incredible.
37:54With so much to consider, time to catch up with the Aldertons for some much needed clarity.
38:01Welcome to the top of the world.
38:03Yes.
38:04How beautiful is that?
38:05It's fantastic.
38:06What are your impressions on the house?
38:08This is a potential house that we could live in.
38:10Wow.
38:11Ah!
38:11It's got the space inside, and it's in a nice, quaint Spanish village.
38:16Would you like to know what the price is?
38:18Yes.
38:18Yes.
38:21It's 239,000 euros.
38:23Of course.
38:24Wow.
38:24Oh, wow.
38:25And there's definitely some wiggle room in that.
38:28Right.
38:29Okay.
38:29So you've seen three fabulous properties.
38:32Need to go and study your spreadsheets now.
38:34I do, yes.
38:34Get some numbers crunched.
38:35Yeah.
38:35We'll meet back in our office later.
38:37Okay.
38:38All right.
38:38Have a nice afternoon, and we'll see you later.
38:41You too.
38:41Later, guys.
38:42Bye.
38:42After a whirlwind few days touring three very different homes, it's time for Caroline
38:48and David to gather their thoughts.
38:50I could actually see us living in this one, which is a complete surprise.
38:54They've perhaps understood what we want more than perhaps we did.
39:07Back in the Costa del Sol, the Garners are helping married couple Helen and Peter find their
39:13forever family home in sunny Spain.
39:16Property One's style impressed, but was let down by its roadside rumble.
39:21Road might be a bit noisy.
39:23Property Two brought unexpected emotion.
39:25And I went into the underbuild and I cried.
39:28Oh, did you?
39:29Did you?
39:29Got a bit overcome.
39:31Oh.
39:32And Property Three blew them away, but is it too much house to handle?
39:36We're not getting any younger and it's a lot to manage.
39:40So after much deliberation, Helen and Peter are catching up with the Garners to share their
39:45final thoughts.
39:46We've had a fabulous time with you the last few days.
39:49It's been brilliant.
39:51Property Number One.
39:52Yeah.
39:52Nice property, but just not for you.
39:54Just not for us.
39:55Yeah.
39:55No.
39:56Well, I was blown away at Property Number Two.
39:58Property Two.
39:59It's fair to say we both really loved it out the front.
40:04Lovely views.
40:05It was almost a view like this without the lake.
40:07It was superb.
40:09Yeah.
40:09But again, back down in the pool, the pool was a little bit enclosed.
40:13As much as I hate to say it, I think we'd have to say no to that one.
40:17So the Shazza Tingle House you're saying no to?
40:20Yeah.
40:20Oh!
40:21Is that a first?
40:22I think it is.
40:23Oh, yeah.
40:24However, Property Number Three.
40:26Have we found you your dream home in Costa del Sol?
40:29I think for the right price, we would perhaps want to go for Property Three.
40:36The villa is currently on the market at 795,000 euros.
40:41So what offer would you like to make?
40:45I think if we could go in with 720.
40:47I know it's cheeky.
40:49We are cash buyers.
40:50I'll make the call.
40:52Hiya, Henny.
40:53I'm sat with Pete and Helen here and they would like to move forward with an offer.
41:00720,000 euros.
41:03Right.
41:06Let me have a chat with them and I'll call you straight back.
41:09Unfortunately, it's a no at this point.
41:12His lowest number is 750,000.
41:15Is it worth going back and maybe offering 735?
41:19And leaving that on the table.
41:22Yeah.
41:23They want to come back with a counter offer of 735 and they'll leave that offer on the table.
41:31Speak to you soon.
41:33Hopefully, in the next 24 hours, we'll be able to give you a concrete answer.
41:38Well, I'm still really happy that we have found your perfect property.
41:43I hope so.
41:43For now, let's do a quick cheers.
41:45Cheers, yes.
41:46And I wish you all the best.
41:48And we'll keep our fingers crossed that we get the answer that you're after.
41:52Sadly, Helen and Peter weren't able to agree a price with Property 3's vendor.
41:56But just a few weeks later, the Garners secured them their dream home on the Costa del Sol, a four
42:03-bed villa in beautiful Axarquia.
42:07We found the perfect area.
42:08We found the perfect area, the perfect location, and you know, the property itself is absolutely stunning.
42:13And now they can carry on and live their Spanish dream.
42:23The Aldertons have been guiding Caroline and David in their search for the ideal first home on the Costa Blanca
42:30North, on a budget of €210,000.
42:34Property 1's location impressed.
42:37We didn't expect Mariah.
42:38Property 2 was promising until things got a little tight.
42:42It was disappointing to open the bedroom doors.
42:44Uh-huh.
42:45Because they are quite tight.
42:46And Property 3's potential stirred something unexpected.
42:49I could actually see us living in this one, which is a complete surprise.
42:53So after some head scratching, it's time for Caroline and David to catch up with the Aldertons.
42:58Hello.
43:00How are you?
43:01I'm a bit nervous.
43:02Have you got brain soup?
43:04Yes.
43:04Yeah.
43:04We've gone through all the figures.
43:06We've written everything down three or four times.
43:10How are you feeling about what you've seen?
43:12One has come out above the others.
43:13One has come out top, yes.
43:14A little country townhouse in a quaint town.
43:18Property number three.
43:20Yes.
43:21Wow.
43:21The space is just amazing.
43:24There's so many rooms and there's so many options as well.
43:27Does it take enough to put an offer in?
43:29Yes, I think.
43:31Fantastic.
43:32So where would you like to start on this?
43:34Around the 185.
43:36A cheeky one.
43:37Somewhere around there, yes.
43:38Let's at least get the ball rolling and see where we end up on this.
43:41Yes, please.
43:41Okay.
43:41Hi, Beth.
43:42It's Joe from Aldertons.
43:43They would like to make an offer of 185,000.
43:47It's a bold offer.
43:49That's 54,000 euros below the asking price.
43:53Okay, fantastic.
43:54I will call you straight back.
43:56Bye.
43:57Bye.
43:57Okay.
44:00We're not far off.
44:02They would like to meet somewhere in the middle, around 215,000.
44:08We can get it for less than 210, then.
44:10Yes.
44:10We do 205, they say 210, we accept.
44:16Hello, darling.
44:17They would like to come back with another offer of 205,000.
44:23Oh!
44:24Okay.
44:25Do you want to just hang on the line one second?
44:29They would like to meet in the middle at 210.
44:33So, yes.
44:34Are you happy with that?
44:36Yes, yes.
44:36You've got a deal.
44:38Yay!
44:40Come here.
44:40We're happy.
44:41We're happy.
44:41We're happy.
44:42Oh, brilliant.
44:43I think we've just bought a house.
44:45Yeah.
44:46Go have a drink, celebrate, and probably fall asleep.
44:52I'm so, so happy.
44:54And all them nerves.
44:55I know.
44:55Brilliant, brilliant house.
44:57And for what we've just got it for, for them, I'm very proud of that negotiation.
45:00Yeah.
45:01Yay!
45:02Winners all round.
45:03Yeah.
45:04Chicken dinner.
45:05Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha.
45:29Chicken dinner.
45:29Chicken dinner.
45:31Chicken dinner.
45:32Chicken dinner.