0:00:02 > 0:00:04- Paradise!- Absolutely.
0:00:04 > 0:00:06What if you could live abroad in winter
0:00:06 > 0:00:10for the same cost as living in the UK?
0:00:10 > 0:00:14This is priced at 595 per month.
0:00:14 > 0:00:15Is that all?
0:00:15 > 0:00:18By renting a piece of paradise...
0:00:18 > 0:00:20Unbelievable. Wow, this is amazing.
0:00:20 > 0:00:22..you could swap sleet and snow
0:00:22 > 0:00:25for sun and sand.
0:00:25 > 0:00:26Right, so let's go and have a look
0:00:26 > 0:00:28- at some properties. - Well, absolutely.
0:00:30 > 0:00:33Get Away For Winter teams up sun-seekers
0:00:33 > 0:00:35with a local property expert...
0:00:35 > 0:00:37- Can you see yourself in here? - I can, yeah.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40..to find their perfect rental retreat.
0:00:40 > 0:00:43It's like you're on holiday all the time!
0:00:43 > 0:00:46Together, they'll leave no stone unturned...
0:00:46 > 0:00:48This is unbelievable, isn't it?
0:00:48 > 0:00:53..in order to find and fund their dream winter getaway.
0:00:53 > 0:00:56This is what I was dreaming of and didn't even think existed!
0:01:04 > 0:01:08In the seaside town of Littlehampton in Sussex,
0:01:08 > 0:01:10the holiday season has ended.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13Now the deck chairs have been packed into storage,
0:01:13 > 0:01:16but hoping to steal back the sunshine
0:01:16 > 0:01:17are Trish and Dave Gilford.
0:01:19 > 0:01:23Former financial adviser Dave and his wife Trish,
0:01:23 > 0:01:26who was a baby sign language teacher, are both retired,
0:01:26 > 0:01:29and with a bit more spare time on their hands, I tell you,
0:01:29 > 0:01:31they're not spending it sitting down!
0:01:33 > 0:01:35Well, we both do a bit of dance.
0:01:35 > 0:01:38We both do a bit of jive, we do a bit of Lindy hop.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41We're nothing special, but we live.
0:01:41 > 0:01:43- Speak for yourself, mate! - Oh, all right.
0:01:43 > 0:01:45Well, you are, obviously.
0:01:45 > 0:01:47Yeah, I think so.
0:01:49 > 0:01:52We've been married now 12 years, in fact.
0:01:52 > 0:01:54This is the third time we've been married,
0:01:54 > 0:01:56so hopefully third time lucky.
0:01:59 > 0:02:01Having met later in life,
0:02:01 > 0:02:05these adventure-seekers are keen to make every moment count.
0:02:07 > 0:02:09So they're revving up their engines...
0:02:10 > 0:02:12..to get away.
0:02:16 > 0:02:20What we're looking at is getting away for the winter
0:02:20 > 0:02:23and mostly because I don't do very well in the winter
0:02:23 > 0:02:25and my health suffers.
0:02:26 > 0:02:30Trish suffers from joint pain, low immunity and an eye condition,
0:02:30 > 0:02:33all made worse, of course, by the cold and windy weather.
0:02:34 > 0:02:38Spending two to three months abroad to alleviate her conditions is
0:02:38 > 0:02:40something they've talked about for years.
0:02:41 > 0:02:44And now they have a plan to make that happen.
0:02:44 > 0:02:47What we're looking to do is to rent rather than buy
0:02:47 > 0:02:52so that we don't freeze up our money by a big commitment.
0:02:52 > 0:02:54So we'd like to go and give it a try.
0:02:56 > 0:02:59Renting for long periods abroad has become more popular
0:02:59 > 0:03:02as compared to buying. It isn't fraught with risk
0:03:02 > 0:03:06and doesn't require a lump sum in the bank.
0:03:06 > 0:03:09Trish and Dave think they have a way to make it work.
0:03:10 > 0:03:13We're aiming to make enough money on renting out this property,
0:03:13 > 0:03:16which I really believe we're going to exceed
0:03:16 > 0:03:18the amount of money we're going to need.
0:03:19 > 0:03:23Trish and Dave plan to capitalise on the strong rental market
0:03:23 > 0:03:25in their hometown of Littlehampton.
0:03:25 > 0:03:29Local estate agents have estimated that their three-bedroomed house,
0:03:29 > 0:03:32within walking distance of the beach,
0:03:32 > 0:03:36could generate as much as £1,100 a month.
0:03:36 > 0:03:38We've got vases...
0:03:39 > 0:03:42But they're looking at every financial angle
0:03:42 > 0:03:45to make their winter getaway a reality.
0:03:45 > 0:03:47This is car-boot things here.
0:03:47 > 0:03:49Basically, we need to up our funds,
0:03:49 > 0:03:52so we're trying to do everything we can to make money.
0:03:54 > 0:03:55While they are abroad,
0:03:55 > 0:03:59Trish and Dave also estimate that they'll save around £180 a month
0:03:59 > 0:04:01on heating, electricity and petrol.
0:04:03 > 0:04:06It all adds up to make their winter in the sun
0:04:06 > 0:04:07as cost-neutral as possible.
0:04:07 > 0:04:09How much would you pay for that?
0:04:09 > 0:04:12A pound? Nowhere near enough.
0:04:12 > 0:04:14- Fiver, minimum. - Incredible, isn't it?
0:04:15 > 0:04:18With the savings they'll make, and their rental income,
0:04:18 > 0:04:21Trish and Dave have set their total winter sunshine budget
0:04:21 > 0:04:26to cover all their expenses abroad at £1,280 a month.
0:04:26 > 0:04:29£650 of this would be allocated
0:04:29 > 0:04:32to renting their perfect home from home.
0:04:33 > 0:04:36They have their finances sorted, and they know where they want to go.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41We do like Spain, but we also realise that when we had
0:04:41 > 0:04:44a holiday in Portugal a few years ago,
0:04:44 > 0:04:47that actually it's also a really lovely country
0:04:47 > 0:04:50and there's some really nice areas.
0:04:50 > 0:04:52But we haven't really pinpointed, have we?
0:04:52 > 0:04:55Not really, although south, in the Algarve area,
0:04:55 > 0:04:58we're looking at the winter sun.
0:04:58 > 0:05:02This is an opportunity for us to be adventurous.
0:05:02 > 0:05:04We are adventurers anyway.
0:05:04 > 0:05:08We love an adventure. So we're going to take the plunge.
0:05:08 > 0:05:10Well, if it's adventure they're after,
0:05:10 > 0:05:12they've picked the right location.
0:05:15 > 0:05:18The Algarve is Portugal's southernmost region,
0:05:18 > 0:05:21and winter temperatures in its capital Faro
0:05:21 > 0:05:23rarely dip below 18 degrees in the off-season,
0:05:23 > 0:05:25which runs from October to February.
0:05:27 > 0:05:31Rental properties here range from rustic whitewashed fishing cottages
0:05:31 > 0:05:35to upland villas, with rental prices dropping as much as 60%
0:05:35 > 0:05:37in the off-season.
0:05:38 > 0:05:42And a man who knows Portuguese properties better than most
0:05:42 > 0:05:44is Nick Austin.
0:05:44 > 0:05:47I moved to the Algarve... almost 14 years now,
0:05:47 > 0:05:53be 14 years in February, with my partner and my son,
0:05:53 > 0:05:54who was four months old.
0:05:56 > 0:05:59Nick runs a property-management business
0:05:59 > 0:06:01and will be showing Trish and Dave
0:06:01 > 0:06:04everything that the Algarve has to offer.
0:06:04 > 0:06:08What's great about here is the sheer diversity of properties.
0:06:09 > 0:06:13You can go from anything of the latest, most modern design
0:06:13 > 0:06:17of architecture, all the way back to Moorish-style villas.
0:06:17 > 0:06:20So I think there's something for everyone, yes.
0:06:25 > 0:06:29Trish and Dave are standing by to receive a video call from Nick.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31Now, only one of them will be joining Nick
0:06:31 > 0:06:33on the search in the Algarve,
0:06:33 > 0:06:35so this is their opportunity to let him know
0:06:35 > 0:06:38what they're both looking for in a winter rental.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40Ah, Nick!
0:06:40 > 0:06:42You must be Nick, yeah?
0:06:42 > 0:06:44- Lovely to meet you. - And to meet you, too, Nick.
0:06:44 > 0:06:48Great, great. You look quite tanned, is it nice out there at the moment?
0:06:48 > 0:06:52- We've had a good summer.- Good. - Is it going to be a good winter?
0:06:52 > 0:06:56Generally, yes. It's pretty much sunshine here most of the year,
0:06:56 > 0:06:58you'll be pleased to hear.
0:06:58 > 0:07:01So, that's the first box ticked.
0:07:01 > 0:07:04But is it a lively place? We like a bit of life.
0:07:04 > 0:07:07However, Trish and Dave have a few more boxes to be ticked
0:07:07 > 0:07:09to make their dream a reality.
0:07:09 > 0:07:12One bedroom, minimum, but we prefer two.
0:07:12 > 0:07:16Ideally, they're looking to rent a two-bedroom property
0:07:16 > 0:07:20with a large living area and outdoor space for sunbathing.
0:07:21 > 0:07:23So ideally, it'll be south, south-west facing.
0:07:23 > 0:07:28They'd also like to be in an area where they can mix with the locals.
0:07:28 > 0:07:31You want to experience more of a typical Portuguese lifestyle.
0:07:31 > 0:07:34- Yeah.- But having never been to the Algarve,
0:07:34 > 0:07:38Trish and Dave will be relying on Nick's local knowledge
0:07:38 > 0:07:41to find them the perfect property for the perfect price.
0:07:43 > 0:07:47Is there any way you can talk us through now
0:07:47 > 0:07:49the sort of rent for a month?
0:07:49 > 0:07:52You're really looking for somewhere between 650, 700 per month.
0:07:52 > 0:07:56- That's a lot.- Who is coming out to view the property?
0:07:56 > 0:07:58- Him.- Dave.
0:07:59 > 0:08:02I'm so sorry to disappoint you!
0:08:02 > 0:08:04Well, thanks very much for all the information.
0:08:04 > 0:08:06It's been really helpful.
0:08:06 > 0:08:09- Cheers.- Bye.- Bye-bye.- Bye. Bye.
0:08:12 > 0:08:14Well, Nick is certainly off and running,
0:08:14 > 0:08:17and Trish and Dave have now taken the first steps
0:08:17 > 0:08:19towards their winter life abroad.
0:08:20 > 0:08:24We've not done this before, so it is an adventure.
0:08:24 > 0:08:26But I think the pressure it now puts on us
0:08:26 > 0:08:29is to actually do something about our property.
0:08:29 > 0:08:32I think it's important that we get our act together
0:08:32 > 0:08:35and get this property marketed.
0:08:39 > 0:08:44Trish and Dave have allocated £650 of their winter sunshine budget
0:08:44 > 0:08:46for accommodation.
0:08:46 > 0:08:50They're looking for a two-bedroom property with a south-facing terrace
0:08:50 > 0:08:53in an area where they can immerse themselves in the local culture.
0:08:55 > 0:08:56While Trish takes the lead
0:08:56 > 0:08:59in getting their property in Littlehampton ready for rental,
0:08:59 > 0:09:01it's going to be up to Dave to make sure
0:09:01 > 0:09:04they're getting exactly what they need in Portugal.
0:09:15 > 0:09:19In the alluring Algarve on the south coast of Portugal,
0:09:19 > 0:09:24Dave has now made the 1,500-mile journey,
0:09:24 > 0:09:28and he's enjoying his first taste of the Mediterranean climate.
0:09:28 > 0:09:30It was great this morning waking up
0:09:30 > 0:09:32after not having seen the place in light,
0:09:32 > 0:09:36and opening the patio windows, seeing the sun, feeling the sun.
0:09:38 > 0:09:43Nick is on his way to meet Dave to get the property search under way.
0:09:44 > 0:09:47Well, Dave and Trish on the conference call were very,
0:09:47 > 0:09:50very specific in some of the things that they wanted.
0:09:50 > 0:09:53They might have to compromise on one or two of the points,
0:09:53 > 0:09:56but I think that we've found some good options for them
0:09:56 > 0:09:58for the budget that they have.
0:10:00 > 0:10:02I spoke to Trish last night.
0:10:02 > 0:10:04It's going to be interesting to see what she thinks of
0:10:04 > 0:10:07my opinions of places, and that's what I'm worried about.
0:10:07 > 0:10:10She'll ask me questions and I won't know the answers to them!
0:10:12 > 0:10:13- Dave.- Nick, I presume.
0:10:13 > 0:10:15It is! Good to meet you in person.
0:10:15 > 0:10:17- Welcome to the Algarve. - Thank you so much.
0:10:17 > 0:10:20- And you're on time, as well. - Can you see a cloud?- Not at all.
0:10:20 > 0:10:23- Look at the sky. - It's a good start.
0:10:23 > 0:10:26It's a good start, my friend. It's a good start. Well done.
0:10:26 > 0:10:29- Right, let's go and have a look at some properties.- Well, absolutely.
0:10:29 > 0:10:30Let's get the foot on the floor.
0:10:32 > 0:10:36Nick will be showing Dave four rental properties in the Algarve.
0:10:36 > 0:10:39The properties that we've got to show you
0:10:39 > 0:10:41are not all in one place.
0:10:41 > 0:10:45We've selected ones that are within the central region,
0:10:45 > 0:10:48but each end of the central.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52But it's not just Dave making the decisions.
0:10:52 > 0:10:56At each property, he will video call Trish to make sure
0:10:56 > 0:10:59they get what they both want from their £650 budget.
0:11:01 > 0:11:03So you know what Trish likes and what she doesn't like.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05Well, yes. I like to think I do!
0:11:05 > 0:11:07HE LAUGHS
0:11:07 > 0:11:08Well, this is a good test.
0:11:11 > 0:11:12So where are we off to?
0:11:12 > 0:11:15The first place we're going to be taking you to
0:11:15 > 0:11:17- is a place called Vilamoura.- Right.
0:11:17 > 0:11:21Which is very much in the central central Algarve, if you like.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24It's right in the middle of the main region.
0:11:27 > 0:11:29Running along the central coast of the Algarve...
0:11:31 > 0:11:34Vilamoura is a bustling modern town
0:11:34 > 0:11:37that only started being developed 50 years ago.
0:11:37 > 0:11:42- It's definitely a more built-up sort of town.- Right.
0:11:42 > 0:11:46It's very popular with some of the Algarve's 100,000 expats,
0:11:46 > 0:11:48attracted by the cheap flights
0:11:48 > 0:11:52that can be as little as £15 one-way to the capital Faro,
0:11:52 > 0:11:54just 30 minutes to the west.
0:11:54 > 0:11:57So there's always a lot going on in Vilamoura.
0:11:57 > 0:12:01Packed with white sandy beaches, bars, restaurants and shops,
0:12:01 > 0:12:06Vilamoura is popular with tourists, but also offers Trish and Dave
0:12:06 > 0:12:08the year-round liveliness they crave.
0:12:10 > 0:12:12So, Dave, this is the development.
0:12:12 > 0:12:15- Yeah.- Based around the condominium structure that's very, very common.
0:12:15 > 0:12:17So obviously the spatial arrangement, I think,
0:12:17 > 0:12:21- will be very good. OK, shall we go and have a look?- Yes, please.
0:12:23 > 0:12:26This spacious two-bedroom apartment
0:12:26 > 0:12:28is purpose-built for modern living...
0:12:29 > 0:12:31Bright, airy, cool.
0:12:31 > 0:12:33..with a large living area
0:12:33 > 0:12:36complete with air conditioning and Wi-Fi,
0:12:36 > 0:12:39and a fully equipped kitchen with lots of additional storage.
0:12:39 > 0:12:43I'm glad I see it's got the washing machine.
0:12:43 > 0:12:45We're living in the modern world!
0:12:46 > 0:12:49The apartment includes a spacious bathroom with shower and bath...
0:12:51 > 0:12:53..and a second bedroom for guests.
0:12:53 > 0:12:55- And then, master bedroom.- Ah.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58The apartment is living up to everything discussed
0:12:58 > 0:13:00in Trish and Dave's brief.
0:13:00 > 0:13:03So you picked the right one here, Nick.
0:13:03 > 0:13:06But will the outside space be as impressive as the inside?
0:13:08 > 0:13:09Well...
0:13:11 > 0:13:13- That's a good space, isn't it? - This is your garden.- OK.
0:13:13 > 0:13:15- Which is all maintained for you. - Right, good.
0:13:15 > 0:13:18So you don't need to bring your lawnmower or anything like that.
0:13:18 > 0:13:21- Pleased to hear that!- South-facing. - Yes.- Most importantly.- Very good.
0:13:21 > 0:13:24I really like this. I mean, the outside area is great,
0:13:24 > 0:13:27- but I'll need to know the price.- OK.
0:13:27 > 0:13:30The price is £670.
0:13:30 > 0:13:31Right.
0:13:32 > 0:13:38£670 for accommodation is stretching their £650 budget.
0:13:38 > 0:13:40And Dave has a concern.
0:13:41 > 0:13:45It's a nice area, but obviously it's an expat area more.
0:13:45 > 0:13:48It could be anywhere. I could be in Spain,
0:13:48 > 0:13:50I could be in the South of France.
0:13:51 > 0:13:54Trish and Dave were hoping for something a little more traditional.
0:13:55 > 0:13:58And with the apartment ticking most of their boxes,
0:13:58 > 0:14:01this will be a real test of what matters most to both of them.
0:14:03 > 0:14:07Back in the UK, Trish has been waiting with bated breath
0:14:07 > 0:14:10to find out if they're any closer to their dream break abroad.
0:14:12 > 0:14:14I'm really looking forward to speaking to Dave.
0:14:14 > 0:14:17I mean, I know he only left yesterday but I'm really,
0:14:17 > 0:14:20really excited to talk to him, see how he is.
0:14:20 > 0:14:24And also to see what he's exploring today.
0:14:24 > 0:14:29At each property, Trish will be relying on Dave to show her around.
0:14:29 > 0:14:32- There she is. Hiya. All right? - Yeah, good.- Looking good.
0:14:32 > 0:14:35But will they be on the same page?
0:14:35 > 0:14:37In we go. So it's got a little hallway here.
0:14:37 > 0:14:38Looking good.
0:14:38 > 0:14:41All right? We've got air conditioning throughout.
0:14:41 > 0:14:43It's very cute.
0:14:43 > 0:14:45And then the kitchen's not a bad size.
0:14:45 > 0:14:47I get the feeling you're guarding yourself
0:14:47 > 0:14:50against your feelings on this property, so I'm intrigued.
0:14:50 > 0:14:52Oh, you get that, do you?
0:14:52 > 0:14:53- Yeah.- Oh, no,
0:14:53 > 0:14:55I'm giving the game away now.
0:14:55 > 0:14:59- I think now it's time to go outside, isn't it?- OK.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02Any feedback, good or bad, is always constructive.
0:15:02 > 0:15:07Possibly Trish will surprise us both and absolutely love this property.
0:15:07 > 0:15:10And what is that, a road, there?
0:15:10 > 0:15:11It's a path.
0:15:11 > 0:15:14It's not a road, it's a walking path.
0:15:14 > 0:15:17I'm not sure about the pathway.
0:15:17 > 0:15:20It doesn't look like there's a barrier to the pathway.
0:15:20 > 0:15:22Uh-oh.
0:15:22 > 0:15:26Trish has concerns about the privacy in a ground-floor apartment.
0:15:26 > 0:15:28But the real question over this property
0:15:28 > 0:15:30is its location in Vilamoura.
0:15:30 > 0:15:34Are there a lot of Portuguese people living on that site?
0:15:34 > 0:15:37Well, apparently not. This is mainly expats.
0:15:37 > 0:15:39I'm glad you mentioned that, because that was in my mind.
0:15:39 > 0:15:44I asked that question earlier and it is an expat area, really.
0:15:45 > 0:15:51What's really driving Dave and, I assume, Trish, is location.
0:15:51 > 0:15:53- See you later.- See you later.
0:15:53 > 0:15:55- Bye. Mwah!- Bye, hon.
0:15:57 > 0:16:00- You're back. - Well, that was interesting, Nick.
0:16:00 > 0:16:02Really? And her reaction, or her thoughts, were?
0:16:02 > 0:16:04Very similar to mine.
0:16:04 > 0:16:07- She liked it, she thinks it's a lovely place.- Right.
0:16:07 > 0:16:11But we do feel that being on the ground floor in an expat area...
0:16:11 > 0:16:14Ultimately, you want to step out of your front door
0:16:14 > 0:16:17- and you want to feel that you're in Portugal.- I think so, absolutely.
0:16:17 > 0:16:18- Great. OK. Well...- Let's move on.
0:16:18 > 0:16:20- ..let's go on to the next property. - Yeah.
0:16:22 > 0:16:26This property is just over their £650 budget,
0:16:26 > 0:16:31and is available to rent for £670 a month.
0:16:31 > 0:16:36It has the two bedrooms they would prefer and good outside space.
0:16:36 > 0:16:38But Trish and Dave don't like being on the ground floor.
0:16:39 > 0:16:42And the most important thing Nick has learned
0:16:42 > 0:16:45is that location really is everything.
0:16:49 > 0:16:53By renting a property in Portugal, Trish and Dave are avoiding
0:16:53 > 0:16:57the often expensive pitfalls of international property ownership.
0:16:57 > 0:17:02They avoid buying fees, losing money in a risky property market,
0:17:02 > 0:17:05and most importantly, it gives them the flexibility
0:17:05 > 0:17:08of trying out an area that they've never been to before
0:17:08 > 0:17:10while keeping their base back at home.
0:17:11 > 0:17:14Trish and Dave would be free to settle in the Algarve
0:17:14 > 0:17:18if they wanted to, because there are no visa or travel restrictions
0:17:18 > 0:17:20at the moment for UK citizens in Europe.
0:17:24 > 0:17:25Back in the UK,
0:17:25 > 0:17:29Trish has been busy making arrangements to rent out their home,
0:17:29 > 0:17:32with the aim of offsetting their rental costs abroad.
0:17:33 > 0:17:36They plan to let out their house while they're away,
0:17:36 > 0:17:38using an online booking site.
0:17:39 > 0:17:41- Morning, Derek.- Morning, Trish.
0:17:41 > 0:17:44It means they save on estate-agent commission,
0:17:44 > 0:17:47but will need someone on the ground to help with changeovers.
0:17:47 > 0:17:50And that's where their family friend Derek comes in.
0:17:50 > 0:17:53Since we last talked, things have moved forward
0:17:53 > 0:17:58and now we've decided we really do want to let our property here.
0:17:58 > 0:18:01Derek runs his own domestic cleaning company,
0:18:01 > 0:18:04and will be maintaining their home between rentals.
0:18:04 > 0:18:06It would be really nice if I could just go through
0:18:06 > 0:18:08some queries with you.
0:18:08 > 0:18:10Over the last ten years,
0:18:10 > 0:18:13online booking sites have grown in popularity.
0:18:13 > 0:18:15Derek, this is one of the bedrooms.
0:18:15 > 0:18:19Dave and Trish will soon join the over 25,000 UK homeowners
0:18:19 > 0:18:21who are currently making money from
0:18:21 > 0:18:24renting out part or all of their home.
0:18:25 > 0:18:29I would suggest putting grab rails. One would be there...
0:18:29 > 0:18:31As well as paying for Derek's services,
0:18:31 > 0:18:36Trish and Dave need to factor in a booking commission of around 3%,
0:18:36 > 0:18:38additional landlord's insurance,
0:18:38 > 0:18:41and any cost associated with making sure
0:18:41 > 0:18:46that their property and its contents are safe for tenants to use.
0:18:46 > 0:18:50- We'll also need to work out somewhere to store the linen.- Yes.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53Anyone with a mortgage also has to inform their lender
0:18:53 > 0:18:55that they want to let their property out,
0:18:55 > 0:18:57and may incur a charge.
0:19:00 > 0:19:02- OK. Shall we go downstairs?- Yeah.
0:19:02 > 0:19:04As Trish balances the books...
0:19:08 > 0:19:09..back in the Algarve...
0:19:11 > 0:19:14..the expat area wasn't right for Dave,
0:19:14 > 0:19:16so they're heading to somewhere a little more traditional
0:19:16 > 0:19:18for the next property.
0:19:20 > 0:19:23So, Dave, now we're going to head out to a place called Ferragudo.
0:19:23 > 0:19:28- OK.- Very picturesque, very traditional.
0:19:31 > 0:19:33Around 30 miles east of Vilamoura,
0:19:33 > 0:19:37Ferragudo is a traditional working fishing village.
0:19:39 > 0:19:42It's a maze of picturesque cobbled streets
0:19:42 > 0:19:45surrounded by original Moorish architecture.
0:19:45 > 0:19:47You know, they use all the vibrant colours, you know.
0:19:47 > 0:19:49You've got pinks and blues and yellows,
0:19:49 > 0:19:52and it's the real sort of Algarvian style.
0:19:52 > 0:19:56It's all so pretty. And with good links to public transport
0:19:56 > 0:19:59and a plethora of local bars and restaurants.
0:19:59 > 0:20:02If Trish and Dave wanted to experience
0:20:02 > 0:20:06an authentic Portuguese lifestyle, it could be the perfect place.
0:20:06 > 0:20:09But will the accommodation live up to its surroundings?
0:20:12 > 0:20:16Well, Nick, very old, quaint.
0:20:16 > 0:20:19- So, here we are.- Ah! OK.
0:20:19 > 0:20:21What I will say before we go in is that
0:20:21 > 0:20:24because you're in the heart of Ferragudo
0:20:24 > 0:20:27and this is a traditional Portuguese fishing apartment,
0:20:27 > 0:20:30there's a certain price you're paying for the authenticity.
0:20:30 > 0:20:33- OK. I'm with you. Right. Let's get in, can we?- Of course.
0:20:35 > 0:20:37Now, Dave is taken with Ferragudo,
0:20:37 > 0:20:40but will he be as impressed with the property?
0:20:43 > 0:20:45This one-bedroom authentic fishermen's cottage
0:20:45 > 0:20:47has been sympathetically updated
0:20:47 > 0:20:50with all the amenities that modern life demands.
0:20:52 > 0:20:55That is a sofa bed, so if you do have family or friends coming over,
0:20:55 > 0:20:57you do have that option.
0:20:57 > 0:21:02It's only recently been renovated to suit a long-term let,
0:21:02 > 0:21:05with a brand-new fully equipped galley kitchen and bathroom.
0:21:05 > 0:21:09I'm impressed by the fact it's new, but old.
0:21:09 > 0:21:11THEY LAUGH
0:21:11 > 0:21:15Compared to the purpose-built complexes, space is at a premium.
0:21:15 > 0:21:18But will that matter to Trish and Dave?
0:21:19 > 0:21:21- So, come through.- OK, yeah.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24It is somewhere that I think will be lovely of a morning for breakfast,
0:21:24 > 0:21:26- and it's peaceful. You're not being overlooked.- No, no.
0:21:26 > 0:21:29It's very secluded. There's something nice about it.
0:21:29 > 0:21:35So the landlord at the moment is marketing this for £750 per month.
0:21:35 > 0:21:37- But that does include bills. - Does it? OK.
0:21:39 > 0:21:41Utility bills in winter can average out
0:21:41 > 0:21:44to nearly £100 a month in this area,
0:21:44 > 0:21:48so with everything included, it does come just within the budget.
0:21:49 > 0:21:51That'll be Dave.
0:21:51 > 0:21:54Dave is keen, but will Trish feel the same way?
0:21:56 > 0:21:58- Hi.- Hubs, hi!
0:21:58 > 0:21:59I wondered if you'd be there.
0:21:59 > 0:22:01Yeah, what you up to?
0:22:01 > 0:22:06Well, it's like brand-new, but it's a very old building.
0:22:06 > 0:22:08Very cute, very small.
0:22:08 > 0:22:11But modern. They've done a super job on it.
0:22:11 > 0:22:13- I'll show you around.- OK.
0:22:16 > 0:22:19Dave is keen to first show Trish the outside area,
0:22:19 > 0:22:22as it's as far removed from an expat complex as you can get.
0:22:24 > 0:22:26Wow, that's lovely.
0:22:26 > 0:22:29It's the kind where it was never going to tick all the boxes.
0:22:29 > 0:22:31When you're renting, there is a compromise somewhere,
0:22:31 > 0:22:33but admittedly it might be a little bit compact,
0:22:33 > 0:22:37so it'll be interesting to see if Trish agrees with him on this.
0:22:37 > 0:22:40I don't like that blooming...
0:22:40 > 0:22:41The end on the bed.
0:22:41 > 0:22:43It's taking up all the space!
0:22:43 > 0:22:46I can tell you right now that that bed is an issue for me.
0:22:46 > 0:22:50- Do you like it, hon? - I like it, but it's a bit too small.
0:22:50 > 0:22:51Yeah.
0:22:51 > 0:22:55I think it gave Dave maybe a realistic outlook
0:22:55 > 0:22:58on what's available for the budget that he has.
0:22:58 > 0:23:01So let's leave it like that, shall we, for now?
0:23:01 > 0:23:02- OK, honey.- OK.
0:23:02 > 0:23:05- Bye!- OK, bye for now. - Bye, darling.- Bye.
0:23:07 > 0:23:10- Well, Nick, that was very interesting.- So how did it go?
0:23:11 > 0:23:15Clearly the double bed, or the size of it, taking up the room,
0:23:15 > 0:23:18she came on on that as well as I thought she would.
0:23:20 > 0:23:21What I loved was the location.
0:23:21 > 0:23:23It was perfect.
0:23:23 > 0:23:26So well done, Nick, on finding that.
0:23:26 > 0:23:28Now find us something a bit bigger!
0:23:29 > 0:23:32Well, a woman who really knows what she wants.
0:23:32 > 0:23:37Available to rent for £750 a month, including bills,
0:23:37 > 0:23:40it is over their £650 budget.
0:23:40 > 0:23:45It offers a modern interior with outside space in a good location,
0:23:45 > 0:23:47but with only one compact bedroom.
0:23:47 > 0:23:49Trish and Dave are beginning to realise
0:23:49 > 0:23:51that if you want authenticity,
0:23:51 > 0:23:53you may have to compromise on space.
0:23:57 > 0:23:59Trish and Dave's property search is focused
0:23:59 > 0:24:02along the Algarve's popular Central Coast.
0:24:02 > 0:24:05Famed for its Mediterranean beaches, often packed
0:24:05 > 0:24:08with some of the region's four million annual visitors.
0:24:10 > 0:24:12In winter, however, Trish and Dave would experience
0:24:12 > 0:24:15a much quieter slice of Portuguese life.
0:24:15 > 0:24:18Renting here in winter also has its advantages,
0:24:18 > 0:24:22with prices plummeting across all budgets.
0:24:24 > 0:24:27Take this four-bed contemporary villa, with extensive pool area.
0:24:27 > 0:24:30Complete with outside dining space,
0:24:30 > 0:24:34it's on the market for £3,000 a week in winter -
0:24:34 > 0:24:362,000 less than in the high season.
0:24:41 > 0:24:44Or this five-bed villa with elevated infinity pool,
0:24:44 > 0:24:48available to rent for £8,000 a week in winter -
0:24:48 > 0:24:504,000 less than in summer.
0:24:52 > 0:24:55The Algarve has something for everyone,
0:24:55 > 0:24:57and in winter, you get a lot more for your money.
0:25:06 > 0:25:08As well as reduced rental rates,
0:25:08 > 0:25:11a big draw of spending months of the winter abroad
0:25:11 > 0:25:14is the chance to try living like a local.
0:25:18 > 0:25:20And as a keen dancer,
0:25:20 > 0:25:25Dave's heard about a place in Ferragudo where he can do just that.
0:25:30 > 0:25:32Ole!
0:25:32 > 0:25:34Filled with almost entirely Portuguese locals,
0:25:34 > 0:25:37who meet once a week to blow off some steam.
0:25:39 > 0:25:43They call me Davros, but my name is David.
0:25:43 > 0:25:46Good old Dave has wasted no time in making new friends!
0:25:48 > 0:25:49Wow!
0:25:49 > 0:25:53But the lively local dancers might take longer to get to know.
0:25:54 > 0:25:58I mean, that's energetic, that's like a polka in England.
0:25:58 > 0:25:59Polka, yeah, similar.
0:26:08 > 0:26:09Wow. Beat that!
0:26:14 > 0:26:17Dave has never tried Portuguese dancing.
0:26:17 > 0:26:18Here we go, here we go.
0:26:18 > 0:26:20So he'll have to learn fast.
0:26:25 > 0:26:28Music and dance play a prominent role in Portuguese culture.
0:26:31 > 0:26:35Traditional folk dances originate from the country's rural areas
0:26:35 > 0:26:39and the farming communities, and are usually observed in public
0:26:39 > 0:26:43during religious holidays and special events.
0:26:43 > 0:26:44Thank you!
0:26:44 > 0:26:47APPLAUSE
0:26:50 > 0:26:51I need to get my breath back now!
0:26:53 > 0:26:56This is the sort of thing we will want to be involved in.
0:26:56 > 0:26:59What else can you say, really? It's ideal.
0:27:00 > 0:27:03It looks as if Dave has got his dance card full for the night.
0:27:05 > 0:27:07And he's found a way into the local life
0:27:07 > 0:27:09that he and Trish can enjoy during their winter stay.
0:27:20 > 0:27:22It's the morning after the night before.
0:27:24 > 0:27:26Dave is back on the hunt for a winter rental,
0:27:26 > 0:27:29where he and Trish hope to spend two to three months away
0:27:29 > 0:27:31from the briskness of Britain.
0:27:33 > 0:27:34I am totally lost.
0:27:34 > 0:27:37Nick and Dave are heading to a property in a new location.
0:27:37 > 0:27:39- Let's go back... - That's pretty down there, look.
0:27:39 > 0:27:42- Downhill, downhill, downhill. - I'm going to go down there.
0:27:42 > 0:27:44- And then you go downhill, you hit the water.- Yeah.
0:27:45 > 0:27:50So, Dave. We're now in the town of Lagos,
0:27:50 > 0:27:52which is in the Western Algarve.
0:27:52 > 0:27:55It's one of the main towns of the Algarve.
0:27:58 > 0:28:00Further along towards the west,
0:28:00 > 0:28:04the former capital of the Algarve, Lagos, perfectly blends
0:28:04 > 0:28:07traditional Portuguese culture with lively nightlife,
0:28:07 > 0:28:12with the old town still retaining its traditional charm and character.
0:28:15 > 0:28:17It's a town, so there's plenty of life for you.
0:28:17 > 0:28:20- So it's sort of Ferragudo on a larger scale, I would say.- Yes.
0:28:20 > 0:28:24Nick has got another traditional property to show Dave.
0:28:26 > 0:28:29- So, Dave.- Yeah? - Walking around Lagos,
0:28:29 > 0:28:30what do you think of the area?
0:28:30 > 0:28:33Well, this is lovely here, the old-town parts, you know.
0:28:33 > 0:28:36I've just glanced down the road and seen the tops of the ships,
0:28:36 > 0:28:38- the masts.- Right. - So we're near the water.
0:28:38 > 0:28:43I'm really taking you into Lagos as a local scene.
0:28:43 > 0:28:47- So where are we going?- We're going just here, on this corner.
0:28:47 > 0:28:50- Right.- Let's have a look.- Ah.
0:28:51 > 0:28:53- In here?- In here.- Ah.
0:28:53 > 0:28:55- You're intrigued?- I am.
0:28:55 > 0:28:57- Good.- I am. Yeah, come on.
0:28:57 > 0:28:58Come on in. Let's have a look.
0:29:01 > 0:29:03This two-bedroom converted town house
0:29:03 > 0:29:06features an open-plan kitchen/living area.
0:29:06 > 0:29:08I will say I love the character of it.
0:29:08 > 0:29:11It is small, but it's cosy.
0:29:11 > 0:29:14It's split over three levels with a basement bedroom,
0:29:14 > 0:29:16complete with en suite bathroom.
0:29:18 > 0:29:20- Oh, there's the washing machine. - I just wanted to surprise you!
0:29:20 > 0:29:22Oh, I see!
0:29:22 > 0:29:25The master bedroom is located on the top floor,
0:29:25 > 0:29:28with a compact veranda overlooking the cobbled streets below.
0:29:29 > 0:29:33It's neat, it's all here, but it's limited, isn't it?
0:29:33 > 0:29:36But with limited living space on the ground floor,
0:29:36 > 0:29:39Dave's got an idea for the top-floor bedroom,
0:29:39 > 0:29:41which could then make it a contender.
0:29:45 > 0:29:47It might sound stupid, this, but you know,
0:29:47 > 0:29:51we could make this part of the living area when we're here,
0:29:51 > 0:29:53put a television up or whatever.
0:29:53 > 0:29:56- And use downstairs as a bedroom? - It's just a thought.
0:29:56 > 0:29:59I would look at that as a possibility.
0:29:59 > 0:30:02- Well, that...- It'll be interesting to see what Trish says about that.
0:30:03 > 0:30:05Dave's got some big ideas.
0:30:05 > 0:30:08- Would you like to step out onto the balcony?- I would, I would.
0:30:08 > 0:30:11His plan to turn the master bedroom into a living area
0:30:11 > 0:30:14would then give them the space they want.
0:30:14 > 0:30:18- This is your lines for your washing. - Washing line. Yeah.
0:30:19 > 0:30:22At £580 a month, it is within budget.
0:30:24 > 0:30:28I'd be very interested to see what the other half has to say about it.
0:30:28 > 0:30:32I think she'll like it or hate it, basically.
0:30:34 > 0:30:37- Ah, there you are. Hi.- Hi, babe!
0:30:37 > 0:30:40- So how are you today? You all right? - Yeah, very good, very good.
0:30:40 > 0:30:42Good, good, good. So...
0:30:42 > 0:30:44Is that the lounge, then?
0:30:44 > 0:30:47It is in fact a kitchen/lounge.
0:30:47 > 0:30:48Oh, yes, so it is.
0:30:48 > 0:30:54You'll notice the fully modern and sophisticated cooking facilities.
0:30:54 > 0:30:58Electric. But it's neat, it's quirky.
0:30:58 > 0:30:59So what do you think so far?
0:30:59 > 0:31:01Well, I'm not sure.
0:31:01 > 0:31:03It really is quirky.
0:31:03 > 0:31:04I don't know.
0:31:04 > 0:31:08Quite unusual. Wasn't expecting that.
0:31:08 > 0:31:10So I'm carefully coming down the stairs.
0:31:10 > 0:31:13Dave is embracing the quirks, but Trish,
0:31:13 > 0:31:15hmmm...not so much.
0:31:15 > 0:31:19I can't say as how that bedroom turned me on, love.
0:31:19 > 0:31:21But to use it for people when they come and stay...
0:31:21 > 0:31:23- OK.- ..probably would be all right. - Mmm, OK.
0:31:23 > 0:31:28But Dave still has his master bedroom conversion idea,
0:31:28 > 0:31:30which might just turn things around.
0:31:30 > 0:31:36What I thought was we could use the ground floor to sleep,
0:31:36 > 0:31:40the basement area, and to change this to be a living area.
0:31:40 > 0:31:44- No.- In which case you'd have the light and, you know...
0:31:44 > 0:31:46No. N-O.
0:31:46 > 0:31:48- No?- No.
0:31:48 > 0:31:50- No. OK, OK.- No.
0:31:50 > 0:31:52HE LAUGHS
0:31:52 > 0:31:55Given their budget, there's always going to be some compromises,
0:31:55 > 0:31:58but I think what it does is it maybe sort of strips out
0:31:58 > 0:32:00some of the romantic notions of
0:32:00 > 0:32:03living in one of these traditional Portuguese cottages
0:32:03 > 0:32:06and it makes them focus on what they really need in a property.
0:32:06 > 0:32:08I'll say cheerio for now, then.
0:32:08 > 0:32:10OK, darling. Bye.
0:32:10 > 0:32:11Bye, darling. See you later.
0:32:11 > 0:32:14Okey-dokey. Hello again.
0:32:14 > 0:32:16Hello, Nick. Good conversation?
0:32:16 > 0:32:18- Very good.- What was Trish's reaction?
0:32:18 > 0:32:21She said it's quirky, a bit too tight, a bit too small.
0:32:23 > 0:32:26I'm beginning to realise that if you want something
0:32:26 > 0:32:29that is traditional and authentic, that it looks like
0:32:29 > 0:32:32we're going to have to live in a much more simple way,
0:32:32 > 0:32:36less comfort. So we're going to have to have a talk about this
0:32:36 > 0:32:38and decide what's going to be right for us.
0:32:40 > 0:32:46For £580 a month, the property does come within their £650 budget,
0:32:46 > 0:32:48but with a bit less to show for it.
0:32:48 > 0:32:51In Lagos, Dave found another area
0:32:51 > 0:32:54in which he could picture himself and Trish settling.
0:32:54 > 0:32:56Now, there are two bedrooms,
0:32:56 > 0:32:59but with smaller proportions and a quirky layout.
0:32:59 > 0:33:02They'll be paying for the location in this case of the property
0:33:02 > 0:33:05rather than its suitability.
0:33:12 > 0:33:15With Nick's help, Trish and Dave are discovering the Algarve,
0:33:15 > 0:33:18the areas that might work for them and the types of rental properties
0:33:18 > 0:33:20available in winter for their budget.
0:33:22 > 0:33:26They'll benefit from tapping into an extensive rental market
0:33:26 > 0:33:29with prices as little as half of the UK average.
0:33:30 > 0:33:32The cost of living here will also make
0:33:32 > 0:33:36Trish and Dave's winter sunshine budget go a little bit further.
0:33:36 > 0:33:41Utilities here are roughly 15% less than they are in the UK.
0:33:41 > 0:33:43And even indulging in a three-course meal
0:33:43 > 0:33:47will set you back around 10% less than it would in Britain.
0:33:51 > 0:33:53They just need to find the right rental property
0:33:53 > 0:33:56and Nick has one last option to show them.
0:33:58 > 0:34:01With the town of Ferragudo delivering on authenticity,
0:34:01 > 0:34:04Nick has brought Dave back to where he's hoping
0:34:04 > 0:34:07the next property will deliver on space, as well.
0:34:07 > 0:34:12If we could find the right property, this is a very nice area.
0:34:12 > 0:34:14So is there any questions about the area
0:34:14 > 0:34:18- that maybe we haven't touched on? - Yeah. It's very important
0:34:18 > 0:34:21- we have a local bus route and service that we're able to use.- OK.
0:34:21 > 0:34:24You've got the public transport, which is the national bus service.
0:34:24 > 0:34:27- Fabulous.- And for the odd extravagance,
0:34:27 > 0:34:28you can get the water taxi.
0:34:28 > 0:34:30- Water taxi, yeah. - They speak English.
0:34:30 > 0:34:32You can phone them, you can meet them at a time,
0:34:32 > 0:34:36they can take you over to Portimao, Playa de Rocha, and it's reasonable,
0:34:36 > 0:34:40very reasonable, and it's a quick way for you to get across the river.
0:34:43 > 0:34:45Well, Dave, two minutes' walk,
0:34:45 > 0:34:47we've come from Ferragudo's amenities and the quayside
0:34:47 > 0:34:52to our next property. As you will see, it's modern, purpose-built.
0:34:52 > 0:34:54- Right.- Which I think will give you a lot more space.
0:34:54 > 0:34:56So let's have a look inside.
0:34:56 > 0:34:58- Yeah.- Come in through this way.
0:34:58 > 0:35:00OK. Interesting.
0:35:05 > 0:35:08This modern, spacious ground-floor apartment
0:35:08 > 0:35:11features two double bedrooms and two bathrooms
0:35:11 > 0:35:13that can only be described as...
0:35:13 > 0:35:15- Generous.- Ah, very much.
0:35:17 > 0:35:20Double doors lead to a light and bright living space,
0:35:20 > 0:35:23with air conditioning and Wi-Fi included.
0:35:24 > 0:35:26It reminds me of home.
0:35:26 > 0:35:29The kitchen comes with all modern appliances
0:35:29 > 0:35:31and even has its own larder.
0:35:33 > 0:35:35Gobsmacked is a word that I would use.
0:35:35 > 0:35:40It's got the space, but will Dave be as impressed with the outside?
0:35:41 > 0:35:43- Come through.- Wow.
0:35:43 > 0:35:45So what do you think?
0:35:45 > 0:35:48- Wow. Very nice. - It's south-facing.- South-facing.
0:35:48 > 0:35:52- You have a huge amount of space. - Indeed.- Well secluded.
0:35:52 > 0:35:54- Trish'll like that.- And then you have your garden.- Yeah.
0:35:54 > 0:35:57And here it is. Wow. It's a big space.
0:35:57 > 0:35:59- It's a huge space. - It really is a nice place, isn't it?
0:35:59 > 0:36:01COCK CROWS
0:36:01 > 0:36:04Even the cockerel is agreeing with me, as well, which is fantastic.
0:36:06 > 0:36:09The worrying thing is really is what you're going to hit me with
0:36:09 > 0:36:11regarding the price.
0:36:11 > 0:36:14The price is £580 per month.
0:36:14 > 0:36:18I must say, Nick, I am genuinely surprised.
0:36:18 > 0:36:20I can't say more than that.
0:36:20 > 0:36:22I want to show it to Trish and see what she thinks.
0:36:22 > 0:36:25Like other rental properties here,
0:36:25 > 0:36:28this apartment is significantly reduced during the winter months,
0:36:28 > 0:36:33where you can generally expect to pay between four and six times less
0:36:33 > 0:36:37than in the high season. And by choosing a modern complex,
0:36:37 > 0:36:41Trish and Dave could enjoy the space they need in the location they want.
0:36:41 > 0:36:45Dave seems willing to compromise, but is Trish?
0:36:45 > 0:36:48- Hiya.- Hi! How are you today?
0:36:48 > 0:36:51Well, getting over you not being here.
0:36:51 > 0:36:54- Awww, do you miss me? - Yeah, I do, darling.
0:36:54 > 0:36:56This is the lounge area.
0:36:56 > 0:36:58- That looks big.- It is big.
0:36:58 > 0:37:00Lovely, absolutely lovely.
0:37:00 > 0:37:02God, look at the size of that telly.
0:37:02 > 0:37:04Well, yeah, it isn't bad, is it?
0:37:04 > 0:37:06I get the feeling you like this one.
0:37:06 > 0:37:07HE LAUGHS
0:37:07 > 0:37:09I wonder where you got that from!
0:37:09 > 0:37:10SHE LAUGHS
0:37:10 > 0:37:14I'm very pleased with the initial reaction that we got from Dave
0:37:14 > 0:37:16when he came into the property.
0:37:16 > 0:37:18His face told a lot of emotions there,
0:37:18 > 0:37:22that he genuinely was very surprised at the quality
0:37:22 > 0:37:24and I think, in particular, the size.
0:37:24 > 0:37:26And this is the main bathroom.
0:37:26 > 0:37:28So it's a bit bigger than the other one.
0:37:28 > 0:37:31- Bit of a his-and-hers, then? - Yes, you could say that.
0:37:31 > 0:37:33I think I'll let you have the big bathroom
0:37:33 > 0:37:36cos I'm generous like that, aren't I?
0:37:38 > 0:37:40So, that with the added advantage
0:37:40 > 0:37:43that I think is generally taken by Ferragudo as a destination
0:37:43 > 0:37:46points to it looking that it's definitely a strong candidate
0:37:46 > 0:37:49for Dave and Trish to consider at the end.
0:37:49 > 0:37:51It seems to have everything.
0:37:51 > 0:37:55Well, it d... It does.
0:37:55 > 0:37:57It's great when you find something,
0:37:57 > 0:38:02or you find a property that is in line with their expectations,
0:38:02 > 0:38:04and in fact maybe exceeds their expectations,
0:38:04 > 0:38:06as I feel, this time, it was the case.
0:38:06 > 0:38:10- Okey-dokey, cheers for now, then. - OK, darling.- Bye.
0:38:10 > 0:38:12- Bye.- Bye!- Bye, honey, bye.
0:38:14 > 0:38:15- Dave.- Hello, Nick, again.
0:38:15 > 0:38:17Wow, that was a long conversation!
0:38:17 > 0:38:21- It was! It was.- And, tell me, was it a good conversation?
0:38:21 > 0:38:24It was, Nick. She was very impressed.
0:38:24 > 0:38:26- She was?- I said she would be.- Wow.
0:38:26 > 0:38:30Let's be honest, this is a strong contender now, no doubt about that.
0:38:31 > 0:38:34Hooray! It's a big thumbs up for property four.
0:38:34 > 0:38:38Available to rent for £580 a month,
0:38:38 > 0:38:42so it does come in under Trish and Dave's £650 budget.
0:38:42 > 0:38:47With spacious rooms and a private south-facing terrace,
0:38:47 > 0:38:49it fits all of their brief.
0:38:49 > 0:38:51But have they really come to terms
0:38:51 > 0:38:53with living in a modern complex?
0:38:53 > 0:38:55It's going to be a big decision.
0:39:04 > 0:39:07Nick has shown Dave the many ways of experiencing
0:39:07 > 0:39:09the winter months in the Algarve.
0:39:09 > 0:39:12Tomorrow, Dave will be back in Blighty
0:39:12 > 0:39:14to talk things through with Trish.
0:39:14 > 0:39:16Okey-dokey, here we go.
0:39:16 > 0:39:19And they'll decide whether any of the properties
0:39:19 > 0:39:22will be their first step to spending winter in the sun.
0:39:22 > 0:39:25- Hiya.- Hi, darling, all right?
0:39:25 > 0:39:27Hello, Trish, how you?
0:39:27 > 0:39:29I'm good, how are you?
0:39:29 > 0:39:31We've got something to show you.
0:39:31 > 0:39:33SHE LAUGHS
0:39:33 > 0:39:36- Cheers!- How very dare you!
0:39:36 > 0:39:40So, this is the life, and this is the life we will be having.
0:39:42 > 0:39:43Looks good to me!
0:39:43 > 0:39:46With Nick's help, Trish and Dave have learned a lot about
0:39:46 > 0:39:49the type of property that would suit them best.
0:39:49 > 0:39:50I think, you know,
0:39:50 > 0:39:53we're going to have to get away from the more traditional.
0:39:53 > 0:39:56- It's not going to have enough space for us.- Right.
0:39:58 > 0:40:01And which area would give them the most for their money?
0:40:01 > 0:40:05By bringing you into sort of the centre of towns,
0:40:05 > 0:40:08I think that is coming at a premium for you.
0:40:08 > 0:40:12- Yes.- But if this experience has convinced them of anything,
0:40:12 > 0:40:15it's that the Algarve is THE place for their winter getaway.
0:40:16 > 0:40:19You really have whetted my appetite, hon.
0:40:19 > 0:40:21I can't wait to get there.
0:40:22 > 0:40:26And now the sun is setting on Dave's time in the Algarve.
0:40:28 > 0:40:30Thank you very much for giving the feedback.
0:40:30 > 0:40:32And I look forward to seeing you when you come over together.
0:40:32 > 0:40:35In the morning, it's back to Britain,
0:40:35 > 0:40:37and the big decision on whether to return.
0:40:38 > 0:40:41- Good health.- A toast to you, my friend, thank you so much.
0:40:46 > 0:40:50Trish and Dave have been wanting to get away for years,
0:40:50 > 0:40:54and decided that renting was the key to making it happen.
0:40:54 > 0:40:57We were aiming to make enough money on renting out this property,
0:40:57 > 0:41:00which I really believe is going to exceed
0:41:00 > 0:41:02the amount of money we're going to need.
0:41:03 > 0:41:05With Trish staying behind,
0:41:05 > 0:41:09Dave jetted off to see exactly what Nick had to offer.
0:41:09 > 0:41:11Right, let's go and have a look at some properties.
0:41:11 > 0:41:13Well, absolutely.
0:41:13 > 0:41:18The expat holiday haven of Vilamoura provided the perfect apartment.
0:41:18 > 0:41:20See, you picked the right one here, Nick.
0:41:20 > 0:41:23But the modern complex didn't capture
0:41:23 > 0:41:25the traditional experience they were desperate for.
0:41:25 > 0:41:28You want to step out of your front door and you want to feel
0:41:28 > 0:41:29that you're in Portugal.
0:41:29 > 0:41:33The Ferragudo fisherman's cottage gave them the authenticity,
0:41:33 > 0:41:36but not much in the way of space.
0:41:36 > 0:41:39I like it, but it's a bit too small.
0:41:39 > 0:41:43Trish had strong feelings about the quirky Lagos town house,
0:41:43 > 0:41:47and started to realise that they might just have to compromise.
0:41:47 > 0:41:49If you want something that is traditional,
0:41:49 > 0:41:51it looks like it costs more money.
0:41:53 > 0:41:56Nick knew that he was onto a good thing in Ferragudo,
0:41:56 > 0:41:59so hoped that a more modern apartment would be enough
0:41:59 > 0:42:00to win them over.
0:42:00 > 0:42:04Let's be honest, this is a strong contender now, no doubt about that.
0:42:07 > 0:42:10With each property, Trish and Dave have learnt
0:42:10 > 0:42:13exactly what is important when renting abroad.
0:42:14 > 0:42:18The question is, have Trish and Dave made the move
0:42:18 > 0:42:20and arranged their winter getaway to Portugal?
0:42:23 > 0:42:25- Hi!- Hi! Here we are.
0:42:25 > 0:42:28In Portugal, basking in the sun, living the dream.
0:42:28 > 0:42:30Not a cloud in sight.
0:42:30 > 0:42:32Pretty good for December.
0:42:32 > 0:42:34I'm glad to say that Trish and Dave took the plunge
0:42:34 > 0:42:36and accepted a three-month lease
0:42:36 > 0:42:39on the two-bedroom apartment in Ferragudo.
0:42:39 > 0:42:42It does live up to everything Dave said.
0:42:42 > 0:42:47And I'm so pleased that we came here.
0:42:47 > 0:42:49We couldn't have picked a better one, I don't think.
0:42:49 > 0:42:54So the area of Ferragudo is everything Trish imagined and more.
0:42:54 > 0:42:58And they're already fitting in with the Portuguese locals.
0:42:58 > 0:43:01It's a beautiful village, the people are wonderful.
0:43:01 > 0:43:06We went dancing last Friday night and it was fantastic.
0:43:06 > 0:43:09We're going to go every Friday now. Really great.
0:43:10 > 0:43:15Every day I've been waking up happier than the day before.
0:43:15 > 0:43:20As soon as I see that clear sky, I just feel so good.
0:43:20 > 0:43:22BOTH: Bye!
0:43:25 > 0:43:26Right, let's get sunbathing now!