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Sun, Sea and Selling Houses - Season 9 Episode 12
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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.
00:12Spain's a wonderful place to live.
00:13The sunshine just makes you feel happy.
00:15And the people making it all happen...
00:17Wow. 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 here.
00:39Up the coast in Mercia, the Browns.
00:42Action!
00:44Skylish.
00:46On the Costa Blanca North, the Aldertons.
00:48It's my new time. 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, in Alicante, the Rodriguez sisters aim for top marks.
01:14I was to tell them, what would you give this property?
01:15Nine and a half.
01:16It's going to be hard to beat.
01:17It is.
01:18The Hamiltons' wow in Malaga.
01:21Oh, what are you doing to us?
01:24Oh, my word.
01:25And Sophie and Charlotte lock horns.
01:27No!
01:28She doesn't know how to behave.
01:30Shut up, will ya?
01:31Order!
01:32Order!
01:36Over 20 years ago, Linda and Manuel Rodriguez set up shop in Alicante.
01:42Let's go, darling.
01:43Let's go, darling.
01:44Fine.
01:45Selling the Spanish dream.
01:47So this is one of the properties that gives me the wow factor.
01:50With daughter Sophie and Charlotte at their side, the family have been together through good times and bad.
01:57It's been a really tough year for us all.
01:59We lost my dad a few months ago.
02:01Even though things have changed and my dad is no longer with us, it's great to know that we're still
02:05working under his name.
02:07What is the earth?
02:08Now, alongside Sophie's husband, Damon...
02:10We might have peaked too soon, Sylvie.
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.
02:23Oh, I don't know what the day's going to bring.
02:26But very proud as well to be able to carry on.
02:29Definitely a good day in the office today.
02:36This morning, the sisters are preparing to hit the road.
02:40Are we going in your car today?
02:42We are.
02:43Yeah, what's wrong with your car?
02:44My husband doesn't mean looking after me car like he shows.
02:46I've got no petrol and no water in me windscreen wipers.
02:49Well, the second one's a lie, because when it inflated your tyres last week, I tucked up the windscreen wipers,
02:53so unless you've had it on every day, you've got water.
02:56But can't you put petrol in your own car?
02:58Yeah, I can, but if he's going to clean it, he might as well do that as well.
03:05Looking for Sophie and Charlotte's help to find their dream property in Spain are their next clients, married couple Moe
03:12and Katie.
03:14Currently living in Nottinghamshire, Moe is originally from Valencia and looking forward to once again having a base in the
03:21country.
03:35Having been together for over a decade in the UK, spending more time in Spain's sunny climate is also a
03:42huge draw for Katie.
03:43The eyesight condition I have is retinosa pigmentosa, and it's tunnel vision.
03:48Because of my eyesight, the English weather in the winter is not so great for me.
03:53It's a whole lot easier, and the sun is high in the sky, as they say.
03:58As the couple aim to improve their lifestyle, hoping one day to make a permanent move to Spain, location is
04:05going to be key.
04:06Oh, on a nice day, I'd like to be able to go out walking, do dance lessons, maybe Spanish lessons.
04:12Dancing flamenco, all day.
04:16Private dancer.
04:18Oi, excuse me.
04:19Sorry.
04:20Do your mind.
04:21Oh, la, la.
04:25Ready to get Katie and Moe's search off on the right foot?
04:28Good morning.
04:28Good morning.
04:29Hello.
04:30Come take a seat.
04:32Our sisters Sophie and Charlotte.
04:34So, what is it that we're looking for?
04:37Ideally a two bed, two bath.
04:40One will suffice.
04:42Okay.
04:43Obviously because of my sight loss, I need somewhere that's accessible to parks.
04:50I like walking, etc.
04:52Okay.
04:52And what type of budget are we going to work with today?
04:54We're working between 100, maximum to 120 years, 1,000.
05:00120,000 euros today.
05:02Yeah, maximum.
05:03Well, I think we've got three good properties to show you today, so shall we make a move?
05:07Yeah, that's fine.
05:08That's fine.
05:11The sisters are all set for the selection of properties they hope can impress Katie and
05:15Moe.
05:16Oh, yeah.
05:17Where are you going?
05:19That one.
05:19Oh, that's fine.
05:21I'm the driver, Sophie.
05:24There was one time she got lost.
05:27And despite Sophie's doubts, Charlotte has successfully navigated them to property one in the traditional
05:33Spanish village of Formentera del Segura.
05:37Well, welcome to property number one.
05:39Oh.
05:40Hello.
05:40Oh, yeah.
05:40It's quite a bit complex.
05:42You've got communal pools, you've got solariums, and we are going to go and see a ground floor
05:47apartment here.
05:48Can't wait.
05:49Shall we get inside then?
05:50Yep.
05:51Lovely.
05:51Let's go.
05:52Let's go.
05:54Property one is a ground floor apartment with a negated complex.
05:58Across one level, the apartment offers easy access for Katie with a bright, spacious lounge,
06:04separate kitchen, two bedrooms, the main with en suite, and an additional bathroom.
06:10Outside, there are easily accessible solariums and recreational spaces for the couple to enjoy.
06:17And at €119,000, it sits just under their maximum budget.
06:23So, come on through to the living area.
06:26Oh.
06:26Wow.
06:28Oh, that's nice.
06:30Yeah?
06:30Yeah.
06:31It's nice and bright, isn't it?
06:33Yes.
06:33Because you're on the corner.
06:35Yeah.
06:35You've got the extra windows, and you've got the really large double windows at the end there.
06:40Oh, yes.
06:40And in test, it's the main bedroom.
06:43Oh, wow.
06:44Oh, wow.
06:45Oh, we like that.
06:46We like that.
06:47Wow.
06:47Nice.
06:48That's a word we like to hear.
06:49Yeah.
06:50So, again, a really bright and spacious room.
06:53Yes.
06:54And a nice view out there to the park.
06:57Yeah.
06:58Yeah.
06:58The lights and bright for you.
06:59Yeah.
06:59The eyes, you know?
07:00Yeah.
07:01Yeah, with my side.
07:03Really good start to the property tour.
07:05Really, really good.
07:06Really positive.
07:07You know, we were getting wows inside.
07:09And just, they really like the property.
07:11And I think it works well for them.
07:14Oh, wow.
07:15Wow.
07:15Gosh.
07:16Easy.
07:16You can have two singles.
07:18Two singles, easy.
07:19Yeah.
07:19Plus, you have plenty of space.
07:21Mm-hmm.
07:21Just pass and everything.
07:23Not far from the pool, not far from the entrance.
07:26I think Mel will be happy to leave her here on her own as well.
07:29A great start.
07:31Wow.
07:32Where's Katie?
07:33Oh, he's in the swimming pool.
07:35Katie, dinner is done.
07:37Come on.
07:40For 119,000 euros.
07:42It's perfect.
07:44I think it's perfect property for us.
07:47So, I was to tell him, what would you give this property?
07:49Nine and a half.
07:50Oh, wow.
07:51Yeah.
07:51Yeah.
07:52Well, a really good start, then, to the property search.
07:55It's going to be hard to beat.
07:56It is.
07:56But we're going to try our best.
07:58We'll try your best.
07:58Yeah.
07:58I know you will do that.
08:00Shall we get to property number two?
08:01Yeah.
08:02Not right.
08:02Let's go.
08:03Come on.
08:05Property one is a big hit with Katie and Mo.
08:07But with two more properties still to see,
08:10Sophie and Charlotte might still be able to go one better.
08:17Coming up, plans are afoot in Malaga.
08:20If you took the wall out, it would lighten up that room.
08:23I think it would be spectacular, actually.
08:26But excitement's in short supply for the Rodriguez sisters.
08:30Oh, we've lost those wows.
08:32We've fallen flat.
08:40In Malaga, Andrew and Sharni Hamilton have spent the past two decades
08:44helping buyers discover their own slice of Spanish life.
08:48Ready to see some houses?
08:49Looking forward to it.
08:50Look at this.
08:51It's glorious.
08:52You have the weather, sunlight, beautiful sea.
08:55Look at this view.
08:56Oh, wow.
08:57Every day we're selling the dream.
09:03With their daughters Tara, Natasha and Talia by their side,
09:07life's never been better.
09:09No two days are the same.
09:10I've got high expectations.
09:11Oh, no pressure.
09:13Every client is different, and I love that.
09:16I like it.
09:16Music to my ears.
09:18Even if their passion for work sometimes rocks the boat.
09:21Andrew said...
09:22I love my job even more than Sharni.
09:26I might have got carried away.
09:28He is still paying for that comment.
09:30I love Sharni much more than my job.
09:36Today, Andrew and Sharni are readying themselves for their next clients.
09:41At least that's what Andrew thinks.
09:43Sharni, I see you're practising a little bit.
09:47Yes, you weren't supposed to come down yet.
09:51Don't you think we should practise later and maybe prepare now?
09:55I'm prepared.
09:56I'm just clearing my mind.
09:57OK.
09:58I'm going to go and check the notes, and I'll catch you on the table.
10:02Hoping Sharni and Andrew can queue up their dream house in Spain,
10:06our married couple, Tim and Sharon, from Devon.
10:08Cannonball hall.
10:09That is.
10:10Yeah.
10:11With a holiday home already in coastal La Bocesa,
10:14the couple are now chasing a permanent move to Spain.
10:17We're looking to take the next step and have a property that we're going to live in.
10:21More or less the same area where we are,
10:23because we just love it, love the area where we are at the moment.
10:27Now retired, the couple are already immersing themselves in the Spanish way of life.
10:32I started learning Spanish.
10:34Tienes un meso para dos personas, por favor.
10:38The accent's not great, because as soon as you speak Spanish to someone that's Spanish,
10:43they answer me in English.
10:44So I was like, oh.
10:47And while the accent might need some polish, it hasn't taken the shine off their love of Spain.
10:52Spain is a beautiful country.
10:53There's so much to see.
10:55And it's great for socialising with friends as well.
10:57You know, it's so easy to say, oh, come round for a barbecue,
11:00because you know the weather's going to be good most of the time,
11:03so you don't have to worry about it raining.
11:05So, yeah.
11:06Cheers.
11:07It's very exciting.
11:08It's a new chapter for us.
11:11Yeah.
11:12Plenty of barbecues as well.
11:14Yeah.
11:15On hand to serve up a selection of properties...
11:19Welcome, welcome.
11:20How are you doing?
11:22Come on in, come on in.
11:23...are Andrew and Sharny Hamilton.
11:25Come in.
11:25Come in.
11:26Have a seat.
11:27Yeah, take a seat.
11:30So what would be your ideal property?
11:32Three to four bedrooms, two bathrooms...
11:35Two plus bathrooms.
11:36...with some garden space, ideally.
11:39Yeah, yeah, yeah.
11:40We've got four children between us, five grandchildren.
11:44Wow.
11:45They're all coming to visit then?
11:46Well, we're hoping.
11:48We're going to draw them out here with a nice house.
11:50And in terms of talking money, it's going to be 800,000.
11:54800.
11:55800, OK.
11:56OK, I think we've chosen three very different properties.
12:00Yeah.
12:00Wonderful.
12:01Yeah, let's make a move.
12:02Come on, follow us.
12:03The Hamiltons have three potential properties lined up for Tim and Sharon.
12:07It's exciting.
12:08Yeah, very exciting.
12:10And for their first offering, are staying within the La Duquesa area they are already familiar with.
12:17Come through, guys.
12:19Come and take a look.
12:21Come on, take a look.
12:21Oh, wow.
12:22It's bigger than I thought it would be from outside.
12:54Property One is a semi-detached house.
12:55For €550,000, Property One sits comfortably within the couple's maximum budget.
13:02Welcome to Property One.
13:05Oh, wow.
13:07Nice big lounge.
13:10Yes.
13:11So, within this property, I think there's scope to knock a few walls down to make it even more open
13:16plan.
13:17OK.
13:18So, follow me.
13:18I want to show you the kitchen.
13:19And I want to show you the wall that I want to take out.
13:22Yeah, Andrew.
13:24Come on through.
13:30Oh, wow.
13:31OK, yeah.
13:31So, it's quite a big kitchen.
13:33Nice kitchen.
13:33Yeah, nice-sized kitchen.
13:35I can see what you're saying about the wall.
13:37If you took the wall out, it would lighten up that room as well.
13:42I would just knock that whole section out.
13:43It could make a really nice all-in-one...
13:45Yeah.
13:46Yeah.
13:46I think it would be spectacular, actually, because you can imagine all that light coming through.
13:49Light through.
13:50Yeah.
13:51So, so far, so good?
13:52Yeah.
13:52Yeah.
13:54I'm not feeling enthusiasm.
13:56I'm feeling like, OK, this is what we want.
13:59There's lots of space.
14:00It's like a TARDIS, actually, from the outside, isn't it?
14:03Yeah.
14:03It's bigger inside than it looks from the outside.
14:07I can't feel that excitement.
14:09Well, it needs some work, especially if you're going to knock down a wall and potentially change the kitchen.
14:15This one, it's a little bit of a rough diamond, and they do need to do a little bit of
14:20work before it's perfect for their needs.
14:22So, what did you think?
14:25Interesting.
14:26Oh, got lots of potential.
14:27Interesting.
14:27Is it interesting good or interesting bad?
14:30Yeah, no, it's good.
14:30It's got lots of potential.
14:32Yeah.
14:32Depending on price and budget, you know.
14:35OK, well, Andrew.
14:36Do you want to have a guess at what the price is for this one?
14:40$550.
14:42You are on the money.
14:43This is actually on the market at 549,000 euros.
14:49There you go.
14:50Wow, that's impressive.
14:52That's pretty impressive.
14:53What are you doing when you move over?
14:54You want to be an estate agent.
14:56Yeah.
14:57So, I think at that money, you've got money left over to make this something wow.
15:03Yes.
15:03You could, yeah.
15:05Yeah.
15:06With a price tag that allows for their preferred improvements, Property One might be in the running.
15:11But for their next offering, the Hamiltons are aiming to show something more turnkey-ready.
15:25In Alicante, sisters Sophie and Charlotte Rodriguez are helping couple Katie and Moe to find a holiday home
15:31that will eventually fulfil a dream to move to Spain.
15:35The outlook was good at Property One.
15:37Why is Katie?
15:39Eyes in the swimming pool.
15:40Ah, see, dinner is done.
15:42Come on.
15:44And left Sophie and Charlotte with a challenge on their hands.
15:48It's going to be hard to beat.
15:49It is.
15:49But we're going to try our best.
15:51We'll try your best.
15:51I know you will do that.
15:53Hoping to go one better, the sisters have brought Katie and Moe to an area popular with British ex-pats.
16:00Welcome to property number two.
16:02Oh.
16:03We've brought you to the village of Algofa this time.
16:06Oh, all right.
16:06Oh.
16:06And we're taking you to another apartment, but on the second floor.
16:09It's nice.
16:11Mm-hmm.
16:12And I think the views is beautiful.
16:14The views are fantastic.
16:16Property two is a second floor apartment with lift access.
16:20Inside there is an open plan living dining room and kitchen, two bright and airy bedrooms,
16:27the main with an en suite, and an additional bathroom.
16:31There is also a good-sized dining balcony that makes the most of those mountain views.
16:35On offer for 110,000 euros, property two sits 10 grand under the couple's top budget.
16:43So, come on in.
16:45We've got a different layout here at property number two.
16:49So, we're going to come straight into the main bedroom.
16:52Oh, nice.
16:53Okay.
16:54Oh.
16:55Oh.
16:57That's nice.
16:58Yeah.
16:59It's fine.
17:00Good.
17:01But still, my mind is thinking in the first one.
17:04We left you back there.
17:06Let's be honest.
17:07Okay.
17:07No, that's fair enough.
17:08That's fair enough.
17:09I think it's workable still.
17:11Yeah.
17:11Workable and a wow.
17:14It was a wow in...
17:15Yeah, wow was the first one.
17:17And here we're getting workable.
17:18Yeah, workable.
17:19Sorry.
17:20Okay.
17:20That's not the same as a wow.
17:23I think it's because we've come into the bedroom first.
17:25Maybe.
17:26Yeah, I think maybe.
17:27I mean, we've brought you into the bedroom first because it kind of leads in.
17:30Yeah.
17:30But a normal route would be into the living room.
17:33So, we'll take you there and maybe we'll get wows there.
17:35Okay.
17:36Yes.
17:36Okay, nice.
17:37Follow us.
17:39Not exactly off to a flyer in the bedroom.
17:44Okay, we've got a different layout.
17:47Yeah, it's more open plan.
17:48Wow.
17:49How do you feel about it being open plan like this?
17:53It's not that bad.
17:54But my head is in the other side of the...
17:58Yes.
17:58We've left you a property one.
18:01I can't do the property one.
18:02I'm just going to blow my mind with air.
18:05Oh, that's fine.
18:06I mean, this property ticks all the boxes you've asked for,
18:08but it just doesn't seem to be pulling on your heart.
18:12No.
18:14Oh, we've lost those wows.
18:15We've fallen flat.
18:18Oh.
18:20Oh, nice.
18:22No, they're not wowed at all at this property.
18:24And, you know, we thought they'd like it.
18:26Yeah.
18:27I mean, it's fine for...
18:28It'll be fine for visitors.
18:30The layout of the properties as well.
18:32It doesn't flow for them.
18:34They're more comfortable in the first property.
18:38Welcome to the solarium.
18:40Oh.
18:41How are you guys?
18:41That's nice.
18:42Now, how did you get on with the rest of the property?
18:44I think, to be honest, it's not for us.
18:47Okay.
18:48That's fair enough.
18:49Yeah.
18:49We're looking for something that is...
18:51Home.
18:51Home.
18:52And I think that first one ticked those boxes.
18:55Did it?
18:55Yeah.
18:56Okay.
18:56Yes.
18:57That's all really good feedback for us.
18:59Yeah.
18:59And it all makes perfect sense what you're saying, so, you know, that's great.
19:03But there's still one more property to see, so should we go and check it out?
19:06Oh, yes.
19:06Oh, yes.
19:07Let's go.
19:07Let's go for it.
19:09With Property 2 ruled out, Sophie and Charlotte have just one chance left to improve upon the
19:14homely vibe Katie and Mo felt at Property 1.
19:23In Malaga, Andrew Hamilton is meeting the latest employee to join the business.
19:29But this time it's a very familiar face, daughter Tara.
19:34First day in the office.
19:36How do you feel?
19:37Yeah, I'm feeling good.
19:39What have you got in store for me?
19:41Tara's been away from home for approximately seven years.
19:45She went off to uni in the UK and then she's been working in London.
19:50So now she's decided to go travelling and before she goes travelling, I've got her here for two months.
19:56My dad has actually seen this as his big chance to convince me to join the family business.
20:00Obviously, you cannot have any preferential treatment over the rest of the staff.
20:07I don't want it.
20:08You're an employee, not my daughter.
20:12I'm going to try and train her up and see if I can get her to enjoy the business.
20:16And you never know, when she comes back from her travels, maybe, fingers crossed, she'll come back and work with
20:21us.
20:22I'm really excited. I'm very apprehensive because obviously I've never done it before and I think they just expect me
20:27to be able to jump straight in.
20:29But I will need training.
20:31Come on.
20:32And training is just what Andrew has in mind.
20:34With a villa nearby, it's the perfect place for Tara to practice a property tour.
20:41Property one for new girl Tara is a sprawling detached villa.
20:45I like this entrance. It's a grand entrance. I'm looking for a grand house.
20:50I think this is going to be the perfect one for you.
20:53Come on, lead the way.
20:53Let's get on in.
20:56With five bedrooms, four bathrooms, open plan living spaces and even its own infinity pool, talk about being thrown in
21:06at the deep end.
21:08Welcome.
21:09A nice room.
21:10This property is a five-bedroom property.
21:13Perfect.
21:13You've got it spread over two floors, so upstairs you've got three bedrooms and then downstairs you've got two double
21:19bedrooms with a lovely bathroom to share.
21:23Tara did really well. I think she's a natural.
21:26So this is the kitchen. As you can see, it's open plan. It's pretty spacious.
21:32Great space.
21:33It leads on to the dining room, which then leads on to the terrace.
21:37I'm excited that she's going to be able to sell a few good properties for us.
21:40Look at this view. Isn't it magical?
21:43It's pretty amazing. It's fantastic.
21:46And the infinity pool, what do you think?
21:47I love it.
21:48I think you'd be very happy here.
21:49Tara, I have to say, I think you've pulled this one out of the bag.
21:52Great.
21:54Where do I sign?
21:55Wow. Let's do that right now. Let's go in.
21:58Come on.
21:58I think I sold him the house. I think he's going to buy it. And I had a lot of
22:03fun doing it. So, yeah, I think it's made me a bit more excited about working for my parents. And,
22:09I mean, with these stunning villas, who wouldn't love doing this job?
22:17Coming up, Sophie and Charlotte struggle to find a spark.
22:21That's fun. It's manageable, yeah?
22:23Oh, there comes this man of bullsill again.
22:26And the Hamiltons hit the sweet spot.
22:28I can see that you can see yourself here.
22:31Yeah.
22:31I'm staying.
22:33You just carry on.
22:41In Malaga, husband and wife duo Andrew and Sharni Hamilton are helping married couple Tim and Sharon to make a
22:48permanent move to Spain with a budget of €800,000.
22:52Property One needed a little home improvement.
22:54I think there's scope to knock a few walls down to make it even more open plan.
22:59But Tim and Sharon were open to the challenge.
23:02It's got lots of potential.
23:04Yeah.
23:05Depending on price.
23:06It is, yeah.
23:07You know.
23:08For their second showing, the Hamiltons have brought the couple less than ten minutes' drive from La Dukesa to the
23:14residential area of Manilva.
23:17Oh, wow.
23:18Wow.
23:20Oh, that's so nice.
23:22Wow.
23:23Property Two is a fully refurbished house within a gated community.
23:27Split across three levels, on the ground floor, there is a large open lounge, kitchen and diner.
23:34Off the living area, there is an outdoor seating and dining terrace offering stunning countryside views.
23:40There are a total of four spacious bedrooms and three modern bathrooms.
23:46Outside, the property also benefits from a small private swimming pool and rooftop terrace, complete with hot tub.
23:53On offer for €695,000, Property Two sits within the couple's maximum budget.
24:01Yeah.
24:02Welcome.
24:03Come on in.
24:03Come in.
24:04Oh, wow.
24:11What a nice space here.
24:13Lovely.
24:14So the house has been completely renovated.
24:19Yeah.
24:20It's lovely.
24:21Lovely and the views.
24:22Nice light area.
24:22Look at the views.
24:23Perfect views.
24:24Really nice.
24:25And there's no walls to knock down.
24:27Nothing to do, is there?
24:28Shall we have a look outside?
24:29Okay, yes.
24:30Follow me.
24:38Wow, lovely.
24:40And you wanted a good view.
24:41Look at that.
24:43Sea view.
24:44Wow.
24:45You have sea and mountains.
24:47You've got everything.
24:47I just stay here.
24:49I've got concerns.
24:50Come on then, Tim.
24:51What are they?
24:52Right, what are they?
24:53As we get older, the stairs.
24:55Okay.
24:56On the different levels.
24:57I'll get you a chair left.
25:01Tim, you're overruled.
25:03So good.
25:05But the good thing is I can see that you can see yourself here.
25:08Yeah.
25:09I'm staying.
25:10All right.
25:10You just carry on.
25:12But we've got bedrooms to show you.
25:14Okay.
25:15Yeah.
25:15Come on.
25:16Come inside.
25:16Let's go.
25:18Thumbs up for the ground floor.
25:20Lead the way, Tim.
25:22Wow.
25:23Time for Tim to tackle those stairs.
25:29Oh, very nicely done.
25:33Lovely view.
25:34Wow.
25:34Yes.
25:35Lovely view and a good size.
25:37Yeah.
25:38Yeah.
25:38It's lovely.
25:39Yeah.
25:40It's a lovely size.
25:41So there's more to see.
25:42I think we'll let you guys go and explore and we'll see you in a bit.
25:45Okay.
25:46Great.
25:47Thank you very much.
25:47Look forward to it.
25:49Oh.
25:52Nice.
25:52A walk-in shower.
25:54Oh, a wet room, really.
25:55Isn't it?
25:55Yeah.
25:56That's nice.
25:57Very nicely done.
25:58Property two, I think, has won over Sharon.
26:02She loves it.
26:04She can feel it.
26:05I can see that immediately.
26:06I saw that as soon as she walked in.
26:08Oh.
26:11Just look.
26:12You could sit in there and look at the sea.
26:15Tim is a bit more practical.
26:17The only concern is, though, is we're not detached.
26:21No.
26:21We could be overlooked.
26:22Looked.
26:23If Sharon makes the decision, then I think this is a big contender.
26:29Hi, guys.
26:30Hi.
26:31Really excited to see what you guys think of the house.
26:35It's lovely.
26:36It really is nice.
26:37It's been done beautifully.
26:39It has, hasn't it?
26:40And the view's...
26:41Nice character to it.
26:42Modern, but character.
26:44The actual price of this property is 695,000 euros.
26:49Yes, another property for that.
26:50That's good.
26:51Yeah.
26:51So, for property three, we need to find you a detached property and maybe a few less stairs.
26:57Would that be right?
26:58Yep.
26:59I think this is going to be hard to beat.
27:01It is.
27:01Yeah, it is.
27:02It is.
27:02I agree.
27:03Yeah.
27:05It's a strong showing for property two, but with a split-level layout, will it be a step too far
27:10for Tim and Sharon to consider?
27:23In Alicante, Damon is hard at work, but forget deals and deadlines.
27:28Today is all about one of his signature morale-boosting team-building exercises, an office quiz.
27:35Hiya.
27:36All right, so I'll be OK.
27:37How are you doing?
27:38Yeah, doing well.
27:39I'm just having problems with question number six.
27:40Oh, no, why?
27:41It's not too easy.
27:42No, you've got to put a few easy ones in there to help us out.
27:46The level of intellect amongst the staff is very high.
27:48Can't be an easy quiz.
27:51I've got really excited. My mum's heard about it. She wants to join in as well.
27:55She loves the quiz, Linda.
27:56She does.
27:57Let's get quizzing.
27:58So the theme of today's quiz is going to be company-based.
28:01I'm hoping that, you know, the staff that we have employed know everything about Casa Manuel, but never say never.
28:08And Damon's luxurious location for this special day of team bonding is the office.
28:14The rumours are true, so today I'm going to do our very first Casa Manuel quiz.
28:19Oh, hiya.
28:20With mum, Linda on hand to ensure office harmony, competing teams are headed up by captains Sophie and Charlotte.
28:26Sophie, Linda and Tim, you are virtually going to be known as.
28:31Hiya, team.
28:32Charlotte, Mandy and Dave, are you going to be known as?
28:35Tres amigos.
28:36Nice.
28:37The quiz underway.
28:39What could possibly go wrong?
28:41Round one, question one.
28:43And of all the team members, whose middle name is Mark?
28:49But this malfunctioned, Tim.
28:53David, Mark, Flynn.
28:54One point.
28:55I'm going to monitor the situation.
28:56Hang on, can I just test mine?
28:58Because that malfunctioned, didn't it, Tim?
29:00It did.
29:01Three, eight, eight.
29:02Half point, did you?
29:03No, she doesn't know how to behave.
29:05Shut up.
29:06Round down.
29:07Order, mother, order.
29:08So in the most part, our family quizzes go down a stone.
29:11But I will say there's been some incidents and a lot of tension.
29:14The quiz master is talking, please.
29:16Can we hold the quiz?
29:16It's supposed to be light-hearted.
29:18It's supposed to be having fun.
29:19Next question, please.
29:21Time for the quiz master to assert his authority.
29:23Let's get a bit manic in here.
29:24I reckon we get rid of the buzzers.
29:26There's a few technical issues.
29:28Hand in the air.
29:29I'll see whose hand went in the air first.
29:31And I'll instruct you to give the answer.
29:32Clear?
29:33Clear.
29:34OK.
29:35In Benioffa, we've got two lovely cleaners.
29:37What are their names?
29:38First names.
29:38Linda.
29:41I can't do it.
29:42Nice try, Linda.
29:44Charlotte.
29:45Encarno and Rosario.
29:46Correct answer.
29:47One point.
29:48I think the quiz went down a storm.
29:49We had all sorts.
29:50We had scratching of heads.
29:51We had laughs, fits of laughter.
29:55And as I suspected,
29:56there was a bit of haji-maji
29:57between the sisters.
29:58I'm not going to point you.
29:59You're too slow.
30:00I'm not too slow.
30:02But, you know, we had a good laugh.
30:04And while there's smiles all round
30:06and Sophie and Charlotte
30:07are still on speaking terms,
30:08it's time for Damon to wrap things up
30:10and reveal which team is victorious.
30:13I'd like to congratulate
30:14the three of the goal.
30:15Yay!
30:17Nice and thank you.
30:19I think with the success of today,
30:21and I think, you know,
30:21the team will speak for me,
30:22that, you know, it was a great quiz.
30:24I think this is going to be a yearly thing.
30:25Don't worry, Sophie,
30:26I'll give you a glass of car back.
30:31All for one,
30:32and all for all.
30:34See you.
30:34See you.
30:40Team building done,
30:41Sophie and Charlotte
30:42are back on the road
30:42with clients Katie and Mo
30:44as they search for
30:45their perfect property in Spain
30:47with a budget of €120,000.
30:50A property won,
30:51first impressions were good.
30:53Oh, wow.
30:54Oh, wow.
30:54Oh, we like that.
30:56We like that.
30:57Wow.
30:57Nice.
30:58But not so much at property two.
31:01I think it's workable still.
31:03Yeah.
31:03There was a wow in...
31:04Yeah, wow was the first one.
31:06And here we get unworkable.
31:07Yeah, workable.
31:09Hoping to end on a high,
31:10for their final offering,
31:12Sophie and Charlotte
31:13have brought the couple
31:13closer to the coast
31:14and the residential area
31:16of Villa Martin.
31:18Well, welcome to property number three.
31:20Oh, I'm here.
31:21Final property of the day
31:23and we've brought you
31:23to a brown floor apartment
31:25but a different style.
31:26Okay.
31:27Okay.
31:27Cut all that trees,
31:29a few flowers there,
31:30you know.
31:30Yeah.
31:31That'll be nice.
31:33Property three is an apartment
31:35within a gated community.
31:37Inside, the layout is similar
31:38to front-runner property one
31:40with a lounge, dining room
31:41and semi-open-plan kitchen.
31:43There are two good-sized bedrooms
31:45and a family bathroom.
31:46But unlike property one,
31:48the apartment comes
31:49with a large dining terrace
31:50as well as access
31:51to a communal swimming pool.
31:54But at 125,000 euros,
31:57property three sits 5,000 euros
31:59over the couple's top budget.
32:02So, inside's a property number three.
32:05Oh.
32:07Size-wise?
32:08Yeah, I say that it's okay.
32:09Yeah.
32:10Manageable, isn't it?
32:10It's fine.
32:10It's manageable, yeah.
32:12Oh, there comes this manable still again.
32:14I'm just trying to focus
32:15and see what there is.
32:17In the previous property, Mo,
32:18we couldn't get you out of property number one.
32:20Your head was still...
32:21Yeah, sealed there.
32:22Yeah.
32:23How are you in this property?
32:24We kind of work, I think, yeah.
32:26This has got more potential?
32:27Yes.
32:28Yeah.
32:28OK.
32:29OK.
32:32So, this is the larger bedroom.
32:34Oh, wow.
32:35OK.
32:36That's nice.
32:37Yeah, it's a good size.
32:38Big size, isn't it?
32:40I can tell that this property's
32:41given you something to think about.
32:43Yeah.
32:43So, why don't you go and check
32:45the rest of it out,
32:46and then we'll meet up with you
32:47and see what you think
32:48after seeing it all.
32:49OK, lovely.
32:49OK, enjoy.
32:51I think we've got Mo
32:52one foot out of property number one
32:54and one foot over here.
32:56You can see his mind is thinking.
32:58Yeah.
32:59But my gut is still saying
33:00that he loves property number one.
33:02I like the front garden things,
33:05which is nice to give you
33:06that glass of wine
33:07and with neighbours
33:08or something.
33:10It would be nice.
33:12Property number one,
33:13they just loved it so much
33:14and they were so confident.
33:15Here, I feel they like it,
33:17but maybe they don't love it just yet.
33:19Oh, it's like the size.
33:22You've got lights coming.
33:23They'll be interested to see
33:24what they feel
33:25once they've seen it all.
33:28Hello.
33:29How you are?
33:30How you are?
33:30Welcome to the pool area.
33:33Oh, nice.
33:33It's beautiful, isn't it?
33:35Yeah.
33:35Yes.
33:36How are you both feeling
33:37now that you've had time
33:38to look at the whole property
33:39by yourselves?
33:40It's nice,
33:41but we're still...
33:42Still number one, I think.
33:43Still number one.
33:44Yeah.
33:44We're not changing it.
33:46You're not changing it.
33:47Number one's your favourite.
33:49Yeah.
33:50Right, well, I think
33:50we've had a long day, haven't we?
33:52We've seen three
33:52very different properties,
33:53so should we head back
33:54to the office
33:55and we can have a little chat?
33:56Yeah.
33:57That sounds like a plan.
33:57Go on, then.
33:58Let's go.
33:58Let's go.
34:00With property three
34:01out of the running,
34:02Katie and Moe
34:03will now take some time
34:04to consider their options
34:05before returning
34:06to meet Sophie and Charlotte.
34:10Coming up,
34:11the Hamiltons go all out.
34:13What are you doing to us?
34:15Wow.
34:16And it's decision time
34:18with Sophie and Charlotte.
34:20After seeing the three properties today,
34:22what would you like to do
34:23moving forward?
34:30In Malaga,
34:32the Hamiltons are on the hunt
34:33for a permanent place in the sun
34:34for married couple
34:36Tim and Sharon from Devon.
34:37With a budget of 800,000 euros,
34:41property one
34:41left room for improvement.
34:43It needs some work,
34:44especially if you're going
34:45to knock down a wall
34:46and potentially change the kitchen.
34:49And property two
34:50left the couple out of step.
34:51I've got concerns
34:53as we get older,
34:54the stairs.
34:55Okay.
34:56On the different levels.
34:57I'll get you a chair left.
35:00For their third
35:02and final property,
35:03the Hamiltons
35:04have brought the couple
35:04a short drive
35:05staying in the area
35:07of Manilva.
35:08Wow.
35:09This looks interesting.
35:11Wow.
35:11Wow.
35:12Welcome to Property 3.
35:14Yes,
35:15this looks nice.
35:16Very nice.
35:18Property 3
35:19is a fully detached villa
35:20set on a generous
35:21hillside plot.
35:23Inside,
35:24there is a large
35:24open-plan living
35:26and kitchen area
35:27perfect for entertaining
35:28the whole family.
35:30There are four bedrooms,
35:31two with en suite,
35:33and an additional
35:34family bathroom.
35:36Outside,
35:36the villa truly shines
35:38with a private
35:39swimming pool
35:40as well as an outdoor
35:41bar and summer kitchen.
35:43On offer
35:44at a budget-busting
35:45935,000 euros,
35:48the Hamiltons
35:48think a deal
35:49could be done
35:50if they love it enough
35:51to stretch their budget.
35:53Welcome.
35:54Welcome.
35:57Oh.
35:58What are you doing to us?
36:00Oh, my word.
36:01Wow.
36:03Oh, wow.
36:05This is the first time
36:06I see you smiling.
36:10Is it a happy smile
36:12or a worried smile?
36:14Wow.
36:14It's a good smile
36:15until he hears the price,
36:16I expect.
36:17Just enjoy the journey,
36:18is what I suggest.
36:19Yeah.
36:20It looks wonderful.
36:21Kitchen's lovely.
36:23It's really...
36:24It's what our vision is.
36:26Yeah, really.
36:26Coming over here.
36:27Yeah.
36:28It's a strong start
36:30with top marks
36:31for the living space so far.
36:34Oh, wow.
36:36Wow.
36:36It's another wow.
36:39Lots of wows today.
36:40Lovely.
36:41Great-sized bedroom,
36:42isn't it?
36:42Yeah.
36:43It's wonderful.
36:43It is.
36:44It looks like it's got
36:45lovely outside space,
36:47lovely views.
36:48Tim doesn't need
36:49a stair lift.
36:51It's a win-win.
36:53Future-proof.
36:54Yeah.
36:56Property number three,
36:58I think,
36:59is definitely
37:00hitting the right spot.
37:02I love the previous property,
37:04but in terms of
37:06day-to-day living,
37:08I think this is more manageable.
37:09Practical, yeah.
37:11Yeah.
37:11Yeah.
37:11I just think it will cost
37:12a lot more.
37:14I think the budget
37:15may be obviously
37:16a little bit above
37:17where they were hoping
37:18to spend,
37:20but this is their
37:21forever home.
37:21Yeah.
37:22I might have to go
37:22back to the bank.
37:23What, and Robert?
37:25Yeah.
37:27Hi, guys.
37:28Hi.
37:29Hello.
37:30Have you had a good
37:31look around?
37:32We have.
37:32We have?
37:33Yeah.
37:33And what...
37:34What can you say, really?
37:37Tell us, tell us.
37:38It's got everything
37:39you would...
37:39It's got everything
37:39we want, really.
37:42I know I said
37:42leave me at the last property,
37:44but I'm glad you didn't.
37:45Good.
37:45We dragged you out.
37:47It does come with
37:48a slightly over-budget
37:50price tag.
37:51I like the word
37:52slightly.
37:53It's on the market
37:54at 935.
37:56Oh, wow.
37:57That's less than I thought.
37:58Yeah.
37:59And there's a little
37:59bit of wiggle room.
38:01Okay.
38:01Okay.
38:02So, with that in mind,
38:03why don't you guys
38:04go and have a coffee?
38:05Yeah.
38:06And maybe we meet
38:06later for a chat?
38:08Yeah.
38:09Property 3 has blown
38:10both budget
38:11and expectations,
38:13leaving Tim and Sharon
38:14lots to consider.
38:17property 1
38:17required renovation.
38:19If you took the wall out,
38:21it would lighten up
38:22that room.
38:23While property 2...
38:25Lovely.
38:26..was just short
38:27of perfect.
38:28So, for property 3,
38:29we need to find you
38:30a detached property
38:31and maybe a few
38:32less stairs.
38:34Yep.
38:34And after pushing
38:35the budget
38:36of property 3...
38:37What are you doing
38:38to us?
38:39Oh, my word.
38:40Wow.
38:41Tim and Sharon
38:42are back.
38:43Hi, guys.
38:45With a tough decision
38:46to make.
38:48So, first of all,
38:49property 1,
38:50what are your thoughts
38:51now after spending
38:53the day looking around?
38:54It's a lot of work
38:55to do,
38:56and then do we want
38:57to do all that work?
38:58Okay.
38:58Okay.
38:59It was more apparent
39:00when we saw
39:00the other properties.
39:01Yeah.
39:02So, we improved
39:04as we went
39:04to property 2.
39:05The only thing
39:06was there's quite
39:07a few stairs.
39:08And then property 3.
39:09Well, that's your dream.
39:12If we had a property
39:13that needed doing up,
39:14that's what we'd do to it.
39:16So, this was
39:17at the top end
39:18of the budget
39:19and a bit more,
39:20but it means
39:21you just walk into it.
39:22Yeah.
39:22It can be a forever home,
39:24basically.
39:24Yeah.
39:25Yeah.
39:25It's lovely.
39:26So, I was going
39:27to ask you,
39:28are you going
39:29to make an offer?
39:30We don't want
39:31to spend everything
39:32we've got
39:32on a property.
39:34That wasn't our plan,
39:35but...
39:36Yeah.
39:36Possibility.
39:37Yeah.
39:37Okay.
39:38I think they have
39:40seen the property
39:41they love,
39:42and I think
39:43they're on their road
39:45there.
39:46Yeah.
39:46I think they're
39:46nearly there.
39:47Cheers.
39:48And thank you so much.
39:49It's been so great
39:50getting to know you guys.
39:52If we can get
39:53the money together,
39:54I think we'd seriously
39:55consider us then
39:56making an offer.
39:58Yeah.
39:58And I think
39:59they can do it.
40:00So...
40:01Yeah, so do I.
40:02What's this space?
40:10In Alicante,
40:11Sophie and Charlotte
40:12Rodriguez have been
40:13helping married couple
40:14Katie and Mo
40:15to find an eventual
40:16home in Spain
40:17with a top budget
40:18of 120,000 euros.
40:21Property one,
40:22a ground floor apartment,
40:23almost got top marks.
40:25I was to tell them,
40:25what would you give
40:26this property?
40:27Nine and a half.
40:27Oh, wow.
40:28Yeah.
40:30While property two
40:30just didn't measure up.
40:32Sealed my mind
40:33this thinking
40:34in the first one.
40:36We left you back there.
40:37Let's be honest.
40:38And property three
40:39also couldn't
40:40shift the dial.
40:42Still number one,
40:43Still number one.
40:44Yeah.
40:44We're not changing it.
40:45You're not changing it?
40:47Number one's your favourite,
40:48isn't it?
40:49Yeah.
40:49Having taken
40:50some time to reflect...
40:51Hello.
40:52Hi, guys.
40:54The couple are back
40:55with their final thoughts
40:56from the day.
40:58What a day we've had, eh?
40:59Oh, yeah.
41:00Oh, yeah.
41:00It's a long day.
41:02So, after seeing
41:03the three properties today,
41:04what would you like
41:05to do moving forward?
41:06I think we're going
41:07to make an offer.
41:07Oh, yeah.
41:09Very good.
41:09For the property
41:10number one.
41:11OK.
41:12So, property number one
41:13is on the market
41:13for 119,000 euros.
41:16What's the offer
41:17going to be?
41:17We think it's
41:18going to be
41:1995,950.
41:22OK.
41:23Now, that is
41:23a cheeky offer, Mel.
41:25You're going to make us
41:26work here, aren't you?
41:29All we can do
41:30is ask a question.
41:31Yeah.
41:31OK?
41:33At just under
41:3496,000 euros,
41:36the couple are offering
41:37over 23,000 euros
41:38under the asking price.
41:41Hi, Laurie.
41:42This is Charlotte
41:42calling from
41:43Casas Manuel.
41:44Just giving you a call
41:45because we've viewed
41:46your property today
41:47in Formentera
41:48with some clients
41:48and they'd like
41:49to put in a cash offer
41:50of 95,950.
41:56OK, let me speak
41:57to the clients
41:58and I'll get back to you.
42:00All right, thank you.
42:01Bye.
42:02Sorry.
42:05OK, so,
42:06we did warn you
42:07it was a cheeky offer
42:08and they said
42:09it's far too low.
42:10All right.
42:11Their lowest
42:11is 110,000 euros.
42:14110?
42:15Yeah.
42:17The maximum
42:17what we can pay
42:18for the house
42:19is 105 cash buyer.
42:22I'll see what they say.
42:26Hi, Lloyd.
42:28It's me again.
42:29OK, I've spoken
42:30to the clients
42:31and their final
42:33and top offer
42:34would be 105 cash.
42:37That's still
42:3814,000 euros
42:39under asking.
42:41OK, all right then.
42:43OK, I'll let them know.
42:44Bye.
42:47OK, they're not
42:48going to be able
42:49to make a decision tonight.
42:50They need to speak
42:50to their family
42:51and they said
42:51they'll let us know
42:52tomorrow morning.
42:53OK.
42:54OK.
42:54The offer's in
42:55on the table.
42:56They're thinking about it
42:57so at least
42:58it's not a no
42:58and we'll hope
43:00with everything crossed
43:01that tomorrow
43:01we get a positive outcome.
43:03So, go and enjoy yourselves
43:04and we'll be in touch tomorrow.
43:05Thank you very much.
43:06Well, again,
43:07drop you down.
43:08It's been a pleasure.
43:09We've had a really good day.
43:11We're happy.
43:12Yeah.
43:12Good.
43:13See you later.
43:14Bye.
43:16With their final offer
43:18now on the table,
43:19Katie and Mo
43:20have an agonising wait
43:21to see if it will be accepted.
43:27And the following morning...
43:28How are you both?
43:30Fine, thank you.
43:31..the couple are back
43:32to receive the news.
43:36Right, so,
43:37they have spoken
43:38to their family
43:38and they're happy
43:40to accept your offer.
43:41Hey!
43:41Hey!
43:42Congratulations!
43:45Aw!
43:46That's good, thank you.
43:47Aw, so happy for you both!
43:49Aw, bless you.
43:52You're going to cry.
43:54You're going to cry.
43:55Yeah.
43:56What a great result, Ty.
43:57We were all on tender hugs.
43:59You weren't sure, were you?
44:00I wasn't sure.
44:01I thought they were going
44:01to have to up it a little bit.
44:03I was pleasantly surprised.
44:05Yeah?
44:05Yeah, no,
44:06it was an amazing result for them.
44:07Yeah, it's just very emotional
44:09because it's actually happening now
44:13and dreams, as I say,
44:14can come true.
44:15because we're looking forward to the news.
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