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Sun Sea and Selling Houses - Season 9 Episode 11
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00:00When it comes to finding that dream life in the sun,
00:03Isn't it stunning?
00:04the 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.
00:12Spain's a wonderful place to live.
00:13The sunshine just makes you feel happy.
00:15And the people making it all happen.
00:17Wow.
00:18Oh, we got a wow.
00:19Are the expat estate agents.
00:21This is it. This is the dream.
00:23Who already calls Spain home.
00:25Oh, I can absolutely see myself here.
00:27In Alicante, it's the Rodriguez family.
00:30Cheers, girls. Well done.
00:33Over in Almeria, the Garners.
00:35Yeah.
00:36It's huge. I think you're not a party there.
00:39Up the coast in Mercia, the Browns.
00:41Action.
00:44Stylish.
00:45On the Costa Blanca North, the Aldertons.
00:48It's my new tie.
00:49What 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.
01:10Today, in Almeria, the Garners take on terracotta.
01:14Well, I've got even better news.
01:15I haven't got a terracotta floor.
01:17There you go.
01:18Yes.
01:21Charlotte Rodriguez seeks out hot spots in Alicante.
01:24I did think of you, Barry, here.
01:26Sunbathing.
01:26If you want to leave me, just leave me here.
01:29And Sharon steps out of her comfort zone.
01:33Good grief.
01:34I'm used to selling houses, not talking, you know, like this.
01:40In Almeria, it's another warm and dry start to the day.
01:45Hello, hello.
01:45Hello.
01:46Are you all right?
01:47Which is more than can be said for Sharon Garner.
01:49Phil.
01:50What's going on?
01:53What have you done?
01:55Why are you drenched?
01:57Well, me and Dad went down to do a property tour.
01:59And what I thought was really nice, in the bathroom,
02:02they'd actually got a shower screen that was low.
02:05And it was my height.
02:06I literally went to put my hands on top of the screen
02:09and knocked the thing with my elbow and absolutely drenched.
02:13I can't get this dry.
02:14I've got my dress dry.
02:16But I can't get my cardigan dry.
02:19Looking to splash out on a property
02:21that will eventually become a home in Spain
02:23is Sharon and Sean's next client, Lynn,
02:26accompanied by lifelong friend, Della.
02:29I look after a dog when I'm at home.
02:32She's my dog sitter.
02:33She loves my Harley.
02:34So I'm quite lucky because I have the dog with no bills.
02:38Bills, yeah.
02:39With Della splitting her time between homes in Cornwall and Turkey,
02:43Lynn has got a taste for life in the sun.
02:47When we're on holiday in Turkey,
02:49it's nothing unusual for us to be up till 5 o'clock in the morning.
02:53Having fun.
02:54Della's husband goes home and just leaves us.
02:58Salud.
02:58Cheers, my darling.
03:00While access to a thriving Spanish social life will be key,
03:04these good-time girls also have a vision
03:06of the ideal holiday home in mind.
03:08The perfect property would be something fairly modern.
03:12I don't really want anything that I've got to do a lot of work to.
03:16And then, like, obviously a nice little outside area for a coffee and for Harley
03:20and a nice second bedroom for me.
03:26Standing by to get Lynn's search underway...
03:28Hello.
03:29Hello.
03:31..are Sharon and son, Sean.
03:34Take a seat.
03:36So, we've really been looking forward to meeting you.
03:39We have.
03:40Is it a move that you're looking to do permanently?
03:44Eventually, yes.
03:44I would like to permanently move here and bring my dog with me.
03:48Yeah.
03:49Because I'll be coming on my own,
03:51it's quite important to me that I've got somewhere where I've got security
03:55and just have a community around me where I can make friends.
03:59Oh, OK.
04:00So, you're quite focused on what you want.
04:02That's the thing I absolutely hate.
04:04Oh, terracotta tiles.
04:05Terracotta floor tiles.
04:07I hate them.
04:08How would you feel about re-flooring a property?
04:11Well, we might have to.
04:14If it's the right property.
04:16So, the all-important question is,
04:19what sort of budget are we working with?
04:21OK.
04:22€220,000.
04:23However, there could be wiggle room up to about €250,000.
04:27Perfect.
04:28So, we've got some really good properties lined up for you.
04:31All we terracotta floor is, of course.
04:34Shall we head out and see what we've got?
04:36Yeah, absolutely.
04:37Let's go.
04:39Sharon and Sean have lined up three potential properties to impress Lynn.
04:43But for their first showing,
04:44they're taking a gamble moving away from the coast
04:47to the more rural area of Los Gallados.
04:50We've brought you down to this area because it's a really good community.
04:53Right.
04:55So, we've not just looked at the properties,
04:58we've looked at the communities that you're going to be on.
05:01Yeah.
05:04Come here to start with,
05:07because we want to get your first impressions
05:09of property number one.
05:12Ooh.
05:12Looks nice.
05:13Yeah.
05:14Yes, I like the look.
05:16Yeah.
05:17Well, I've got even better news.
05:19It hasn't got a terracotta floor.
05:20There you go.
05:21Yes!
05:24Property One is a duplex apartment.
05:27Inside, there is a bright lounge dining area,
05:30a separate kitchen,
05:31and two good-sized bedrooms,
05:34the main with en suite,
05:35plus a family bathroom.
05:37Outside, there is a spacious rooftop solarium,
05:40as well as access to a communal swimming pool.
05:44On offer at €137,500,
05:47property One is well within Lynne's budget.
05:51So, come on in.
05:52We're going to take you straight through to the living space,
05:54where you've got your kitchen,
05:56as you'll see as you come past.
05:58into the living space.
06:00Oh, I like this.
06:02Yes, I love it.
06:03And look at the beautiful view out there.
06:05Yeah.
06:05That looks lovely.
06:07So, first impressions of this is good.
06:10Yes, like it.
06:12I can't see it myself,
06:13but that doesn't mean that Lynne doesn't see it.
06:16But this is the first property that I've looked at.
06:18Yeah.
06:18So, you know, it's a good property
06:21for my first property to see.
06:24Oh, dear.
06:25A difference of opinion.
06:26Will Della be more on board
06:28once she sees the solarium on offer?
06:31Oh, my gosh.
06:33Look at this, Della.
06:35This is nice.
06:36Oh, this I love.
06:38This is really nice.
06:40Oh, this is lovely.
06:41Oh, this would be probably
06:43where you would find me all the time.
06:46There was a slight risk element
06:48of bringing Lynne slightly off the coast
06:51and to an area there.
06:53It's not as built up, is it?
06:55No.
06:55I like the little library area.
06:57It's got a lot of potential, this room.
06:59The brief that we had was
07:00she wanted to feel safe and secure
07:02and have lots of friends and people to talk to,
07:05and that's exactly what this offers.
07:07Oh, this is nice.
07:09Nice kitchen.
07:10Oh, I like this.
07:12Lynne walked into property one
07:14and said, wow, this is incredible.
07:15And Della, as the friend, said,
07:18I don't see this property for you.
07:19I think it's too far away from it.
07:21Right.
07:22OK.
07:23I would like you to be able to walk out
07:25and go to a bar or a coffee shop.
07:28Yes.
07:28You can't do that.
07:29Yes.
07:30No.
07:30And that's my reservation.
07:34Hi.
07:35Hi.
07:36Hello again.
07:37Hello again.
07:38So what was your thoughts on the rest of the property?
07:41Right.
07:41Love the property.
07:43My only reservation is,
07:46is it too far away from everything for me?
07:48I'd say I'm probably 85%, 89%.
07:52Not 100%.
07:53OK.
07:54That's good.
07:54But we're getting there.
07:55That's a good start.
07:56Yeah.
07:57That's a good start.
07:58So the current asking price of property one
08:03is 137.5 thousand euros.
08:06You are joking.
08:06You are joking me.
08:08I'm really shocked.
08:10I think that's fabulous.
08:11I love that price.
08:11That's the difference you get
08:13when you come away from the beach a little bit.
08:15Yeah.
08:15You're only 12 minutes away.
08:16Yeah.
08:16After you drive to the beach.
08:17Are we right in saying
08:19that the only way we're going to get that to 100%
08:21is maybe show you something closer to the amenities,
08:25closer to the coast?
08:25Yes.
08:26Yeah, I would say so.
08:28Well, shall we call it a day
08:29and see what tomorrow brings?
08:31We've got some fantastic properties lined up.
08:34Fantastic.
08:34I'm very excited.
08:36Based on this, I'm really excited.
08:38A really good start.
08:39Perfect.
08:39Let's go.
08:40Let's go.
08:42It's a strong start with their first showing,
08:44but property two will need to be closer to the coast
08:47and local amenities
08:48for Sean and Sharon to really seal a deal.
08:54Coming up, Charlotte hits a wall in Alicante.
08:57Maybe that wall could be knocked down
09:00to make it a bit wider.
09:02Not knocking walls down again.
09:03No, I don't blame you.
09:06And the Garners hit their marks in Almeria.
09:09It couldn't be more perfect.
09:11No.
09:11It's like tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick.
09:20Over 20 years ago, Linda and Manuel Rodriguez
09:24set up shop in Alicante.
09:26Let's go, darling.
09:27Let's go, darling.
09:28Come on.
09:30Selling the Spanish dream.
09:31So this is one of the properties that gives me the wow factor.
09:35With daughters Sophie and Charlotte at their side,
09:37the family have been together through good times and bad.
09:41It's been a really tough year for us all.
09:43We lost my dad a few months ago.
09:45Even though things have changed and my dad is no longer with us,
09:48it's great to know that we're still working under his name.
09:51Buenos dias.
09:52Now, alongside Sophie's husband, Damon...
09:55We might have peaked too soon, Sylvie.
09:56We might as well.
09:57..the family carry on Manuel's legacy.
09:59My mum and dad have built up a fantastic business,
10:02turning people's dreams into a reality.
10:05Cross those fingers, cross those lights.
10:07I don't know what the day's going to bring.
10:08Woo!
10:09Oh, it does go for lightning!
10:11But very proud as well to be able to carry on.
10:13Definitely a good day in the office today.
10:19In Alicante, Charlotte is readying herself for another busy day.
10:25Morning, Charlotte. You're looking very colourful today.
10:27Nice and bright, aren't I?
10:29You're flying solo today.
10:30Don't worry, I'm more than capable.
10:32I've got everything organised.
10:33I've got my keys, I've got my notes.
10:36Just need the clients.
10:37Be here any minute.
10:41Charlotte's next clients looking for their dream holiday home in Spain
10:44are husband and wife, Barry and Mandy, from Devon.
10:48Cheese!
10:49Who first met working together almost 40 years ago.
10:53I was behind the bar, he was doing the door, and that was it.
10:58Love at first sight.
10:59For you.
11:01Surrounded by a busy work and family life ever since,
11:05the couple have now decided it's time to focus on themselves.
11:08Barry's been working for 15 years.
11:12He's been working in construction, hard work, so he needed to retire.
11:16And I now decided because he's retired, I'd like to retire.
11:23And with buying a holiday home top of the retirement wish list,
11:27there's one big draw to spending more time in Spain.
11:30Really, it's the contrast in the weather.
11:34Barry would quite like a solarium because he is a real sun worshipper,
11:38so he'll sit in the sun for hours.
11:40I like a little umbrella to sit under and read a book.
11:46And while they are set on Spain,
11:48the couple are still open to ideas when it comes to the perfect property.
11:52We have looked at quite a few options, so we're not 100% sure,
11:56but we're hoping once we see it, we'll think that's it.
11:59We'll know as soon as we walk in the door.
12:01I think so.
12:01Yeah.
12:03Ready to help turn their dream into a reality...
12:06Hola.
12:07Hola.
12:07Buenos dias.
12:09...is Charlotte Rodriguez.
12:11So, let's just recap what it is you're looking for.
12:14Um, two bed, hopefully two baths, if we can get it.
12:19OK.
12:19Barry's a real sun worshipper, so a roof terrace would be...
12:23Ideal.
12:24..the icing on the cake, really.
12:25OK.
12:26Quite modern, no renovations.
12:30So, budget-wise, what are we going to work with today?
12:33So, we did say 100 to 120, didn't we?
12:36But then we said we would go...
12:37Go up to 140.
12:39OK, well, I have got a few properties on my sleeve.
12:42Ooh.
12:43Lovely.
12:44They're all a bit different, different areas.
12:46Yeah.
12:46So, excited to get going?
12:47Oh, absolutely.
12:48Yeah, we can't wait.
12:49Let's go.
12:50Lovely.
12:50Thanks, Charlotte.
12:52Charlotte has lined up three properties for Mandy and Barry.
12:55We are going to go to the village of Formantara del Segura.
12:58OK.
12:59In the end, ten minutes, we're on my beach.
13:02And for now, we're 35 minutes, we're at the airport.
13:04Perfect.
13:06And for their first showing,
13:08has brought a couple 15 minutes inland from the coast.
13:11OK, Barry and Mandy, the first property of the day.
13:14And I'm taking you to a Toffler apartment here.
13:17Ooh.
13:18Oh, lovely.
13:18Very nice, yeah.
13:19Very nice.
13:20Yeah.
13:20We like the area a lot.
13:23Property one is an apartment within a residential block.
13:27Inside, there is a bright lounge diner,
13:30separate kitchen,
13:31two bedrooms,
13:33the main with an en suite,
13:34and an additional bathroom.
13:37There is a terrace offering stunning countryside views,
13:40plus access to the shared rooftop solarium
13:43that sun worshipper Barry was after.
13:45On offer at 110,000 euros,
13:48property one is well within Mandy and Barry's top budget.
13:52So, here we are to the Toffler apartment.
13:56OK.
13:56In the living room.
13:58Righty-ho.
14:11OK.
14:12I've got Noggin Wall's done again.
14:13No, I don't blame you.
14:16So, we'll head into the kitchen.
14:18OK.
14:19So, thoughts on the kitchen?
14:22Um...
14:23A little bit...
14:24A little bit small.
14:25Yeah, I think we're...
14:27Yeah, a bit dark,
14:28a bit smaller than we were hoping for.
14:32First property of the day,
14:33and I don't think it's got them very excited.
14:37Second bedroom.
14:38Oh, yeah.
14:38OK.
14:39I do.
14:40Yeah, that's quite small, though.
14:42I don't think you'd get a double in there, would you?
14:44No.
14:45Mandy and Barry asked for a lot within their budget,
14:47and this property does tick a lot of those boxes on paper.
14:51Wow.
14:52Wow.
14:53This is a nice space, isn't it?
14:55Yeah.
14:55Lovely space.
14:57We don't always hit the nail on the head on the first property,
14:59but that's OK.
15:00Look at the views.
15:01Yeah.
15:02That's amazing.
15:03Love it.
15:04Really nice.
15:04Absolutely gorgeous.
15:05Absolutely love it.
15:09How did you get on?
15:10Yeah.
15:10It's got lots of positives.
15:14Just a little bit too small, I think, don't we?
15:16Yeah.
15:17But this is amazing.
15:18Yeah, this.
15:19This is beautiful up here, yeah.
15:20Yeah.
15:20Isn't it?
15:21I did think of you, Barry, here.
15:22I thought you could be up here someday, then.
15:25If you want to leave me, just leave me here.
15:28You can see why I brought you here.
15:30Oh, 100%.
15:31Yeah.
15:32Well, I'm glad you've seen it anyway.
15:33Yeah.
15:33And we'll head on to property number two.
15:35Lovely.
15:35We'll look forward to it.
15:38Not quite the start Charlotte had hoped for,
15:40but with two more properties still to see,
15:43there's still plenty of time to impress.
15:52In Almeria, Sharon and Sean Garner are helping Lynn from Cornwall,
15:56alongside best friend Della,
15:58to find her eventual forever home in Spain.
16:01A property one, initial vibes were good with Lynn.
16:04Ooh.
16:05Looks nice.
16:06Yeah.
16:06Yes, I like the look.
16:08But Della wasn't quite so sure.
16:11I would like you to be able to walk out and go to a bar or a coffee shop.
16:16Yes.
16:16With more local amenities available for their second offering,
16:20the Garners have brought Lynn to the coastal area of Vera Playa.
16:24So, ladies, day two.
16:26Very excited.
16:28And right in front of us is property number two.
16:32Oh, fantastic.
16:35Oh, Della!
16:37Della will be coming to Spain more than Turkey!
16:41Property two is a ground-floor apartment within a gated community.
16:46Inside, there is a bright open-plan lounge,
16:49modern kitchen,
16:51two good-sized bedrooms,
16:52and a family bathroom.
16:54Outside is a private garden and a spacious covered terrace,
16:58perfect for Lynn and Doc Harley,
17:00as well as access to a large communal swimming pool,
17:03and is on offer just under Lynn's very top budget of €250,000.
17:10Well, what we're showing you here is a ground-floor apartment.
17:15It's a beautiful community.
17:17I mean, it would offer you everything you're looking for
17:19as far as the security,
17:21the community that you're looking for,
17:23and, obviously...
17:25It couldn't be more perfect.
17:27No.
17:28It's like tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick.
17:30Yeah?
17:31Yeah.
17:31Yeah.
17:32A perfect start.
17:34Lynn's not even got inside.
17:37So, come on through,
17:40and I really want to see what your first impressions are.
17:43Oh!
17:46Oh, my God, Della.
17:49I love it.
17:50Oh, me too!
17:52Yeah!
17:55Oh, bless you.
17:59Really?
17:59I mean, you did say that you wanted open plan.
18:02Oh, I love it.
18:04That's so awesome.
18:07I'm gutted it didn't have terracotta floors, but...
18:10LAUGHTER
18:11We had to try and...
18:12Had to try and give you something, but...
18:14Oh, no, it's...
18:15It's stunning.
18:19Oh, wow, look!
18:21Oh, this is perfect.
18:23Oh, this is a nice...
18:23This would be...
18:24This is a nice room, isn't it?
18:25Yeah.
18:25Another bedroom.
18:26When Lynn walked through the gate alone,
18:28just on the outside space,
18:30she could see Harley there,
18:32she could see herself there,
18:33and she hadn't actually even been inside the property.
18:36I could just see her sitting here, Della.
18:38Oh.
18:38Glass of wine.
18:39Yeah.
18:40TV.
18:41Harley running around.
18:43That's lovely.
18:45I've got to be honest,
18:46I don't think we can do any better than this property.
18:48I think we're going to struggle with number three,
18:50to be honest.
18:51Oh, well, you know what?
18:54100%, guys.
18:56Oh!
18:57Come on!
18:58I'd say more than that, really.
19:01Yeah.
19:02The asking price of property two is £249,950.
19:08Right.
19:08So it's just within...
19:10In my wiggle room.
19:11That wiggle room.
19:13Yeah.
19:13But...
19:13With nothing to do.
19:15Yeah.
19:15No.
19:16Really good price.
19:17How could we...
19:19How could you bet it on us, that question?
19:21I don't know.
19:22I really don't know how you could.
19:24Let's crack on.
19:25Let's see what we can show you.
19:27Let's head off.
19:28I don't want to go now.
19:29Turn around.
19:30Turn around.
19:33Come on.
19:34Come on.
19:37Top marks at property two.
19:39To go on better,
19:40Sean and Sharon are going to have their work cut out
19:43at their third and final offering.
19:53In Alicante,
19:54Sophie Rodriguez is headed to the office.
19:56Hola.
19:57But selling houses isn't on the agenda today.
20:01Sophie,
20:01I'd like to know why you've asked me to come to the office
20:04in my sports gear.
20:06What's happening?
20:07I think I'm going to let it be a surprise.
20:09No, I don't like surprises, okay?
20:10No, I don't.
20:11You don't.
20:11You think surprises.
20:12All right, well, let's go then.
20:14Maybe put a day out with your wife.
20:15Okay.
20:16Come on then.
20:17You and your surprises, eh?
20:19With a hectic family life and business busier than ever,
20:23much needed relaxation is the aim of the day.
20:26And Sophie is hoping she and Damon can channel their inner zen
20:29at a local Tai Chi class.
20:32When Damon does exercise, it's boxing, it's running, it's cricket.
20:36It's not usually slow.
20:39Damon's the kind of guy who's always on the go, fast, fast, fast.
20:42Okay.
20:43Okay.
20:44I'm not sure what I was going to take to this, if I'm honest.
20:48So you're going to put me out of misery with what we're doing?
20:50No, we're going to try chai tea.
20:53Chai tea?
20:53That's what you order in the coffee shop in the morning.
20:55I do like a chai tea latte.
20:58No chance for a tea break, unfortunately, Damon.
21:03Instead, Tai Chi master Lydia is on hand
21:06to guide the classroom mindful movements
21:09designed to calm and strengthen the body.
21:14Or at least, that's the idea.
21:20Is that your knees?
21:21Yeah, you hear them.
21:25You come back straight, Damon.
21:26I can't talk, I'm in pain.
21:28You're in pain?
21:29This is hurting me.
21:31El peso adelante
21:34y acerco otra pierna.
21:37Inhala, exhala, inhala, exhala.
21:41But before long,
21:42Sophie and Damon are martial arts masters in the making.
21:47My body feels really relaxed.
21:49I liked it.
21:50It held me forth for the whole time I was in the class.
21:55Rodilla empujo.
21:56It was a bit like ballet,
21:58a bit like yoga,
22:00a bit like karate.
22:01So, it was a really good mix.
22:03I enjoyed it.
22:05And I think, you know,
22:06taking time out of the office
22:07to think about our health is important,
22:10you know,
22:10because if we're not physically and mentally healthy,
22:12then we're not going to do our job
22:13to the best of our ability, are we?
22:14No.
22:15We've got to look after ourselves first.
22:17Y muchas gracias.
22:27I appreciate you bringing me out here today.
22:29You were thinking about me.
22:31Thank you very much.
22:33Now, let's get back to work.
22:37Coming up,
22:39Sean and Sharon shock in Almeria.
22:41What are you trying to do to me?
22:43Is that a good reaction?
22:44Is that a bad reaction?
22:46And things are going swimmingly for Charlotte.
22:49So, how's this for your communal pool?
22:52Be all right.
22:53Oh, it's beautiful, Charlotte.
23:01In Alicante,
23:02Charlotte Rodriguez is on the hunt
23:04for the perfect holiday home.
23:06Cheers.
23:07For retired couple Barry and Mandy from Devon.
23:11While the outlook from property one was good...
23:13Wow.
23:15This is a nice space, isn't it?
23:16Yeah.
23:17Lovely space.
23:18Sadly, inside just didn't measure up.
23:21It feels a little bit small to me.
23:23Small, yeah, a little bit...
23:24It's a bit compact.
23:26Hoping to get back on track,
23:28Charlotte has brought the couple
23:29to the rural village of Pinar de Campo Verde.
23:33So, follow me in.
23:35OK.
23:36So, totally different property style.
23:39Absolutely.
23:40Brought you to a townhouse.
23:41Oh, very nice.
23:42We are quite excited and impressed.
23:46Property two is a two-storey townhouse.
23:49On the ground floor is a spacious,
23:51open-plan lounge,
23:52dining and kitchen area.
23:54As well as an additional WC.
23:57Upstairs are two good-sized bedrooms,
23:59the main with direct access outside,
24:02and a family bathroom.
24:03There is an enclosed rear courtyard
24:05and access to well-maintained communal swimming pools.
24:09And at €138,000,
24:12property two is within the couple's top budget.
24:15So, come on through.
24:17So, we've got open living dining area here.
24:21Wow.
24:21Wow.
24:22It's lovely.
24:23Really nice.
24:24So, in the previous property,
24:26your initial reaction was it felt too small.
24:28You wanted to knock down walls.
24:29Yeah.
24:30You've walked in here and you're smiling.
24:32Yeah, absolutely.
24:32More open plan.
24:33More what we're looking for.
24:35This is more absolutely what we're looking for.
24:36Everybody's together then, aren't they?
24:38Yeah.
24:38Yeah.
24:39It's super.
24:40So, in the previous property,
24:41you went too mad about the kitchen.
24:44How's this one?
24:45Super.
24:46Yeah, absolutely.
24:48You feel you're part of the...
24:49What's going on?
24:50Yeah.
24:51Love it.
24:51Absolutely.
24:52Just right.
24:54So far, so good.
24:55Can Charlotte keep the good vibes going upstairs?
24:59Very nice.
25:03So, guys, this would be your main bedroom.
25:06Wow.
25:07This is nice.
25:09Wow.
25:09I love that curve.
25:11Beautiful.
25:12Yeah, you've got a lovely feature
25:13and the balcony for you, Mandy.
25:15Really nice.
25:17I like it a lot.
25:18Yeah, it's lovely.
25:19It's more nice.
25:20More us.
25:20More us, yeah.
25:21Yeah, exactly.
25:23Property number two.
25:25We are chalk and cheese from property number one.
25:27It's gone so well.
25:28This is the reaction I was hoping for.
25:30Oh, there's a second toilet.
25:32It's getting better all the time.
25:34We're ticking all the boxes here.
25:36I don't think I've seen one negative.
25:38Wow.
25:39Very nice.
25:40Wow.
25:41Great feeling.
25:43Lovely.
25:43This is lovely, isn't it?
25:45They're really relaxed here
25:46and this is what you want.
25:47You want to buy a property in Spain and relax.
25:50And I think here they could be very happy.
25:52I hope the sun would come in here.
25:54I was going to say, I wonder if the sun comes out.
25:56I don't know what you really use out here.
25:58Would you have a table and chair?
25:59Well, you probably would eat out here, wouldn't you?
26:01Yeah.
26:01In the nice weather.
26:02Yeah, because you wouldn't want to be eating at the front, would you?
26:04No, not really.
26:08Wow.
26:09Yes, absolutely.
26:10So, how's this for your communal pool?
26:12Oh, it'll be all right.
26:15Oh, it's beautiful, Charlotte.
26:17It's really beautiful.
26:18Absolutely, yeah.
26:19I can see.
26:19It's so well kept as well.
26:21Yeah.
26:22Well, property number two is on the market for €138,000.
26:26Wow.
26:26That's really good.
26:27It's going to be hard to beat, isn't it?
26:28It is going to be hard to beat.
26:30I don't think you're going to beat it.
26:31I'm not sure.
26:34It's a strong showing of property, too,
26:37but with some doubts over a slightly shady rear courtyard,
26:41can Charlotte go on better at her final offering?
26:52In Almeria, Sharon Garner is taking some time away from selling houses
26:57to contribute to a local women's support group.
27:00Today, I've been asked by the Sturdy Girls,
27:03who is a group of ladies that I'm part of,
27:07to do a talk on my health journey
27:09with the hope that my story will maybe inspire somebody else in the group.
27:17Today's meet-up is being led by group founder Kay.
27:21I've been looking forward to this today, so...
27:23Yeah, well, we have two, and, yeah, so they're all inside
27:26and they're really excited to see you.
27:28And it looks like Sharon has got herself a full house.
27:33Today, one of our lovely ladies, Sharon,
27:35has come in to give us a little chat,
27:37and I'm sure you're going to give her a big, warm, Sturdy Girls welcome.
27:42APPLAUSE
27:46Oh, dear, this is nervous.
27:49Good grief.
27:50I'm used to selling houses, not talking, you know, like this.
27:53For many, many years, I've been a yo-yo dieter.
27:57And then, around about 18 months ago,
27:59I started feeling really unwell.
28:02I was having problems breathing.
28:04So I made the decision to go to a professional
28:07and go and speak to a doctor.
28:10And then, literally, within that appointment,
28:13Steve was handed a wad of paperwork like this,
28:16and he said, right, I want you to take Sharon straight
28:18to work Lavera Hospital.
28:20I almost passed out.
28:22I was like, what?
28:23And then the cardiologist came in,
28:25and the cardiologist said, Sharon, I've called your family in.
28:28I want to fit a pacemaker, but I can't,
28:31because your heart is too weak.
28:33So, again, I was there, and I was like,
28:36this is it, I'm going to die, you know.
28:38I've got my...
28:40Sorry, I've...
28:44I've got my grandchildren,
28:46and I was hugging my grandchildren,
28:48and I was saying, I'm going to be fine,
28:50I'm going to be fine, I'm going to be fine.
28:51But deep down inside, I was thinking,
28:53oh, God, I'm going to die.
28:55But I'm still here.
28:56I'm here.
28:58I'm here.
28:59The biggest thing for me was I had to cut out sugar.
29:02Now, that was like,
29:03you might as well have just cut both arms off,
29:06because I was a picker.
29:08And if I started a packet of biscuits,
29:10those biscuits, you know,
29:12they didn't...
29:13They didn't go back in the cupboard.
29:15Let me put it that way.
29:16I didn't have a pacemaker in the end,
29:19purely because I'd managed to lose so much weight.
29:21I've lost eight and a half stone in 18 months.
29:26APPLAUSE
29:29Sharon's speech today was really inspiring.
29:31I know there's a lot of ladies who turned up intentionally
29:34because they need help.
29:36I mean, these aren't boobs.
29:37This is skin that I bought from either side,
29:40you know, and tucked under here.
29:43She's one of those people that people relate to.
29:46So, because she's that type of person,
29:48people listen, and they will take notice of what she's saying.
29:50On that day, I could have lost everything.
29:53So, you know, I have completely changed my mindset.
29:57And I think that's it, really.
29:59APPLAUSE
30:03Well, I've actually just completed my little speech,
30:06and it went down so well.
30:09Because I think they could actually
30:11see a little bit of themselves in me.
30:14Having heart failure
30:15and having to lose this weight
30:17has been hard,
30:18and it still continues to be hard.
30:21But, yeah, I felt like I had their support today,
30:24and that's what the group's all about.
30:30With Sharon's speech a success,
30:32it's back to business,
30:33as she and son Sean are back to it,
30:35helping Lynne from Cornwall
30:37to find her eventual forever home in Spain.
30:40Property One's location left Lynne feeling isolated.
30:44My only reservation is,
30:46is it too far away from everything for me?
30:48But Property Two turned out to be the perfect spot.
30:53Oh, I love it!
30:57Looking to better perfection,
30:59Sean and Sharon are throwing a curveball,
31:01and for Property Three,
31:03I've brought Lynne to the popular golf resort
31:05of Valle del Este.
31:07Oh, wow, look at this.
31:11Welcome to Property Three.
31:13Yeah.
31:14Wow, look at this.
31:15Oh.
31:16We know that Property One
31:18was a little bit too rural,
31:20should we say,
31:21a bit too out.
31:23This is a little bit closer,
31:25and because you've got the facilities on site,
31:28you can still walk,
31:29literally at the end of this road,
31:30is the bar and the bakery and the hotel.
31:33And that's what makes the difference
31:34compared to the first one.
31:36Yeah.
31:36Yeah, for sure.
31:38Sounding good.
31:39Yeah.
31:39Yeah.
31:40Property Three is a ground-floor apartment.
31:43There is a semi-open-plan lounging diner and kitchen.
31:47There are three bedrooms
31:48for Lynne's visiting family and friends,
31:51plus two bathrooms.
31:52There are private terraces
31:54that can be gated for dog Harley,
31:56plus access to communal gardens,
31:58swimming pools and resort amenities
32:00all just a short stroll away.
32:02On offer for €250,000,
32:05Property Three is bang on Lynne's top budget.
32:09Here we go.
32:10Now, this is something completely different.
32:20What are you trying to do to me?
32:23Oh, my God.
32:27Don't!
32:28Is that a good reaction?
32:30Is that a bad reaction?
32:31Is it good?
32:34Shall I stop again?
32:35Well, it is completely different.
32:39Wow.
32:39Wow, look at the space.
32:41Yeah.
32:41Oh, no, it's lovely.
32:43Is this a different feel
32:43to walking into property number two?
32:46Different, but equally as good,
32:48I've got to say.
32:49Yeah.
32:50It's a dead heat so far.
32:52Could the bedroom give Property Three the edge?
32:55Come through into your own private suite.
32:57You've got a double-sized shower there.
32:59Oh, nice.
33:01And come on.
33:02Can we boogie in here or what?
33:04Wow, look at this.
33:07Oh, my gosh.
33:09Oh, look.
33:10This is a big room.
33:11A room with a view.
33:13Oh, this is lovely.
33:15This could be...
33:17Oh, God.
33:18You're going to give me a real dilemma, Ian?
33:20Oh, well, I think it could be more than 100%, this one.
33:23Oh, dear.
33:25Oh, a lovely shower in here, look.
33:28Oh, that's a good size.
33:29So, you've got two bathrooms.
33:31Yeah.
33:32I didn't think we could beat the reaction that we got at Property Two,
33:36and I think we did it.
33:38I think from both Lynn and Della,
33:40the reaction to Property Three was incredible.
33:45Oh, my goodness.
33:47Wow.
33:48Oh, this is a nice size.
33:49Oh, my gosh.
33:50Look at the size of this again.
33:51I mean, she said it might be even more than 100% perfect.
33:56Yeah.
33:57How good are we?
33:58Oh, wow.
33:59Oh, wow.
33:59Look at this one as well.
34:01Oh, that's brilliant.
34:02There's so much space.
34:04Does size matter?
34:06That's what it's going to come down to.
34:12Hi.
34:13Look at this.
34:14We're back.
34:15Oh, look.
34:17Oh, my goodness.
34:20What have you done to me?
34:21I don't know.
34:23What do you think about the rest of the property?
34:25Oh, I love it.
34:26It's lovely.
34:26Property Three, this is currently on the market at €250,000.
34:31Oh, right.
34:33Great.
34:34That's not a problem.
34:35It's smack on the same as Property Two.
34:37Property Two.
34:37Well, the thing is, we're on the golf resort.
34:40Let's go to the lovely restaurant that's on here.
34:44You can have a meal, have a drink, have a talk, and then we'll catch up later.
34:47Have a heartbreak.
34:48And see what your thoughts are.
34:50Yeah?
34:51Yeah.
34:51I'd love to.
34:52We'll have to pull you away from Mr Barnes.
34:53We've got a lot to think about.
34:55Oh, no.
34:57With two properties in the running, Lynne will now take some time to weigh up her options
35:02before coming back to Sean and Sharon with her final thoughts.
35:08Coming up, Charlotte's search for sun continues.
35:12Valerian for you, Barry.
35:14I'm home.
35:15Oh, lovely.
35:16And it's decision time with the Garners.
35:19My head has gone from there to there to there to there, going up and down.
35:28In Alicante, Charlotte Rodriguez is helping retired couple Barry and Mandy from Devon
35:33to find their perfect holiday home.
35:36Property One was a non-starter.
35:38A bit dark, a bit smaller than we were hoping for.
35:43And while overall impressions at Property Two were good.
35:46Wow.
35:47Wow.
35:47It's lovely.
35:48Really nice.
35:49Sun worshipper Barry was slightly left in the shade.
35:52I hope the sun would come in here.
35:54I was going to say, I wonder if the sun comes out.
35:56Hoping she can go one better for that third and final viewing, Charlotte has brought the
36:01couple closer to the coast, to the desirable area of Los Balcones.
36:06So, final property of the day.
36:08I brought you to this bungalow-style property.
36:10Nice.
36:11How do you feel?
36:12Yeah, we like bungalows.
36:13We do, yeah.
36:14Yeah, looks very nice.
36:15Looks very nice.
36:16Property Three is a semi-detached bungalow.
36:19Inside, there is a welcoming living dining room with semi-open-plan kitchen.
36:25There are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
36:29Outside, there are well-maintained citrus tree gardens, while external stairs lead to Barry's
36:35all-important solarium.
36:36And on offer for €135,000, Property Three is within the couple's maximum budget.
36:45So, living dining area.
36:47Yeah.
36:48How do we feel?
36:50Oh, it's quite nice.
36:51Yeah, it's open.
36:52I know it's not as immaculate as the previous property.
36:55Yeah.
36:56It's not being lived in the same way.
36:58Yeah.
36:58So, it does need a bit of warmth.
37:00Yeah.
37:01Which could be done, you know.
37:02We can see behind that.
37:03Yeah.
37:04Good, it doesn't phase you.
37:05No, no, not at all.
37:08Okay, so, let's see, big main bedroom.
37:11Yeah.
37:12Well, that's a good size.
37:13Yeah.
37:14Mm-hmm.
37:14So, how do you feel in here?
37:16It's not singing to me.
37:18We had the patio doors in the other one.
37:21That was a good thing.
37:22That was nice to go out there.
37:24The doors out onto the balcony.
37:25Yeah, it's a really good size.
37:27Yeah, I think I spoiled you with that last bedroom.
37:29You might well have done.
37:31Well, take your time and check out the rest of the property.
37:34Okay.
37:34And there's something else I've saved back for Barry.
37:36I'll see you outside.
37:37Ooh, I wonder what that might be.
37:40I'll catch you in a bit.
37:41Okay, thank you.
37:42In a bit.
37:44What have we got in here?
37:45Oh, another bedroom.
37:46Double bed.
37:47Oh, I know.
37:48Okay.
37:48Yeah, that's handy.
37:49That's a good size.
37:51When we came into the last property, they were pleasantly surprised.
37:54You know, they could see it was good space.
37:55They had the open kitchen.
37:57But I didn't get that wow from them that we did in Props No. 2.
38:01There's a lot of work to be done.
38:02Yeah, it's quite dated.
38:04Yeah, it is.
38:05I mean, there's...
38:06I couldn't live with that.
38:06I couldn't live with that.
38:07That's a bit...
38:08My nan...
38:09Yeah, it is.
38:11My gut is still saying Props No. 2 is still there.
38:14But, you know, they haven't seen it all yet.
38:16So I'm interested to see their full reaction.
38:18It's a nice little area, but you wouldn't get any sun, would you?
38:21No.
38:23Oh, look, there's more fruit trees on the roof.
38:26Oh, yeah.
38:27Oh, and the sun's out.
38:32Hello.
38:33Hello.
38:36Valerian for you, Barry.
38:37I'm home.
38:38Oh, lovely.
38:40Yeah.
38:41Imagine yourself up here, really.
38:42I can imagine you up here, baking yourself.
38:45Yeah, it's a lovely space.
38:47How did you get on now that you've seen the whole property?
38:50Hmm.
38:50You're not sure.
38:51You're a little bit...
38:52I'm a little bit hesitant, really.
38:54Yeah, a little bit.
38:54I don't think that it's for us.
38:56Too much, I think, to do.
38:57Too much to do.
38:58That's fair enough.
38:59I mean, I was a little bit nervous to bring you here
39:02because I knew it needed a little bit of wear.
39:04Yeah.
39:04But I still thought it was worth me showing you
39:06because of the location, we are closer to the coast.
39:08We like the location.
39:09Yeah, I appreciate that.
39:10We do like to put this in, but we understand with our budget
39:13that we're not going to get what we saw earlier
39:16in this area for that budget.
39:18So we've got to make the decision
39:20whether we compromise on a location or not.
39:25It's been a really busy day.
39:26I'll leave the two of you to talk amongst yourselves
39:28and we'll catch up back at the office.
39:30Lovely.
39:30All right to it.
39:31Thanks so much.
39:32See you later.
39:32Bye.
39:35With too much renovation work needing done,
39:38Property 3 is out of the running.
39:40Having now seen all three properties,
39:42have any hit the mark for Barry and Mandy?
39:45Property 1, a two-bed apartment, felt cramped.
39:48It feels a little bit small to me.
39:50Small, yeah, a little bit small.
39:52Property 2, a townhouse measured up nicely.
39:55Wow.
39:56This is nice.
39:57Wow.
39:58And by showing them a bungalow within a desirable area,
40:02Charlotte gave the couple a lot to consider.
40:05And having mulled over their options,
40:08Barry and Mandy are back with their final thoughts.
40:10Hello, Charlotte.
40:12Hello.
40:13Take a seat.
40:14Thanks, Charlotte.
40:15Have you rested?
40:16Yes.
40:16We had a nice cup of coffee.
40:18Good.
40:18All good.
40:19So, let's start from the beginning.
40:21OK.
40:21We started the day in Formentera.
40:24Yeah.
40:24In the apartment.
40:25The apartment was all right, but it was a bit...
40:26The apartment was beautiful.
40:27I don't want to start unlocking walls then.
40:29We've been over this.
40:29Yeah.
40:30But I still think it did feel quite compact.
40:33But then we went on to property number two.
40:34Property 2.
40:35The townhouse.
40:36Yeah.
40:36And tell me all about it.
40:38It was a beautiful house.
40:40The balcony upstairs was just amazing.
40:44The views were fantastic.
40:45But we couldn't imagine ourselves sunbathing there.
40:49No.
40:49Also, we're thinking about location, aren't we?
40:51We're thinking that...
40:53We're not too sure on the area, were we?
40:54Yeah.
40:55Fair enough.
40:56Yeah.
40:56And then the last property down in Los Balcones.
40:59Oh, yeah.
40:59Yeah.
41:00I mean, it was a nice area, wasn't it?
41:01I think it was a little bit too...
41:03It needed...
41:03We thought it needed too much spending on it.
41:06So, where do we go from here?
41:08We're going to...
41:09Yeah, look at our budget, I think.
41:10We've already spoken about it, and we think we know where we're going to go.
41:14We're going to raise our budget.
41:15This is just the beginning.
41:17Yeah.
41:17You know, by all means, you know, I'm still here.
41:20We know, talk about the budget, let me know.
41:22Absolutely.
41:22As soon as you tell me the budget, I'll find you the property.
41:24Perfect.
41:25Let's do that, then.
41:26Thank you very much.
41:27You're very welcome.
41:28You've been amazing, Charlotte.
41:29Thank you so much.
41:29It's been my pleasure.
41:32It's been a lovely day with Barry and Mandy, and unfortunately, you know, I didn't find
41:35the property today, but the search still continues.
41:38We will find a place.
41:39We will.
41:40We'll keep looking, and we will find somewhere.
41:42It is a journey.
41:44They now know what they don't want, so now it's my job to find what they do want.
41:47And with a bigger budget, it'll definitely help.
41:54In Almeria, Sean and Sharon Garner have been helping Lynn from Cornwall, alongside friend
42:00Della, to find her eventual forever home in Spain with a top budget of €250,000.
42:07Property one, a top-floor apartment, wasn't quite right.
42:11I'd say I'm probably 85%, 89%, not 100%.
42:16Okay.
42:17That's good.
42:17We're getting there.
42:19Property two, a ground-floor apartment, earned top marks.
42:23100%, guys.
42:24Oh!
42:25Oh, come on!
42:27But property three, a golf resort apartment, might just have gone one better.
42:32It could be more than 100%, this one.
42:35Having taken some time to weigh up her options...
42:37Look at the smiles!
42:40Lynn is back with her final decision.
42:43All right, so have you had something to eat and something to drink?
42:47We have, yeah.
42:49We've had a lovely long chat.
42:50Probably my head has gone from there to there to there to there, going up and down.
42:54But what's your feeling then, Lynn?
42:56So, I would like to put an offering on number three.
43:02Oh, yes!
43:04Okay.
43:06Thank you, Sean.
43:07Okay.
43:08But I would like to start by putting an offering at 245.
43:13Let's see what they say.
43:15Okay, right.
43:16Well, let me give the owner's representative...
43:20I'm so nervous!
43:21..a quick call.
43:22Oh, my God.
43:23Oh, my God.
43:26Hi, Elaine, it's Sean from Spanish Property Choice.
43:28At 245,000 euros, Lynn's offer is 5,000 euros under the asking price.
43:37Okay.
43:37We'll have the chat with the clients and I'll let you know their decision.
43:42Thanks, Elaine.
43:43Bye-bye.
43:46Oh, don't.
43:47Right, okay.
43:48So, the answer, unfortunately, is that the owner is holding out for the for-asking price.
43:56It's up to you.
43:57Now, this is a massive decision, so you've got to be sure about this.
44:03250?
44:04No, I think you should.
44:05You want it, so...
44:07250 for the property.
44:09Well, if you're saying 250, which is the owner's counteroffer...
44:13That's it.
44:14..it's yours.
44:15Have a deal.
44:15Yes!
44:21Yes!
44:24I've never got that emotional.
44:26I've been doing this a long time.
44:27And I've never got that emotional watching someone by a haze.
44:30Oh, give us a hug.
44:32Oh, bless.
44:33Oh, I'm so happy for her.
44:35Oh, bless.
44:36This development is all about community, great properties, and, yeah, I'm just so over the
44:41moon for her.
44:42I'm so...
44:43I can't tell you how happy I am for her.
44:45Oh, I'm so happy.
44:46I can't explain how happy I am.
44:48Oh, bless her.
44:50Go, go, go!
44:53Cheers!
44:54This is where my new life begins.
44:57Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
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