Lee Juggurnauth catches up with Doreen and Tommy to see how having a bolthole in the sunshine of Costa Almeria is helping his recovery from a serious accident. Danni Menzies heads to Portugal to catchup with Janet and Colin who have made the Algarve their permanent home.
Costa Almeria, Spain
Doreen and Tommy
Budget: £55,000
Date of house purchase: September 2017
Couple Doreen and Tommy had a difference of opinion when it came to the property they were looking for! Tommy wanted a cave house but Doreen was much more interested in buying an apartment. Scarlet Douglas showed them 5 properties but one really bowled them over – her fourth property – a 2 bedroom apartment by the sea with a communal pool – and their offer of £56,000 was accepted! Lee Juggurnauth heads off to Almeria to meet up with the couple to find out how their lives have changed since buying the property, and how their holiday home has become their ‘happy place’ after a difficult few years. Plus they all head down to the beach for a refreshing cocktail!
Algarve, Portugal
Janet and Colin
Budget: £400,000
Date of house purchase: September 2020
Janet and Colin were looking for a forever home on the Eastern Algarve in Portugal. They wanted a property with lots of bedrooms so both their families could come and stay whenever they wanted, as well as a garden with a pool. Danni Menzies showed them 5 great properties for their budget of £400,000, but finally they decided to buy her third option – a 4 bedroom refurbished villa – and after filming had finished the couple put in an offer of £366,000 which was accepted! Danni returns to the Algarve to hear all about their permanent move and see the changes they have made to the property. Plus there’s some exciting news, and the couple invite Danni on a boat trip!