A Place in the Sun viewers expressed empathy for Laura Hamilton as she faced a ‘tough’ search for property. During Friday’s instalment of the popular Channel 4 programme, presenter Laura embarked on a mission to find an ideal holiday abode for best pals Jan and Chris.
The pair, boasting a friendship spanning half a century, were keen on purchasing a home under the sunny skies of Almeria, Spain. Laura was tasked with a hefty challenge: accommodating their joint family roster of six children and five grandchildren.
They were in the market for at least three bedrooms but desired additional space, alongside two bathrooms and extensive land for the grandkids’ enjoyment.
A swimming pool topped their list of essentials, and they envisioned room for a man cave and sizeable garage for Chris’ partner Ash, all within a £150,000 budget, reports the Mirror.
Jan shared their motive for getting a second home: “Now we are getting to that age where you have worked all your life and now it’s time to relax and kick back and what better place to do it but in the sun.”
Laura presented five promising properties, yet the venture had a rocky beginning with most not meeting expectations.
Those tuning in quickly remarked upon the potential inadequacy of their budget for such specific requirements.
One viewer took to X and quipped: “Minimum Three bed, two bath. Budget £3.50. #aplaceinthesun. Another wrote: ” Another chimed in: “Minimum 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a pool and a garage all for a max budget of 165k. They don’t want much do they! #aplaceinthesun.”
A third sympathised: “Poor Laura she’s really struggling here #aplaceinthesun.” One remarked: “3 double bedrooms for 18 people, not a problem #aplaceinthesun.”
Meanwhile another jested: “I have got to manage their expectations” = Oh gawd, they want a mansion for £7.50 #aplaceinthesun.”
In the end, they decided to make an offer on one house, although it was slightly over their budget as it was listed at £166,000.
The property under consideration was a villa boasting ample outdoor space including a pool, alfresco dining areas, its own bar, and a roof terrace with mountain views.
Inside, it featured a spacious living room, a separate kitchen/dining room, en-suite bedrooms, and a third bedroom with a family bathroom. They took a gamble and offered £149,500, but the sellers deemed it too low, so they agreed on a final price of £155,000.
A Place in the Sun airs weekdays from 4pm on Channel 4