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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.
00:27In Alicante, it's the Rodriguez family.
00:30Cheers, girls. Well done.
00:33Over in Almeria, the Garners.
00:35Yeah! It's huge.
00:37You can have a party in here.
00:39Up the coast in Mercia, the Browns.
00:41Action!
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.
01:05Start packing.
01:06Life is waiting for you here in Spain.
01:09Today, in Alicante,
01:10the Rodriguez sisters start as they mean to go on.
01:13Hopefully we've not peaked too soon.
01:15We often do.
01:17Steve and Sharon Garner set expectations in Almeria.
01:21I think we've started on a high.
01:23Now we're going to have to go another level.
01:26And Sophie is pushed out of her comfort zone.
01:29This is my worst nightmare.
01:31Oh, no, Mum.
01:32What have you done?
01:37In Almeria,
01:38Sharon is fuelling up for another day of selling houses.
01:41Anybody want a protein bar?
01:44Oh, he's good, thank you.
01:45I'm fasting.
01:46Are you still doing that stupid not eating all day long?
01:49If you don't eat,
01:50you've got to lose weight,
01:51you know what I mean?
01:52Well, the only thing is, you know,
01:53you do need to eat during the day
01:55because you need energy.
01:56No, I'm not.
01:58I don't need energy for this job.
01:59It's fine.
02:04Revved up and ready for the Garners
02:06to find their forever home in Spain
02:07is retired international lorry driver Mark
02:10and his wife Julie.
02:12It doesn't get much better than that.
02:14Having spent his working life
02:15driving Spain's Sunshine Coast,
02:18Mark knows it's just the place to call home.
02:20I've been coming to Allbox in this region
02:22for 30-plus years
02:24and I love the place,
02:25so just always wanted to make it home.
02:28I've always said I would do it,
02:30but it's got to be the right time
02:31so the children have grown up.
02:33So, yes, it's the right time.
02:36With Julie on board
02:37and a family of kids and grandkids to consider,
02:40she has firm ideas
02:41on what will make the dream Spanish property.
02:44I would very much like a covered veranda
02:47so we can sort of sit out
02:48and maybe eat out.
02:50Space for an outside kitchen,
02:52which markers you'll be using a lot.
02:55Yeah, the list just gets longer and longer.
03:01Ready to get their new chapter started...
03:03Hello.
03:04Hello.
03:05Hi.
03:05Nice to meet you.
03:06Nice to meet you.
03:07Are Steve and Sharon Garner.
03:09Take a seat.
03:09Thank you very much.
03:11Well...
03:12So, for my benefit,
03:13just remind me what we're looking for.
03:15Ideally, three beds,
03:16two bathrooms,
03:18good-sized swimming pool,
03:19very good outside space.
03:20Obviously, we've got children,
03:21we've got two daughters
03:22and we've got five grandchildren
03:23and we're hoping that they're all going to come over
03:26and stay with us.
03:27Trust me,
03:28they'll want to go over and spend time with you.
03:31Don't worry about that.
03:32Yes.
03:33So, what would be the ideal budget?
03:36The ideal budget,
03:37€275,000
03:38with a wiggle room of €10,000.
03:41OK.
03:41Right.
03:42Shall we get off and have a look?
03:43Yeah, yeah.
03:44Let's go and see what we've got.
03:47Sharon and Steve have lined up
03:49three properties for Mark and Julie,
03:51getting things going 30 minutes inland
03:53in the small town of Armaleas.
03:57Property number one.
03:58Wow.
04:01Very nice.
04:02Very nice indeed.
04:04Property one is a detached villa.
04:06Inside, there is a bright and airy lounge dining room,
04:09fully fitted kitchen,
04:11three bedrooms,
04:13the main with en suite
04:14and a spacious family bathroom.
04:16Outside, the gardens come complete
04:18with swimming pool
04:19and Mark's outdoor kitchen.
04:21But at €295,000,
04:24property one sits €10,000
04:26above the couple's maximum budget,
04:29so some haggling would be required.
04:32Right.
04:33So, follow me in
04:34through this entrance hallway
04:38into the main living area.
04:42Nice.
04:43Just needs a different decoration to it.
04:45Yeah.
04:46Right.
04:47The fireplace looks good.
04:48So, what would you change then?
04:50I'd like to have a bigger lounge.
04:51A bigger lounge?
04:52Yeah.
04:53Yeah.
04:54Yeah.
04:54OK.
04:55Now, I'm so excited to show you
04:58this particular area
05:00because this is what it's all about.
05:02It certainly is.
05:04Oh, this is super.
05:06Very nice.
05:07You do have Mark's area.
05:09Mark's area.
05:09Yeah.
05:09I can see myself stood there.
05:10Yeah.
05:15In the kitchen.
05:16Oh, fucking kitchen.
05:17Yeah, no, there's plenty of space, isn't there?
05:19Plenty of worktops.
05:20Things are lovely.
05:21Yes.
05:22Yeah, super.
05:23This is a really lovely property to start with.
05:25It's got the three bedrooms, two bathrooms.
05:28It's got a nice big kitchen,
05:29but the outside space is wonderful.
05:32Hmm.
05:35OK, so this must be the main bedroom.
05:38Oh, well, OK.
05:38There's just a couple of little concerns.
05:41Julie did mention that she felt
05:42that the lounge was a little small.
05:44Nice on the suite.
05:45Oh, nice walk-in shower.
05:47I think we've started on a high.
05:49Now we're going to have to go another level.
05:52Now, that view just gets better and better.
05:55It's fabulous.
05:56Spectacular.
05:57What do you think about the house,
05:58now you've seen the whole of the house?
06:01It's very nice.
06:01Very nice house.
06:02It's got everything we want.
06:03Kitchen.
06:05We do a little bit of tweaking just...
06:07And the dining.
06:08Just where we'd put things, I think.
06:10Yeah.
06:11Yes, no, it's very nice.
06:12Very good.
06:12And this property is on the market at the moment
06:14at €295,000.
06:17How does that feel?
06:18How does that sit with you at €295,000?
06:20It's not ruled out.
06:21It's absolutely not ruled out.
06:22Absolutely not.
06:23We've got to beat this one.
06:25Yes, yes.
06:25It's going to take some beating.
06:26Perfect, yes.
06:27A positive start.
06:29Great start.
06:32Property One got Julian Marks' search off to a strong start.
06:36But with a higher price point and slight concerns over layout,
06:39will the Garners be able to go one better?
06:45Coming up, Sophie and Charlotte over-deliver in Alicante.
06:49There's a lot more here.
06:50More than we asked for.
06:52And the Garners aim for top marks in Almeria.
06:56You've got about a 9.9, yeah?
06:57Yes.
06:58Yes!
06:59What do we need for the 10, though?
07:08Over 20 years ago, Linda and Manuel Rodriguez set up shop in Alicante.
07:15Let's go, darling.
07:16Let's go, darling.
07:16Come on.
07:18Selling the Spanish dream.
07:20So this is one of the properties that gives me the wild package.
07:23With daughters Sophie and Charlotte at their side,
07:25the family have been together through good times and bad.
07:29It's been a really tough year for us all.
07:31We lost my dad a few months ago.
07:33Even though things have changed and my dad is no longer with us,
07:36it's great to know that we're still working under his name.
07:39What is the earth?
07:40Now alongside Sophie's husband, Damon...
07:43We might have peaked too soon, Sylvie.
07:44We might have peaked too soon.
07:45The family carry on Manuel's legacy.
07:48My mum and dad have built up a fantastic business,
07:50turning people's dreams into a reality.
07:53Cross those fingers, cross those lights.
07:55I don't know what the day's going to bring.
07:56Oh, we're just so delighted!
07:59But very proud as well to be able to carry on.
08:02Definitely a good day in the office today.
08:09In Alicante, sisters Sophie and Charlotte
08:12are readying themselves for another day of house hunting.
08:15Charlotte, have you heard about Lola?
08:17Who's Lola?
08:18Lola the missing bird.
08:20No.
08:21Oh, a parrot.
08:23Everyone's looking for her because she's a bit of a scaredy cat, it says.
08:26Right, well, let's see if anyone's spotted her.
08:29We might find the parrot on our travels.
08:33Hoping the sisters can also track down their perfect property
08:36are Graham and Norman from Dunfermline.
08:39These boats look great, Graham.
08:41The brothers-in-law have been sent to Spain by their wives
08:44with a mission of finding their dream joint holiday home.
08:48Two of us are here.
08:50The wives have put a lot of faith in our decision-making ability.
08:53That's the problem we're going to have, actually,
08:56is keeping them happy,
08:58because it's going to be a complete disaster if we get this wrong.
09:01This is a tough ask.
09:03In making a joint purchase,
09:05the intention is for both families to alternate
09:07and share use of the home throughout the year.
09:10The two families get on very well.
09:13Our children are all the same age.
09:15We've been on holidays together in the past,
09:17so this is just the next stage.
09:22While Graham and Norman tee up potential properties in Spain...
09:25That's a shocker.
09:27..their wives in Scotland have them well-briefed on their requirements.
09:31We wouldn't want to be stuck on a small balcony.
09:34This may be OK for a week's holiday,
09:36but three months might be a bit cramped.
09:39So some outdoor space, either up top or the upstairs,
09:43it will be nice.
09:46I think they've trusted us to make the decision,
09:48but we're not going to pull any triggers
09:50without speaking to them first,
09:52which, you know, is just a matter of a call,
09:54and we'll see how that call goes.
10:00Standing by to help get their search underway
10:03are Sophie and Charlotte Rodriguez.
10:05Morning. Morning.
10:07How are you?
10:08Good morning.
10:08Nice to meet you.
10:10How are you doing today?
10:11Very well, thanks. Very well.
10:13That's pretty good, aren't you?
10:14So what is it we're looking for?
10:16We're looking for an apartment, two bedrooms.
10:19Ideally, it would have either a solarium or outdoor space,
10:22and my wife's very keen that we can walk to the beach.
10:25OK. And what's the budget that we're working with?
10:27Well, in Euros, we're looking to spend $145,000 on the property.
10:32OK. Well, I think we've got three different properties to show you.
10:36I think it's going to be an interesting day.
10:37It's going to be good to see how you feel in properties
10:40in different locations.
10:41Will it be property or location?
10:42That, you know, really trumps.
10:44So shall we get going?
10:46Let's make a move.
10:47Let's go.
10:48With three properties lined up
10:50that they hope can wow both couples.
10:54For their first showing,
10:56the sisters have brought Graham and Norman
10:57to the outskirts of Torrevieja,
10:59less than a 20-minute stroll
11:01to the local beaches their wives hoped for.
11:05Welcome to property number one.
11:07Oh, that's lovely.
11:08Which is this top-floor apartment here.
11:11That's nice.
11:13Lovely. Yeah, it looks great.
11:15Property one is a top-floor apartment.
11:18Inside, there is an open-plan living room and kitchen.
11:21There are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
11:26Outside, there's a terrace big enough for dining
11:28plus the all-important solarium.
11:30On offer for just under €130,000,
11:34property one sits well within budget.
11:38So come on into property number one.
11:40Yeah?
11:41Come on inside.
11:43Oh, yes.
11:45How are you feeling?
11:46It is on the smaller side,
11:47but we're not coming to Spain to live in the house.
11:50We're coming in to see the outside space.
11:52Yeah.
11:53So, yeah, it's small, but hey-ho.
11:55But it's nicely...
11:56It's everything you need.
11:56Decently decorated anyway, that's for sure.
11:59Yeah, absolutely.
12:01So, come on into the main bedroom.
12:04Oh, right.
12:04It's one of the bigger bedrooms here.
12:06It's nice here.
12:07Nice and bright.
12:08Absolutely.
12:09Bittered wardrobes.
12:09This is the biggest bedroom.
12:11Okay.
12:12And here, we've actually got three bedrooms.
12:14What?
12:15Three bedrooms?
12:16Three bedrooms.
12:16Three bedrooms, yeah.
12:17Okay.
12:18That's good.
12:18So, there is a lot more to see with the property.
12:21Yep.
12:21So, why don't you go and check them all out?
12:23Yeah.
12:24Right.
12:24Catch up with you.
12:29Oh, this is nice and bright.
12:31Yeah.
12:31Lovely, aye.
12:32They're a good size.
12:33Really good start.
12:34I thought we might have lost them a little bit as we walked in, because the living space
12:37is on the small side, but you are getting three bedrooms, so it's that balance, isn't
12:43it?
12:44It's compact, but it's probably sufficient for our needs.
12:48Hopefully we've not peaked too soon.
12:50We often do.
12:52I wasn't expecting three bedrooms.
12:54No.
12:55That is something good.
12:56Yeah.
12:57I think the location here is really, really good.
12:59I think it's got great outdoor space, and I think it's got that boneless bedroom.
13:02It's going to be a hard one to beat.
13:05Wow.
13:06Welcome to the solarium.
13:08Oh, this is nice.
13:09Hey.
13:09Nice and big.
13:10Yep.
13:11Can you see the four of you up here, maybe with some friends?
13:14Absolutely.
13:14Yeah.
13:15Oh, yeah.
13:16Definitely, I like it, because they're not really overlooking too much at all here,
13:21so that's really a good thing about it, yeah.
13:24This is a good start.
13:25Yeah, very good, very good.
13:27There's a lot more here than we, more than we ask for, you know, more than we ask for.
13:31Yeah, it's a good thing.
13:33Property number one's on the market, just under 130,000 euros.
13:38It's on for 129,969.
13:41Nine.
13:41Is it?
13:42Yeah.
13:42Seriously.
13:43We could buy a few tins of paint with what's left in there.
13:46You could.
13:47We should just stop now.
13:48Yeah, that's...
13:49I mean, if you're happy for stopping, you can go straight to this, Roberts.
13:52That's what you want to do.
13:54No, that is amazing.
13:54No, that's really good.
13:56Good.
13:57With its extra guest bedroom and spacious solarium, Property One has impressed.
14:02But could extra living space at their next showing help Sophie and Charlotte seal a deal?
14:16In Almeria, Sharon and Steve Garner are on the hunt for the perfect property for husband and wife Mark and
14:22Julie
14:22as they make the move to Spain with a budget of 285,000 euros.
14:28The outdoor space at Property One was on the money.
14:31This is what it's all about.
14:33It certainly is.
14:34But there were some concerns indoors.
14:38Kitchen, doing a little bit of tweaking, just where we'd put things, I think.
14:43For their second viewing, Sharon and Steve have brought the couple 20 minutes' drive to the charming town of Cantorea.
14:50So, welcome to property number two.
14:53It's a woe.
14:55It's almost a woe.
14:58Property two is a detached villa.
14:59Inside, there is a spacious living area and dining room, a large kitchen, three bedrooms, the main with en suite,
15:07and additional family bathroom.
15:10Outside, there's an enclosed area, off which is a private pool, and the covered terrace Julie was after.
15:17But at just under 300,000 euros, Property Two sits almost 15,000 euros over the couple's maximum budget.
15:25Here we come into the open-plan lounge-cum kitchen.
15:31Very nice.
15:32I like that.
15:34And the kitchen itself, is it your taste?
15:36Is it your style?
15:37Yes.
15:38Yeah.
15:38Clean, modern.
15:40Yes.
15:41Good.
15:41Follow me through, out into this lovely enclosed terrace area, where you can sit and have a nice evening meal.
15:49Yeah.
15:51And then out to the pool.
15:53That's a great space.
15:55Nice.
15:55Very nice.
15:56Beautiful.
15:56Nice size.
15:57I'm loving it.
15:58Yeah.
15:58Absolutely.
15:59So, where does this put us in that sort of race against who's we?
16:03Well, we had a long chat last night, and there's a few issues with Property One, so we discounted it,
16:10really.
16:11Okay.
16:11Yeah.
16:11All right.
16:11But you can see this being more usable for the family and yourselves.
16:15Yes, yes.
16:18This is a lovely space.
16:20Yeah.
16:20Awesome.
16:21I can see it's working.
16:22Really good, yeah, yeah, yeah.
16:23Nice fireplace.
16:25Yeah.
16:25This house has got everything that they've asked for, and more.
16:29Yeah.
16:30Oh, okay.
16:31Okay.
16:32Family bathrooms.
16:33Oh, okay.
16:34Well, it leads through to the other bedroom.
16:35Oh, there's a twist.
16:37Two doors.
16:37Jack and Jill.
16:38I can see family here.
16:40I can see, you know, every space that this property offers, whether it be indoor or outdoor,
16:45for a family, you know, grandchildren, it's going to be safe.
16:48I think this is perfect.
16:50This is a really, really nice place.
16:52Absolutely beautiful.
16:54Yes.
16:54It's got to be way outside our price range.
16:59How did you get on?
17:01Yes, it's lovely.
17:02It's really nice.
17:03Yes.
17:04You've got about a 9.9 now.
17:06Yes.
17:06Yes.
17:07What do we need for the 10, though?
17:09That's the price.
17:10There wasn't a local wine in the kitchen.
17:12Okay.
17:13Yes.
17:13So the property is priced on the market at the moment at €299,995.
17:21That is, I mean, that is really good.
17:22That is really, really good.
17:24Yeah.
17:25Just means we've got to crunch some numbers.
17:26Yeah.
17:27Okay.
17:28I'm going to have to sit down for this one.
17:31Barry.
17:33So, property number three, what are we going to have to do to get a 10?
17:39The same, just for a slightly smaller price tag, maybe.
17:42Slightly smaller price tag.
17:45We're going to give it a go.
17:46Yeah.
17:46Absolutely.
17:46Shall we head off to property number three?
17:48Absolutely.
17:48Okay.
17:50It's almost top marks for property two, but for the perfect 10, Sharon and Steve will need
17:55to aim a little closer to the couple's maximum budget at their third and final showing.
18:08Over in Alicante, the Rodriguez family are making the most of a rare day off.
18:14What a beautiful day.
18:16I thought it would be really nice that I could get away with the girls just on our own, just
18:22to have a lovely, peaceful day together.
18:26It's so relaxing.
18:27Oh, she's all over me, Mum.
18:28I'm not touching you.
18:30Which is proving harder than expected.
18:32Isn't she horrible to me?
18:34It's a nice, relaxing day.
18:36I am trying to relax, but she's lying on top of me.
18:38Thankfully, Linda has a plan.
18:39I have prepared something nice for you, though.
18:42Oh, a surprise.
18:44A nice surprise.
18:45I thought we could do some relaxed painting, because we've had a lot of stress the last
18:50year, so it would be nice just maybe to put some of the stress down on canvas.
18:56It's been a difficult time for the family after the loss of Linda's beloved Manuel, and
19:01she's hoping today's activity will bring some much-needed light relief.
19:05Oh, here we go.
19:06Oh, look at this.
19:07Surprise, surprise.
19:08No, I hate all this kind of stuff.
19:12Oh, painting is, like, the worst thing for me.
19:16It's just not my thing.
19:17I don't like doing arts and crafts.
19:19Look at the sun shining on us.
19:21Look at the lovely view that we've got that we're going to paint.
19:25This is my worst nightmare.
19:27Oh, no, Mum, what have you done?
19:28I think I look more like an artist now, don't you?
19:31Let's see.
19:33Picasso, here we come, eh?
19:34That's a nice line, isn't it?
19:36Yeah.
19:37Let's see.
19:38That mountain?
19:39No, that thing there at the front of us, the wall.
19:49This reminds me of when we used to go to Javier with your dad.
19:52What do you think your dad would be doing if he was here now?
19:54He'd be sat with a beer in his hands looking at the view.
19:58He'd be coming up and saying, oh, well, we'd all be doing.
20:01He'd be having fun.
20:02Yeah.
20:05It's still hard to talk about my dad.
20:07He was full of all kinds of ideas, wasn't he?
20:09Remember when he got himself glued to the wall in the office?
20:11Oh, yeah.
20:13Oh, yeah.
20:15Lynne, we've got a problem.
20:17I'm super gluing my pants on the wall.
20:19Oh, it was fun.
20:20One thing about your dad, he was good fun.
20:22Yeah.
20:23I can still hear it.
20:24He'd be laughing about it and be like, oh, what's she doing painting?
20:27Well, that's very good, Sophie.
20:30Oh, well, my God, that's really good.
20:32Don't take the mick off to me.
20:34Yeah, I could feel him.
20:39It has relaxed me.
20:40And who knows, I might even go and put that painting up in my office.
20:43I think it's the best piece of art I've ever done in all my life.
20:46I think it is, yeah.
20:46It could be the beginning of something for me.
20:48Yeah, because you have relaxed and you've thought about your dad with fun.
20:51So it was good to have fun instead of tears.
20:55That was a nice surprise.
20:57So now I've got a nice surprise for you.
20:59Oh, that's fun.
21:01So after all that painting, time to swap their brushes for burgers,
21:05as Sophie has planned a well-earned barbecue.
21:08Now we're relaxed and fed.
21:10Didn't expect this?
21:12Well, I can make surprises as well, not just you.
21:15Today, I think it's given them just a little bit of relief.
21:19And Manuel, he'd be here.
21:20I could feel him here looking at us.
21:22And he'd be having a good laugh as well.
21:24So, yeah, been a good day all in all.
21:28Can I have some ketchup, please?
21:31Coming up, Steve and Sharon stay on the right track.
21:35This is three wells.
21:37Oh, it's a wow, wow, wow.
21:40While Sophie and Charlotte have a way to go.
21:43On paper, this property ticks all the boxes.
21:46But sometimes that just isn't enough.
21:54In Alicante, Sophie and Charlotte Rodriguez have been helping brothers-in-law Graham and Norman from Dunfermline
22:01to find the perfect holiday home for them and their wives back home in Scotland with a budget of €145
22:08,000.
22:10Property one had a tentative start.
22:12It is on the smaller side.
22:14It's a bit smaller.
22:14But we're not coming to Spain to live in the house.
22:16We're coming in to see the outside space.
22:19That soon grew on them.
22:21Oh, this is lovely.
22:22Oh, this is nice and big.
22:24Yep.
22:24For their second offering, Sophie and Charlotte have brought Graham and Norman further inland to the area of La Florida,
22:31around a 30-minute walk from local beaches.
22:34So, welcome to property number two.
22:37Looks very well looked after from the outside anyway, yeah.
22:41Property two is another top-floor apartment.
22:44Inside, the living space on offer is larger than property one, with an open-plan living room and kitchen.
22:51There are two bedrooms and a bathroom, while outside there is a well-maintained rooftop cell area.
22:58On offer at €137,000, the property sits within both couples' top budget.
23:05So, come on in.
23:07Straight into the living area again.
23:09Oh, yeah.
23:10Nice and big.
23:11It feels a lot more open.
23:12The kitchen looks a lot bigger than the last property.
23:15So, yeah, this is lovely.
23:19Indoors gets the thumbs-up, but Sophie and Charlotte know it's all about the outside space.
23:25So, another great space up here.
23:27Oh, yeah.
23:28It's lovely.
23:29It's massive again.
23:30It really is.
23:31You know, this is what we're looking for, is outdoor space.
23:34And it's nice to set out to.
23:36I think the only issue will be whether they, like, be next to somebody.
23:42The privacy.
23:43And it's convincing them that, OK, we can put walls up and stuff.
23:47Well, there's still more for you to check out, so why don't you go and have a look around the
23:50rest of the property,
23:51and then we'll meet you by the pool.
23:52We'll be lucky.
23:53OK.
23:54Enjoy.
23:54Thank you very much.
23:55Thanks.
23:58Yeah.
23:58Oh, this is quite nice and bright.
24:01Yeah.
24:01Good size.
24:02Good size.
24:02I like this.
24:03Yeah.
24:03The property ticks all the boxes that they've asked for, but, as you know, sometimes properties just don't grab people,
24:11and I just don't think this property has grabbed them by the heart the same way the property number one
24:16did.
24:17Ah.
24:17Second bedroom, not as big, not as big, but...
24:20If you put a double bed in that, you would have to...
24:23Probably.
24:24Shimmy around it.
24:25You could put two singles.
24:27Graham and Norman are really easygoing, but, you know, at the back of the mind, they have got their wives
24:31to consider,
24:32and as soon as we came up to the roof salarium, they said, oh, maybe the wives might need us
24:35to be more private.
24:36So, you know, they're always thinking about them, which is great, because I think they're going to be the ones
24:40that decide.
24:42Welcome to the pool area.
24:44Oh, it's lovely, isn't it?
24:45It's lovely.
24:45It's lovely, isn't it?
24:46It's a big pool as well.
24:48How did you just get on looking around the rest of the property?
24:50I'm not 100% sure we'll convince the wives on the privacy aspect of the upstairs terrace.
24:56On paper, this property ticks all the boxes, really.
24:59As does property number one.
25:01But sometimes that just isn't enough, is it?
25:04It's got to work for you.
25:05So, it's good that you're thinking all these things, because when you do make the decision, you'll know that you've
25:10made the right one.
25:11That's right.
25:12Despite offering a larger living space, an overlooked salarium has cost property, too.
25:17For their final offering, Sophie and Charlotte will need to up the space and privacy on offer.
25:31In Almeria, Sharon Garner doesn't just find the perfect properties for clients.
25:36Come on, babies.
25:37As she spends her downtime rehoming furry and feathered friends.
25:42So, these are Goldie and Finches that are landing at the moment.
25:45I rescue a lot of animals.
25:47I have over 200 animals and birds at the moment, which includes parrots, finches, ducks, geese, chickens, cockatiel.
25:58The list is endless with the birds.
26:01Give me a kiss.
26:02Good boy.
26:02I have two rescue goats.
26:04Give me a kiss.
26:05Give me a kiss.
26:06And I mustn't forget my two rabbits.
26:10It's what makes my mum happy.
26:12She lives for adopting these animals.
26:19Good lad.
26:20And she looks after them, literally like her own children.
26:26Sharon's latest addition...
26:27Coco, yes!
26:29...is a special one.
26:30What do you do?
26:31Yes.
26:32My latest member of the family is my dream bird, to be honest with you.
26:37Oh, okay.
26:38Yes, okay, you do it yourself then.
26:40A blue and gold macaw.
26:43I rescued her from a centre down in Almeria.
26:47It was important for me to have one from a baby, so as if I could hand-drear her.
26:53I mean, I am literally having to hand-feed.
26:56There's so much love.
26:58So today, I've got a big, full-size cage coming, which I'm hoping that Steve and Sean will put together
27:03for me.
27:04It's a fun thing to do on a sunny morning.
27:06Your words, not mine.
27:08And I'll be able to move her on to the next step.
27:10Aren't they so?
27:12Okay.
27:13This is going to be easy.
27:14It's four sides and a roof.
27:16That's three sides too many.
27:18It can't be rocket science, son.
27:21Right, she's really bored now.
27:23You know, nothing surprises me with your mother.
27:25Now, if she poos on me, I'm wearing white.
27:29Okay, and then the last one.
27:31Go, go.
27:33What are you doing?
27:36Hang on, what's she doing?
27:38Oh, oh, yes.
27:39Oh, oh.
27:41Oh, okay.
27:42When he was a child, he used to do exactly the same thing.
27:45Couldn't take him anywhere.
27:46Accident problem.
27:47How's your bad, then?
27:48Painful.
27:49Just what I needed.
27:50She didn't look spinning a wing.
27:51No, she wasn't.
27:52She was getting ready to aim.
27:55But no, I mean, Sean, Sean played his part.
27:58He did a good job.
27:58Yeah, he was, he's good at holding things together.
28:01Yeah.
28:02But he did end up with a bump on his head.
28:09What's he doing now?
28:10He just walked straight into...
28:14No, this is not funny.
28:19Let me put that right as you walk in the door.
28:21I think I've actually just, like...
28:23Oh, no.
28:24You got some cushion.
28:26Oh, no.
28:28Have I taken skin off?
28:33Well, Sean isn't quite in one piece.
28:35Oh, there you go, my dear.
28:37Coco's new cage is...
28:39Yeah, yeah, that's going nowhere, is it?
28:41No.
28:42Ready for some finishing touches.
28:45How's that?
28:47We're just going to get lots of greenery around there.
28:50I'm absolutely thrilled to see Coco in her new home.
28:54Look at this, right?
28:55Do we just swing or...?
28:57No, let's do this.
28:58Let's do brunch.
28:59Yeah.
29:00She's settled.
29:01It's exactly what I thought was ideal for her.
29:05Aw, you're welcome.
29:06I do appreciate it.
29:09Aw, poor boy.
29:10Can I go out now?
29:11No.
29:12I'm going to get a bit of coffee.
29:14Right, here we go.
29:15Sorted.
29:16But she's happy.
29:18OK.
29:21OK.
29:22OK.
29:23OK.
29:24OK.
29:26OK.
29:28OK.
29:28OK.
29:40So, welcome to property number three.
29:58What do you think about this?
29:59Well, my initial thoughts is very nice and I can see it's got railings around a swimming
30:04pool, which was another thing that was on my list.
30:07Property three is a large detached villa.
30:10So, inside there is a lounge and separate dining room, of which is a fully fitted kitchen.
30:16There are two guest bedrooms and a large main bedroom with en suite, plus an additional family
30:22bathroom.
30:23Outside is a large gated swimming pool and screen seating area, ideal for Mark's outdoor kitchen.
30:30On offer for 289,000 euros, property three sits just over the couple's maximum budget.
30:39Through a gorgeous door, as I think this is going to tick, quite a few boxes.
30:45Yes.
30:46Yes.
30:46LAUGHTER
30:48Yes.
30:49No, that's nice.
30:50So, is that a wow?
30:52This is three wows.
30:55Oh, it's a wow, wow, wow.
30:56It's a wow, wow, wow.
30:57Sorry, wow, wow, wow.
30:58You've got two.
30:59I want four in that one.
31:01You might get a little dance.
31:03LAUGHTER
31:04We'll come through here and have a look at this.
31:06LAUGHTER
31:07So, you've got your kitchen, and then you've got your separate utility.
31:13LAUGHTER
31:13It's a speechless wow from Mark, I think, yes.
31:16I can't put two more wows in the same sentence.
31:19No, it is, it is.
31:19Have we got a wow, wow, wow, wow?
31:22And another one on top of that.
31:23Right, come on!
31:25You've got to do it with me, then.
31:26Five, ready?
31:27Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow!
31:30It is, it's absolutely beautiful.
31:34It's been...
31:34It is, it is lovely.
31:35It's been done beautifully.
31:36Yeah, yeah.
31:38This property is absolutely gorgeous.
31:42Yes, this is the main bedroom.
31:43This is the main bedroom.
31:44Main bedroom.
31:45Pitted wardrobes.
31:47En suite.
31:48You can have a look at as many properties as you want online,
31:51but until you're standing there,
31:53you will never know whether it's right for you.
31:55Correct.
31:56And this property is superb.
31:58Hasn't got the views out the window that property two had,
32:01but still very nice.
32:03I'm just surprised because property number two
32:06gave them so many of the ticks on Julie's list.
32:10It feels...
32:12Homely.
32:13Homely.
32:13Feels right.
32:14Yes.
32:15But I don't know.
32:16I think now, suddenly, this is a contender.
32:21So, you're back from your travels.
32:23Hello again.
32:24Yes.
32:24Yeah.
32:24So, what did you think?
32:27It's really nice.
32:28The plot's really nice.
32:30The pool's really nice.
32:31It feels more like a home, for sure.
32:33It does feel like a home.
32:33You've said that two or three times now.
32:35It does feel more like a home.
32:36Yes.
32:37Yeah.
32:37It's short.
32:38Are we going to get a ten for this one?
32:40I'm going to go mad.
32:41You can have an eleven for this one.
32:43Oh!
32:44Have an eleven.
32:45You've got me saying wow now.
32:47Wow.
32:47You've done it.
32:48Yeah.
32:48Yeah.
32:49This property's on the market at 289,000 euros.
32:54Wow.
32:54Okay.
32:55So, it's 4,000 over the top budget you've given us.
32:58Yeah, yeah.
32:59But it is 10,000 cheaper than property number two.
33:03Yeah.
33:03This is lovely.
33:04This is...
33:05It's a great property.
33:06Okay.
33:08Many wows all round for property three.
33:11But with two properties now in the mix, Julie and Mark will need to consider their options
33:15before meeting back up with the Garners to give them their final decision.
33:21Coming up, Sophie and Charlotte hope bigger is better in Alicante.
33:25It's a lot bigger, so that is more appealing.
33:29However, do we really need it?
33:31And it's decision time for the Garners.
33:34I've got to ask the dirty question.
33:36Have we got to contend it?
33:45In Alicante, sisters Sophie and Charlotte have been helping brothers-in-law Graham and
33:50Norman find a joint Spanish holiday home for them and their wives with a maximum budget
33:55of 145,000 euros.
33:58Property one over-delivered.
34:00Here, we've actually got three bedrooms.
34:03What?
34:03Three bedrooms.
34:05But property two was overlooked.
34:08I'm not 100% sure we'll convince the wives on the privacy aspect of the upstairs terrace.
34:15For their third and final offering, the sisters have brought Graham and Norman to the beachside
34:20location of Punta Prima.
34:22So, property number three, we've come to a totally different area.
34:25You can actually see the sea down the end of the road there, so a bit closer to the coast
34:29than the last property.
34:31And we are going to see a top floor apartment here as well.
34:34Property looks in good shape.
34:35And yes, if it's the top floor, I can imagine sunshine shouldn't be a problem.
34:40No, no.
34:42Property number three is a penthouse apartment.
34:45The largest of the three properties shown, it comes with a living room, a separate kitchen,
34:50there are two bedrooms and a family bathroom.
34:54Outside, there is a dining balcony and private rooftop solarium.
34:58On offer for just under 145,000 euros, the property sits right at the top of the couple's
35:05joint budget.
35:07So, welcome to property number three.
35:09Come on in.
35:10Yeah.
35:11Oh, that's nice.
35:13It's brilliant.
35:15So, slightly different layout in property number three with the living space.
35:19Absolutely.
35:20Absolutely, yeah.
35:20Huge.
35:21This is big.
35:22And you've got the kitchen right at the back, which is kind of separated.
35:25Yep, you're still in contact with the people, but you're not cooking in the living room
35:29as well, yeah.
35:30It's nice.
35:30There's nothing major you would do here, because that looks really good.
35:35Okay.
35:36Very good.
35:37Shall we carry on?
35:37Okay.
35:38Let's go.
35:44Good size bedroom.
35:46It is, yes.
35:47I think that's the biggest we've seen so far.
35:49Fantastic.
35:50That is really nice.
35:51Really nice.
35:51And how do you feel coming into a property that is slightly bigger than the other two?
35:55A lot of indoor space means a lot more on the value of the property.
36:00And if a huge indoor space isn't top of our list of priorities, why would we want necessarily
36:06to pay more?
36:09Oh, yeah.
36:10That's nice, isn't it?
36:11Oh, this is a...
36:12Utility room.
36:12A little bonus here.
36:14Yeah.
36:14Utility room.
36:15How's it going?
36:16I'm not sure.
36:18I...
36:18When we pulled up here, you can see the sea at the end of the road.
36:21I thought this is going to really grab them because it's all about the beach.
36:25But I'm just not feeling the same amount of excitement here as it was at the property
36:29number one.
36:30In the booth.
36:32I'm going to sketch those eyes.
36:34And that's the cupboard.
36:35I think we both said in the office this morning, it's all going to be about location
36:40or property.
36:41And I think it's really clear here.
36:43It's all about the location.
36:44Location.
36:45Oh, that's double room.
36:47Aye, nice.
36:48Yeah, not massive, but big enough.
36:49Nothing has grabbed them as much as property number one.
36:52So I think, you know, they do need to speak to their wives as well.
36:55Yeah.
36:55See what they think.
36:56But yeah, it's...
36:57Property number one, I think, is in the running.
37:00Oh, that's nice.
37:01Oh, wow.
37:02Wow.
37:03Fancy fancy notes on the solarium.
37:05Yeah, that's...
37:08Welcome to the outside space.
37:09It's great, yeah.
37:11I like that.
37:12Slightly different to the other properties.
37:13It's not as big, but it's definitely more private than that.
37:16There's nobody looking in on you at all here.
37:18And how do you feel now that you've looked around the full property?
37:21It's a lot bigger, so that's more appealing.
37:24However, we need to determine whether...
37:27Yeah.
37:27Because there's a necessity for the large space, do we really need it, you know?
37:31Yeah.
37:31This is the most expensive property.
37:33It's just under €145,000.
37:36So, it's the top end.
37:37Yeah.
37:38No, I thought it would actually be more than that.
37:40I did.
37:41I thought maybe €150,000, possibly, but...
37:43Well, we've obviously give you a lot to think about.
37:45We know that you've got to take into consideration both your wives as well.
37:48So, shall we head back to the office?
37:50You guys can have some down time, have a little chat, and then we'll see what you think.
37:54Okay, that would be great.
37:55That would be lovely.
37:55Okay.
37:55Let's go then.
37:56Up to you.
37:58With more space, Property 3 also comes with a higher price point.
38:03But having now seen all three properties, will any be just right for both couples?
38:09Property 1, a three-bed apartment offered bang for their buck.
38:12This is nice.
38:13Nice and big.
38:14At Property 2, a top-floor apartment, privacy concerns let it down.
38:19The only issue will be whether they, like, be next to somebody, the privacy.
38:24And in upping the space on offer at Property 3, there was a lot to consider.
38:30And after an afternoon of phone calls back home to Scotland...
38:34Right, darling. See you. Bye, bye.
38:36Graham and Norman are back with their final decision.
38:39How are you doing?
38:40Very good, thanks. Very good.
38:42Have you had a chance to have a good natter?
38:45We have, yes.
38:46Oh, we not have.
38:47Have you spoken to the wives?
38:49Oh, yes.
38:50We have.
38:50Okay.
38:51Property number one, what were your final thoughts on that one?
38:53The location was really good.
38:56Handy for the beach.
38:57Not the biggest of spaces indoors, but it's got the solarium.
39:01So, yes, it was very good.
39:03We think we could work with that one.
39:04We'd like to make an offer on number one.
39:06We've managed to persuade the wives that that is the best option.
39:11Fantastic.
39:12Okay.
39:12And what's the offer going to be?
39:15Well, we're thinking about putting an offer of 122,000 euros.
39:21Okay.
39:21The property's on the market just under 130,000 euros.
39:24Yeah.
39:24So, 122.
39:26Okay.
39:27Shall we do the honours?
39:27Do the honours.
39:28Okay.
39:29Get the number.
39:30Fingers crossed.
39:34Hi there, it's Charlotte calling from Casas Manuel.
39:38So, I'm just calling because we've been to your property this morning with some clients.
39:42So, they would like to come forward with an offer.
39:44And the offer is a cash offer of 122,000 euros.
39:53Okay.
39:54I'll let them know that and then I'll get back to you, okay?
39:59Right.
40:01122,000 euros has been denied.
40:05Okay.
40:06Okay.
40:06Okay.
40:07The owner's minimum is 127,000 euros.
40:12We like the property.
40:13We like its location.
40:15We think it's worth the money.
40:16And we've gone to all the effort of coming out here and I don't see that it's worth letting
40:21it slip by for the, you know, for the want of a couple of thousands.
40:26So, I would be tempted to go with...
40:30127?
40:30127.
40:31Okay.
40:31Okay.
40:32Right, let's put them back.
40:37Hi, Ana.
40:38I'm just calling because the clients are happy to go ahead.
40:42127,000 euros.
40:47Fantastic.
40:49Bye.
40:50Bye.
40:51Ready to do the paperwork?
40:53Yay!
40:54Congratulations.
40:55Congratulations.
40:56I'm so happy about.
40:57Congratulations.
40:58Give us a hug.
40:59Yeah.
41:01Well, we just bought a house in space.
41:03Yeah.
41:04It's a dream come true, you know, with a friend to madam for so long.
41:08We bought it.
41:10Bought it.
41:10We came out with 127, so...
41:13Aye.
41:13We were told that was the...
41:14What?
41:15Yeah.
41:15That's what we thought, you know.
41:17I'm so happy they got property number one.
41:18What a brilliant result and I really do think that that property was perfect for them.
41:23We kind of wait to get the wives out here to have a wee look and see what we have
41:28bought
41:29on their behalf.
41:30Yes.
41:30They've done really well and I'm sure the wives are going to be made up when they finally
41:34get out here and get to checking out as well.
41:40In Almeria, husband and wife team Steve and Sharon Garner have been helping Mark and Julie
41:45search for their perfect family-friendly home as they make the move to Spain with a budget
41:50of 285,000 euros.
41:53Property one showed promise, but its interior didn't measure up.
41:57It just needs a different decoration to it.
41:59Yeah.
41:59I'd like to be glad.
42:01Property two almost took top marks.
42:04Yes.
42:04You've got about a 9.9 now.
42:06Yeah.
42:07Yes!
42:08What do we need for the 10 now?
42:10But property three finished the job.
42:13Are we going to get a 10 for this one?
42:15You can have an 11 for this one.
42:17Oh!
42:19And having taken some time to consider their options...
42:22Take a seat.
42:23...the couple are back to let Sharon and Steve know their final thoughts.
42:28So, I've got to ask the dreaded question.
42:30Have we got a contender or, you know, because you've got two in the mix?
42:36What's your thoughts?
42:39Am I saying it?
42:39Oh, okay.
42:40Yeah.
42:40We love property number three.
42:42Really?
42:43Number three?
42:44Absolutely.
42:44Okay.
42:45So, the question is, I suppose, at this point, where do you want to go from here?
42:50This is your bit.
42:51This is my bit.
42:52I think we'd like to put an offer in on it.
42:54Right, okay.
42:55Yeah.
42:56Well, it's on the market at €289,000.
42:59So, we're going to be sourcing and just go in at €285,000.
43:03€285,000?
43:04Yeah.
43:04Okay.
43:05Okay.
43:06Right, shall I...
43:08Shall I make the call?
43:09Please do.
43:11$285,000.
43:12Yeah.
43:12Okay.
43:16Andrea, it's Steve from Spanish Property Choice.
43:20I'm sat with Mark and Julie and they would like to put an offering at €285,000.
43:32Right.
43:37Okay.
43:38Okay.
43:39No problem.
43:40Okay.
43:41Right, speak to you soon.
43:42Bye.
43:43Bye.
43:45Bye.
43:46Right.
43:48So, you need to buy some packing boxes.
43:51I don't mention that!
43:52Because he's going for the house.
43:54Yay!
43:55Well done!
43:57Yay!
43:58Yay!
43:58Yay!
43:59And have you seen what it says on there?
44:01Look, it says...
44:02Wow!
44:04LAUGHTER
44:05Oh, congratulations!
44:06Well done!
44:07Thank you!
44:08Thank you so much!
44:09Thank you!
44:10Oh, yes!
44:12You have fun!
44:13It's made me see that we're doing that!
44:14Yeah, all that talk, yeah.
44:15It's always...
44:16Mark, congratulations.
44:18After 30 years of trying, we're now doing it.
44:21Yep.
44:21It's...
44:22It's...
44:22Yeah.
44:23I'm in bits.
44:25Yay!
44:26Yay!
44:31This one here...
44:32Picked it...
44:33Yeah.
44:34I'll...
44:34I'll pat on the back for that one.
44:37Yeah.
44:37There you go, mate.
44:38LAUGHTER
44:40That's all you've done, mate.
44:42You're right.
44:43Let's go.
44:44Awesome.
44:45LAUGHTER
44:46One!
44:46Whoop!
44:47Yes, there you go!
44:48Forget it!
45:04I know, you saw the sad part!
45:05Four or no one in the room!
45:06You eat the mood!
45:06You're getting betrayed!
45:06Sure, man, youênous!
45:09Yeah...
45:11I know, I know...
45:11Up, up, up, up.
45:13Oh.
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