A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun

Ian and Maria met 12 years ago and now that their children have flown the nest they want to buy their first property together in their favourite location on Spain's Costa del Sol, Estepona. Jasmine Harman searches every nook and cranny of the local market to find property contenders that fit the bill for their budget of £150,000. But does she find them the perfect property in the perfect location?

Florida's gulf coast is Ray and Sue's number one holiday destination, and now that they are engaged, it's where they want to buy their very first property and continue to enjoy everything the sunshine state has to offer. Help is at hand, as Scarlette Douglas shows the couple five fantastic properties for their budget of £185,000, but which one gets that special A star?

Jonnie Irwin helps husband and wife, George and Lennox Thomas find their ideal holiday home in and around the Spanish area of Marina Almeria to escape their busy London lives. With a budget of £150,000 Jonnie delivers five amazing properties that cater for both their family and double up as the perfect work retreat for them. But will sea or marina views win out, and do they go for it and make an offer?

Pat and Anya Rich are looking for a holiday home on Florida's beautiful southern Gulf Coast where they can spend quality family time with their seven-year-old daughter Sofia. With a budget of £150,000 Ben Hillman shows them five incredible properties, but will any of them live up to their dream?

Marc and Mat fell in love with Mallorca the moment they stepped onto the island six years ago and are now looking to buy their very own holiday retreat that they can escape to at a moment's notice. Armed with a budget of £200,000, can Ben Hillman find them their dream pad in the perfect location?

Following a tough couple of years, brother and sister Tony and Lyn have decided to relocate permanently to the paradise island of Antigua. With such a big move on the cards, Scarlette Douglas steps up to the challenge and shows them five incredible properties for their budget of £350,000. But can she find the perfect property to suit both of them?

For John and Julie from Cheshire, Spain has long been their favourite holiday destination and they've decided it's the perfect place to buy their very first home together. Danni Menzies shows them five properties for their budget of £120,000 in the beautiful region of southern Alicante - but will any of them steal their hearts and live up to their dream?

Alan and Carol have spent the last 10 years planning their retirement and there's no doubt in their mind where they want to spend it - Fuerteventura. Laura Hamilton shows them the island's top five properties for their budget of £90,000. But with totally different tastes, can the couple agree on just one property and seal the deal with an offer?

The island of Crete holds a special place in the hearts of Roy and Caroline Loates, as it's where they married. Now with a budget of £100,000, they want to make it their permanent home. But will any of Jasmine's five cracking properties have them saying 'I do'?

Jacqui is on a mission to find her dream holiday home to share with her husband Adrian. But as Adrian is tied up with work Jacqui has enlisted the help of her best friend Jane. With a budget of £70,000 Ben Hillman delivers five fantastic properties on Spain's popular southern Costa Blanca and gives Jacqui the dilemma of deciding whether to go for an apartment by the beach for just over £59,000 or an apartment in the town centre with incredible views. It's a tough decision, but which one wins out?

Scarlette Douglas shows Sam and Shirley five properties with incredible views on the beautiful Caribbean island of St Lucia for their budget of £400,000. Spoilt with so much choice, do they go for a villa in their favourite location or are they tempted by a property that feels like their very own home back in North Ayrshire? Which one steals their hearts and do they make an offer?

Dorothy Pinkett is looking for a bolt-hole that she can escape to on her favourite island of Menorca. For the past seven years she has been caring for her husband who has been left disabled after suffering a stroke. Owning a holiday home that can provide some respite for herself and his wonderful team of carers is really important, so the pressure is really on for Jasmine Harman to deliver the perfect property for her budget of £135,000, but can she do it?

For Jeanette and Ian, owning a holiday home on Spain's popular Mar Menor has been something they've dreamed about for years, and with retirement on the horizon they feel it's the right time to make that dream come true. Help is at hand with Scarlette Douglas who impresses the couple with five fantastic properties for their budget of £75,000. But with so much choice can the couple agree which property to buy and do they go for it?

Steve and Jane have been together for two years and already know that the beautiful island of Tenerife is where they want to eventually retire to with their two dogs. So, the pressure is on for Laura Hamilton to find their first ever home together there. With a budget of £150,000, which of Laura's five properties has them reaching for their cheque book?

Mike and Dianne love Malta and are now in a position to find a holiday home on the island to use as a holiday base and to spend more quality time with Dianne's three cousins who live there. Danni Menzies uses her property know-how to show them a mix of potential homes for a budget of £160,000. But will they like any of the five options enough to make an offer?

Lea and her best friend Fiona are on the hunt for a second home in the Murcia region of southern Spain, somewhere Lea feels will also help husband Peter's arthritis symptoms. With property expert Scarlette Douglas on hand to show them the very best options for up to £90,000, will they find the home of their dreams?

Johnny Amobi has fallen in love with the island of Gran Canaria so much that he's has now decided to relocate there permanently with his 14-year-old son. With the support of his best friend Deniece, he is helped by Laura Hamilton who delivers five of the very best homes on the island. But does Laura find the one that will kick-start this new life for father and son?

Matt and Sharron have recently celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary and now want to start a new chapter in their lives by moving permanently to Almeria in Southern Spain, along with their beloved dog, Sammy. Jasmine Harman helps turn their dream into reality by showing them five very different options for a budget of £60,000, but will any of them hit the spot?

Mark and Maggie have been together for 35 years and are looking for a holiday home in Barbados in which to escape the British winter and make the most of the warm tropical climate. With a budget of £350,000, Jasmine Harman uses her extensive knowledge of the island to find the very best properties, but will she tempt the couple enough to make an offer?

Teenage sweethearts Terry and Kay are looking for a second home in which to spend fun family holidays with their two young children as well as use it as a base for exploring the great outdoors. Danni Menzies uses her expertise to find them 5 beautiful properties in the Costa Almeria area of Southern Spain but will they find the perfect mix of space and location for a budget of £100,000?

Charlie and Mandy first met 20 years ago on the island of Cyprus and have now decided to make it a base for regular family holidays with their two young daughters. Jonnie Irwin scours the market to show them a mix of properties for their maximum budget of £135,000, but can they find the right balance between views and outside space?

Today's house hunters are Sue and Simon Parry from Bedfordshire. They're looking for a second home on the Costa Tropical where they plan to spend up to three quarters of the year enjoying the glorious Spanish sunshine. With their £140,000 budget Laura Hamilton impresses with 5 great options, but will any of them fit the bill.

Jill and Paul are looking to move lock stock and barrel to Brittany in the north-west of France. They are looking for a rural project property with enough land to start a small holding and follow their dream of living a self-sufficient lifestyle. But will any of the 5 properties Danni Menzies has to show them for their £135,000 be the right one for them.

Bill and Lorraine are selling up in Manchester to embark on a new adventure and retirement in the beautiful central region of Andalusia in Spain. It's a place they've visited many times before and they feel it the perfect place to spend the rest of their lives. But will Jasmine Harman be able to impress them with 5 great options for their £130,000 budget

Mother-of-two Sairan from London can't wait to buy a holiday home for both herself and her grown up daughters to enjoy on Spain's popular western Costa del Sol. She is joined by her daughter Lana, but they can't decide which property to go for, as Laura Hamilton scores top marks in delivering five fantastic contenders for Sairan's budget of £110,000.

Best friends Carmen and Tanya are looking for a holiday home for Carmen to enjoy on the Caribbean island of Antigua. Carmen fell in love with the island after holidaying there and is now looking for the perfect place to share with her friends and family. Danni Menzies scours the property market to try and find Carmen the best house possible for her maximum £390,000 budget.

House hunter Peter and his mum Greta from Hull are banking on the skills of Jonnie Irwin to help find Peter his dream property in Huelva, Spain. The pressure is on as this will be a permanent relocation, so will any of the five properties Jonnie shows Peter be perfect for his £150,000 budget?

House hunters Shami and Clive met in the frozen food section of their local supermarket eight years ago and have been together ever since. The couple share a love of Sicily and can't wait to find a home there where they can enjoy extended holidays and eventually relocate to with their three cats. Scarlette Douglas uses all her skills to find the five best suitable properties on the island for their budget of £180,000.

House hunter Zane wants to permanently relocate to Mijas in Spain to be closer to his son Dean, who has already moved there with his family. Danni Menzies shows the father and son five properties for Zane's £110,000 budget. Desperate to spend more quality time with his family, will any of the properties be perfect for Zane?

Merwyn and Liesl Lobo from London have been travelling to Spain for sunny get-aways with their family for many years. They are finally ready to make their dream of buying the perfect Spanish holiday home come true, and have chosen the glorious Orihuela Costa. But will they find what they're looking for among the five great properties Danni Menzies has to show them for their £125,000 budget?

Recently married house hunters Lildonia and Cory from London can't wait to start a family, and for them there is no better place than a return to their Caribbean roots in Barbados. But will any of the five properties Danni Menzies has lined up for their £250,000 budget fit the bill?

Ex-policeman Steve McGibbon is looking for the perfect holiday home in Fuerteventura, somewhere he can spend quality time with his daughter Madison. But he's got a long list of requirements and a budget of up to £120,000. With his step mum Sandra on hand and five great options lined up by property expert Ben Hillman, will he find what he's looking for?

Taekwondo loving house hunters Gill and Mark from South Wales are looking to make a permanent move to the beautiful countryside of Charente. They are looking for a house with land and outbuildings for Mark's boys toys. With £110,000 and Ben Hillman on hand to help, will they like any of the five properties he has lined up enough to make it theirs?

Single mum Lesley Ward and daughter Claire can't wait to buy a holiday home on the Costa del Sol that the whole family can enjoy and where Lesley can start enjoying more down time now that she's reduced her hours as a clinical nurse. With a budget of £115,000 Danni Menzies gives them a real dilemma, as they have to decide between not just one but three strong contenders. It's a tough decision but which one do they choose?

Chris and Lynne from Yorkshire have devoted their lives to looking after their six children and foster children. Now they're ready to find a holiday home in Spain they can use for extended holidays with all their family. Laura Hamilton pulls out all the stops to show them five properties around Mojacar, southern Spain, for their budget of £80,000. But will any fit the bill?

Danni Menzies is using all her property skills to find the dream home in France for husband and wife Carol and Steve. With three children of their own and several foster children having all left home, they are now ready for a new challenge. With a budget of £170,000 Danni shows them five potential properties in the Limousin region. Will any of them suit the couple down to the ground?

Ben Hillman is on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria, helping childhood sweethearts Michelle and Fred find their dream holiday home. Michelle and Fred fell in love with the island after holidaying there over 20 years ago, and now the time is right to use their £190,000 budget to find somewhere they can bring Michelle's mum and their three grandsons along to enjoy too. Will any of Ben's five properties be right?

This episode's house hunters are newly engaged couple Natasha and Extus from London. Extus grew up in St Lucia, and Natasha has been in love with the island ever since holidaying there for the first time 15 years ago. With a budget of £300,000 they want to buy their first home together on the island - which will also double up as a luxury B&B. Will any of the five properties Danni Menzies shows them hit the spot?

Jasmine Harman is pulling out all the stops to show five top properties to mother and daughter Emma and Charlotte from Wiltshire. They have a budget of £100,000 for a holiday home in Antequera in Spain where they hope to spend more quality time together as a family. Emma's husband Andy also joins the search to see if they've managed to find the perfect place.

Recently married Katy and Dom from London have been visiting Spain for years; they now want to buy a holiday home in the Cadiz area of south west Spain. With a budget of up to £180,000, will any of the five properties Jasmine Harman has lined up to show them be their perfect place in the sun?

Ben Hillman is using all his property know how to find the dream home in Barbados for husband and wife Julie and John. After years of holidaying in the Caribbean, they can't wait to buy a property there to spend their winters soaking up this glorious sunshine. With a budget of £300,000, will any of the five properties on offer impress them enough to make an offer?

Jonnie Irwin is on the Canary Island of Tenerife helping husband and wife Teresa and Robin find their dream holiday home that they hope to retire to in the future. Having visited the island six times in the last few years it's quickly become their favourite place. With five great options lined up for their £120,000 budget, will they find what they're looking for?

Husband and wife Shania and Farrukh have travelled throughout America with their two children, but sunny Florida has won them over and now they're on the hunt for the perfect property that the whole family can enjoy. Ben Hillman has five great options lined up but will any of them be the dream holiday home?

Laura Hamilton is pulling out all the stops to show five top properties to house hunter Judith, who has brought along her best friend Carolanne for support. Having holidayed many times in Torrox Costa, Spain, Judith now feels it's time to realise her dream of finding a holiday home there. With her budget of £100,000, will she find the perfect place?

Steve and Sandra met whilst serving in the Royal Navy and now that Steve's on the verge of retirement they're looking for a Spanish bolthole to wind down in. They love it around Casares so Jasmine Harman is on hand to show them five properties for their £100,000 budget. Will any of them fit the bill?

Danni Menzies is using all her property skills to find the dream holiday home in Florida for Annette and Ian from Devon. They met whilst teaching in the Royal Navy and after recently retiring, and with their family all grown up, they're now ready to enjoy extended breaks along the Gulf Coast to pursue their love of water. With their budget of £270,000, Danni shows them five properties in the hopes one will be perfect for them.

Ben Hillman is on the Spanish island of Lanzarote today helping house hunters Sue and Ray who can't wait to buy a holiday home where they'll eventually retire. Sue and Ray met nearly thirty years ago through their shared love of football and have enjoyed holidays in the Canaries ever since. Ben shows them five properties in Lanzarote for their budget of £130,000. Will any of them be perfect for them?

Today Jasmine Harman is on the beautiful Greek island of Crete, showing five properties to childhood sweethearts Catherine and Patrick from Leeds. They've been married for over twenty years and can't wait to enjoy extended holidays in Crete in a property which can also accommodate their two teenage sons. Jasmine shows them five properties for their £150,000 budget.

Mal and Sue from Suffolk fell in love with Spain over fifteen years ago and now are looking to retire there. Having been married over thirty years and dedicating most of their lives to raising their large family, now is the time for their next chapter together in the sunshine. With their budget of £70,000, Danni Menzies shows them five properties around Vera in the hopes one will be perfect for them.

Lynda and Steve have worked hard all of their lives and remained focused on their children. But now that they've all flown the nest and Lynda and Steve are both soon to be retired it 's their time and they want to spend it in their favourite part of Spain, Benalmadena. Jasmine Harman has 5 great options lined up for their £125,000 budget, but will any of them fit the bill?

Vinita and Baljinder's dream of buying a holiday home in Florida began 25 years ago when the couple spent their honeymoon in Orlando. Property expert Scarlette Douglas uses her knowledge of the area to show them the very best properties for a budget of £110,000 but can she impress them enough to make an offer on their favourite?

Today's house hunter is George Robertson from Bedfordshire. Having visited the area over 30 times down the years, Mallorca's Port de Pollensa has captured George's heart. Now, with the help of his best friend Diane, he's looking for the perfect second home on the island but will any of the 5 options property expert Jasmin Harman has lined up for his £155,000 budget fit the bill?

House hunters Charlotte and Ben are looking to move their young family lock stock and barrel to the central American country of Costa Rica. With their £200,000 budget, Ben Hillman shows them 5 great family homes. But it's a big life-changing decision so will any of them be the right fit for our adventurous house hunters?

Bettina and Eamon have spent nearly 30 years in military accommodation moving with Eamon's job. They are now ready to start the next chapter of their lives by buying the first property they will have bought together. They have chosen the Costa Calida in Spain and are hoping one of the 5 fabulous properties Danni Menzies has for their £100,000 will be perfect for them.

Alison from Scotland is hunting for a holiday home in Spain with her daughter, Paula. They're on the hunt for the perfect place that feels traditionally Spanish away from urbanisations. Jasmine Harman is on hand to show them five properties around Velez Malaga for their budget of £60,000. With husband Ian joining the search later on, will Jasmine be able to find Alison the right property?

Scarlette Douglas is property searching around Naples, one of the most stylish cities along Florida's Gulf Coast. House hunters Trever and Reiss have fallen in love with the Florida lifestyle and would like to live there for six months of the year, where they hope to indulge their passion for live music. Will any of the five properties Scarlette shows our couple for their £350,000 budget prove to be their ideal home?

Jasmine Harman is in Gran Canaria, one of the Canary Islands, helping hairdresser Kim and car salesman Steve find their first property together. Kim and Steve have been together over six years and have holidayed several times on the island. With a budget of £120,000, they can wait to turn their dream of a romantic bolthole into a reality. Will any of the five properties Jasmine shows them be right?

Today Laura Hamilton is on the Greek island of Corfu, house hunting with childhood sweethearts Simon and Andrea from Manchester. The couple have two sons and two young grandsons who they can't wait to share a holiday home on the island with. As Simon and Andrea plan to one day retire there, the pressure is on Laura to show them five amazing properties for their £75,000 budget.

Retired history teacher Colin from Yorkshire has a long-held dream of owning a Spanish bolthole to enjoy regular getaways in the sunshine. Today Ben Hillman uses all his skills to find five properties along the eastern Costa Del Sol which he hopes will be perfect for Colin's £100,000 budget. Colin's best friend Clive also comes to help with the hunt.

House hunters Carol & Steve from North Yorkshire, met 7 years ago, since then they've been on regular holidays to Spain and have now decided to take the next step and buy a holiday home there. With their £80,000 budget they've chosen to focus their search around the village of Oliva, but will any of the 5 properties Danni Menzies has lined up, be the holiday home of their dreams?

Prison Officer Cecil and full-time foster carer Patricia met 7 years ago at a friend's BBQ and they haven't looked back since. With all their children now grown up, this sporty couple think that it's the perfect time to look to the future. And with a budget of up to £180,000 they want to buy their dream holiday home, but will Scarlette Douglas be able to impress them with the 5 great properties she has lined up?

Amanda and Gary from Lancashire are moving to Mallorca but first need to find the perfect home there. They've been visiting for sun-filled holidays for years and have fallen in love with the north-west corner of this spectacular Spanish island. Ben Hillman has 5 great options lined up for their £250,000 budget but will they find the property of their dreams.

Richard has dreamt of owning a tropical holiday home for over 20 years and thinks Nosara in Costa Rica is the perfect place to spend long holidays enjoying the sunshine. He's brought best friend Emma along for support and with a budget of £275,000 and 5 great options lined up by property expert Danni Menzies fingers crossed, he finds it.

Competitive golf loving couple Lynn and Mike from Southampton have been holidaying in Spain for 40 years, and even lived there previously, they love it so much they've decided they want to now buy a holiday home there! Danni Menzies has 5 great options lined up for their £60,000 budget but will any impress enough for them to make an offer.

Laura Hamilton is in Mijas in Spain with husband and wife Steve and Dawn. They first visited Mijas eleven years ago and have longed to own a holiday home there ever since. Steve and Dawn plan to eventually in Spain so the pressure is really on Laura to show them five amazing properties for their top budget of £220,000.

Laura Hamilton is on the Portuguese island of Madeira helping house hunters Sandy and Phil find the perfect holiday home to enjoy with their three children and grandchildren. After selling the café they both owned and ran in Devon they can't wait to relax in the sun in their own home. Laura shows them five properties for their budget of £180,000 but will any of them be perfect for Sandy and Phil?

Jasmine Harman is with Tracey and Dean in the Mar Menor in Spain. Tracey and Dean met in their early twenties and have devoted their lives to raising their family, including their own three children and two foster children. Now finally in a position to buy a holiday home in the Mar Menor in Spain, Jasmine is on hand to show them five properties for their £70,000 budget.

Scarlette Douglas is in Paphos in Cyprus with Pauline and Andy. After getting engaged on the island the couple now can't wait to find their own bolthole here to share with their family for extended breaks. With the thought of one day also retiring out here the pressure is really on Scarlette to show them five top properties for their budget of £80,000.

Laura Hamilton is helping Tamsin find her dream holiday home on the Greek island of Crete. Tamsin will be joined by her best friend Emma, who she has known since meeting at playschool over 35 years ago. The friends have enjoyed many a girly holiday on the island and now Tamsin is ready to have her own bolthole there, with a budget of £100,000. Will any of the properties Laura shows them be right?

Deon and Dave met seven years ago through a chance glance at the dating pages of a newspaper. They quickly bonded over their shared love of the great outdoors and exploring different cultures. With a budget of £40,000, they're looking for somewhere bursting with Spain character and charm and have Ben Hillman on hand to show them just how far their budget will stretch in this rural region of Spain.

Karl and Naomh first met at University, and are inseparable, even working from home together. They love the relaxed lifestyle of Menorca and want to be near the beautiful beaches of its south-east coast where they had their wedding. With Scarlette Douglas on hand and a top cash budget of £230,000, they are looking for a place with plenty of outside space for themselves and their two dogs.

Chris and Allan have three grown up children between them and are hoping to buy a home in Manilva, Spain. Will Danni Menzies find the perfect property for them and their dog, Sirloin?

Julie and Jerry have been married for 33 years, with Jerry due to retire soon, the time is right to buy a holiday hom in Brittany, France. Will Jasmine Harman find them the perfect place?

Paul and Bev met on the internet eighteen years ago and have been married for a decade, they now want to fulfil their lifelong dream of relocating to Spain. With a maximum budget £100,000 and a long list of family and friends ready to come out and visit, this extremely sociable couple want a property with enough space for guests as well as a music room for musician Paul, but will Jean Johansson be able to find them that special place?

John, a town planner, and Daniel a luxury retail manager have been together for 5 years and now feel it's the time to find themselves a dream holiday home for their budget of £100,000. Keen to get their teeth into a renovation project, they've chosen the area around Cadiz in southern Spain, but will any of the 5 great option Ben Hillman has lined up, be the perfect place for John and Daniel.

Today's house-hunters are Taz and Tracy from London. Taz's family are originally from Cyprus, and he and Tracy have been enjoying holidays there for nearly fifteen years. They're now finally in a position to buy their very own holiday home and have chosen the area around Protaras in South East Cyprus. With a maximum budget of £70,000, they're hoping Scarlette Douglas will find them the perfect place.

Susie and John met on a dancing holiday in Spain 3 years ago. Having both taken a career break to travel and now find the perfect holiday home they have chosen the area around Estepona on the Costa del Sol. With a long list of requirements and a budget of £100,000, it's a tough search but will any of the 5 properties Jean Johansson has lined up be the perfect place.

Paul and Clare have been married for 4 years but have been in each other's lives as friends for over a decade. They would like to combine Paul's passion for biking with this property search and are looking for a holiday home in central Portugal that could also double up a biker's retreat. With their £120,000 budget and Jasmine Harman on hand will they find what they're looking for.

Wendy and Chris from Surrey have been married for 29 years and have 2 children. They've been dreaming of owning a holiday home in Mojacar since they started holidaying there over a decade ago. They're now ready to buy, and can't wait to start making more memories in Spain with their family and friends. They have a budget of £180,000 but will Danni Menzies be able to impress them with the 5 properties she has lined up?

Gary and Janet are ready to move into the next phase of their lives and early retirement together in Spain. They have already sold their separate properties in the UK so the pressure is really on Laura Hamilton to show them the perfect property for their forever home in the sun. They are property searching in Orihuela, a traditional Spanish city away from the tourist trail but within easy reach of airports. Laura will show them five properties for their budget of £140,000.

Today's house-hunters are best friends Julie and Jan from Tyne and Wear. They've been inseparable for over twenty years and have enjoyed several holidays together on the island of Lanzarote. They're now dreaming of owning a bolthole on the island to enjoy with their friends and families and have a budget together of £115,000. Jasmine Harman joins them on the Canary Island and shows them five properties around the area of Puerto del Carmen, will any of them fit the bill?

Husband and wife Martin and Kate are taking the huge step of buying their first property together overseas – around the beautiful Mar Menor in Spain. After a difficult few years, they can't wait to find a holiday bolthole they can enjoy with their two sons Tommy and Charlie for extended breaks. Jean Johansson is on hand to show them around five properties in the hope one will be perfect for them and their family with their budget of £90,000.

Jo and Darrell from South West London are looking for a holiday home in Menorca to enjoy with their two young children and Darrell's son who is in his twenties. They run their own busy HR company together so can't wait to find a bolthole to relax in and have some quality time together. With a budget of £300,000, Danni Menzies is on hand to show them five great properties around South Menorca.

Kim and Rob from Derbyshire met fourteen years ago and now feel the time is finally right to buy a holiday home in Andalusia's white villages. They can't wait to find a bolthole to enjoy sunny breaks in with their four children and three grandchildren. They love the traditional villages in the region after holidaying there for over a decade. Can Danni Menzies use all her skills to find something perfect for them with their tight budget of £50,000?