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-Paradise!

-Absolutely.

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What if you could live abroad in winter for the same cost as living

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-in the UK...

-This is priced at £595 per month.

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Is that all?

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..by renting a piece of paradise?

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-Unbelievable! Wow, this is amazing.

-You could swap sleet and snow

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for sun and sand.

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Right, so let's go and have a look at some properties.

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Well, absolutely.

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Get Away For Winter teams up sun-seekers with a local property

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-expert...

-Can you see yourself in here?

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-I can, yeah.

-..to find their perfect rental retreat.

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-It's like you're on holiday all the time.

-LAUGHTER

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Together, there'll leave no stone unturned...

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This is unbelievable, isn't it?

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..in order to find and fund their dream winter getaway.

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This is what I was dreaming of and didn't even think existed.

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UK winters can take their toll on the best of us.

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In Essex, one sun-seeker hoping to make her getaway a reality

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-is Amanda Cruise.

-I'm happier in the sun, when I can go out for a walk

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and walk on the beach, and swim.

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It makes me a bit miserable when you see the dreary rain coming down

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-of a day. I'm really, really a sun worshipper.

-SHE LAUGHS

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Amanda is at a bit of a crossroads in her life, after her marriage

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ended almost three years ago.

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She left her job working in customer services at Gatwick Airport and is

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now looking to make a big change in her life.

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I'm currently single.

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I have been for the last couple of years.

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I sort of lacked a little bit of confidence, I suppose,

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from having my heart broken, so I'm much more confident.

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I think it's time for me now, and I think I

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should get away for the winter

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to see whether I really do like it.

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If her winter getaway is a success,

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Amanda would like it to be a more permanent move.

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Her only ties to the UK are the close relationships she has with her

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family, including her brother Joel,

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daughter Natalie, granddaughter Paige,

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and of course not forgetting little Beau.

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I think she kind of needs our help, doesn't she, at the moment.

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She needs our opinions.

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Yeah, well, she hasn't really got anyone else to ask, really.

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And she's always had someone,

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so I think she kind of relies on us as well.

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I think she's done really well to...

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-Yeah, definitely.

-..to do what she's done for herself recently.

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Yeah, no, she is doing really well.

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The family will be helping with Amanda's search,

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especially as they all plan to visit regularly and enjoy those long

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holidays in the sunshine.

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I've actually sold my house a couple of years ago, so with the proceeds,

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I've been able to travel,

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and now I'll be able to rent an apartment and see how that goes.

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After selling her former family home,

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Amanda initially rented a flat in Surrey, but for the last few weeks,

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she's been staying with Natalie and Paige in Essex.

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We are a little bit on top of each other.

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I'm actually in my daughter's bedroom,

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that she's kindly given up for me while I stay here for a few weeks.

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And my granddaughter can't really wait, I don't think,

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to get her bedroom back.

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She's sharing with her mummy at the moment,

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so I think she'll be happy that I'll be moving on.

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If Amanda was to rent a place of her own in Essex,

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she'd be spending around £1,185 a month for a two-bed flat.

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Instead, Amanda's going to use this money to rent in the sunshine,

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and she's also trying to drum up some extra spending money by selling

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off some unwanted jewellery.

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We've weighed out and graded all the different gold,

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so you've got quite a lot of eight-carat and nine-carat.

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And we've got some stuff here that we might need to test as well...

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-Oh, OK.

-..for valuation.

-Yeah.

-Joel is helping, as he has a friend in

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-the business.

-Commercial stuff like the Tiffany and the Swarovski,

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you'll be better selling that on online auction.

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Using the funds she'll make from downsizing her possessions,

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and the money she would have spent on renting a property in the UK,

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Amanda has set her winter sunshine budget at £1,400 a month.

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Now, this will cover all her food,

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travel and entertainment while she's abroad.

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£750 to £900 of this will be spent on her perfect winter rental.

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She knows how to make it work financially,

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and she certainly knows where she wants to go.

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I'd like to move to Mallorca.

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Pretty sunny out there, and I have actually been there before.

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So Amanda is leaving behind the rain and sleet

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for a taste of winter sun and heat.

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The Spanish island of Mallorca, off the coast of Spain, is the largest

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of the Balearic Islands.

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The island is extremely popular with tourists,

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particularly the Brits and Germans,

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and the airport in the capital of

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Palma is one of the busiest in Spain.

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Here, winter temperatures hit an

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average high of 18 degrees in winter,

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comparable to an average British summer's day,

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and with a lot more sun guaranteed.

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Artists and writers have been attracted to the dramatic and

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picturesque west coast of the island for many, many decades,

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and it's long been a hub for the glitterati.

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And a woman who knows Mallorca property like the back of her hand

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is Jan Dexter, who moved to Mallorca from Essex back in 1985.

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One of the best things about living in Mallorca is the way of life.

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We spend a lot of time outside for obvious reasons. And we can do lots

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of things outside - barbecues, meeting up with friends.

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It's a very social place to live, a very safe place to live.

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Mother-of-two Jan met her partner on the island, and together

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they have a German Shepherd called Sam.

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Jan set up her own property business in 2011,

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and has advice for anyone wanting to dip their toe into Mallorca's busy

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-rental market.

-With anyone looking, they quite often need to be a little

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bit flexible. Start off with a wish list, but you need to give and take

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a little bit to get the ideal property for people.

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And then, most importantly, you need to move fast.

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If you delay a couple of days, you could lose that property.

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Back in the UK,

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Amanda's waiting to video call Jan and let her know exactly what she's

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looking for in a winter home. INTERNAL RINGTONE

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-Hello.

-Hello. Is that Amanda?

-It is!

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Exciting times ahead. I hear you want to come and live in Mallorca.

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I do, yes.

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Well, I came here 31 years ago, so obviously I can recommend it.

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-Oh, wow! Oh, fantastic!

-LAUGHTER

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Tell me, Amanda, what is it that you're thinking about?

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I'd like a nice apartment, actually. Probably just one bedroom is fine.

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Two would be great. I will have family coming to visit.

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Amanda has visited Mallorca before, and she has a good idea of

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where she would like to stay.

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Yeah, I've looked at, sort of the area near Palma, the city.

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Being on my own, I do want to feel safe. I won't have a car with me.

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-Right.

-So it would be quite nice, you know, that I can just hop on the

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bus or walk. The beach, actually, is a big pull for me.

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-So, the beach, somewhere that's safe for you.

-Yeah, yeah, a safe area.

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So somewhere near Palma, somewhere safe,

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somewhere with good public transport and near to the beach.

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Anything else, Amanda?

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I'd like a nice, big balcony. That's pretty important, actually.

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Some outside space, a balcony, or whichever.

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Let's add "modern" to the wish list and a great beach-facing balcony.

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-Oh, that's lovely.

-See you next week.

-Yeah, I'll see you next week.

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-Take care. I look forward to meeting you in person. Bye!

-OK, bye. Bye.

-LAUGHTER

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It's a big list, and Amanda has high hopes that Jan can deliver.

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I'm really confident, actually, that Jan's going to find me something.

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Yeah, I think I'm in safe hands there.

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For her rental budget of between £750 and £900 a month,

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Amanda's hoping for a one or possibly two-bed apartment with good

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transport links, great outside space,

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and most importantly, somewhere near the sea.

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The ball has been set in motion,

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and Amanda's new life abroad may be moving from dream to reality.

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UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYS

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Amanda has made the two and a half hour plane journey from London to

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Mallorca's capital, Palma,

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and she's enjoying her first sight of the Mallorcan sun.

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Just waking up in Mallorca and looking out on the balcony...

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watching the sunrise, it's just amazing, I love it.

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Jan is on her way to meet Amanda, to get the property search underway.

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The biggest difficulty, really, is, as soon as a great property becomes

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available, it's snapped up in 24 hours.

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She will have to make a fairly quick decision,

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otherwise somebody else will snap up that property

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and we're back at square one.

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I can't wait. I know that she's really worked hard to get some

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properties together for me to see,

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and I just hope one of them is going to be the one.

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-Hi!

-Hi, Amanda.

-How are you?

-At last!

-I know!

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-How are you?

-Yeah, I'm good.

-Excited?

-Yeah, yeah, very excited, yeah.

-Good, so am I.

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-I can't wait!

-I've got some lovely properties.

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-Oh, lovely.

-Beautiful blue skies?

-Definitely.

-Shall we go?

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-Beautiful. Definitely.

-This side.

-Oh, yeah.

-LAUGHTER

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The four properties Jan will be showing Amanda are all in different

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areas of Mallorca.

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So how have you coped with the search?

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You found me some lovely properties?

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Ah, of course, of course I have.

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It's been quite difficult, because there's not very many properties

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-around.

-Oh, gosh.

-A fair number are quite expensive.

-Yeah.

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But then, you know, good properties, somebody goes and sees them and...

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-Yeah.

-..they disappear.

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Amanda will video call her lovely family back in Essex at each

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property, as she's counting on them to help her make a decision.

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-I like the opinion of family, like my daughter and my brother, you know.

-Yeah.

-Even my granddaughter,

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because she said, "Oh, you've got to get a pool, Nana," you know.

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-How old is she?

-She's 11.

-Oh, right, well, yeah, of course.

-LAUGHTER

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Yeah. I think, if they could, they'd come every weekend.

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They are heading to the first property, and where better to start

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than the capital, Palma.

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Of course, Palma is absolutely fantastic. I mean,

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it's heaving all year round. There's life, there's so much to do.

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Situated on the south coast of the island, Palma has been

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transformed since mass tourism arrived in the 1950s.

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Almost half the population of Mallorca live in this capital city.

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-It's the capital of the entire Balearic Islands.

-Yeah.

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And you've got lots of shops. Look at... I mean, a beautiful marina.

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-This is beautiful.

-Looks gorgeous.

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Palma boasts countless cafes, bars and restaurants.

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It's the perfect place to soak up the sun and people-watch.

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The first property Jan is showing Amanda is just a stone's throw from

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the city centre, with views overlooking the marina.

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Love it. The sun is shining on us today. Lovely. Oh, wow!

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-It's nice and secure, which obviously, I know is important for you.

-Yes. Yeah, definitely.

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Secure, central, and next to a lovely little park -

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Jan's off to a good start.

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-You said you wanted modern, didn't you?

-Oh, wow!

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-And lots of light?

-Yes.

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The apartment has a spacious lounge area and open-plan kitchen,

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which offer luxury modern living.

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Oh, my!

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This is absolutely beautiful!

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-You're right, I'm going to be...

-This is modern.

-Yeah.

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I don't think we could find more modern.

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The apartment has one good-sized bedroom.

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-So, into the bedroom.

-Oh, lovely!

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-More windows.

-Yeah. Nice and light, too.

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-Plenty of storage.

-Yeah, there is a lot of storage, actually.

-Which is important for us girls.

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-Yeah, definitely. Yeah.

-And, saving the best until last,

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this beautifully equipped designer apartment has panoramic views over

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-the marina.

-Wow!

-And now you can really see the view.

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Yeah, definitely.

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-Really beautiful.

-And feel the sea breeze.

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-Yeah, I'm definitely inviting myself.

-Wow!

-If you have this nice bottle of wine there and...

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-Oh, definitely.

-..watch Palma twinkle below us.

-LAUGHTER

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The question is, does Amanda's budget spread to an apartment of

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this standard in such a central location?

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-Do you want to know the price?

-Yeah, go on, tell me the price.

-LAUGHTER

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-Well, it is a little bit above your budget.

-It is.

-Yeah.

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-I thought it might be.

-Yeah. I mean, it does take all the boxes, doesn't it?

-It does, yeah.

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And the price is £1,160 a month.

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-Wow, OK.

-But the good news is, that's all in.

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-That's included all your running debts.

-That's fantastic.

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-Yeah, so actually that would be just the end figure per month.

-Yeah,

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-each month.

-I wouldn't have to think about any bills or anything.

-No, no.

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Bills for an apartment of this size are likely to be in the region of

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£150 a month.

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So, taking that into account,

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this property isn't too far over Amanda's £900 budget.

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It is a big decision for me.

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I'll have to maybe think about the price per month, but...

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yeah, I'm really excited, actually.

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Now, back in Essex, it's 10 degrees colder and a lot, lot wetter than

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Mallorca. Amanda's brother Joel,

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daughter Natalie, and granddaughter Paige are eagerly waiting to have a

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-look at this apartment.

-Yeah, I'm feeling really excited for Amanda,

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and it'll be interesting to see what different properties

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that she's getting to see.

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INTERNAL RINGTONE

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-Hi!

-Hi.

-Hello.

-You all right?

-Oh, yeah, what's the weather like there?

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-Raining.

-Raining, miserable.

-It's raining? Yeah.

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It's bright sunshine here. It's absolutely amazing.

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This is an amazing apartment. I'm just...wow!

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-Do you like it?

-It's got the wow factor. This is the stunning view.

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There's the marina, look!

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Oh, wow. It looks lovely.

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-Look at that.

-It's all very modern.

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Yeah, so it's got a window here that is opposite the bed.

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At the end, sort of, virtually the end of the bed, so, I think I'd keep the blind open

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and, you know, wake up to that in the morning.

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You know, like, bright sunshine and... The park's down there,

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so there's all lovely trees. It's really, really quite pretty, actually.

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Well, I think that viewing went really well.

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Fantastic apartment, wonderful views, lovely and modern.

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I guess the only little concern is the budget -

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a little bit above what she wants to pay,

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but maybe you we've got some room for manoeuvre.

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How much is it?

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Well, that's the thing, that's why I wanted to call you,

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because it's, um, it's £1,160 per month.

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But it does include everything,

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so it's quite a big decision, I, think, because obviously it's over

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what I really want to pay,

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but I think it's a consideration that I've got to take.

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-Well...

-What do you think?

-I think, if you took that property and that

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view and put it in England somewhere, it'll be double,

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-three times that.

-Yeah.

-I'm really glad that, you know,

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that you like it as well, cos that's important for when you come

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-over and visit. We can sit there, looking at that lovely view...

-Yeah.

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-..having some sangria. Well, you have to have orange juice, Paige.

-LAUGHTER

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OK, so I better go now, but, yeah, it's been lovely talking to you.

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-Bye!

-Bye!

-bye. Bye, Paige.

-Bye.

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-So, how did that go?

-They all liked the apartment as much as I did and,

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yeah, I think they're looking to book their flights already,

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to come and stay. Yeah, they all loved it.

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They all just said, "Oh, you know, go for it!" It is a little bit out

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-of my budget...

-So you're moving in?

-So, yeah, maybe.

-LAUGHTER

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Something definitely to consider. High on the list.

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Amanda has fallen for the first property she's seen,

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available to rent for £1,160 a month - including bills, by the way.

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It may only have one bedroom,

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but Amanda was taken with the modern interior and those dazzling views

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over the port, and indeed its proximity to Palma city centre.

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But, ultimately, will Amanda feel that a one-bedroom with no balcony

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is worth stretching her budget for?

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If Amanda makes the move abroad,

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she'll be one of over 1 million Brits living in Europe,

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with almost a third of those people settling in Spain.

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Many ex-pats come to Spain to retire,

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but around 60% of the British community are under 65,

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many of whom work in the country.

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To help support herself while she's in Mallorca, and help her meet

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people, Amanda's planning on picking up work as a PA, or in a bar.

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Presently, British citizens can travel, work,

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and live in Europe without any special visa requirements,

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although this may be subject to change over the next couple of

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years, as the UK goes through the process of leaving the EU.

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Back on the search, Amanda and Jan

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are heading off to property number two.

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So we're coming into Santa Ponsa now,

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and this is where I've got

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a lovely property to show you...

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-OK.

-..with sea views, as you requested.

-Oh, lovely.

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Nestled on the coast, Santa Ponsa is 14 miles to the south of Palma,

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but there are frequent trains that take you right into the capital in

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30 minutes. Here, Amanda's budget goes quite a bit further

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than in Palma, and although the area isn't top of Amanda's list of dream

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locations, it does have a bustling town centre and beautiful beaches.

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Have you been to Santa Ponsa?

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I have. I went there last year for a couple of days.

0:19:040:19:07

-Yeah.

-So I was staying near to the large beach that's there.

-Right.

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And lovely restaurants there, too, actually.

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-One of our favourite restaurants, actually.

-Oh, really?

-Yeah.

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The property's hilltop location means there are stunning panoramic

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views of the Santa Ponsa coast.

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-Gosh, that's a lovely view, isn't it?

-Wow!

-It's really impressive, isn't it?

-It is, yeah.

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-Lovely. Oh, we're here already.

-So, yeah, OK. This is the first door.

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Lovely.

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The apartment features a large open-plan kitchen and living room,

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with beautiful views over the coastline.

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Wow, that looks gorgeous.

0:19:490:19:52

-How lovely.

-How's that for a view?

-Lovely beach?

0:19:520:19:55

-Yeah.

-It's lovely, isn't it?

-Wow.

-I think it's really a wow, yeah. Yeah, absolutely.

0:19:550:20:01

And best of all, it's only a short walk to the sea.

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It's quite funny, you can hear the people on the beach.

0:20:040:20:06

-Playing on the beach, yeah.

-Because it's so quiet up here,

0:20:060:20:09

-the sounds are, you know...

-Yeah.

-..which is quite nice, actually.

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There's a fully-equipped kitchen, and it gives Amanda the two bedrooms

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she really wants, so there's plenty of space for guests.

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Oh, it's quite big, actually.

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Surprised? Nice and bright, isn't it?

0:20:230:20:26

-Plenty of wardrobe space.

-Wardrobe space, yeah, certainly.

0:20:260:20:30

-Which we know is important, don't we?

-Yeah, definitely, yeah.

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And a room that Natalie, Joel, and Paige can use.

0:20:330:20:36

-This is the second bedroom.

-Yeah.

-Twin beds.

-Oh, that's handy.

0:20:360:20:40

-Yeah.

-The apartment doesn't have a balcony, but there is a communal

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roof terrace with breathtaking views of the bay below.

0:20:430:20:48

-So, the final thing, of course, you don't know the price...

-Mm-hmm.

0:20:480:20:52

-..and you'll be pleased to know that, actually, this property is under your budget.

-Really?

0:20:520:20:56

-Yeah.

-Oh, wow!

-It's £625 a calendar month.

0:20:560:21:02

-Wow! Oh, my gosh, that's amazing...

-Yeah.

-..for what it has. I mean,

0:21:020:21:06

-obviously, two bedrooms and everything.

-Exactly.

-Yeah.

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Even when Amanda factors in the cost of bills -

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which can be up to £130 a month for a property of this type -

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the apartment still comes under her maximum budget of £900.

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However, being out of her original search area,

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and with no balcony, Amanda does have reservations.

0:21:250:21:29

So it's time to talk it through with the family back in the UK.

0:21:290:21:33

-Hi!

-Hi!

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Obviously I brought her out of her comfort zone and...

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no balcony.

0:21:400:21:42

OK, so I'm at this apartment in Santa Ponsa.

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So it's a little further than my chosen area.

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-The views are fantastic.

-It's got a great view out the window.

0:21:510:21:54

-Oh, that looks lovely.

-Wow! Yeah.

0:21:540:21:58

But remember, this is just a window, there isn't a balcony.

0:21:580:22:02

-Oh, right, yeah.

-OK. Yeah. OK, so this is the bedroom.

0:22:020:22:06

That one looks a little bit more dated, doesn't it?

0:22:060:22:09

Yeah, it definitely is.

0:22:090:22:12

OK, so this is the second bedroom.

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So you can just see there's wardrobes there, mirror,

0:22:140:22:18

-and the window is there, and...

-They're quite high, aren't they?

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The price was very interesting. I thought that may sway it.

0:22:220:22:26

Anyway, I've left Amanda in the apartment to have a little look

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around, and she's speaking now to the UK,

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to her family, and see what their views are.

0:22:320:22:34

-What do you think so far? Are you...

-Yeah, I don't like it.

0:22:340:22:37

-You don't like it?

-Is there a pool?

0:22:370:22:41

No, Paige, there isn't a pool.

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So I'm going to sign off.

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-Take care.

-See you soon. Bye.

-Bye!

-Take care.

-Bye.

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Have they convinced you how brilliant this apartment is?

0:22:500:22:52

-No.

-Not even Paige with that second bedroom?

-LAUGHTER

0:22:520:22:55

-No, she doesn't like it. She said it hasn't got a pool, for one.

-LAUGHTER

0:22:550:23:00

She didn't like the bedroom. They did like the view.

0:23:000:23:03

No, I'm not quite sure about that property at all, really.

0:23:050:23:08

It's not really my mum at all.

0:23:080:23:11

Well, it's not looking good for property number two,

0:23:130:23:15

despite being available to rent under budget for £625 a month,

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excluding bills.

0:23:200:23:22

It gives Amanda the space she wants, and amazing sea views,

0:23:220:23:25

but it doesn't have the outside space

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or modern finish that she craves.

0:23:280:23:30

Amanda's property search is focused along the south-west coast

0:23:350:23:38

of Mallorca.

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This area is famed for its white sand beaches, and attracts most of

0:23:400:23:44

the 10 million annual visitors to the island.

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In winter, however, island life is quite a bit more tranquil.

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Renting here in winter also has its big advantages,

0:23:510:23:54

with prices plummeting across all budgets.

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A one-bedroom apartment may cost

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as little as £350 a month in the winter.

0:24:000:24:03

And if money is no object,

0:24:040:24:06

there are plenty of luxury properties on the rental market.

0:24:060:24:09

Take this villa in Santa Ponsa -

0:24:100:24:12

surrounded by extensive terraces, with spectacular views over the

0:24:120:24:16

surrounding countryside and towards the ocean.

0:24:160:24:20

Its modern designer interior and four bedroom suites are spread over

0:24:200:24:24

the property's two wings.

0:24:240:24:27

It has a swimming pool and a whirlpool,

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and it's available to rent for £4,500 a week in winter,

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reduced from £7,500 in the high season.

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Or this stone house nestled in a picturesque village.

0:24:390:24:42

It delivers a slice of easy-going Mallorcan life in the countryside,

0:24:420:24:47

while being just ten minutes from

0:24:470:24:49

three major towns and a beautiful beach.

0:24:490:24:52

The house has four bedrooms, four bathrooms,

0:24:520:24:54

many options for alfresco dining,

0:24:540:24:57

and has its own private swimming pool.

0:24:570:25:00

It's available to rent in summer for £6,200 a week,

0:25:000:25:04

but in the winter that price halves to £3,100.

0:25:040:25:08

As well as reduced rental rates,

0:25:130:25:16

a big pull in spending winter abroad

0:25:160:25:18

is the chance to live like a local...

0:25:180:25:20

and Amanda is keen to fulfil a dream of learning how to dance,

0:25:220:25:28

so she's come to a dance studio in the centre of Palma, run by Jordi.

0:25:280:25:33

-Hey.

-Hi, Nice to meet you.

-Yeah, you too, Jordi. Hi. How are you?

0:25:330:25:36

-Fine. You want to dance a little bit Of salsa?

-I do, yeah, that would be

0:25:360:25:40

-great.

-OK, come with me.

-OK, thank you.

0:25:400:25:42

Amanda is hoping that by attending dance classes she won't just pick up

0:25:450:25:49

some dance moves, but also some new friends, up close and personal.

0:25:490:25:53

-Here we start just with the basic.

-OK.

-OK?

-Yeah.

0:25:530:25:56

And I'll show you, we start with the right...

0:25:560:26:01

She's certainly a fast learner. What a mover!

0:26:010:26:04

Salsa's roots stem from 1920s Cuba, and it's a mix of African and

0:26:040:26:09

Spanish influences. It developed

0:26:090:26:12

throughout the US and Latin America, and today is popular all

0:26:120:26:15

around the globe, with various distinct styles stemming from

0:26:150:26:18

their different geographical origins.

0:26:180:26:21

So, how long have you been dancing?

0:26:230:26:25

26 years that I am dancing.

0:26:250:26:27

-Yeah.

-And it's my passion.

0:26:270:26:30

In Strictly Come Dancing terms, with the salsa,

0:26:320:26:35

the upper body should remain level while letting your hips go wild.

0:26:350:26:40

SALSA MUSIC PLAYS

0:26:400:26:43

SHE LAUGHS

0:26:430:26:46

It's so funny. Thank you so much.

0:26:460:26:49

That was so much fun, thank you.

0:26:490:26:51

-You say you did groups here as well?

-Yes.

-Group dancing?

-Yes,

0:26:530:26:56

-group dances...

-So, I guess I'd meet, you know,

0:26:560:26:58

-if I came here, I would meet some people as well.

-Yes, yes. It's very

0:26:580:27:02

good in the group lessons to meet people, because also

0:27:020:27:05

sometimes there are people that don't come with a partner...

0:27:050:27:09

-Yeah.

-..and then you find someone to dance in the group.

-Sure. Yes.

0:27:090:27:15

And also you meet the other people from the group, and sometimes,

0:27:150:27:19

-after, the groups sometimes go to dinner or go to dance, and...

-Oh!

0:27:190:27:24

-..they are creating a...

-Yeah.

-Yes.

-Like a social...

-Yes, relationship, yes.

-Yeah.

0:27:240:27:30

-Oh, that's lovely. I like the idea of that.

-Yes.

0:27:300:27:32

Having seen two properties so far, Amanda and Jan are back on the

0:27:400:27:44

search to help Amanda in her quest to start a new life.

0:27:440:27:47

And luckily there are still two more properties to show.

0:27:490:27:52

We're going to beautiful Cala.

0:27:540:27:57

-OK.

-"Cala" is a cove...

-Yes.

-..in Spanish.

-OK.

0:27:570:28:01

So we're going to Cala Vinyes. Don't know if you've ever heard of it.

0:28:010:28:04

-I haven't, actually.

-Right.

-I've not been there at all.

0:28:040:28:07

Cala Vinyes is just 30 minutes by bus or car to Palma.

0:28:090:28:13

It's built around a small, sheltered cove surrounded by cliffs,

0:28:130:28:16

and it enjoys its own micro-climate, and the sun is known

0:28:160:28:19

to shine here - wait for it - at least 300 days a year!

0:28:190:28:24

Although it's a small resort with just a handful of local bars and

0:28:240:28:27

restaurants, its greatest asset is undoubtedly its fine,

0:28:270:28:31

-white sandy beach.

-It's very scenic, very pretty.

0:28:310:28:34

-A little quieter.

-Uh-huh. So...

-A little bit further out, but you've

0:28:340:28:39

-got public transport coming through again.

-Yeah.

0:28:390:28:42

And from here, you can walk along the beach.

0:28:420:28:46

It may not be somewhere Amanda knows,

0:28:460:28:48

but it's a beautiful slice of the island,

0:28:480:28:51

offering a more relaxed pace of life.

0:28:510:28:53

And the property they're here to see

0:28:540:28:57

is under five minutes' walk to the beach.

0:28:570:29:01

-Right, so we've parked the car nice and safely..

-Yeah.

-..in a community.

0:29:010:29:04

-It's really nice here.

-So we'll go up to the apartment here.

0:29:040:29:06

-OK.

-It's on the first floor.

-OK.

0:29:060:29:09

Right.

0:29:090:29:11

This apartment features beautiful modern decor throughout.

0:29:120:29:16

OK. Wow, that's a lovely terrace.

0:29:160:29:20

And you said you liked the modern and the neutral colours.

0:29:210:29:24

-I do.

-How about that kitchen?

0:29:240:29:26

Yeah, that's gorgeous, isn't it? Yeah, it looks all very new, actually.

0:29:260:29:29

I mean, the windows and the doors out to the terrace, that's amazing.

0:29:290:29:35

And it has not one, but two en-suite bedrooms.

0:29:350:29:38

Oh, this is nice. Oh, I like this.

0:29:400:29:42

-I had a feeling you'd like this.

-Yeah. Yes, I do.

0:29:420:29:45

That's nice. That is lovely.

0:29:450:29:48

-So your own en-suite bathroom.

-Yes. Yes, it is me.

0:29:480:29:52

Yeah, I think so.

0:29:520:29:55

I'm not a fan of darker wood, but it seems to sort of blend in.

0:29:550:30:00

Right, well, I've actually got another bedroom to show you.

0:30:000:30:02

-Really?!

-Yeah. Well, I'm thinking of Paige.

0:30:020:30:05

-OK.

-So let's have a little look.

-Oh, that's interesting.

0:30:050:30:09

-Yeah, yeah.

-Wow!

-Let's have a little look.

0:30:090:30:11

It's bigger than I thought it would be.

0:30:110:30:13

On to en-suite bedroom number two.

0:30:130:30:17

Oh, wow! This is pretty good, isn't it?

0:30:170:30:21

-I think so. Double bed...

-Double bed...

-..and single.

-..and a single.

0:30:210:30:25

Well, they'll be fighting over that.

0:30:250:30:27

-Can you imagine Paige climbing up there?

-She'd love it, yeah.

-LAUGHTER

0:30:270:30:30

-And yet another en-suite bathroom.

-That's perfect, isn't it?

0:30:300:30:34

So, something for everybody in this apartment, isn't there?

0:30:340:30:37

-Yeah, definitely. I could have quite a few friends come here, couldn't I?

-SHE LAUGHS

0:30:370:30:40

-Yeah.

-And now for the piece de resistance.

0:30:400:30:44

-Oh, my gosh! Wow!

-SHE LAUGHS

0:30:450:30:49

-What a view!

-Can you see the sea there?

-Yeah.

0:30:490:30:51

And look at that swimming pool, that's lovely.

0:30:510:30:54

And the pool as well!

0:30:540:30:56

This beautiful apartment has a huge communal pool.

0:30:560:30:59

What's Paige going to make of this?

0:31:010:31:02

Oh, I think she's going to love it here, actually. Yeah.

0:31:020:31:05

Big question is, can Amanda afford this place?

0:31:050:31:08

I am a little bit worried on how much you're going to tell me this

0:31:100:31:13

-apartment is.

-SHE LAUGHS

0:31:130:31:16

So, if I told you it was £850 per calendar month?

0:31:160:31:22

-Yep. You got the contracts?

-Of course.

-LAUGHTER

0:31:220:31:27

Amanda is totally smitten with the apartment,

0:31:270:31:29

and as the price includes all utilities except electricity,

0:31:290:31:33

it's under budget as well.

0:31:330:31:35

She can't wait to show the rest of the family.

0:31:350:31:38

-Hi!

-Hi!

-Hi!

0:31:380:31:42

I think that viewing went really well with Amanda.

0:31:420:31:45

She was really excited from the minute we went in the house.

0:31:450:31:48

Bedroom here.

0:31:480:31:50

So it's got quite a nice bed, bedside tables and everything.

0:31:500:31:53

I think, I wish I was upstairs with Amanda while she's speaking to the

0:31:530:31:58

-family.

-An en-suite, too!

-Wow!

-Nice.

-Yeah.

0:31:580:32:03

So I'm going to show you the second bedroom.

0:32:030:32:06

-Oh, bonus.

-Look at this, Paige.

0:32:060:32:08

-Oh, my gosh!

-Wow! Double bunk beds.

0:32:080:32:12

-Double bunk beds!

-Yeah.

-That's so cool!

0:32:120:32:15

Me and Mummy can go at the bottom and Joel can go at the top.

0:32:150:32:18

-Oh, yeah, that'd be fun, wouldn't it?

-LAUGHTER

0:32:180:32:21

Sounds as if Amanda has already moved the family in.

0:32:210:32:24

Obviously she doesn't know the area,

0:32:240:32:26

so I suppose that may be a small concern.

0:32:260:32:29

You go out the lounge, you've got this lovely sun terrace.

0:32:290:32:32

Wow, look at that!

0:32:320:32:33

Yeah, table and chairs here, and so that'll be great for in the

0:32:330:32:37

evenings, sitting outside, it's gorgeous.

0:32:370:32:40

And then you've got lovely views.

0:32:400:32:43

Judging by the smile on Amanda's face,

0:32:430:32:45

this place is looking as if it's moved into the top spot.

0:32:450:32:49

-What do you think?

-yeah!

-That's amazing!

0:32:490:32:52

-What do you think, Paige?

-I think you should get it.

0:32:520:32:55

Yeah, I'll call you back and speak to you later.

0:32:550:32:59

-So, bye for now.

-Right, speak to you later.

-Bye!

-Bye!

-Bye!

0:32:590:33:04

The whole place is just perfect.

0:33:040:33:07

-Yeah, I love it.

-So, you've got some thinking to do.

0:33:070:33:10

I have. I think I'd like to know a little bit more about the area...

0:33:100:33:14

-Uh-huh.

-..and I'd like to take a walk on the beach and have a look.

0:33:140:33:18

It's just really modern and nice.

0:33:180:33:20

I think it really ticks all of Mum's boxes.

0:33:200:33:23

The only thing I'm a little bit worried about is the location.

0:33:230:33:26

Property three has delivered on style, size and that bling factor.

0:33:260:33:31

It's available to rent for at £850 a month, including most bills.

0:33:310:33:36

It offers a modern interior,

0:33:360:33:38

with two en-suite bedrooms, an incredible view,

0:33:380:33:42

and even a communal pool.

0:33:420:33:44

It's a question of whether Amanda

0:33:440:33:46

will feel she can settle into a

0:33:460:33:48

quieter area that's further from

0:33:480:33:50

Palma than she'd originally planned.

0:33:500:33:51

With Jan's help, Amanda is discovering more about the island

0:33:550:33:59

that she may one day be calling home.

0:33:590:34:01

As she's looking for a rental property, Amanda is able to keep

0:34:010:34:06

costs and financial risks low, compared to buying.

0:34:060:34:09

And renting in Mallorca instead of the UK will cost her at least half

0:34:090:34:13

for a similar-sized property.

0:34:130:34:15

Compared to what she spends in Essex,

0:34:150:34:17

she'll also save money on everything,

0:34:170:34:20

from utility bills to public transport,

0:34:200:34:22

that can be almost half the price.

0:34:220:34:24

Back on the search, Amanda loved the last apartment

0:34:260:34:29

but is unsure of its location.

0:34:290:34:31

So, for the fourth and final viewing,

0:34:310:34:33

Jan is taking Amanda back into her comfort zone.

0:34:330:34:36

-We're now heading into Cala Mayor.

-Oh, OK.

0:34:390:34:43

Oh, I know it there.

0:34:430:34:45

Cala Mayor is a purpose-built beach resort close to Palma

0:34:480:34:52

on the south cost.

0:34:520:34:54

It's a very lively area,

0:34:540:34:56

and has recently received Blue Flag beach status.

0:34:560:34:59

It's also full of charming restaurants and cafes.

0:34:590:35:03

So, what's it like in the winter?

0:35:030:35:06

It is a lot quieter, obviously.

0:35:060:35:08

-Mm-hmm.

-Like many of the resorts on the Island.

0:35:080:35:11

Probably half of the restaurants and bars do close.

0:35:110:35:14

-OK.

-But, actually, that's an appeal for a lot of people.

0:35:140:35:18

They enjoy the peace and quiet.

0:35:180:35:20

-Yeah.

-Plenty of room on the beach, obviously.

-LAUGHTER

0:35:200:35:24

Amanda likes the area, but will the apartment be right?

0:35:240:35:27

-So we're coming in here.

-Fab.

0:35:300:35:33

-OK, so we're on the ninth floor now.

-Wow!

-Nice, brand-new door.

0:35:350:35:40

Lovely.

0:35:400:35:42

This apartment features a living room with an open-plan kitchen...

0:35:440:35:48

Oh, this looks nice. Lovely. A little table and chairs...

0:35:490:35:53

-Nice kitchen, good sized fridge-freezer.

-Yeah.

0:35:530:35:56

..which leads directly on to the balcony.

0:35:560:35:58

This is a lovely view. Gosh. Seeing the sea, just...

0:36:000:36:05

-Aw.

-And such a good size.

-It's like you're on holiday all the time.

-LAUGHTER

0:36:060:36:11

And back inside, there's not just one...

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-And, beautiful bedroom...

-Yeah. That's really nice.

-..with a sea view.

-I like that.

0:36:140:36:19

..but two double bedrooms...

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Oh, my goodness!

0:36:220:36:24

Another bedroom. Wow!

0:36:240:36:26

..with the modern interior Amanda is looking for.

0:36:260:36:29

-This is my type of bathroom. Wow!

-Nice and spacious, isn't it?

0:36:290:36:33

It is spacious.

0:36:330:36:35

Wow! It's time to find out about the price.

0:36:350:36:37

-So, how much is this apartment?

-LAUGHTER

0:36:390:36:42

Well...

0:36:420:36:45

well, this is really well priced. You've got your two bedrooms...

0:36:450:36:48

-Yeah, that's true.

-..and this is £1,070...

0:36:480:36:52

-OK.

-..per calendar month.

-All right. That's not too bad, actually, is it?

0:36:520:36:55

Oh, but that's actually including all your electric...

0:36:550:36:58

-Is it?!

-..water, community fees, and your wi-fi.

0:36:580:37:01

Oh, wow! Oh, that's amazing.

0:37:010:37:03

-So you just need to pay for your wine.

-Yeah.

-LAUGHTER

0:37:030:37:07

This is the third apartment Amanda has liked,

0:37:070:37:10

and this one is in her favourite location. Sounds as if she's going

0:37:100:37:14

to need help from back home to make the decision.

0:37:140:37:17

-Hi!

-Hi!

0:37:170:37:20

So I'm just looking at this apartment in Cala Mayor,

0:37:200:37:23

and I think you're going to like it, actually.

0:37:230:37:26

OK, so this is the bedroom. Got a lot of wardrobe space, actually.

0:37:260:37:30

There's like, three wardrobes there. OK, through here...

0:37:300:37:34

-there is another bedroom!

-Oh, wow!

0:37:340:37:37

-That's for us.

-Yeah, places for people to stay.

0:37:370:37:40

-Perfect.

-Guest room.

-Yeah.

0:37:400:37:44

I think it was a really positive visit,

0:37:440:37:46

and let's hope that the feedback from the rest of the family

0:37:460:37:49

is positive as well.

0:37:490:37:52

-And then you've got the lounge area.

-Oh, wow! Look at all that space.

0:37:520:37:56

-Love the sofa.

-Oh, wow, yeah!

-LAUGHTER

0:37:560:37:59

This is the view from the balcony, with the sun setting.

0:37:590:38:02

Oh, yeah, it's lovely.

0:38:020:38:05

I can see us on that balcony with a sangria, watching the sunset, Amanda.

0:38:050:38:08

-Yeah, I could see myself doing that, all right.

-Yeah, yeah.

-LAUGHTER

0:38:080:38:12

-Take care, then. Bye!

-Bye!

-Bye!

0:38:120:38:16

Yeah, they did like having the second bedroom,

0:38:170:38:20

but we're thinking that maybe, you know,

0:38:200:38:23

I'm paying extra for two bedrooms,

0:38:230:38:25

rather than just the one that I actually need.

0:38:250:38:28

I'm going to be the person here all the time,

0:38:280:38:30

and I think, you know, I've probably just got to consider that

0:38:300:38:35

and decide, really. I think I need a little bit of time.

0:38:350:38:38

So I don't know whether I can sign just yet,

0:38:380:38:40

but certainly, yeah, I do like the apartment. It's lovely.

0:38:400:38:43

The apartment in Cala Mayor has most of what Amanda's looking for -

0:38:450:38:50

available to rent for £1,070 a month, all inclusive,

0:38:500:38:54

it's only just over her budget.

0:38:540:38:56

Amanda likes the modern decor and the size of the apartment,

0:38:560:39:00

and it gives her the outside space she wants in an area she loves.

0:39:000:39:04

But she needs to decide if it's worth pushing her budget up for two

0:39:040:39:08

bedrooms, given that she only needs one most of the time.

0:39:080:39:11

Jan has shown Amanda four quite different apartments along the south

0:39:200:39:25

coast of Mallorca.

0:39:250:39:27

Amanda has some big decisions ahead,

0:39:270:39:29

and she needs to make them fast.

0:39:290:39:32

But, for now, there's just time for a cheeky glass of wine with Jan to

0:39:320:39:35

chat over the properties and decide whether she's ready to choose one of

0:39:350:39:39

the apartments she liked.

0:39:390:39:40

So, what did you think of those four properties?

0:39:410:39:44

I think they're amazing, actually,

0:39:440:39:46

apart from one that I really didn't like at all.

0:39:460:39:48

I think you know which one that is.

0:39:480:39:50

It was a great property, it just wasn't for you.

0:39:500:39:52

Yeah. No, it's just my personal choice.

0:39:520:39:54

-Yeah.

-And, yeah, but definitely not for me, but the others, yeah -

0:39:540:39:58

all contenders, I think.

0:39:580:40:00

I suppose the only thing I really should say is not to take too long.

0:40:000:40:03

-Yeah.

-Because these great properties, they disappear quick.

0:40:030:40:07

-Yeah, I understand.

-There's probably people viewing them now.

0:40:070:40:10

-Yeah.

-And...

-Oh, my gosh.

-Well, I hope you make a decision with the family.

-Thank you so much.

-And I

0:40:100:40:14

-hope to see you again in Mallorca.

-Yeah, brilliant.

-Cheers.

-Cheers.

-I've enjoyed the time with you.

0:40:140:40:19

-Yeah, me too. Thank you so much.

-We've had some fun, haven't we?

-We have. We really have, yeah.

0:40:190:40:23

Amanda wanted to escape the British weather

0:40:260:40:28

and try starting a new life by spending the winter abroad.

0:40:280:40:32

I'm happier in the sun, when I can go out for a walk

0:40:320:40:35

and walk on the beach, and swim.

0:40:350:40:38

Leaving the cold of Essex behind, Amanda jetted off to see what local

0:40:400:40:44

property expert Jan had on offer.

0:40:440:40:47

-At last.

-Hello! Hi.

-How are you?

-Yeah, I'm good.

-Excited?

0:40:470:40:51

Yeah, yeah, very excited.

0:40:510:40:53

In the capital, Palma, Amanda saw a fantastic apartment...

0:40:530:40:57

-You said you wanted modern, didn't you?

-Oh, wow!

-And lots of light?

0:40:570:41:00

-Yes.

-..but she found out just how much you have to spend to enjoy

0:41:000:41:04

luxury city-centre living.

0:41:040:41:06

-It is a little bit above your budget.

-It is.

-Yeah.

-I thought it might be.

-Yeah.

0:41:060:41:10

The apartment in Santa Ponsa offered Amanda a cheaper option, but even with its fantastic views...

0:41:100:41:16

-Lovely beach.

-Yeah.

-It's lovely, isn't it?

0:41:160:41:19

-Wow.

-I think it's really a wow, yeah.

-Yeah.

-Absolutely.

-Me too.

0:41:190:41:23

..Amanda knew this wasn't the place for her.

0:41:230:41:26

-Did they convince you how brilliant this apartment is?

-No.

-LAUGHTER

0:41:260:41:30

In Cala Vinyes, Amanda discovered a totally new area...

0:41:300:41:34

-I don't know if you've ever heard of it?

-I haven't, actually.

-Right.

-I've not been there at all.

0:41:340:41:39

..and an apartment she fell in love with.

0:41:390:41:42

Wow, that's a lovely terrace.

0:41:420:41:45

But with the final property located in her dream location of Cala Mayor...

0:41:450:41:49

-It's like you're on holiday all the time.

-LAUGHTER

0:41:490:41:53

..Amanda has a tough decision to make.

0:41:530:41:55

I think I need a little bit of time, so I don't know whether I can sign

0:41:550:41:58

just yet, but certainly, yeah, I do like the apartment. It's lovely.

0:41:580:42:03

The question is, has Amanda's dream of getting away from the cold

0:42:050:42:09

UK weather become a reality?

0:42:090:42:12

And which, if any, of the properties have become her winter home?

0:42:120:42:15

Hi!

0:42:180:42:20

-Here I am in sunny Mallorca.

-And I'm here visiting.

0:42:200:42:24

Amanda, in the end, picked property number three -

0:42:240:42:27

the Cala Vinyes apartment with beautiful views on this large

0:42:270:42:30

balcony, two en-suite bedrooms,

0:42:300:42:33

and a stunning communal swimming pool.

0:42:330:42:36

Cheers. The life here is really much better than England, for me.

0:42:360:42:39

I can wake up to the sun coming up I look out the window,

0:42:390:42:43

I've got a view of the sea and the trees rustling in the breeze.

0:42:430:42:49

-It's beautiful.

-Yeah, I've seen a real change in Amanda.

0:42:490:42:52

She's a lot more upbeat. She can get up and go and do stuff,

0:42:520:42:56

and she's met a lot of other people,

0:42:560:42:59

like-minded people out here as well.

0:42:590:43:01

So, yeah, it's really made a change for her.

0:43:010:43:04

It's a brilliant place here, and hopefully I can stay here forever.

0:43:040:43:08

SHE LAUGHS

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