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Sun Sea and Selling Houses S09E15 (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 there.
00:39Up the coast in Mercia, the Browns.
00:42Action!
00:44Stylish.
00:45On the Costa Blanca North, the Aldertons.
00:48It's my new tie. What is that?
00:51And 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.
01:09Today, Darren and Natalie Brown hit the nail on the head.
01:13I love the outside space.
01:15Yeah, nailed back.
01:16The Rodriguez sisters strike out in Alicante.
01:19It's big enough, but I'm not really feeling it.
01:22No.
01:23I think we can tell.
01:24And the Browns lose themselves in Mercia.
01:28Why are we walking this way?
01:29I don't know.
01:30We are lost.
01:31That way.
01:32OK.
01:35Over 20 years ago, Linda and Manuel Rodriguez set up shop in Alicante.
01:41Let's go, darling.
01:43Let's go, darling.
01:43Come on.
01:44Selling the Spanish dream.
01:46So this is one of the properties that gives me the wow factor.
01:50With daughters Sophie and Charlotte at their side, the family have been together through
01:54good times and bad.
01:56It's been a really tough year for us all.
01:58We lost my dad a few months ago.
01:59Even though things have changed and my dad is no longer with us, it's great to know that
02:04we're still working under his name.
02:06Buenos dias.
02:07Now alongside Sophie's husband, Damon.
02:10We might have peaked too soon, Sylvia.
02:11We might as well.
02:12The family carry on Manuel's legacy.
02:15My mum and dad have built up a fantastic business, turning people's dreams into a reality.
02:20Cross those fingers, cross those lights.
02:22I don't know what the day's going to bring.
02:23Woo!
02:24Oh, I just got the lightning!
02:26But very proud as well to be able to carry on.
02:28Definitely a good day in the office today.
02:33This morning, Sophie and Charlotte are readying themselves to head out for another busy day,
02:38whatever the weather.
02:40You ready to spend the day with me today, Sophie?
02:42Oh, yeah.
02:43I can't believe we've got to go out in this weather.
02:45I know.
02:45It's a rainy day in Spain.
02:47It is.
02:47We don't like to go out in the rain, do we?
02:49No, it'll be fine.
02:50Got our brollies ready.
02:51Today's not going to help sell the dream, is it?
02:53But we'll just have to do an extra good job.
02:55Yeah, let's go.
02:57Come on, Barney.
02:58Ready to find her dream holiday home in Spain, come rain or shine,
03:02is next client, Sarah, accompanied by sister-in-law, Sonia.
03:06Obviously, she's married to my brother, so...
03:08We've known each other for how long?
03:1137 years, I believe.
03:12I've said quite a long time.
03:13Yeah, I need her to help me, because if not, I'll make silly decisions.
03:17Come on, Barney.
03:18Having recently taken early retirement, Sarah is now ready to enjoy her downtime at a holiday
03:25home in Spain.
03:26The idea is to get away from winters in the UK and then maybe come back every so often,
03:31so it's not just like a bit of a lock-up and leave, but to still feel a bit homely.
03:38Cheers, honey.
03:39Cheers.
03:39And having now made the decision to buy, Sarah and Barney are excited about immersing themselves
03:45in the Spanish way of life.
03:47Barney's wish list would definitely be like just being here at the beach all day.
03:51Oh, no, there we go.
03:52So, that's gone, isn't it?
04:00You've got playmates.
04:02Well, Barney's making some really good friends, so let's hope that I can make some too.
04:06Yeah, I'm sure you will.
04:07Hopefully.
04:08Well, I'll pay them.
04:13On hand to get Sarah and Barney's search underway...
04:23It's really nice to meet you both.
04:25So, what are we looking for today?
04:28Ideal property, two-bedroom, some outside space for the dog, and not too far away from
04:37where things are going on, because I'm here by myself, so I need a community around me.
04:42Yeah.
04:43And what's the budget we're going to be working with?
04:45The budget's absolute maximum will be €185,000, maximum.
04:50OK, well, I think we've got a lot of information there.
04:51We've got three really good properties to show you today, so shall we make a move?
04:55Yeah.
04:55Lovely, come on.
04:56There you go.
04:58With a selection of properties set up to show Sarah...
05:01And we're off.
05:02...for their first offering, Sophie and Sharnett have brought the ladies to the area of Villa Martin.
05:09So, welcome, Sarah and Sonia.
05:12We have brought you to the first property of the day,
05:14and we're taking you to a ground floor apartment.
05:17How do you feel?
05:19Er, street-wise, it's very, very quiet round here.
05:23We've got St James Hill just to the bottom of the hill,
05:25and there you've got La Fuente Centre you can walk to as well,
05:28and then you've got Villa Martin Plaza to the top, so we're kind of in the middle.
05:32OK, great.
05:35Property One is a south-facing ground-floor apartment.
05:38Inside, there is a bright lounge with open-plan kitchen.
05:42There are two bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes,
05:45and a family bathroom.
05:48Outside, Doc Barney will have the use of two private terraces,
05:52and there is also access to a communal swimming pool.
05:55On offer for 149,000 euros,
05:58Property One is a whopping 36,000 euros under Sarah's top budget.
06:04Come on through.
06:06So, living, dining area, open-plan kitchen.
06:12Yes.
06:14Feels a bit small.
06:16Quite tiny, I think.
06:18Yeah.
06:18OK.
06:18I think I might feel a bit enclosed here.
06:21OK.
06:22All right, well, that's fair enough.
06:23Let's not write it off totally.
06:24Let's check out a little bit more and see how you go.
06:27But, you know, the more honest you are with us,
06:30the better we can do our job moving forward.
06:32Brilliant.
06:32So, great feedback.
06:33Let's keep going.
06:34OK.
06:38So, this is the main bedroom.
06:41I mean, it's got a lovely fitted wardrobe, which is nice.
06:44It's big enough.
06:46I'm not really feeling it.
06:48No.
06:49I think we can tell.
06:50Even from the sort of street, it feels a bit quiet for me.
06:53You need to be excited when you walk into a property.
06:56Definitely, yeah.
06:57And this is like zero excitement.
07:01Oh, God.
07:04Sarah just wasn't getting excited from the minute we pulled up at this property,
07:08and I think it just kept falling flat for her all the way around.
07:13Oh.
07:14This is tiny.
07:16It's too small.
07:17I'd call this a half-bedroom, really, single.
07:20There's always going to have to be some kind of compromise,
07:22and the property said, well, here, there's just far too many,
07:25and this property, I'll be surprised if we even get a one out of ten.
07:31Functional.
07:33Functional.
07:36Hello.
07:36Hiya.
07:37Hello.
07:39How did you get on?
07:41Yeah.
07:41OK.
07:42As you probably know, it wasn't my dream property.
07:46Yeah.
07:46But location doesn't feel right for me.
07:48Yeah.
07:49Property didn't feel right for me.
07:51So, yeah, something a little bit different next time, maybe.
07:54I think it's time we leave and move on to property number two
07:57and hopefully find some more excitement there.
07:59Brilliant.
07:59OK, thank you.
08:01Property One just didn't measure up for Sarah,
08:04but the sisters have two more opportunities to get things back on track
08:08and up the space on offer.
08:12Coming up, the Browns are off to a strong start in Mercia.
08:16First impression, I like this.
08:18So far, can't fault it.
08:20And the Rodriguez sisters are back in the game.
08:23So, you're feeling more positive here?
08:25Much more positive, yeah.
08:34For over two decades, property powerhouses Natalie and Darren Brown
08:39have called Magnificent Mercia their home.
08:42The Spanish lifestyle is exactly what you would think it is.
08:45Eating, drinking and sunshine.
08:48And with five kids between them...
08:50Shall we get ourselves on to the beat?
08:51Let's go.
08:51...they certainly live life to the very max.
08:54It's about family and lifestyle and having fun.
08:57So, good roll!
08:57Yay!
08:59It's been a good day.
09:01When not living La Vida Loca,
09:03they and their team are selling the Spanish dream.
09:06Just on the market for 240,000.
09:10Finding our clients a perfect Spanish property
09:12is just the pinnacle of the job, because it's life-changing.
09:15Does that mean that you want to buy it?
09:16Yes.
09:17Well done, guys.
09:18It's just a big celebration.
09:19It means the next chapter's about to start for them.
09:22Congratulations.
09:23We have a good time.
09:25It's good bonding.
09:25Teamwork makes a dream work.
09:29This morning, in their Mercia office,
09:32Darren and Natalie are getting set for their next client.
09:35Hello.
09:35Hello.
09:36OK?
09:36Yeah, you?
09:37Good.
09:38What's happening?
09:40Well, I'm trying to prepare for our client today.
09:42We've got Paul today, haven't we?
09:44So, he's coming in.
09:46I believe he's coming on his own.
09:47Yeah, his wife's hurt herself.
09:49Yeah.
09:49Training and gym.
09:50Yeah, I think they're both really into their fitness.
09:52So, I'm looking forward to meeting him.
09:54Good.
09:55All right, then.
09:55Well, I'll pack up and come with you.
09:57Come on.
09:59While his wife recovers at home with their daughter,
10:02the Browns' next client is events company director Paul from Coventry.
10:06And this won't be his first time flying solo on a Spanish house hunt.
10:10I bought a place in Spain three years ago, about 15 minutes from here.
10:14Spent three days here.
10:16Must have seen 50, 60 properties.
10:18It was the very last one on the last day they ended up purchasing.
10:22But, yeah, she trusted me with the process.
10:24With wife Keely and daughter Phoebe's backing,
10:27this search for a new holiday home is going to be all about upsizing for the whole family.
10:32The house was, in the end, a bit too small.
10:34We're after a villa that has a lot of outside space and has a bit of character to it.
10:41Total renovations, I'm not interested in a total renovation.
10:44I've been there, done it, did it successfully, but don't want to do it again.
10:49Thanks.
10:50Having spent three summers in Spain, Paul and the family have become accustomed to the local lifestyle.
10:56So, life in Spain is totally different.
10:58Everything's mañana, tomorrow, and I love the fact you can go to have a coffee, nice view, nice weather,
11:05hit the gym, come back, round the pool.
11:07Who wouldn't like that?
11:09You know, it's just the perfect lifestyle.
11:12If I find the right place, I'll know.
11:14You'll notice a difference in me.
11:15I'm kind of quite an excitable person.
11:18So, I am looking forward to something totally new, a kind of new chapter.
11:22Ready to get your search underway?
11:24Hi, Paul. Nice to see you.
11:25Hi, Darren.
11:26Hi, Darren and Natalie Brown.
11:28Hi, Natalie. Nice to see you.
11:30Have a seat, mate.
11:32So, I understand you've bought property in Spain before.
11:35Yes.
11:35And you did that one on your own as well?
11:36I did, yes.
11:37I came out on my own and I recently just sold it.
11:40Hence, freeing up the budget to go again, if you like.
11:43So, what are we looking for on this search?
11:45If you say, what is your ideal, would be three bedrooms, pool,
11:49a lot of outside space so that you're not on top of each other.
11:52In an ideal world, I don't really want to be ripping out kitchens,
11:55bathrooms and so on and so forth.
11:57So, we're upsizing.
11:58We're staying in Spain, we're staying in this area,
12:00but we're upsizing to get more space for you and the family.
12:02That's it.
12:03I understand budget-wise, I'm going to be restricted to what I want, but, you know.
12:07So, what is your budget?
12:08The budget's around the €250,000 mark.
12:12If I see something that, you know, then it can go higher.
12:16€300,000 is kind of...
12:17OK.
12:18So, that's kind of where I'm at, yeah.
12:20Well, we've got to start somewhere.
12:21Yeah.
12:22And I think we always learn a lot from the first property,
12:24so I think we'll get out on the road,
12:26show you the first property,
12:27give us your honest feedback and we'll go from there.
12:30Yeah, brilliant.
12:31OK, sounds good.
12:33Darren and Natalie have three properties set up for Paul to view
12:36and for the first offering,
12:38they've brought him to the coastal area of Matheron.
12:42So, straight in to the first of the outdoor spaces.
12:45This is property one.
12:46What's your first thoughts?
12:48First impression, I like this.
12:50I'm looking and I'm thinking, that's how I would do it.
12:52The great thing about this area is you're five minutes' walk from this house
12:55to the commercial centre.
12:56Amazing.
12:57Restaurants galore, 24-hour gym, which will be perfect for you.
13:00Yeah, it ticks the box.
13:01Supermarket.
13:01Super does tick the box.
13:03One of my things is outside space, walk-in and a big plot
13:06and so far, can't fault it.
13:09Property one is a detached villa.
13:11On the ground level, there is a large open-plan lounge dining room,
13:15off which a galley-style kitchen leads to an outdoor entertainment space
13:19and terrace overlooking a large swimming pool.
13:23Outside, there are two additional outbuildings,
13:25one currently utilised as a poolside bar.
13:28There are three good-sized bedrooms and two bathrooms.
13:32On offer for €295,000,
13:35property one is €5,000 under Paul's top budget.
13:41Coming in, Paul.
13:43That's nice.
13:44You've got extra room there for the table,
13:46so you're not on top of each other.
13:48It's good, it's got a nice feel to it, yeah, 100%.
13:51OK, so this suits you.
13:52What do you think Keeley would think of this?
13:54Oh, yeah, absolutely.
13:55Yes, you'd like this.
13:56Yeah, it's got...
13:57It doesn't need anything doing to it.
14:01This is a big improvement on what we had before.
14:05It's a tick in the box.
14:06Let's head out and look at a little surprise outside.
14:09OK.
14:09Great.
14:11Come on through.
14:12Obviously, you've got this beautiful galley kitchen, Paul,
14:14which I think you could see anyway.
14:16But come on through here.
14:20Oh, that's nice.
14:22So, come straight in.
14:23Yep.
14:24This is one of two outbuildings on the villa.
14:26So, at the moment, a little outdoor bar,
14:29somewhere to chill out.
14:30But you could well change this,
14:32or perhaps the other one, into accommodation as well.
14:35Wow, yeah.
14:35Yeah, you could, couldn't you?
14:36Or you could make it into a summer kitchen.
14:38I'm looking at the size of that pool.
14:39That's a big pool.
14:40It is a big pool.
14:41Yeah.
14:42That's good.
14:42Very good.
14:44Top marks on the ground floor.
14:46Next up, the main bedroom.
14:51Oh, well, I like the balcony.
14:52Yeah.
14:53So, top floor...
14:55Yep.
14:55..is only the bedroom up here,
14:57ensuite with a big terrace.
14:59Yep.
15:00It's a good size.
15:01The fact that it's got doors that open into the balcony there is good.
15:04It's a fair-sized balcony as well.
15:05It's not like a pokey little balcony.
15:07That's nice.
15:10So, I think it's a really positive start.
15:11It's property number one.
15:13He's come in smiling.
15:14He's saying all the right things.
15:16He said we're ticking the boxes.
15:17So, great, great start.
15:19Hi, Keely.
15:20Yeah, I thought I'd do a quick video, obviously,
15:21because you're not here.
15:22So, this is the main bedroom now.
15:24This is the en suite.
15:25This is probably the only room, really,
15:27that needs doing, from what I can see.
15:29It's a good size.
15:31All good.
15:32It's a tough one,
15:32because it's probably one where people are saying,
15:35yeah, I really like this.
15:36You're thinking, yeah.
15:37What are we going to do next?
15:39The pool is massive.
15:42We've started really strong here, so...
15:44Yeah.
15:45Well, that's what we like to do,
15:46show them the best we can first,
15:48and then if we've got it wrong,
15:49we can always change.
15:51But let's see what he thinks.
15:53Yep.
15:55There it is.
15:55Welcome back.
15:57So, you've had an explore.
15:58Yes.
15:59How did you find the rest of the house?
16:00Good, yeah.
16:01Really good.
16:02I love the outside space.
16:04I love the size of the pool.
16:05It's got a nice feel to it.
16:06It's got a nice flow.
16:07You wouldn't be on top of each other.
16:09Yeah, you've nailed that.
16:11Price-wise, Natalie.
16:13This is on the market for £295,000.
16:16OK, so that would be at the top of the budget.
16:19I was expecting something like that.
16:20OK.
16:21OK.
16:21Well, we've made a good start.
16:22We're pleased about that.
16:24Very good, yeah.
16:24Well, let's go on then to property number two.
16:27Perfect.
16:27Let's go.
16:29It's a great start with property one,
16:31but with a top-end price tag,
16:33the brands may need to deliver a more budget-friendly option
16:36at their next offering.
16:43In Alicante, Sophie and Charlotte Rodriguez
16:46are on the hunt for a holiday home
16:48for Sarah, accompanied by sister-in-law, Sonia.
16:50But the search didn't get off to a great start.
16:54It feels a bit small.
16:56Quite tiny, I think.
16:57Yeah.
16:58OK.
16:58With property one already out of the running...
17:01As you probably know, it wasn't my dream property.
17:04..for their second offering,
17:06the sisters have brought Sarah and Sonia a short drive,
17:09staying within the area of Villa Martin.
17:12Welcome to property number two.
17:14We've got this lovely, secure communal area.
17:18It's really clean and tidy, doesn't it?
17:20Like, well-kept.
17:21So you're feeling more positive here?
17:24Much more positive, yeah.
17:26Property two is a ground-floor apartment.
17:28There is a bright, open-plan lounge and dining area,
17:31off which is a spacious, modern kitchen.
17:35There are two double bedrooms and two bathrooms,
17:38ideal accommodation for Sarah's visiting guests.
17:41Outside, there is a dining terrace suitable for dog Barney
17:45and access to a large communal swimming pool.
17:48But at just under €190,000,
17:51property two is almost €5,000 over Sarah's top budget.
17:57Oh, come on in.
17:58I know you're being eager to get inside.
18:01Ooh.
18:03So, open-plan again this time.
18:06Much brighter.
18:08Yeah.
18:09Bigger, cleaner and more modern.
18:11Still feels homely, though.
18:12Yeah.
18:12Yeah, it still feels homely.
18:14I can see so far, it looks good.
18:16Yeah.
18:16Well, a much more positive start.
18:18Definitely.
18:19In property number one, we could see you wanted to run out as soon as you could do.
18:22Do you want to carry on here?
18:23Oh, yes, please.
18:24Right, let's go, then.
18:25OK.
18:29So, come on in.
18:31This is the main bedroom and the property.
18:35Oh.
18:36Quite nice.
18:37Nice and bright and airy again.
18:39Yeah.
18:39Plenty of room.
18:40Is there anything that you've changed so far?
18:42Just to open those curtains and see what's outside.
18:45Oh, my God, you're always one step ahead.
18:49You ready?
18:50Yeah.
18:50Ta-da!
18:51Oh, wow.
18:53That's a good reaction.
18:55Yeah, really nice.
18:55Nice.
18:56Nice.
18:57Come and join me outside.
18:59So, we've got this lovely terrace area, which you can get to from the bedroom and also from
19:04the living room.
19:05Oh, it's really nice.
19:07Yeah.
19:08It's a nice size as well, isn't it?
19:10Yeah.
19:10Plenty of room for sitting down and enjoying the sunshine.
19:15Much better response here at property number two.
19:18Absolutely.
19:18I don't think we could have got a better response.
19:20She's much more animated.
19:21She feels comfortable.
19:22She's happy.
19:23I think she really likes it.
19:25Yeah.
19:25Oh.
19:26It's actually feeling more than imagined.
19:29And quite a nice outlook outside.
19:32I think there's nothing not to like.
19:33It's a fantastic property.
19:35Great location.
19:36And I think it's ticking all the boxes that she's asked for.
19:39Oh, this is good.
19:41Great down the second bathroom.
19:43I think Sarah's excited.
19:45You could see it on her face as soon as we got here.
19:47She liked the vibe of the area, the vibe of the community.
19:52Hello.
19:54Welcome to the pool area.
19:56Very nice.
19:56Yeah.
19:57Really nice.
19:58So tell us, what do you think now you've seen it all?
20:00Ten times better than the last, obviously.
20:03Really an improvement.
20:05OK.
20:05If you said, well, how can you make this better?
20:07Yeah.
20:08I would say exactly like that if I had a slightly bigger outside space.
20:14OK.
20:15Yeah.
20:15But what I do like is what I'm around.
20:18So you're close to everything.
20:20The location.
20:20Exactly.
20:20The location's very, very good.
20:22Yeah.
20:22Obviously, it depends on the price as well.
20:24It is top, top end of the budget.
20:27A little bit over.
20:28It's on for $189,995.
20:32OK.
20:33But we do think that the owners will be willing to listen to a sensible offer.
20:36So hence why we've brought you here.
20:38OK.
20:38Very good.
20:39OK.
20:39Well, we've still got one property to see.
20:41So should we make a move and check that out?
20:43Looking forward to it.
20:44OK.
20:46Sarah's house hunt is back on track.
20:48But with one property still to see,
20:50the sisters will be aiming to go one better and up the all-important outside space on offer.
21:03Part of selling houses is also showing clients everything the area has to offer.
21:07And in the city of Mercia, Darren and Natalie Brown are off on a tapas tasting tour.
21:13All in the name of company research, of course.
21:16We've tried lots of tapas.
21:18We love tapas.
21:19But I think what we need to do is get some kind of...
21:22Try more tapas.
21:22Try more, always.
21:24And get a nice little tourist guide for our clients.
21:27And having researched local delicacies and tapas hotspots,
21:30all they have to do now is find them.
21:34Why are we walking this way?
21:35I don't know.
21:36But you brought us this way.
21:38We are lost.
21:41If in doubt...
21:43That way.
21:44OK.
21:45Best follow your gut.
21:47Oh, then you're right.
21:48It is that way.
21:50Well, what better place have tapas?
21:52Looks good, no?
21:53Yes.
21:54Darren and Natalie are aiming to track down three traditionally Mercian tapas today.
21:59Delicious.
22:00Nice.
22:01First on their list, la marinera.
22:03The Mercian icon, it says.
22:06Yep.
22:06So, potato, egg, tuna and mayo.
22:08And an anchovy.
22:09Yep.
22:10That's it.
22:10No garnish.
22:11No nonsense.
22:12Let's get stuck in.
22:17There you go.
22:18It's nice.
22:19One down.
22:20OK, on to the next one.
22:22Let's do it.
22:22Oh!
22:23Two tapas to go.
22:25Should be round about...
22:27Yeah, where are you?
22:29Next up on the Browns tapas tick list...
22:31This is great.
22:32Yeah, really cool.
22:35So, it's an olive with a pickle.
22:37Yeah.
22:38Normally, they put anchovies, but this is tuna, by the looks.
22:44Yeah?
22:45Very good.
22:46It's like fast food, but fast fresh food.
22:49Oh, my goodness.
22:50That fish.
22:51It's not difficult going round a beautiful city in Spain, eating nice food and drinking cold beer.
22:55This is delicious.
22:56This is the best way to spend a day.
22:59But I think we found out a lot about Mercia, the food and the culture for our clients.
23:05And topping off their trio of tapas, guisantes a la paria, the humble grilled pea.
23:11It's only eat the inside.
23:13The thing is just chuping.
23:14OK.
23:15OK.
23:15OK.
23:20Are they really hot?
23:22Wow.
23:24That's how you eat peas.
23:26So, on three, which was your favourite tapas of the day?
23:29One, two, three.
23:30Pea.
23:31Yeah.
23:31Who knew?
23:32A simple pea.
23:33I mean, we need to remember that we're doing this all as well, to recommend clients here.
23:37But I want us to try some of this food at home.
23:40I think I've enjoyed this more than selling houses.
23:42Well, don't say that.
23:43We need to sell houses to pay for this.
23:44No, I enjoy doing that, because the people who buy them are really happy.
23:47But this is my happy place.
23:48I mean, dare I say, it was nice to actually spend some time with you.
23:52Well, here's to that.
23:53Cheers.
23:53And here's to the next one.
23:55Not leaving that piece.
23:57No.
23:58This way?
23:59Mm-hm.
23:59Let's get lost again with your map, I think.
24:01It was your map, Frieden.
24:06Coming up, Darren and Natalie face an uphill battle.
24:09What do you think in here?
24:11It's a lot better than the outside.
24:12It's just not working for you, is it?
24:14No, not at all.
24:15Not at all.
24:16And Sophie and Charlotte go all out.
24:18Welcome to Prophecy No. 3.
24:20And we're coming to a house.
24:22It's a house.
24:23It is.
24:32In Mercia, Darren and Natalie Brown are helping company director Paul from Coventry to find a new holiday home in
24:39Spain.
24:40First impressions were good at property one.
24:42I like this.
24:43I'm looking and I'm thinking, that's how I would do it.
24:46And left Paul feeling right at home.
24:49It's got a nice feel to it.
24:50It's got a nice flow.
24:51OK.
24:52Property two, let's go and have a look.
24:54For their second offering, the Browns have brought Paul a short five-minute drive, staying in the area of Matheron.
25:01So, property two, what's your impression here?
25:05Impression, I prefer property one.
25:07OK.
25:07I can see it's the same sort of layout, but it's obviously not as modern looking at the tiles and
25:12it needs a little bit more doing to it.
25:14So, so far, I mean, obviously I've yet to see the rest of it, but initial impression is not for
25:21me.
25:22Property two is a Spanish Neptuno-style villa.
25:26Inside there is a bright lounge and dining area and a good-sized kitchen, off which is access to the
25:32garden and private swimming pool.
25:34There are three double bedrooms, two of which are on suite, plus an additional bathroom.
25:42On offer for just under €275,000, property two sits comfortably within Paul's top budget.
25:50So, come straight in, very similar layout again to property one.
25:55Yeah.
25:56What do you think in here?
25:58Any different thoughts?
25:59Not really.
26:00It's fine.
26:01It's not, um, it's a lot better than the outside.
26:04Yeah.
26:04If I put it that way.
26:06It's just not working for you, is it?
26:07No, not at all.
26:08Not at all.
26:09And the outside's put me off even.
26:11The inside is, although it doesn't need anything doing to it, the thought that I've got to do loads outside
26:17would sort of switch me off, if that makes sense.
26:19It's one good for you, yeah.
26:22Well, property number two, Natalie, wasn't the right one.
26:25Not the right one.
26:26Very similar to property number one, but so wrong.
26:30The view is exceptional, I'll give it that.
26:32The view's really good, but this is just screaming thousands of pounds of work that needs doing to it that
26:38I just wouldn't be prepared to do.
26:41Number two didn't work.
26:42Are you sure it didn't work?
26:43Do you think he's, he didn't like it, did he?
26:46I think we could put all our bets on this is not for one.
26:48No.
26:50Well, listen, I'm not one for dragging people around the house I don't like, so if you want to call
26:54it a day, we'll call it a day, if you want to move on.
26:56But if you want to see more, we'll see more.
26:58No, I'm happy to call it a day, because, I mean, I'm not going to be, I wouldn't purchase this
27:02one, to be perfectly honest.
27:04Fine.
27:04Fair enough.
27:05Okay.
27:05Let's go.
27:08Potential renovation work means property two is a write-off.
27:11But with the property already in the running, the Browns still have another opportunity to impress at their third and
27:17final viewing.
27:26In Alicante, Charlotte Rodriguez has put house sales on hold while putting the finishing touches to her latest crafty project.
27:34What on earth are you doing?
27:36Happy Chinese New Year.
27:38Thanks.
27:40What are you doing?
27:41I'm making Chinese lanterns.
27:43Why?
27:44Because we've had enough of 2025, which was the year of the snake.
27:49Yeah, it was not a good year.
27:50I thought we could go round to my mum's and just, you know, light some candles and just do something
27:55a bit nice.
27:56We're not keeping you busy enough, so I'll be making a note of that going into the new Chinese year
28:01of the horse.
28:02Come on, then.
28:03Promise?
28:04You should be talking Chinese, shouldn't you?
28:06Well, that's the next thing on me list, Soph.
28:09You're going to learn Chinese as well?
28:10Well, you never know.
28:11We could go to China and sell houses.
28:14Before Charlotte sets her sights on Shanghai, Casa Linda is the destination for today's festivities, with mum on hand to
28:21join in.
28:23Oh, hello, girls.
28:24Hiya, Mum.
28:25Hiya.
28:25Hiya.
28:26What have you got there?
28:27Well, made some little Chinese lanterns, because it's Chinese New Year today.
28:32I've been threatening work, making lanterns, Mum.
28:34Not selling houses.
28:37So, if you hold the ladder.
28:40So, what are we going to be doing then, Charlotte?
28:41We're going to write down everything that we want to get rid of from last year.
28:46Have you ever been up a ladder before?
28:47No, I don't like them.
28:49And, you know, make some wishes for this year.
28:51A bit more.
28:53Wash away the year of the snake, and we welcome the year of the fire horse by lighting it on
28:59fire.
28:59Oh, OK.
29:00Yeah.
29:01I'm not total enough for you.
29:03With Charlotte's lanterns up, Linda's poolside veranda is set for the family to decide what they wish to leave behind
29:10from what has been a very tough year.
29:12We want away with anxiety.
29:15Erm, sadness.
29:19Come on.
29:20Furniture.
29:22Furniture.
29:22Why should we look up to do furniture?
29:24I know you're after a new sofa, Mum, but no.
29:28Fat?
29:30Yes.
29:31Definitely.
29:33I think we're all ready to get rid of all the bad energy from last year, all the horrible things
29:38that happened to us, and stars are fresh.
29:39We want lots of positivity, really upbeat, fiery horse vibes, and we're going to have a great year.
29:45Right.
29:45Year of the fire horse.
29:47What do we want?
29:47We want health.
29:49Peace.
29:51Strength.
29:51Strength.
29:53Laughter.
29:54Joy.
29:55Joy, yeah.
29:57What does John Lennon say? Imagine all the people living life as one.
30:03Oh, my God, that's so brilliant.
30:07Oh, we're having laughter.
30:10Laughter.
30:14Lists complete.
30:15All that's left for the sisters to do is their ceremonial burning.
30:18Right, you get one side.
30:20Starting by symbolically letting go of the past year.
30:24Oh, I nearly went in.
30:30Adios.
30:32Oh, look at it go.
30:34Yeah, go away.
30:36Good riddance.
30:37Good riddance.
30:38Yeah.
30:39When I seen Charlotte in the office making lanterns, I was a bit like, really?
30:43You're supposed to be working?
30:44But the idea behind it was nice, and, yeah, I have actually really enjoyed this afternoon.
30:50Come on, horse.
30:52Let's do this one together.
30:53Fire horse here.
30:55Bring us everything we've asked for.
30:58I think, you know, we've needed sort of therapy.
31:00We definitely need some therapy.
31:03And I do feel a bit lighter.
31:04I feel like I have shed a layer of my snake skin.
31:08It was really nice, and I thought it was good the way the girls let all their inhibitions go.
31:13Well, let's hope it works.
31:16And it was very peaceful and nice the way it just all floated on the pool.
31:20So, yeah, I thought it was lovely.
31:22I think it is quite therapeutic.
31:25Here's to the year of the horse.
31:30It's back to work for Sophie and Charlotte, as they're helping recently retired Sarah, along with dog Barney, to find
31:37the perfect Spanish holiday home.
31:39Accompanied by sister-in-law Sonia, neither of the ladies were impressed by Property One.
31:44I'm not really feeling it.
31:46No.
31:46Even from the sort of street.
31:47Yeah.
31:48Was it too quiet?
31:49Yes.
31:49Yes.
31:50But Property Two got the search back on track.
31:54Much brighter.
31:55Yeah.
31:56Bigger, cleaner and more modern.
31:58Now for their third and final offering, the sisters have brought Sarah to view her property in the lively coastal
32:05area of Playa Flamenca.
32:07So, welcome to Property Number Three.
32:10Come to a totally different area, and we're coming to a house.
32:13It's a house.
32:14It is.
32:16Wow.
32:18Property Three is a spacious villa.
32:21On entering, there is a glazed terrace room.
32:23There is a good-sized lounge and dining room, which leads off to the kitchen.
32:28There are two double bedrooms and a family shower room.
32:32Outside, there are private terraces and a large rooftop solarium, upping the all-important space on offer.
32:39On the market for €175,000, Property Three sits a healthy €10,000 under Sarah's top budget.
32:47So, come on through.
32:54So, obviously, we're in a house.
32:58Different layouts.
32:59Yeah.
33:00Spacious?
33:01It's always why it's okay.
33:02It might be a bit dark, but maybe because it's dark outside.
33:05Yeah.
33:06Yeah, perhaps.
33:06And there's always things you can do to brighten it as well.
33:09Yeah.
33:10How are you feeling?
33:11Not as excited as I was in the previous property.
33:13Okay.
33:14But I can see where you could do something with this.
33:18And that's it.
33:19It's just whether you want to or whether you want to move into the property with your suitcase and your
33:23toothbrush and then just have fun.
33:25Yeah.
33:25Whereas here, it's going to take you some time to bring it round to your style.
33:29Exactly.
33:29Yeah.
33:30Okay, yeah, but interested to see more.
33:32Well, let's keep going then.
33:33Yeah.
33:36So, come on through to the bigger of the two bedrooms.
33:43It's a big enough room.
33:45Again, just would need a lot of work, I think.
33:48Yeah.
33:48To bring it up to what you want.
33:50And also, still feels dark.
33:53Yeah, very dark.
33:53A bit dark in here.
33:55Well, we've still got one more part of the house that we really want to show you.
33:58Oh.
33:58The main reason why we brought you here, the rooftop solarium.
34:01Oh, brilliant.
34:03So, let's go and check the house.
34:04Let's go and have a look.
34:04Great.
34:10This is big.
34:12Oh, it's big.
34:14Very big.
34:15Wow.
34:16Oh, yeah, it's quite a lot of space here, isn't there?
34:18Wow.
34:18It's a really good amount of space.
34:20It does need work.
34:21It does need bringing up to how you'd want it.
34:23If you can see beyond that, it could be a really useful property.
34:26And it's in a great location as well.
34:28Yeah.
34:28OK.
34:29Yeah, that's good.
34:31Property number two, we were asked for more outdoor space.
34:34And property number three has definitely got more outdoor space.
34:38This is a bit different, isn't it?
34:39It certainly needs a bit of tidying up, don't you think?
34:43Yeah, and it's tidying up, but you'd have to do quite a bit.
34:47She does need to do a lot of work to this property, but we're giving her a house.
34:51And do I want to do that much, let's be fair?
34:53No, you don't.
34:54So I don't mind putting a bit of paint on the wall, but nothing else.
34:57Yeah.
34:58Could this be the one?
35:00Well, only if you're willing to take the work on.
35:02There has to be a compromise.
35:07Hi.
35:07Hello.
35:08Hiya.
35:09How have you gotten on?
35:10It was lovely to see it.
35:11Yeah.
35:12It was lovely to see it.
35:14And the kind of size that you can get.
35:17And I didn't expect a house.
35:18Lovely roof terrace.
35:20Too much work for me.
35:21OK.
35:22Well, we've had an interesting day.
35:24Ups and downs.
35:25Yeah.
35:25I'm sure you've got a lot to think about, so shall we head back to the office and have
35:28a catch-up?
35:29Definitely.
35:29Come on then.
35:29Thanks very much.
35:31With property three also ruled out, Sarah will need to take some time to consider her options
35:36before meeting back up to give Sophie and Charlotte her final decision.
35:43Coming up, the Browns are on the up in Mercia.
35:45I'm not ruling it out, if that makes sense.
35:47We're not getting the no like we're doing.
35:48You're not getting the no like the second property.
35:50100% not getting the no.
35:51And it's decision time with Sophie and Charlotte.
35:54Now that you've seen these three properties, what would you like to do moving forward?
36:05In Mercia, Darren and Natalie are helping company director Paul in his hunt to upsize
36:10from his previous Spanish holiday home.
36:13Property one got the search off to a flyer.
36:16This is a big improvement on what we had before.
36:20It's a tick in the box.
36:22But property two was a non-starter.
36:24I'm not one for dragging people around the house I don't like, so if you want to call
36:27it a day, we'll call it a day.
36:29No, I'm happy to call it a day.
36:31In a bid to go one better for their final offering, the Browns have brought Paul to
36:36the village of Pinar da Campa Verde, an area already familiar to Paul, his wife, Keeley
36:41and daughter, Phoebe.
36:42OK, Paul, here we are at property number three.
36:47Yeah, it's nice.
36:49It's a lot better than property two in terms of nothing needs doing initially.
36:53It's got a bit of character.
36:55Property three is a detached villa.
36:58Inside, there is a spacious, bright, open-plan living space and dining area.
37:03Separated by a breakfast bar is the fully-fitted kitchen.
37:07There are three double bedrooms and two bathrooms.
37:11To the outside of the villa is the low-maintenance plot Paul is after, complete with private swimming
37:17pool.
37:18On offer for just under €300,000, property three sits just within Paul's top budget.
37:25It's come straight in.
37:27It's kind of a similar set-up as the first two properties in the way that it's open-plan
37:32but not.
37:33It's still got its sections.
37:35Yeah, it's not as big as the first property, the lounge.
37:38What we've done on purpose here, Paul, is go location over property size.
37:42Yeah.
37:42Back where you know, back where Phoebe knows and Keeley knows.
37:45Yeah.
37:45Initial impressions?
37:46It hasn't given me the yes straight away like the first house did, but I'm not ruling it
37:52out, if that makes sense.
37:53We're not getting the no like we did.
37:54You're not getting the no like the second property, 100% not getting the no.
37:58It's a tentative start, but at least Paul is keen to see the rest of the property.
38:04Yeah, it's nice.
38:05It's on the small side, but it's nice.
38:08Is this the main bedroom?
38:10This is more of a main suite rather than a bedroom.
38:14So go through there, Paul, and have a look and see what you think.
38:17OK.
38:23So a fair bit of extra space.
38:25Absolutely, yeah.
38:26Overall, it's a lot bigger than our property one because of this room here.
38:30Yeah.
38:30So, yeah.
38:31I think from here, we're going to send you off to have a little look around.
38:34OK.
38:35Have a look downstairs, pop into the kitchen.
38:37There's two more bedrooms.
38:38Yeah.
38:39And then we'll meet you by the pool and see what you think.
38:41OK, brilliant.
38:41All right, go and explore.
38:42Cheers, thank you.
38:44It's a fantastic place.
38:45It's a three-bedroom villa with a pool.
38:47Yeah.
38:47In its budget.
38:48It's strong.
38:49I like it.
38:50There's no reason not to like it.
38:51It's just, is it going to overwhelm him as much as perhaps property one did?
38:56Kind of on the smallish side, the kitchen, but it's adequate for what it needs to be.
39:01Yeah.
39:02The feeling I'm getting is that it's property over location.
39:05It's the size of the property.
39:07It's the big pool.
39:08And I think that that's just drawing him back a little bit.
39:11Let's see.
39:11That's my gut feeling.
39:12I like the lounge and the kitchen, but the two bedrooms here are a little on the small side.
39:19There's more to see with this property.
39:21Hopefully it's positive, but if it keeps being pulled back to property number one,
39:25then we'll have to see what we can do there.
39:26Yeah.
39:27Hello.
39:28Hiya.
39:29Welcome back.
39:31What do you think?
39:32So, I think outside space is one thing that's the big factor for me, which property one had.
39:39This doesn't have this, and it's not giving me that excitement, and it's something that I would sacrifice area over.
39:46So, I think it's fair to say this one's not for you.
39:48No.
39:48It had a little bit more outside space and had a little bit of a slightly different feel to the
39:52outside.
39:52It possibly could have been, but it's just, no, it's not for me.
39:56Okay.
39:56We've not done it.
39:57So, thinking time.
39:58Yes.
39:59Get on the phone to Keely and Phoebe and have a think, and we'll meet up later, yeah?
40:03Sounds like a plan.
40:03Come on, then.
40:04Okay.
40:05With property three also out of the running, Paul will now need to take some time to discuss his options
40:10with his wife, Keely, back home,
40:12before coming back to Darren and Natalie with his final decision.
40:23In Alicante, Sophie and Charlotte Rodriguez have been helping recently retired Sarah to find her perfect Spanish holiday home.
40:32A lack of excitement at property one meant it was a no from Sarah.
40:36You need to be excited when you walk into a property.
40:38This is like zero excitement.
40:42But property two, a modern apartment, got the good vibes going.
40:46You ready?
40:47Yeah.
40:48Ta-da!
40:49Oh, nice.
40:50Yes.
40:51That's a good reaction.
40:52Yeah, really nice.
40:54And despite upping the outdoor space on offer, property three is also out of the running.
41:00Too much work for me.
41:01Okay.
41:02Now having taken some time to consider her options...
41:05Hello again.
41:06Hello.
41:07Hello.
41:07Sarah is back to meet Sophie and Charlotte.
41:10...with her final thoughts.
41:13Oh, well, it's been an interesting day.
41:16Yeah.
41:16Nothing.
41:17You've had some time to go away and have a think.
41:19Mm.
41:20Now that you've seen these three properties, the areas, what would you like to do moving forward?
41:25I think I'm still considering that property two, but I'm not ready to make an offer.
41:31Okay.
41:31What I want to do, I'm here for another eight weeks, which is good.
41:35Yeah.
41:35I want to really get to know the areas around here.
41:38Okay.
41:38And work with you girls, if that's okay.
41:41Yeah.
41:41To look for something that I walk in, not just like, but love.
41:47Yeah.
41:47Okay.
41:48No sale today.
41:50Not today, but, you know, still promising.
41:52She said she's not ready to put an offer in at the moment.
41:55No.
41:55Take care.
41:56Nice to see you.
41:56Take care.
41:57Bye-bye.
41:58Bye.
41:59Really enjoyed looking at the different areas with the girls.
42:03I'll be driving around areas as well, having a look, but also they are going to be, like, key to
42:08helping me out, I think.
42:09And the Spanish stream is still alive, and we will find that right property for her.
42:12We will.
42:20In Mercia, Darren and Natalie Brown have been helping Paul from Coventry to find a new holiday home in Spain
42:27with a top budget of 300,000 euros.
42:30Property 1, a detached villa, started the search on a high.
42:34What do you think Keely would think of this?
42:36Oh, yeah.
42:36Absolutely.
42:37Yeah, she'd like this.
42:37It doesn't need anything doing to it.
42:40But property 2 didn't get off the ground.
42:43So far, initial impression is not for me.
42:48And ultimately, property 3 also fell short.
42:51I think it's fair to say this one's not for you.
42:53No, it had a little bit more outside space.
42:55It possibly could have been, but no, it's not for me.
42:58Having now taken some time to consult wife Keely back home...
43:02Hi, Paul.
43:03Hiya, you all right?
43:03Paul is back to let Darren and Natalie know his final thoughts.
43:07So, good rest?
43:08Yes, very good, thank you.
43:09Did you get a chance to speak to Keely and Phoebe?
43:12Yes, I spoke to them, yeah.
43:14We've made our minds up.
43:16Oh, already?
43:17Yeah.
43:17Yeah, so I would like to see if we can go after property 1.
43:22I had the feeling as soon as I walked in there,
43:24I kind of, it felt exactly what I was looking for.
43:27So, yeah, property 1 would be...
43:30I'd like to see if we can pursue that.
43:31Property 1 is on the market, £295,000.
43:35Yes.
43:36Do you want to make an offer?
43:37Yes, please.
43:37Rather than back and forth, just one offer, £285,000.
43:41Yes or no?
43:42Take it or leave it?
43:42Take it or leave it, that's it, yeah.
43:43OK, let's find out.
43:45All right.
43:46It's a good offer.
43:52Yeah, hi, Kelly, it's Darren and Macassimo.
43:56Hi.
43:57We came to look at a property yesterday with Paul in Campus Hall.
44:01Well, the good news is Paul wants to make an offer
44:03and the offer is €285,000.
44:10OK.
44:13OK.
44:14All right, leave that with me.
44:17Bye-bye.
44:19Congratulations.
44:20Brilliant.
44:21Amazing.
44:21Thank you very much.
44:22Cheers.
44:22Well done.
44:23Well done.
44:30First property that we saw, and to be honest, he couldn't stop talking about it all the way
44:35through, so I don't think he wanted to give too much away.
44:38He was waiting to see what else would happen, but everything was referenced back to property
44:42one, so yeah.
44:43Kelly and Phoebe will be absolutely made up.
44:45It's a nice property.
44:46It's got everything that we want, so yeah, it felt right.
44:49Property number one.
44:49So, yeah, it was all really good.
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