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Sun Sea and Selling Houses S09E13 (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've got a wow!
00:19..are the expat estate agents...
00:21This is it. This is the dream.
00:23..who already call Spain home.
00:25Oh, I can absolutely see myself here.
00:27..in Alicante, it's the Rodriguez family.
00:30Cheers, girls. Well done.
00:33Over in Almeria, the Ghaners.
00:35Yeah! It's huge. I think you're not a party there.
00:39Up the coast in Mercia, the Browns.
00:42Action!
00:45Skylash.
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...
01:10Wow.
01:11Paradise is found in Alicante.
01:14Blue skies.
01:15Yeah.
01:15Nice.
01:16The Aldertons are searching for something special
01:18on the Costa Blanca North.
01:20Wow.
01:22And the Rodriguez sisters dive into a new hobby.
01:26I don't like the Aldertons.
01:31Over 20 years ago, Linda and Manuel Rodriguez
01:35set up shop in Alicante.
01:37Let's go, darling.
01:38Let's go, darling.
01:39Fine.
01:40Selling the Spanish dream.
01:42So this is one of the properties that gives me the wild factor.
01:45With daughters Sophie and Charlotte at their side,
01:48the family have been together through good times and bad.
01:52It's been a really tough year for us all.
01:54We lost my dad a few months ago.
01:56Even though things have changed and my dad is no longer with us,
01:59it's great to know that we're still working under his name.
02:02Buenos dias.
02:03Now alongside Sophie's husband, Damon...
02:05We might have peaked too soon, Sylvie.
02:07We might have peaked too soon.
02:07The family carry on Manuel's legacy.
02:10My mum and dad have built up a fantastic business,
02:13turning people's dreams into a reality.
02:15Cross those fingers, cross those lights.
02:17I don't know what the day's going to bring.
02:19Woo!
02:20Oh, I don't know for lightning!
02:22But very proud as well to be able to carry on.
02:24Definitely a good day in the office today.
02:29At Rodriguez HQ,
02:31Charlotte has been preparing for her next glance
02:33and today she's putting her brother-in-law, Damon...
02:36Who's driving today, you or me?
02:38Yeah.
02:38..in the hot seat.
02:39That's fine.
02:40I like to be a passenger.
02:41I've got to put any petrol in.
02:42It's a schoolboy era.
02:43Oh, keep it together today.
02:45I will do.
02:45Don't you worry about me.
02:46When it comes to the business,
02:47you're 100% on the ball.
02:49I'll let you do the talking and I'll...
02:51Oh, yeah?
02:52You, Justin, shut up.
02:55Hoping they can get a word in edgeways,
02:57it's Lorraine and Andy from the West Midlands.
03:0036 years, been married.
03:02And many more?
03:05A few more, I have.
03:06A few more, in Spinoffoli.
03:07Yeah.
03:07After a lifetime of working for DIY companies,
03:10they're ready to build their very own dream life
03:13on the Costa Blanca.
03:15My auntie and uncle moved here six years ago
03:17and we fell in love with the area
03:19and their way of life.
03:21Sun.
03:22Sun, yeah.
03:24It's a quite work.
03:25No, it's a thing, I think.
03:26This is the life.
03:28Harder, faster.
03:30Back in the UK, six days a week,
03:33you know, hustle and bustle.
03:34This is what we're looking for over here.
03:36We just want peace.
03:37Yeah.
03:38Enjoy our retirement.
03:39Yeah.
03:40With a €150,000 budget,
03:43they plan to find a base to enjoy now as a holiday home
03:46and ultimately down tools to retire to Spain in four years' time.
03:50And planning can never start too early.
03:53You're the type of person,
03:54oh, this is nice, we'll buy this one.
03:56I'm a bit more...
03:57Right, it needs to be right.
03:59My heart and his head.
04:00Yeah.
04:02And if anyone could get the balance right...
04:04Hi, Alice.
04:05Nice to meet you.
04:06And you.
04:06Very summery learning.
04:08It's harmonious in-laws Charlotte and Damon.
04:11What is the picture you've got in your head?
04:13What is it you're looking for?
04:15Well, to start with,
04:17it would be somewhere we could have a base for holiday for a few years.
04:21Two beds, one bathroom, probably an upstairs park.
04:25Yeah, so let them be nice.
04:27OK, you like the sun.
04:28I like the sun, yeah.
04:29We've been around quite a few areas.
04:31We do like something with a bit of life, you know what I mean?
04:34Yeah, that's what we like.
04:36And is it just going to be for yourselves or family,
04:39just for the two of us and our little dog?
04:41Yeah.
04:41You've got a dog.
04:42We've got a small little dog, yeah.
04:43We love dogs.
04:44Ida.
04:45And in terms of the budget, what are we looking at?
04:48150,000.
04:49150,000 euro, yeah.
04:51We've got three different properties,
04:53so it will be good to see, you know, your reactions.
04:56Shall we make a move?
04:57Yeah.
04:57Great.
04:58Let's go.
05:02Charlotte and Damon are all set with a trio of properties lined up for Lorraine and Andy.
05:07Oh, there we go.
05:09Who plan to follow in their family's footsteps to set up a home in Spain.
05:13I'll be glad I've had this on the back burner then, since your auntie moved over, to give
05:17you the idea, yeah?
05:18The way I live now and...
05:19It's a quality of life.
05:21They've come to the typically Spanish village of Algorfo, with their first property less
05:26than a 30-minute drive to the coast.
05:30So, welcome to property number one.
05:33Oh.
05:35What I had in mind, but let's...
05:38See what's behind.
05:39I think it's because we're on the main road.
05:41It's put me off a little, but we'll wait and see.
05:45There is a reason we've brought you here, and I think once you get in, your opinions may
05:48change.
05:49Yeah.
05:50OK.
05:50OK.
05:50Let's go.
05:53Property one is a top-floor, two-bedroom apartment.
05:56Inside, there's a kitchen connecting to the living, dining area, which leads to a sunny terrace.
06:02There's a double bedroom for Lorraine and Andy, and a second for any guests, plus a shower
06:08room and second loo.
06:09For their little dog, Ada, the apartment has a private rooftop terrace with fabulous views.
06:15There's even a communal pool.
06:17It's on the market a shade under 130,000 euros, comfortably within Lorraine and Andy's budget.
06:25The open-plant living area.
06:29Yeah.
06:30Nice vibes.
06:32Nice and bright.
06:34Lots of light coming in.
06:36Yeah.
06:36Very nice.
06:37And now that you're inside, do you feel more comfortable than you did outside?
06:40Definitely.
06:40Yeah, definitely, yeah.
06:41100%.
06:42That's what I was hoping for.
06:43Yeah.
06:44Well, whilst we are on the main road, we're at the opposite side of the block.
06:47Yeah.
06:47So you don't hear that.
06:48Yeah.
06:48But then you walk out the community door, you're on the high street.
06:52Yeah.
06:52Everything's there.
06:53Perfect.
06:54OK.
06:54Good choice.
06:55Good choice.
06:56Good choice.
06:57I think, I always say, if you like the property, I've picked it.
07:00If you don't, Charlotte's picked it.
07:03So this would be your bedroom.
07:05How do you feel about the size?
07:07Yeah, it's OK.
07:08It's OK.
07:09The only thing I'm concerned about is storage.
07:12Wardrobe space for when we make the final move, where we've got to be here for six to
07:1712 months.
07:18Something to think about.
07:19Yeah.
07:20I think it's best for me, Charlotte, will you have a good look around?
07:22Yeah.
07:23We'll meet you upstairs for the final surprise.
07:25OK.
07:25OK.
07:26Thanks for having me.
07:26OK.
07:26Take your time.
07:29Oh, that's, I wasn't expecting that view.
07:32That's lovely.
07:33That's a nice view of the mountains.
07:34Yeah.
07:35When we called up outside, Lorraine, the face, said a thousand words.
07:40It wasn't for her, the main road.
07:42But I think as we've come inside, we're off that main road.
07:45Peace, tranquility.
07:46I think it's a very good start.
07:47Well, let's go.
07:49They're not still, yes.
07:50They can get more storage across here as well.
07:52I do hope, you know, storage isn't going to be a deal breaker because it is going to be
07:55a holiday home.
07:56And under budget as well.
07:58Yeah.
07:59I'll be interested to see what they think.
08:03Pebby, yeah?
08:03Ah.
08:04Come on, Trina, Pebby, yeah.
08:05Your very own private solarium.
08:11Nice view.
08:12Really nice.
08:12You've got a 360, isn't it?
08:13It's stunning, isn't it?
08:14Yeah.
08:15And it's a really great area.
08:16When we first arrived, I looked up and thought, no, not what I was looking for.
08:20But as you said, you walked through the door and it was a surprise.
08:24Nice.
08:24It's currently on the market for 129,999 euros.
08:30Okay.
08:30That's bad.
08:31I thought that would be, to be fair.
08:33So that's good.
08:34But I'm just interested to see what the other two are like.
08:37Are you holding yourself back, Andy, until you finish the day?
08:40I am a bit.
08:41I am a bit.
08:41Yeah.
08:41She's easy, please.
08:42Yeah, it's definitely Andy.
08:43You've got to please.
08:44Yeah.
08:44Into the next property then.
08:46Okay.
08:46Can't wait.
08:48It's been a total U-turn for Property One, but Andy has set Charlotte and Damon the challenge
08:54of trying to better it.
08:59Coming up.
09:00Lorraine and Andy are lost for words.
09:03Say something, please, Lorraine.
09:05Yeah.
09:06And on the Costa Blanca North, the Aldertons are in a pickle.
09:09Is that for one house?
09:10That's for one house.
09:18It's been 12 years of living the Spanish dream for Andrew and Joe Alderton.
09:23Heaven.
09:24This is welcome to our world.
09:25Certainly is.
09:26Everything about Spain is the best.
09:29Together, they've helped countless families make the move to the sunny Costa Blanca North.
09:34I'm the star of the office today.
09:37I love the fact that I get to play a small part in people's dreams coming true.
09:43You wanted mountain views.
09:44I get goosebumps.
09:46Once that client knows they've found the right property, it's just the best feeling ever.
09:50For us and for them.
09:52Cheers.
09:53With their daughters Inez and Cassia.
09:56Scream if you want to go faster.
09:58There's always fun to be had.
10:00Don't do that.
10:03You don't have to work hard, play hard.
10:05Here it's not work, it's a lifestyle.
10:07Hello.
10:08I love how you're with that captain.
10:11Yeah.
10:13Before the Aldertons' hopeful house hunter arrives today, they've got a bit of a muddle to sort through.
10:19Honestly.
10:21Hello.
10:25Oh, my word.
10:26Is that for one house?
10:27That's for one house.
10:28That's the keys that I was given to get around with stuff.
10:31So, I think we need to have a team talk about keys.
10:35It is the best.
10:36It really is.
10:38Hoping the Aldertons will be his key to house hunting success today is Saul from Leicester.
10:43He's explored much of the Costa Blanca with his wife, Anita, but on this occasion, Saul is going it alone.
10:50My wife, Anita, she's got an awful lot of trust in me.
10:52Whether that's misplaced, I don't know.
10:54But she's got full input on any potential property that we might buy.
11:00They both share the same dream of one day retiring here from their successful courier business.
11:05But their search for a second home has so far delivered nothing in the five years they've been visiting Spain.
11:12It comes to the stage when you think, are we ever going to do it?
11:15You've got to sort of draw a line in the sand because, you know, none of us are getting any
11:19younger.
11:20Saul and Anita haven't been able to find a home that suits their dream lifestyle, despite having a fairytale budget.
11:27We've got up to a maximum of 850,000 euros.
11:31I'm hopeful that the Aldertons can open our eyes a bit and find us something that fits within that budget.
11:38Ready to rise to the challenge, the Aldertons are meeting Saul at their Maraira office.
11:44Hello.
11:44Hello.
11:45How are you doing?
11:46Very good, thank you.
11:52It's all on your shorts today, is it?
11:53Yes, it seems so, yeah.
11:54Are you feeling the pressure?
11:56A little.
11:57I can deal with it, hopefully.
11:58Are you sure?
11:59Well, I'll soon get told if I go on.
12:01I know you know the area really well, so let's run through exactly what it is that you would like.
12:07The dream is sort of three, four bed, private pool, preferably new build, key ready.
12:13We sort of seem to like this Ibiza style-ish.
12:16I know that you like the Ibiza style, but in the area that you want to be and the budget
12:20that you've got, that's going to be quite difficult.
12:23OK.
12:23Let's go and have a look at what we've got.
12:25Great.
12:26Come on, then.
12:27In pursuit of a modern and glossy holiday home, the Aldertons have lined up three villas for Saul to consider.
12:34Right, let's go.
12:35OK.
12:37Oh, we know that you love Maraira.
12:39Oh, yeah.
12:40What's not?
12:42It's a beautiful area.
12:43We're very lucky.
12:45And it's just a 30-minute stroll to Maraira Town Centre from the first offering, Indesirable Saul Park.
12:51Welcome to Prophecy No. 1.
12:52Best impressions?
12:54I like it, yeah.
12:55Yeah, ticking boxes already.
12:56OK, that's good, isn't it?
12:58Yeah.
12:58Yeah, great.
12:59Want to go and see some more?
13:00Yes, please.
13:00Come on, then.
13:02Property 1 is a villa over three levels.
13:05The ground floor centres around the dining area, connecting to a living room and modern kitchen, with a huge terrace
13:12perfect for entertaining.
13:14There are also two bedrooms sharing a shower room on this level.
13:18And upstairs, a spectacular principal suite that has a large bathroom and private terrace.
13:25There's also an ensuite bedroom on the lower ground floor, and a second lounge, which leads to the private swimming
13:31pool.
13:32The villa is more traditional than the glitzy new-build Ibiza-style Saul Craves, but the location pushes the price
13:39to the top of the budget at 850,000 euros.
13:45Welcome to your lounge.
13:47Wow.
13:47And dining area.
13:49Impressive.
13:50It's very nice, isn't it?
13:51Very, very nice, yeah.
13:52Airy, light.
13:54You're liking it?
13:54Very much so, yeah.
13:57Welcome to your massive kitchen.
14:00It is, yeah.
14:02Is it modern enough for?
14:03Yeah, yeah, for me, yeah.
14:04And what about Anita?
14:05Would she like this sort of...
14:06Yeah, I think so.
14:07I don't usually know where the kitchen is.
14:09Ah!
14:11But, yeah.
14:11Really, Saul?
14:12No, I do a bit of cooking.
14:13Really?
14:13But, yeah, it's got everything you need.
14:15So, we started off and you said you like the Ibiza-style, and we bring you into Mediterranean-style, and
14:20you're like, yep, yep, this is really lovely.
14:22Perhaps I don't really know what I like after all, I don't know.
14:25Come on.
14:27Luckily, the Aldertons can guide Saul through it all, and up to the main suite with private terrace.
14:33So, here we are in the main bedroom.
14:36Right.
14:37If you do have friends and family visiting, you can lock yourselves away.
14:41Yeah, what's not to like?
14:42The views are to die for, aren't they?
14:43Yeah, they're fantastic.
14:44They really are, yeah.
14:45Good.
14:46I'll tell you what, you're giving all the right signals here, Saul.
14:48I'm trying to.
14:52We've done well, Mrs A.
14:54Yep.
14:56I'm surprised, actually, because I thought it might be too traditional for him, but actually, he's really taken to it.
15:01It's a nice size.
15:02It's nice and bright.
15:04Anita would like it, I think.
15:05He's loving this house.
15:08So, fingers crossed.
15:10I haven't seen the pool yet.
15:11I know.
15:14It's lovely.
15:15Really, really nice.
15:17Super.
15:22Oh, here he is.
15:23So, how have you found that?
15:25Yeah, great.
15:26I think it's lovely.
15:27Anita needs to have input.
15:29For me, I like all of it, pretty much.
15:30But, you know, and that.
15:31And that view.
15:32That's a big one.
15:33Yeah.
15:34So, the price of this house is $850,000.
15:38Wow.
15:39Bang on your budget.
15:40Bang on the budget.
15:41We've got two more to see.
15:43Yeah.
15:43Great.
15:43So, we'll go and have a look at one of those.
15:45Spanier.
15:46We go.
15:46Let's go.
15:48Property One has been a big hit with Saul, leaving the Aldertons a big challenge of trying to beat it.
16:01In Alicante, Charlotte and Damon of the Rodriguez family are helping Lorraine and Andy find a holiday home to enjoy
16:09now,
16:09before they make the permanent move to Spain in four years' time.
16:13Property One didn't give them the wow factor.
16:16Oh.
16:18But things were looking up once they got away from street level.
16:21Good choice.
16:23Good choice.
16:23Good choice.
16:24So, Charlotte and Damon are sticking to Al Gorefurt for their second property in a more residential area.
16:32So, property number two.
16:33Mm-hmm.
16:34How do you feel in this location?
16:36Nice.
16:37It's calming.
16:38Blue skies.
16:39Nice.
16:40Yeah.
16:40I think we do get inside.
16:41I think we do.
16:42Yeah.
16:42Let's go.
16:44Property Two is an apartment on the top floor with its own private roof terrace, perfect for sun worshippers Lorraine
16:51and Andy.
16:52The layout is similar to the first apartment with a kitchen-cum-dining living room leading out to the balcony.
16:59There are two double bedrooms which share the family bathroom and a communal pool.
17:04The apartment is on the market for just under 110,000 euros, a full 40 grand below budget.
17:13Come on in.
17:14Let's see how you feel inside.
17:18Er, not...
17:20Say something, please.
17:22The view, the view, on your balcony.
17:25Oh, that's a no-no.
17:27Because you're looking for the other property.
17:29Yeah.
17:29Yeah, there's no view.
17:31What about the kitchen window and the...
17:32Well, that's the apartment.
17:37The kitchen is a little bit smaller compared to the first property.
17:43It's too small.
17:45That wouldn't work for me at all.
17:47I'd feel pain-y.
17:49Yeah.
17:50If you liked every property that you viewed, you never buy, you get confused.
17:53Yeah, that's true.
17:53Yeah.
17:54You know, so there is a reason why Charlotte's brought us up here today.
17:58Property Two isn't getting rave reviews so far, but Charlotte and Damon hope the roof terrace will make for a
18:04better outlook.
18:05This is the upper deck.
18:08So here you do have views.
18:10It's not as nice as the last one.
18:12No.
18:13It really isn't.
18:14Even this area, not for us.
18:16No.
18:16OK.
18:16That's very nice.
18:18That's absolutely fine.
18:19We won't waste any more time here.
18:21OK.
18:21Let's carry on to the last property of the day.
18:23Let's go.
18:24Let's go.
18:24Fabulous.
18:28So what do you think of that, Charlotte?
18:29Terrible.
18:31Absolutely failed on property number two.
18:33As soon as Lorraine and Andy saw the view from the terrace,
18:36they were like, no, it's a brick wall.
18:39This property, we can't win either of them round.
18:42So property number three, a lot riding is on that one.
18:45And Lorraine and Andy could be hoping the best has been saved until last.
18:56Since moving to Spain 12 years ago, the Alderton family have embraced many new activities.
19:02Are you all ready for today?
19:04Yeah.
19:04Now they're pursuing one of Inez and Cassia's favourite hobbies together as a family.
19:09Though not everyone is as excited.
19:11You're a bit subdued, Mr. A.
19:13Yeah.
19:14I'll be fine.
19:15Yeah.
19:16No, you will be fine.
19:17You used to love horse riding, didn't you?
19:23Are you ready to play cowboys and cowgirls?
19:31We used to do horse riding every week as a family.
19:35Inez and Cassia completely fell in love with it, Inez in particular.
19:38The plan is today that we are getting Mr. A back in the saddle
19:42because a couple of years ago you were thrown off and had a really bad accident
19:46and we've never done it since.
19:47I feel a little bit nervous.
19:49In fact, I feel quite nervous.
19:51I've been on for ages, but I'm sure I'll get there.
19:54You will, you will.
19:56To get Andrew's confidence back,
19:58the Alderton family have come to the stable yard
20:00where Inez helps out English owners Ellie and Josh.
20:04Have a gift for you.
20:06Oh, my word.
20:07There you are, cowboy.
20:08Oh, my goodness, you look amazing.
20:11Don't do that.
20:14Saddle up, cowboy.
20:16There we go, mister.
20:18Today's going to be a bit weird and hard
20:20because our parents, they've not ridden in so long.
20:23It'll be a bit weird.
20:24But they're on calm horses, so it's going to be fine.
20:27Yeah.
20:27Dad had a little fall off last time,
20:29so we're hoping he'll fall in love again
20:32and he starts doing horse riding again
20:35because horse riding is just a magical thing to do.
20:40Let's have a look.
20:42Health and safety.
20:43Got to that brain of yours, mate.
20:45Yay!
20:46I've got a bit of a sweat on.
20:47This is a worry.
20:49I think that's the hat.
20:50I'm going to blame the hat.
20:51It's not me being nervous,
20:53but I'm sure I'll be all right.
20:56Follow the leader!
20:58It's been a two-and-a-half-year wait
21:00for Inez and Kasia to see their parents back on horseback.
21:04I've forgotten how high up you are.
21:06So if Andrew can conquer his fears today,
21:08it means they can spend more time riding together as a family.
21:12Oh, my God!
21:14Actually, it feels all right again.
21:16Yay!
21:17And the relative safety of the arena
21:19will get them all prepared
21:21for the more challenging terrain that Ellie has planned.
21:24Good boy!
21:27Whoa!
21:30Hey, look at me!
21:31Well done!
21:32Got it again.
21:34Oh, they're very obedient.
21:36Of course they are!
21:37Can I bring Joanna here?
21:40I feel very at ease now.
21:42Brian, are we ready to go out?
21:44Yeah.
21:46I was born ready.
21:49Andrew is back on the horse and comfortable in the saddle,
21:52but a trek through the hills of Calpe
21:55could still really test him.
21:57We're in the woods now, aren't we?
21:59Love it.
22:00I love getting out in the hills and the mountains.
22:02Yeah, it's fabulous, isn't it?
22:04All happy, confident, smiley people.
22:07Very good.
22:12I actually feel very confident, actually, which is good.
22:18OK, guys, how do you feel?
22:21Oh, fantastic.
22:22You can add cowboys and cowgirls to your CV smile.
22:25Absolutely.
22:26It was brilliant, honestly, Ellie.
22:27It's been fantastic.
22:29Best thing I've done in ages.
22:30We need to start this up.
22:31I'm proud of you.
22:32Honestly, well done.
22:33Honestly, really good.
22:34I forgot how good it is and how nice it is.
22:37Right, then, come on.
22:38Come on, then.
22:39Let's go.
22:41Mum and Dad did really good.
22:45And because it was their first time in a long time,
22:48they did brilliant.
22:51And as a reward for all their efforts, Ellie and Josh have prepared a celebratory picnic.
22:57So, cheers, family.
22:58Yeah.
22:58Thank you for conquering my fears.
23:00I've got the best family ever, honestly.
23:02Brilliant.
23:02Ah, proud of you.
23:03Yeah, that was very good.
23:04Brilliant.
23:05One second.
23:05Well done, Mr. Ryan.
23:06Shall we buy a horse?
23:07Yeah.
23:08No.
23:08Yes?
23:09Yes?
23:15Coming up, Andrew questions Joe's choices.
23:18Why did we buy a house where we bought it?
23:21And Charlotte throws sister Sophie into deep water.
23:25Oh, that's always very cold.
23:33On the Costa Blanca North, Joe and Andrew Alterton are helping Saul find a second home
23:39for himself and his wife, Anita, with an €850,000 budget.
23:44Property one didn't quite match the modern style Saul seeks.
23:48It is typical Mediterranean style.
23:50But he was impressed nonetheless.
23:53I like all of it, pretty much.
23:55The second house is just a hop and a skip from property one in the mountain region just
24:00outside Marira, which Saul loves.
24:03Welcome to property number two.
24:05Looks good.
24:06The view.
24:07Yeah.
24:07Again.
24:08Spotted that.
24:09It's not bad, is it?
24:10It's lovely.
24:11Shall we go and have a look inside?
24:12Yeah, love to.
24:13Come on then.
24:14Property two is a detached villa over two floors.
24:17On the main floor, there's a large dining kitchen, plus a second dining area connected
24:22to the lounge, with stunning views from the large terrace.
24:26There are two bedrooms and bathroom on this floor.
24:30And downstairs, there are three further bedrooms.
24:34The largest has its own en suite.
24:36But outside is where the party really gets going, with a modern glass fronted outdoor kitchen
24:42beneath the private swimming pool, the stuff of Saul's Ibiza-style dreams.
24:48The house is on the market for a whopping £100,000 under budget at €750,000.
24:58Wow.
25:01No words needed on those views.
25:03That's stunning, isn't it?
25:04It really is.
25:05Look at that, all the way down to the Cal Bay Rock.
25:07Superb, yeah.
25:08When Andrew and I first moved out here, we lived very close to this location, and we
25:14had that view.
25:15It was your happy place, wasn't it?
25:17It was, yeah.
25:17Why did we buy a house where we bought it?
25:21You're liking what you see so far?
25:22I am, certainly, yeah, yeah.
25:23Really am, yeah.
25:25Saul appears wowed by the outlook, so the modern outdoor kitchen could really blow him away.
25:31You see the expansive outdoor space that we've got, but this fantastic sort of party area,
25:39outdoor barbecue.
25:41It's got everything.
25:42It really has.
25:43It's certainly an unusual building.
25:45I'm not sure whether I like the layout.
25:47Speaking for Anita, I don't know whether she would either.
25:49That's good.
25:50That's really good feedback.
25:51And when you see the rest of it, it might change your mind.
25:55Yeah, it will.
25:58I think this property's started off really well.
26:01Very well, actually.
26:02Then it's just gone all a bit flat.
26:04When we took him down the stairs, I don't think he got it, did he?
26:08It just didn't connect.
26:09Bedroom number one.
26:11But that happens with houses.
26:12That's part of property finding.
26:13It's here, isn't it?
26:14It's a feeling, isn't it?
26:15Yeah.
26:16It's not about the head.
26:17It's this feeling.
26:18It's about the heart.
26:18Yeah.
26:19And the soul.
26:20And the soul.
26:21Yes.
26:22It's a big room, low ceiling.
26:26Not for me.
26:31How are you doing?
26:32Good, good, good.
26:33Yeah?
26:34Good.
26:34So what do you think of your hotel pool?
26:36The pool's lovely, yeah.
26:38Yeah.
26:38I feel like there's a butt.
26:40There's a huge butt.
26:41Oh, a huge butt.
26:42I was walking around with a bit of dread.
26:43I thought, oh, no.
26:45Oh, that's not good.
26:46No, it's all a bit rabbit warring.
26:50Too higgledy-piggledy.
26:51Yeah, yeah.
26:52Just not connecting.
26:53No.
26:53So it hasn't knocked number one off the pot then?
26:56No, no.
26:57Okay.
26:57Sad to say number one's still number one, and this has gone to number four.
27:01Come on.
27:02Come on, then.
27:03Property one is still front and centre for Saul,
27:06but if the Aldertons can show him something even more spectacular,
27:10he may have a dilemma on his hands.
27:19In Alicante, the Rodriguez sisters are usually selling the swimming pool lifestyle,
27:24but today, they're putting themselves in at the deep end.
27:27Now that the kids have grown up, I've started to take more time for myself, haven't I?
27:32And I've gone back to playing netball, which I really love doing.
27:35But, you know, you have hurt your knee.
27:36I have hurt my knee.
27:37And you can't be slowing down.
27:38So I thought, let's do something easygoing, and swimming's really good.
27:41Yeah, we like swimming.
27:42Yeah, nice and easy.
27:44So we know a guy who's going to show us just some nice...
27:47Brush strokes in the pool.
27:49Some what strokes?
27:49Brush strokes.
27:50Brush.
27:51Brush strokes?
27:51Brush strokes.
27:52Are you okay?
27:54I don't even know how to swim.
27:57Apparently not.
27:58Luckily, local instructor Anto is going to give the girls some hints and tips on how to improve.
28:04We're all ready.
28:05Yeah.
28:06Let's see what you have.
28:08Which should help Sophie recover from a sports injury.
28:11Oh, God.
28:12What's your knee?
28:14It wasn't my knee.
28:15It was the cold of the water.
28:16And get her back on the netball court.
28:26We're going to see how to breathe in the water.
28:31You have to make bubbles when your head is in the water.
28:35Just like this.
28:40Okay.
28:40I don't usually do anything under the water.
28:43I just told my back.
28:44Should we go together?
28:45Yeah.
28:46One, two, three.
28:49I don't like hair, Todd.
28:52What?
28:52It's wrong with your face.
28:54I think it's the first stage for swimming.
28:56It's to be comfortable to have your head in the water.
29:00Three, two, one.
29:05Sophie may be getting to grips with the basics, but Anto wants to help the girls further by plunging them
29:11into some sea swimming.
29:14Now we are going to be the beach to have a little challenge.
29:18You'll save us if we get into trouble.
29:20Of course.
29:20If we get into trouble, I'll prepare for Charlotte.
29:22It's Charlotte.
29:25I don't think I like swimming very much, Charlotte.
29:28It was a really nice idea to help my knee, and it is.
29:31But I think the majority of the time that I'm allowed to pool, I'm sitting beside her drinking and relaxing.
29:38And not swimming?
29:39Not getting my head under the water.
29:41No, because you don't know how to breathe.
29:43I didn't know that you were supposed to do that, or I've learned something new.
29:46I didn't know you were supposed to breathe all the air out your nose.
29:48I've just been holding it all the time.
29:52Sophie may not have loved the pool, but deep breaths will be needed to hit the Mediterranean Sea in these
29:58conditions.
30:00Though in the summer months, the water can be almost bath-like in Alicante.
30:06So a quick dip could be just what the knee doctor ordered.
30:15Congratulations, girls.
30:16Yay!
30:17You made a great job.
30:19It was not the perfect condition, but it was really, really good.
30:22I really enjoyed it, so much more than I thought it would.
30:25It was much warmer than the pool.
30:27I was dreading going in the sea, especially this time of year.
30:30I thought, no way.
30:31But, yeah, you changed me.
30:33Oh, thank you very much.
30:35That was really good fun, wasn't it?
30:37It actually really was.
30:38I really enjoyed it.
30:39I think I preferred it more in the sea than in the pool.
30:41For anyone with an injury, like yourself, you know, you can still keep fit.
30:45We've got it on our doorstep.
30:47Ideal.
30:52It's back to work for Charlotte,
30:54who, along with brother-in-law Damon,
30:56is helping DIY store workers Lorraine and Andy
30:59build a new life in Spain with a budget of €150,000.
31:04Property 1 didn't show promise until they got upstairs.
31:08I wasn't expecting that view.
31:10That's lovely.
31:10And property 2 had the opposite effect despite a promising start.
31:15Say something, please, Lorraine.
31:16Yeah.
31:17Good view.
31:18That's a no-no.
31:20Now Charlotte and Damon want to bring the smiles back at property 3,
31:24also in the small inland town of Algorfa.
31:28So, Lorraine and Andy, final property of the day.
31:30We've not changed location, but we have changed the style.
31:34It's pretty.
31:35Yeah, I like it.
31:37It's different from the other two properties we've seen.
31:40So, yeah, it'll be interesting to see what's behind that door.
31:43Let's have a look inside.
31:45OK.
31:47Property 3 is a bungalow-style villa with a living room connected to the modern kitchen with breakfast bar.
31:54There are two double bedrooms which share a modern shower room.
31:58But outside is where the magic happens, with a terrace to the front and back and a large rooftop solarium.
32:05The bungalow is bang on budget at 150,000 euros.
32:11So, come inside.
32:13First thing you'll see is everything's clean and modern and roomy.
32:17Very spacious.
32:19Yeah.
32:19This is in place.
32:20Nice.
32:21Nice.
32:21Kitchen.
32:22I'm not in modern as well.
32:23Bitter kitchen.
32:24We're back in your good books.
32:25Yeah.
32:25We're back in our good books now.
32:27Definitely.
32:28Right.
32:28Well, let's get you to the bedroom.
32:30See what you think of that.
32:31Yep.
32:33OK, so, this will hopefully, could be your bedroom.
32:37Mm-hmm.
32:38It's still a good size.
32:40Good.
32:41Yeah.
32:42Yeah.
32:42And again, you've got a lovely open view.
32:44Yeah.
32:45Can you feel or see yourselves here?
32:48Mm-hmm.
32:59There's no time for sleeping on the job when there's still the outside spaces to explore.
33:04We've got storage there, utility room.
33:07It's been added on by the owner as well.
33:09And safe for the dog as well.
33:10Yeah.
33:16Wow.
33:18It's stunning, isn't it?
33:20It really is.
33:21Yeah, the view.
33:22Breathtaking.
33:22It's beautiful.
33:24Even though it is really quiet, we're not a million miles away from where all the hustle
33:29and bustle is.
33:30Yeah.
33:30Yeah, that's what we're looking for as well.
33:32Yeah.
33:32Yeah.
33:33Well, why don't you go back down, take it all in by yourselves, have a good look at everything,
33:37and we'll meet you over by the pool.
33:39OK.
33:40Yeah.
33:40All right.
33:41Have a good look around, guys, yeah.
33:45Charlotte, what do you reckon?
33:45Propto number three.
33:46I think we've blown out of the park.
33:47Absolutely.
33:48I don't think we could find a better property for them.
33:51Smiles on both their faces.
33:52Even Andy has melted.
33:54Yeah.
33:54You know, he has said, wow.
33:57And Lorraine, that smile was getting bigger and bigger.
34:00OK.
34:00Well.
34:02It's nice.
34:03I like it.
34:04Yeah.
34:05So we've gone home.
34:07Mm-hmm.
34:09We've listened to what they wanted, and we've delivered.
34:14They are still smiling.
34:16Hey.
34:16And welcome to one of the biggest pools of the day.
34:18Beautiful.
34:19It's a great complex.
34:20Yeah.
34:20How do you feel now you've had time to look at the whole property alone?
34:23I need to see the surrounding areas, the approach to it, things like that.
34:27Yeah, the walking approach.
34:28OK.
34:28Yeah, I'm just on the incline a bit, but, yeah, I think it could work.
34:33Very positive, then.
34:34Yeah.
34:35Extremely positive.
34:36And importantly, the price.
34:38OK.
34:38Property 3 is on the market for €150,000.
34:42Oh, OK.
34:43I think what we'll do is now we'll head back, give yourself time to think, and, you know,
34:47then we'll meet back at the office.
34:48OK.
34:49Great.
34:50Let's go.
34:51Lucky Number 3 has given Lorraine and Andy a lot to think about.
34:55Now they need to decide if the surrounding area is good enough to make this place their
35:00second home in the sun.
35:03Coming up, the Aldertons deliver Saul a dilemma.
35:06For €750,000.
35:09Oh, right, OK, so that might need to be a bit of a rethink, then.
35:13And it's decision time for Lorraine and Andy.
35:16We've seen three different properties.
35:26On the Costa Blanca North, Joe and Andrew Alderton are on a mission to put an end to Saul's
35:31five-year search for a second home with a budget of €850,000.
35:36Property one had everything he and his wife, Anita, had been searching for.
35:41Great.
35:41I think it's lovely.
35:42But property two was a bit of a downer.
35:45I was walking around with a bit of dread.
35:47To give Saul a third and final option, the Aldertons have brought him closer to town and
35:52less than 20 minutes' walk to Morira Waterfront.
35:57Here we are at property number three.
35:59What do you think, first impressions from where we stood now?
36:02From this point, yeah, very good.
36:03Yeah, like it.
36:04Yeah?
36:04Yeah.
36:05Looking forward to seeing the rest of it.
36:06Come on, then.
36:07Come on.
36:09Property three is a villa all on one level.
36:12Inside, there's a perfectly formed kitchen connecting to the living room and dining area,
36:16which opens onto the terrace.
36:19For Saul and Anita, there's a generous ensuite bedroom with private terrace, plus two further
36:26bedrooms and a bathroom for guests.
36:29But outside is where the property really shines, with a private pool, outdoor kitchen and spectacular
36:36sea view.
36:38The villa is on the market for €750,000, a whole €100,000 below budget.
36:46Here we go.
36:49Welcome to your kitchen.
36:51Very impressive.
36:52Nice colour scheme, bright, light.
36:54It works for me.
36:55I'm sure Anita would like it.
36:56Yeah?
36:57Yeah.
36:57We've gone slightly smaller on this one.
36:59Yeah.
37:00So, location over size.
37:01Yeah.
37:02And let's see how this feels for you.
37:04Definitely, yeah.
37:04I'm sure she'd be impressed with this.
37:06Fantastic.
37:09So, here we are, this gorgeous open plan, living, dining, and we can't fail to mention
37:15that view.
37:16Stunning.
37:17Yeah, it's fabulous.
37:18It's fabulous.
37:19Nice room.
37:19Nice size.
37:21You like the size?
37:22Okay, cool.
37:23That's really good.
37:24Yeah.
37:27So, here we are in the main bedroom.
37:30Nice size.
37:31Everything that Anita would like.
37:33Oh!
37:34Yeah, there's nothing not to like.
37:36Got a fantastic en suite if you want to have a look.
37:38Yeah, go and have a look through that.
37:39Okay, thanks.
37:40Oh, wow, and it is, yeah.
37:41It is.
37:43Yeah.
37:43It's a big size, yeah.
37:45You've got a big smile on your face as well.
37:47I like it.
37:47I like the feel to it, yeah.
37:48Oh, fantastic.
37:50There's a lot more of this house for you to see, so go and have a look around and we'll
37:54meet you outside by the swimming pool.
37:55Lovely.
37:56Thank you very much.
37:56All right.
37:57Go and enjoy.
37:57Enjoy.
38:03Oh, this is nice.
38:05Yeah, excellent.
38:06Everything we want.
38:08Really happy.
38:09I tell you what, that's gone really well.
38:12Yeah.
38:12Oh, I'm excited about this.
38:14Yeah, he loved it, didn't he?
38:15Yeah, yeah.
38:17Nice size.
38:18Pool looks good.
38:20View's great.
38:22Yeah, like it a lot.
38:24Oh, the kitchen.
38:25Outside.
38:26I just hope that Anita's going to like this one because Saul, when he was walking around,
38:31he's got a massive smile on his face.
38:32A few cocktails behind here.
38:34Serve them up to her.
38:35Great.
38:36Saul doesn't even know about the price on this.
38:38I don't know.
38:38100 grand under.
38:40Hey, we're good at this, aren't we, Mrs A?
38:42I am.
38:46Hello.
38:48How are you?
38:48Did you enjoy that walk around tour?
38:50Yeah, it's lovely.
38:51It's lovely.
38:52Everything's really, really nice.
38:53There's nothing not to like.
38:55Oh, that's music to my ears.
38:57It's actually on the market for €750,000.
39:01Oh, right, OK, so that might need to be a bit of a rethink then.
39:05How brilliant.
39:06There's a conversation to be had.
39:07Yes, yeah.
39:08€100,000, again, under budget.
39:11Yeah, that's a massive amount.
39:12Isn't it?
39:14I'm flabbergasted.
39:15You need to go and think about it, have a chat with Anita about it as well,
39:18and then let's meet back at the office later on and take it from there.
39:22Excellent, yeah.
39:23All right.
39:23Enjoy.
39:24It's a win for Property 3.
39:27Now Saul needs to decide whether the below-budget price tag is enough to beat his love for Property 1.
39:40Back in Alicante, Charlotte Rodriguez and brother-in-law Damon have been helping Lorraine and Andy from the West Midlands
39:47find a base in Spain with a €150,000 budget.
39:52At Property 1, they made a U-turn after an underwhelming start.
39:56It was a surprise.
39:57Nice.
39:58They felt less enthusiastic about Property 2.
40:01Not for us.
40:02No.
40:03But Property 3 really impressed them.
40:05It's stunning, isn't it?
40:07It really is.
40:07Yeah, the view.
40:08Breathtaking.
40:10So after taking some time to explore the area, Lorraine and Andy are back with a decision.
40:17Have you had a good day?
40:18Yeah, we have.
40:19We've had a fantastic time.
40:20Thanks to you both.
40:21We've had a great time.
40:21We've seen three different properties.
40:23Property 1 was the apartment in Algofer Village.
40:26We've seen the right location.
40:28Yeah, location was brilliant.
40:30The apartment was lovely.
40:32Would have suited us, I think.
40:33Yeah.
40:34Property 2 was just a...
40:36Property 2 was out.
40:37The less said better.
40:38That was definitely not for us, that one.
40:40Yeah.
40:41But Property 3, we really, really liked.
40:44But I would have liked more amenities closer.
40:48Yeah.
40:48If you could put Property 3 where Property 1 was, I think you'd be unaware.
40:53So I think it's clear.
40:55We need to find a townhouse-style property closer to amenities, up to €150,000.
41:00Yeah.
41:01Yeah.
41:01If you could.
41:01Yeah.
41:02It'd be great.
41:02But we're fairly confident that we will find the right place for you.
41:05Yeah, we're confident to you as well.
41:06Yeah, we are.
41:06You've been brilliant.
41:07Thank you very much.
41:08Our pleasure.
41:09Well, we'll see you again soon.
41:10Yes, definitely.
41:11Take care.
41:12Yeah.
41:14We've seen some great properties.
41:17Not quite right for us.
41:18But I'm sure, with the help of Damon and Charlotte, they'll find us something perfect.
41:23Cheers, guys.
41:26Today, I think Lorraine and Andy, they've learnt a lot.
41:28And I think we've learnt a lot as well.
41:29And, you know, together, you know, good communication.
41:32We've got a better idea of what they want now.
41:34And it's down to me and Charlotte to make sure, which we will do, finding the dream home in the
41:38sun.
41:39Absolutely.
41:48On the Costa Blanca North, Saul has been on the hunt for a second home for himself and his wife,
41:53Anita, with a budget of €850,000, and hope that the Aldertons can finally make his dream come true after
42:01five years of searching.
42:05Property number one, a top of budget villa with a priceless view, was an instant hit.
42:10For me, I like all of it, pretty much.
42:13Property two went straight to the bottom of the list.
42:16This has gone to number four.
42:17But then property three came along and left Saul with a big decision to make.
42:22It's actually on the market for €750,000.
42:25Oh, right, OK, so that might need to be a bit of a rethink then.
42:29So after consulting with Anita, Saul is back with the Aldertons with some news.
42:35Is your head spinning?
42:37Yeah?
42:38Yeah, yeah.
42:38Hey, we've come to a decision.
42:40Oh, you have?
42:40We have, yeah, yeah, yeah.
42:42OK, so shall we have a quick run through what we've seen?
42:45Property one ticked a lot of boxes straight away.
42:48The view was stunning.
42:50It was big enough.
42:52And then number three?
42:53Again, ticked a lot of boxes.
42:55And then obviously you blew me down with a feather when you gave me the prize.
42:57Yeah.
42:58So I've then had to relate that to Anita.
43:00Obviously, after more conversation, more thought.
43:03And it was always one.
43:06Really?
43:07Yeah.
43:08Yeah, we want to put an offering.
43:09Have you got a starting figure in your head that you would be happy to go in at?
43:13We feel happy with 810.
43:16OK.
43:16OK.
43:17I think that's a really nice starting offer.
43:20It's property one for the win and Saul's going in 40 grand below the €850,000 asking price.
43:27Hi, boy, it's Joe from Aldertons.
43:30I'm sat here with Saul at the moment and he would like to put an offer in with 810,000.
43:40Bye.
43:41Bye.
43:41Oh.
43:43He's going to have a chat with the owners.
43:45OK.
43:45And get back to us straight away, he said.
43:47Wow.
43:47Oh, my gosh, I'm so nervous.
43:56Hi, boy.
43:58OK.
44:00OK.
44:01Right, leave that with me.
44:02I'm going to speak to Saul and I will call you back.
44:05So they've rejected 810.
44:07They do want to come to a deal.
44:09They've countered at 835.
44:11I'm thinking 825 and that's going to be on top.
44:14I think that's a brilliant counter.
44:17Yeah.
44:17OK.
44:19Oh, hi, boy.
44:20I've had a chat with Saul.
44:21They've made a final counter offer of 825,000.
44:25Mm-hm.
44:28We have a deal.
44:29Oh, that's fantastic.
44:31Yay!
44:31Well done, Joe.
44:34Come on.
44:36I'm feeling ecstatic.
44:38A little bit poorer.
44:40An awful lot happier.
44:41I'm over the moon for them.
44:43I love it when a clan comes together.
44:45And that's the start of their new lives now.
44:47I love it when a clan comes together.
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