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-Paradise!

-Absolutely.

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What if you could live abroad in winter

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for the same cost as living in the UK...

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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.

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You could swap sleet and snow...

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..for sun and sand.

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

-Absolutely.

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Get Away For Winter teams up sun-seekers

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with a local property expert...

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-Can you see yourself in here?

-I can, yeah.

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..to find their perfect rental retreat.

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

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Together, they'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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In the large seaside town of Southport in Merseyside,

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winter is just around the corner

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and two residents wanting to flee the impending frost

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are mother and son Jason and Michelle.

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Retired retail manager Michelle and college tutor Jason

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are a very close-knit family unit.

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SHE LAUGHS

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Oh, we have a laugh, don't we? We're like friends more than anything.

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Mum and I have got a relationship that's just so strong

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and I think it always will be from what we've been through.

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You know, they used to have...

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I don't get involved in the girls.

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-It's not on my agenda...

-Please don't embarrass me!

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Jason and Michelle's relationship has been strengthened recently

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after suffering great personal tragedy.

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Michelle sadly lost her second husband

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very suddenly in early 2016

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and his death has left a profound impact on both of them.

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The last few years for us...

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-A challenge.

-It's been a horrendous challenge.

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And now it's made me realise that life is short...

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-It's your time.

-And it's your time

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and it's today, it's not tomorrow.

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Your life is today.

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Michelle and Jason's world was rocked again

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when Michelle suffered a stroke a few months ago.

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And Jason moved back home in order to help her recovery.

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After everything they've been through,

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they can't face another winter in the UK.

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As soon as the clocks go back, I just go down.

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There's only two words to describe it really - doom and gloom.

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Jason is currently unemployed

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and believes this could be a first step for them both

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as they ponder the potential

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of a more long-term commitment on distant shores.

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Let's see what it's like being abroad, let's get this escape

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and just do something different and take a leap of faith

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and I thought, well, just go for it.

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But for now, it's baby steps and getting away for winter.

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Is there light at the end of that dark tunnel?

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Jason and Michelle have been doing all they can

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to make the move a financial reality.

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If you do go away for winter,

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you're not going to have your heating on, so you can think,

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"Well, I'm saving money while I'm out here," and then obviously

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it's cheaper out there, so we've factored that in

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when making the decision and sort of bringing in a budget.

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It's a case of, we've had to weigh up all these different things

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about whether or not it's going to be worth it.

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Michelle is very likely to rent out her house while she is away.

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Her property is located in a residential area

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with a strong rental market

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because it is commutable into the centre of Southport.

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Local estate agents estimate that her two-bedroom,

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mid-terraced house could fetch up to £680 per month.

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As well as this potential income,

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if she does decide to go down the rental route,

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Michelle and Jason estimate they can save around £300 per month

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on utility bills in the UK.

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Coupled with their careful savings, it means they have a winter sunshine

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budget of £1,200 per month to cover all their costs while they're away.

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£750 to £900 of this will be

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allocated to renting their

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perfect home for winter.

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With their finances in order,

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there can only be one destination for this duo

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and it's one that holds a special place in their hearts.

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I want to go so much to Lanzarote in the Canaries.

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It's such a special place for my mum and Ron.

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I've only been once, but it's left such an impression with me,

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having been told so much about it,

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that I just... I need to see more.

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The majestic island of Lanzarote

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is the easternmost of Spain's Canary Islands.

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Often referred to as the island of eternal spring,

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its year-round sunshine makes it irresistible to the huge number

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of tourists who flock to its boutique hotels, apartments,

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traditional style bungalows and village houses.

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It's an island that can steal your heart -

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just ask local property expert Dave.

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We've got the weather, we've got the beaches,

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we've got bars, restaurants,

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we've got mountains,

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we've got really amazing things that you can enjoy.

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There's nowhere really quite like Lanzarote with the national park

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and the volcanoes and the beautiful landscapes.

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Dave moved to Lanzarote in 2001

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and has built one of the most respected

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property management companies on the island.

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Apart from his business, Dave's pastimes include photography

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and the island's landscape offers him infinite opportunities

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to capture its beauty.

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But as a single dad, his number one passion is his daughter, Arabella.

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Good boy.

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No!

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16 years of local knowledge

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means that Dave is well prepared for all of Jason and Michelle's demands.

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-Are you going to level it up now?

-Yeah.

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But are they prepared for the realities

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of renting on such a popular island?

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The property market in Lanzarote is really booming right now.

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It's really difficult to find somewhere to rent long-term

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and if you want to get a short-term, holiday vacation,

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you need to snap it up as soon as you see it

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because they're just flying out.

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Time for Dave to meet our winter "want-aways" and find out

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which one of them will be joining him on the search in Lanzarote.

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-Hi, guys.

-Hiya, Dave, I'm Jason and this is my mum.

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-I'm Michelle.

-What's the weather like there right now?

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-Is it awful?

-Oh, absolutely, isn't it?

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-It's cold.

-Really cold. How about you?

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Well, it's really lovely here, as usual, so, you know,

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one of you is going to have a good time anyway.

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The first hurdle for Dave is that Jason and Michelle's ideas

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on property location may be slightly at odds.

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I think we want different things.

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I quite like modern sort of areas

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with a bit of life to them whereas you're different, aren't you?

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-I like local, Spanish. Just nice and quiet.

-That's fine.

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These different aspirations also apply to the property itself.

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I'm looking for ideally a property that's like where less is more,

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sort of similar to what's behind you, really.

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Like, you know, minimal and clean and fresh.

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Whereas you like the more traditional, rustic looks.

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It's interesting - Michelle's taste is so strong,

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she even remodelled her own kitchen in the traditional Spanish style.

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There's going to be some wiggle room.

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Because there's such a shortage of properties,

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we won't be able to find you something

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that ticks every single box,

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so you are going to have to make some decisions,

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but we'll take you around what's available and

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you'll have to have a discussion, won't you?

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-Absolutely. Absolutely.

-I can't wait.

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Have you got any special requirements at all?

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-Terrace.

-Outside space.

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It looks to me that Dave has got quite a challenge on his hands.

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His starting point is a two-bedroom property

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with good outside space to rent

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for three to six months, all within budget.

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-So, what's your budget?

-750-900.

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I think that is a totally reasonable budget

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and we'll get out and find what we can for you.

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Who is coming over to view the properties with me?

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-Me.

-Get away, you wish!

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She wishes. No, I'll be flying over to see you.

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So let's hope I make the right decision.

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For their budget of £750-900,

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they want a rented apartment with two bedrooms,

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but Jason and Michelle are looking

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for two very different styles of property.

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It's going to be hard to try and find somewhere that appeals to both

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because we have such contrasting tastes.

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But I'm up for it, I'm up for the challenge.

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While Jason heads off to search for a property abroad,

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Michelle will be staying in the UK

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in order to pack up her house for winter.

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On the unique and beautiful island of Lanzarote

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off the coast of West Africa,

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Jason has now made the 2,600 mile journey and is more than satisfied

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with his new surroundings.

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Southport's view is absolutely lovely,

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but nothing compares to this,

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waking up to blue skies.

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It is absolutely beautiful, it's very warm.

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It's just the perfect place, the perfect morning.

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Dave is making his way to meet Jason

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and get the property search under way.

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It's been a really tough search.

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There's not a lot of availability in Lanzarote right now

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so we were very lucky to find some properties.

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Hopefully they'll be suitable for both of them.

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I think mum and I did give Dave a complicated brief.

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I think we differ in style so much with what we're looking for

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for a property out here.

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So I think Dave's got a challenge on his hands.

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Coupled with the challenging brief

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is the fact that Lanzarote does not have an off-season.

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So with the demand always high, the rent rarely goes low.

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-Hi, Jason.

-Hiya, Dave, lovely to meet you.

-Lovely to meet you too.

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Jump in, let's see if we can find you something nice.

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How was your flight over?

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-Was it OK?

-I was pleased to land and touch down on the turf and be like,

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"Oh, yeah, I'm in Lanzarote now."

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It's been quite a difficult search, to be honest with you.

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There's not a lot of properties available

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for long let in Lanzarote.

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However, luckily I think they do fit, more or less, your criteria.

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It's not just Jason making the decisions -

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at each property, he will video call Michelle

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to make sure they get what they both want from their £900 a month budget.

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The property we're about to come to is in Puerto del Carmen,

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which I know is one of the areas that your mum was interested in.

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Yeah, she'll be pleased with that, wow.

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Located on the island's more developed south coast,

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Puerto del Carmen is Michelle's dream location.

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She and her late husband Ron spent many holidays here

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over seven years

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and it holds an extremely special place in her heart.

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Puerto del Carmen's central, it's lively,

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there's a lot of really interesting things to do around there.

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Michelle shares her affection for Puerto del Carmen

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with the thousands of tourists who choose this town

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as their holiday destination every year.

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In addition to its fine beaches,

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Puerto del Carmen is packed with shops,

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restaurants and boasts a beautiful marina,

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as well as still having its quaint and peaceful old town.

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Right, here we are, Jason. This property's in the middle of

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Puerto del Carmen, right where you want your search to be.

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Fantastic.

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This spacious two-bedroom apartment

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is purpose built for modern living...

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-Oh, my days. Wow.

-Yeah?

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It's nice and modern. Dining area, nice view out to the pool.

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Absolutely beautiful.

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..with a large living area complete with air conditioning,

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Wi-Fi and a fully equipped kitchen.

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This is the kitchen area. It's just been refurbed.

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-What do you think?

-I love it.

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The only problem I think I've got is,

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it's not what Mum's looking for.

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Back home we've got the Spanish kitchen

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with all the wood and it looks rustic and it looks Spanish.

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This looks too modern.

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I love it, but I don't think she will.

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The apartment includes two good-sized bedrooms.

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-This is lovely.

-And a modern bathroom.

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A good size, very modern.

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-So your mum is going to hate it?

-Yeah, I don't think she's...

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I think she wants the classic Spanish look again, but I love it.

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I think it's perfect.

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The property is exactly where Michelle wants to be

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and Jason totally loves the interior.

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Although the all-important outside space is communal,

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it's spacious and, well, lovely.

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I think it's absolutely perfect for me.

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I would move in in a second, but I've got to think about my mum.

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I don't think it's what she's looking for.

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She wants that classic, that rustic, that natural Spanish feel.

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I'm going to have a job on my hands trying to convince her.

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I think you are, Jason,

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and he's clearly very aware that it won't be his mum's cup of tea.

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But will the rental cost give an added shine to the property?

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The price of this property is £810 per month not including bills.

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You can expect to pay about £90 a month for bills,

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so you're looking at about £900 a month.

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Two bedrooms in the centre of Puerto del Carmen - Mum's happy place...

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I think that's more than reasonable.

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Back in Southport,

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Michelle is certainly thinking about her happy place.

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Some places that I would love to be in is the obvious one,

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Puerto del Carmen.

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Michelle has quite clear ideas

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of what she's looking for in a property.

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From this property, I'd like to see mainly the terrace outside.

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Whatever is outside, it's a priority.

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Just open the door, walk straight through to the terrace,

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that's all I want to see. And then a bit of traditional Spain.

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PHONE RINGS

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Oh, there he is. Oh, God, what do I do?

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-Hello?

-Hello!

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-Hiya, Mum.

-Hola! How're you doing?

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We are in your happy place and we are in Puerto del Carmen.

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So, that's the location taken care of,

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but what about the rest of the property?

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Oh, it's lovely. So far so good, I must admit.

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I'm not so sure how it's going to go, the call with his mum,

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because she was slightly more specific

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in liking more that traditional Spanish feel.

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But we'll have to see how it goes.

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-Yay!

-That surprises me,

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I didn't think you'd like this kind of kitchen.

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It's not bad, it's not bad.

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The kitchen gets a surprising thumbs up, and the bathroom?

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No, it's too dark.

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Are you sure you don't like it?

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Yeah. I don't like the bathroom.

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So, bathroom gets the thumbs down.

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But there's still the very sizeable outside space to have a look at.

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It's not private.

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I can't have a table

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and just walk out in my dressing gown or something like that,

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and I think that's quite a quiet day.

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When you've got people all there using the pool and humming around,

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I won't have my privacy and my quiet.

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-What do you think?

-I love it.

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It's very modern, it's very fresh, it's very quiet.

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The pool's beautiful.

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In the price range that they've got, really,

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I think any more private space etc in the centre of Puerto del Carmen

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would be a bit of a struggle.

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It's in my favourite place.

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How much is it a month?

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It's 900, including bills.

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Hmm...

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Not the kind of response Jason was hoping for.

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-How did that go?

-She liked the kitchen.

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The outside space she wasn't too keen on.

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She'd like a bit more privacy.

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She was pleased that it was on the ground floor

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and happy with the bedrooms.

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A little bit disappointed.

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I love this property, I think it's beautiful and I love this pool.

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But we've got to make the decision together, haven't we? So...

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OK. Well, we can move onto some other properties

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and then when we've seen them all,

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-you can come to a decision, eh?

-Yeah.

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For Jason and Michelle, this search is starting to become

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about where they're both willing to compromise.

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Available to rent at the top end of their budget at £810 per month,

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this two-bedroom property has a lot going for it.

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Now, despite Michelle's more traditional taste,

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they did both love the kitchen

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and it's in Michelle's dream location.

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But I'm afraid it lacked the private outside space

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that Michelle totally craves.

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While Jason is focused on finding the perfect winter home...

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..Michelle's time on Lanzarote may just go beyond the cold months,

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because she's thinking about making the move a more permanent one.

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Me and my husband visited Lanzarote for years.

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We were there all the time.

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We were going to make the move over there, Ron was really excited,

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everything was planned, it was easier than we thought.

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Everything was put in place and then he wasn't well.

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And, erm, I feel that I've got to do this.

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I have to do it. It's in my heart and it is possible,

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I know it is possible. I can do it.

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In order to fund her life abroad,

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Michelle is keen to work while she's on Lanzarote.

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She's also trying to generate as much money as possible

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in the UK before she goes.

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Michelle is likely to rent out her house while they're away,

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so that they will have a home to come back to if they want.

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She has signed up with an estate agent to manage this

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and although she will make 10-15% less than doing it directly herself,

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for her it will take the often time consuming work out of letting.

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Michelle is also trying to sell her car, privately,

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to maximise all the money she can make.

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So, she has a lot to organise to pack up her home

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and she's always thinking about

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how to make her life abroad a financial reality

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by saving every last penny.

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I have a picture on my front door.

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Every time I go out, I look at that picture

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and that's the last thing I see when I leave my house.

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So I have that in my head all the time.

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Do I really need this? No, Lanzarote.

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Do I need...? No, I'm going to Lanzarote.

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There's a big sun in the corner

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and that's the sun shining on where I'm going

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and I just have to look at that and I don't spend any money.

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As Michelle drives things forward at home...

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..in Lanzarote, Dave is driving Jason to a property

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with more of a traditional touch to it.

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Right, Jason, so this property that we're coming up to now

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is in Arrecife, which is the capital of Lanzarote.

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The island's capital, Arrecife,

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20 minutes east of Puerto del Carmen,

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is not only the gateway to Lanzarote

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but a very popular destination in itself.

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Listen, I'm going to be honest with you,

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this was nowhere near anywhere that she stated on the video call.

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But I really want to show you

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because there's some really good things going for this property.

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It's actually really, really, really close

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to the centre of all the action.

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And when I say close, I'm talking, like, 200 metres away, you know,

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and about half a mile from the marina.

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From its humble beginnings as a small fishing village

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to the present-day haven for shoppers,

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Lanzarote's capital Arrecife is a city that offers a multitude of

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activities for all who stay here.

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Renowned for its range of shops and elegant boutiques,

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Arrecife also delivers on bars, restaurants and culture...

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..as well as a sandy beach, historic architecture and a modern marina.

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Really great location.

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This two-bedroom traditional Spanish-style apartment

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has the rustic finish that Michelle is looking for.

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Yeah, it's, er... It's definitely rustic.

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Not too keen on the tiles, though.

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The living area has everything you need and it's a good size...

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I like it. I can certainly see myself kicking back

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and relaxing in here.

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..as well as having a balcony, which it shares with the main bedroom.

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-I really like this apartment.

-Yeah?

-Very much.

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The apartment also has a large yoga room,

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which can easily be made into a third bedroom.

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And the bathroom is, hmm...

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..compact.

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Er, yeah. That's the only downside so far.

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Well, there's certainly more to Michelle's taste inside

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and as for the outside space?

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Well, it's an impressive private rooftop terrace.

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OK, Jason. Look at this for a surprise for the property.

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-Oh, wow!

-Really, really large terrace area.

-Unbelievable!

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Wow, this is amazing.

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It's a massive space with amazing views of the city

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and the surrounding countryside...

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Unbelievable.

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..and with all the privacy that Michelle is looking for.

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But will this be within their £900 budget?

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We're looking at £810 per month plus bills.

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-Bills will be about £90.

-Oh, wow.

-OK?

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So it's in your budget, top end of your budget, but it's in budget, OK?

0:21:530:21:56

What a beautiful find.

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Little hidden gem. Perfect outside space, very private, very quiet.

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I can genuinely see myself sunning it on this terrace.

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Time to let Michelle have a peek around the apartment.

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-Hi, Mum. How're you doing?

-Hi, I'm fine.

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Jason begins his tour on the terrace.

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I am stood on your very own private outside terrace.

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That is absolutely beautiful.

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Absolutely beautiful.

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Hooray, she likes it.

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Another priority for Michelle is the kitchen.

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Oh! Oh, it's lovely!

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Oh, that's really sweet. I love the tiles.

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Oh, it's lovely.

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This is a really great property.

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It's a bit of a wild card

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because the location isn't where they wanted to be,

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but we're really going to have to see if we can overcome that

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because Arrecife is a great location

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and we're really close to the centre of it.

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Got a balcony on the lounge and a balcony that joins to your bedroom.

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-Wow.

-It's a good find, it's a nice apartment, nice roof terrace.

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Let's just hope it goes well with his mum.

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-Are you in Arrecife?

-We're in Arrecife.

-How much is it?

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All in, it's about £900.

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Blooming heck! That's very good.

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-How did that go?

-Really, really pleased with that one.

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-Really?

-Very unexpected from Mum.

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Didn't think she'd react how she did. She loved that roof terrace.

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I think she might warm to the idea that we're in Arrecife.

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The property was spot-on, it was perfect,

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and seeing this property has reinforced the fact

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that it is location which is most important.

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Property two has delivered on almost everything.

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Available to rent for £810 a month,

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it offers a traditional Spanish interior,

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private balconies and a rooftop terrace.

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But will Michelle be able to come to terms with living somewhere

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other than her happy place, Puerto del Carmen?

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With 25% more daylight hours in winter

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than the north-west of England,

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it's very easy to see why the high season here

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runs from November to April.

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During this time there is an enormous demand

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for rental properties, many booked more than a year in advance.

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From studio apartments along the coast

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available for around £300 a week, to the more roomy options.

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Take this beautiful luxury villa,

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a 15 minute walk from the centre of the town,

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complete with a relaxing hot tub on the sun terrace.

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It's available for £980 per week.

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Or this spectacular nine-bedroom house with black marble bathrooms,

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a putting green, hot tub, heated swimming pool

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and outstanding sea views,

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just 15 minutes from Puerto del Carmen.

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It's yours for just under £3,000 a week.

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But, you know, whatever your taste and budget,

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the key to securing a winter rental in Lanzarote is to book early.

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With the demand for rental properties so high

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and Michelle and Jason's wish list so specific...

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..Dave is hoping property three

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in the hills outside Puerto del Carmen

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may offer them what they want from a property and its location.

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We'll soon be approaching the next property,

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which is in an area called La Asomada.

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La Asomada is less than ten minutes' drive from Puerto del Carmen.

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But by venturing slightly further out,

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Jason and Michelle might find they get a lot more for their money.

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La Asomada's a really nice location.

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It's on top of the mountain that overlooks Puerto del Carmen,

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so it's quite a good location for people who perhaps

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want to get away a bit from the noise

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and bustle of Puerto del Carmen.

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You get a bit more space...

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..bit more quietness and a better view

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and you're only five, six minutes away from Puerto del Carmen

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down the hill.

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With every new area,

0:26:110:26:13

Jason is experiencing for himself the island

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that captivated his mum and stepdad.

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It's a journey that he's finding increasingly emotional.

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There's no need to hide your emotions.

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I think you can burst down into tears,

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curl in a little ball and start crying.

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-That would be fine.

-I'm... If I... If we find the perfect property,

0:26:300:26:34

-that will happen.

-Yeah?

-That will happen.

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Lanzarote's beautiful, isn't it?

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It's just one of them places that, you know, I feel like Dorothy.

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You look like a Dorothy.

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JASON LAUGHS

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I want to say there's no place like home.

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This is... This feels like home. It's so, so beautiful.

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And although the journey so far has been a little bumpy...

0:26:510:26:55

-VOICE SHAKING:

-Is this too far away for you?

0:26:550:26:58

Just a little bit.

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..Dave hopes that this property will deliver

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on that traditional Spanish feel that's so important to Michelle.

0:27:030:27:06

There you go. What do you think?

0:27:110:27:13

-This is the view.

-I must admit, they're beautiful views.

0:27:130:27:15

-It's nice views. Let's have a look at the apartment, shall we?

-Yeah.

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This two-bedroom first-floor apartment

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is the perfect mix of rural relaxation

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with easy access to city life.

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Yeah, she'll like this.

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Michelle dreams of a traditional Spanish winter getaway

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and this apartment reflects that throughout.

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-This is the main bedroom.

-OK.

-It's rustic.

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It's a great size.

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The spacious and traditional theme continues in the kitchen.

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I think she's really going to like it.

0:27:480:27:50

-OK, great, and what do you think about it?

-I must admit,

0:27:500:27:53

-I do like it.

-You like it?

-Just because it's like the one at home,

0:27:530:27:56

it's like being at home.

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And then, of course, there is the private terrace.

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Beautiful, beautiful view down to Puerto del Carmen.

0:28:020:28:05

You can say that again.

0:28:050:28:07

Must admit - some pros, some cons.

0:28:070:28:10

Fantastic views, nice kitchen, nice living area,

0:28:100:28:14

not so keen on the location.

0:28:140:28:16

Life's about compromises.

0:28:160:28:17

One of the wonderful things about this property is it's under budget.

0:28:170:28:20

You're looking at £585 a month for the property

0:28:200:28:24

-and approximately £90 a month for bills.

-Wow.

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So you're really looking at getting it under £700 a month,

0:28:270:28:30

which is well within your budget. OK?

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Back in the UK, Michelle is waiting patiently for her online tour.

0:28:330:28:37

It is the dream, but it's about compromise as well.

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And that's the main point that I've learned on this journey -

0:28:420:28:45

compromise.

0:28:450:28:47

Hello. Hola!

0:28:480:28:49

-Hello!

-Hola. Hello.

0:28:490:28:51

Jason begins his tour in the bedrooms.

0:28:510:28:54

Oh, that's lovely.

0:28:540:28:56

I thought you'd like it.

0:28:560:28:57

Absolutely lovely. I love it.

0:28:570:29:01

Oh, that's really sweet.

0:29:010:29:03

I think she likes it. The bedrooms get a gold star from Michelle.

0:29:030:29:07

Next up it's the kitchen.

0:29:070:29:09

Oh, wow!

0:29:090:29:10

Oh, it's fantastic.

0:29:120:29:14

I don't think this location is as remote and desolate

0:29:140:29:17

as Jason is actually thinking.

0:29:170:29:20

Yeah, for sure,

0:29:200:29:21

we've got beautiful views and we have not many places around us,

0:29:210:29:25

but you're very, very close to the centre of Puerto del Carmen.

0:29:250:29:28

There's a bus stop 150 metres down the road

0:29:280:29:30

that'll get you into town in ten minutes.

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Oh, my word.

0:29:340:29:36

Oh, flip.

0:29:360:29:37

It's perfect.

0:29:430:29:44

Oh, it's perfect.

0:29:460:29:48

Oh!

0:29:480:29:49

It's lovely.

0:29:490:29:51

I'm glad you like it.

0:29:510:29:52

This is a cheap property, it's in a good location

0:29:520:29:55

and that's one of the compromises they're going to have to look at.

0:29:550:29:58

I love the property, I love it.

0:29:580:30:01

The view is absolutely astounding.

0:30:010:30:04

What's the fee?

0:30:040:30:06

This property's currently on the market for £585 a month.

0:30:060:30:14

Plus bills, which are about £90.

0:30:140:30:17

-Oh, wow.

-Got a lot to think about.

0:30:170:30:20

Oh, aye.

0:30:200:30:22

To see mum crying when she saw the views...

0:30:220:30:25

-Did she cry?

-Yeah, she loved the views, you know.

0:30:250:30:27

-Oh, well, that's really good isn't it?

-She loved everything.

0:30:270:30:31

I'm willing to compromise

0:30:310:30:32

just because of her reaction and how happy she was.

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You know, she could see herself living in this property.

0:30:350:30:39

As long as she can get over the location hurdle,

0:30:390:30:42

I just want her to be happy.

0:30:420:30:45

Exactly what I've dreamed of.

0:30:450:30:47

The price was a perfect price, that was an amazing price.

0:30:470:30:50

This is not as easy as I thought it was going to be.

0:30:500:30:55

Available to rent under budget at £585 per month...

0:30:550:31:00

..this two-bedroom property

0:31:010:31:02

is Michelle and Jason's dream come true.

0:31:020:31:05

It's got modern facilities,

0:31:050:31:07

breathtaking views

0:31:070:31:08

and plenty of private space outside.

0:31:080:31:10

But yet again, the focus is on the property's location.

0:31:110:31:15

And this might be just one bus ride too far.

0:31:150:31:17

The driving force behind Jason's winter break

0:31:240:31:26

is to have a bit of a fresh start

0:31:260:31:28

after two particularly tough years for his family.

0:31:280:31:31

He's hoping that possibly working here and being able to be outside

0:31:310:31:35

during the winter will contribute to the healing process

0:31:350:31:38

after losing his beloved stepdad, Ron.

0:31:380:31:40

Especially as he plans to spend time photographing Lanzarote's landscape,

0:31:410:31:46

something that was also a passion of Ron's.

0:31:460:31:50

It's just amazing, isn't it? It's so nice.

0:31:500:31:53

So, so nice. Like, look at that.

0:31:530:31:56

What? You just can't beat it, can you?

0:31:560:31:58

You just cannot beat it.

0:31:580:32:00

And, like, taking photos like this now in this, it's just...

0:32:000:32:04

How good is this? It's just beautiful, isn't it?

0:32:040:32:06

And its beauty hasn't gone unnoticed

0:32:060:32:09

because in 1983, Lanzarote was the first complete island,

0:32:090:32:13

including centres of population,

0:32:130:32:15

to be declared a UNESCO biosphere reserve.

0:32:150:32:18

It has also been a very popular landscape

0:32:210:32:23

for the television and film industry for decades.

0:32:230:32:26

But for Jason, this is all about connecting with his late stepdad.

0:32:260:32:30

Now, it's like, well, it's going to be on my doorstep.

0:32:320:32:34

I can't wait to get here for winter, start taking some photos and,

0:32:340:32:38

you know, I won't be looking at pictures any more, I'll be here.

0:32:380:32:41

You know, Ron used to come home and show me them.

0:32:410:32:43

I can see them with my own eyes now.

0:32:430:32:45

I'll be here and I just can't wait. I really can't wait.

0:32:450:32:47

Once living as locals, Jason and Michelle will enjoy

0:32:480:32:52

not only a more outdoor lifestyle, but also a cheaper one

0:32:520:32:55

with everything from utilities to shopping

0:32:550:32:58

around half the price of Southport.

0:32:580:33:00

By renting a property for the winter months - and perhaps beyond

0:33:010:33:06

in this case - they're able to live abroad

0:33:060:33:08

without a long-term commitment or indeed a large sum in the bank.

0:33:080:33:11

On Lanzarote, Jason is back in hot pursuit of a property

0:33:220:33:26

that would be the perfect winter getaway for himself

0:33:260:33:30

and his mum, Michelle.

0:33:300:33:31

After seeing properties in three different areas,

0:33:330:33:36

it's clear that Puerto del Carmen is their absolute favourite -

0:33:360:33:40

if they can find the right property.

0:33:400:33:43

We're coming up to the property which is in Puerto del Carmen.

0:33:430:33:45

-Fantastic.

-This was really where you wanted to be, wasn't it?

0:33:450:33:48

-Absolutely.

-Puerto del Carmen.

0:33:480:33:50

I know it's quite important for your mum to be around here.

0:33:500:33:52

As the search has progressed, it's become increasingly apparent

0:33:540:33:58

just how important it is for Michelle

0:33:580:34:00

to have a connection to the place that was so dear

0:34:000:34:02

to her and her late husband.

0:34:020:34:04

So the last property Dave is taking Jason to

0:34:070:34:10

is an area overlooking Puerto del Carmen's old town harbour.

0:34:100:34:14

This is unreal. This is so beautiful.

0:34:140:34:16

Dave has uncovered a hidden gem with this property.

0:34:200:34:24

-Look at the view.

-This is unbelievable.

0:34:240:34:27

This beautiful two-bedroom apartment has been very carefully renovated.

0:34:270:34:31

This is...fantastic.

0:34:340:34:37

Can you imagine yourself living here? Yeah? OK?

0:34:370:34:40

Yeah, it is.

0:34:420:34:44

It's emotional,

0:34:440:34:45

but the modern finish may not be exactly Michelle's cup of tea.

0:34:450:34:49

But it's clearly making an impression on Jason.

0:34:490:34:52

It's open-plan, it's beautiful.

0:34:520:34:54

This is just... This is perfect.

0:34:540:34:57

And between the beautiful skylights in the bedrooms...

0:34:570:34:59

There's no lights on in the room either. This is just natural light.

0:34:590:35:02

-This is just natural light. It's beautiful.

-Wow.

0:35:020:35:05

..and the finish of the en suite...

0:35:050:35:07

-Oh, wow.

-Yeah? Would this do you?

-This is stunning, again.

0:35:070:35:11

..Jason is responding with enthusiasm.

0:35:110:35:14

It's immaculately finished, very modern,

0:35:140:35:16

fantastic style and the location is absolutely stunning.

0:35:160:35:19

It is stunning and there's not one but two terraces to take in the sun.

0:35:200:35:24

There's even a communal pool for Jason and yet more stunning views.

0:35:280:35:32

-Oh, you are joking.

-Ta-dah.

-You are joking!

0:35:330:35:36

What a beautiful pool with a beautiful view.

0:35:380:35:42

Oh, you're joking.

0:35:420:35:44

This ticks all the boxes. This ticks ALL the boxes.

0:35:440:35:47

The price for this, I can reveal, is £900 a month,

0:35:470:35:52

but it's plus bills,

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so it's slightly over your top end, but it's an incredible place.

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Absolutely.

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Jason adores the apartment and we know Michelle loves the location.

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But how will she feel about this property?

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Hello. Hola. How are you doing? How's it at home?

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It's getting dark at the moment.

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So, no time to waste.

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First, it's the kitchen.

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Is that a million pound apartment?

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The views are pretty priceless.

0:36:180:36:20

Are you crying as well?

0:36:230:36:25

-I was as well.

-It's beautiful. I've got no words. It's...

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It's perfect.

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It's an incredible property

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in an incredible location with some incredible features.

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I'm not really sure, however,

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how it's going to go with his mum as it is a modern property

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and it's not 100% what she wants,

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but if they're going to come over here

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and they've got different tastes,

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they're going to have to make some compromises.

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Is it not too modern for you?

0:36:450:36:47

Yeah.

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Oh, dear. Disappointing disclosure from Michelle.

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And as the tour advances,

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it's clear that the modern interior is a real issue.

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-Don't like it.

-You don't like it?

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-No windows.

-It's got skylights, though, Mum.

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Things don't improve in the en suite.

0:37:040:37:07

Do you like it?

0:37:070:37:08

No.

0:37:090:37:11

She doesn't like it. I really love this.

0:37:110:37:13

This is such a nice property.

0:37:130:37:15

So, you finished the call with your mum.

0:37:150:37:17

-How did it go?

-I'm a little bit deflated, to be honest, Dave.

0:37:170:37:20

It wasn't the reaction I expected, given the standard of this property.

0:37:200:37:23

I'm finding it hard to compromise.

0:37:230:37:25

Yeah. This property is absolutely amazing.

0:37:250:37:28

The long-let market at the moment in Lanzarote

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is really, really, really tight.

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To be able to find a property of this standard,

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in this location, that's available, that's within budget

0:37:340:37:37

is nigh-on impossible,

0:37:370:37:40

so I think you need to communicate that back to your mum.

0:37:400:37:42

I'll have a chat with Mum later on

0:37:420:37:44

and see what I can do and hopefully we'll make the right decision.

0:37:440:37:48

Jason has fallen in love with this property.

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Available to rent at £900, excluding bills,

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this apartment does push them over their budget.

0:37:580:38:01

It has two en suite bedrooms,

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private outside space with stunning views

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in Michelle's dream location of Puerto del Carmen,

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so perfect, really.

0:38:100:38:12

But she's still to be convinced of the high-spec modern finish

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that Jason loves.

0:38:170:38:19

Yet again, the property has split this mother and son's opinions.

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The sun is setting on Jason's time on Lanzarote.

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With Dave's help, he and Michelle have seen four properties

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that could become their winter home.

0:38:370:38:40

-Hola.

-Hello.

0:38:400:38:42

They've been on the hunt for one property

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to suit two very different tastes.

0:38:450:38:47

I love the terraces.

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I thought the terraces were just perfect, absolutely beautiful.

0:38:480:38:52

It was just the interior was so, so modern

0:38:520:38:55

and it seemed to have had all the tradition taken out of it.

0:38:550:38:59

Had to go with my heart on that one.

0:38:590:39:01

They've learned that location is probably their number one priority.

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I'm not a city person.

0:39:050:39:07

Lovely property, but not for me.

0:39:070:39:09

I think the location, it's just not what I'm looking for either,

0:39:090:39:12

so at least we agree on that one, Mum.

0:39:120:39:14

To make a decision, they're both going to have to compromise.

0:39:140:39:17

If you want that rural location

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outside Puerto del Carmen,

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so you've got your Spanish kitchen

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and you've got the Spanish rustic,

0:39:230:39:25

then I'm happy to compromise.

0:39:250:39:27

It's not the modern I was looking for,

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but as long as you're happy out here, that's all that matters.

0:39:290:39:31

OK, that's lovely. That's lovely.

0:39:310:39:35

How about that for a son?

0:39:350:39:37

I agree with that, he's a good son.

0:39:370:39:39

Now, the experience has also cemented the absolute certainty

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that Lanzarote is the one and only place for them.

0:39:430:39:45

We've got a lot to think about, we've got a lot to consider.

0:39:470:39:50

There may be some tough decisions ahead...

0:39:500:39:52

You, too, thank you, you've done a lovely job.

0:39:520:39:54

..before they can enjoy their perfect winter getaway.

0:39:540:39:58

Wow, that's it, then.

0:39:580:40:00

You've got some decisions to make, haven't you?

0:40:000:40:03

Absolutely. I just want to thank you, buddy.

0:40:030:40:05

-No, best of luck, OK?

-Really appreciate it. Thank you so much

0:40:050:40:07

and see you soon.

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After a difficult couple of years,

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Jason and Michelle had come to realise

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that it was time to fulfil a few sun-drenched ambitions.

0:40:200:40:23

-Life is short.

-It's your time.

-And it's your time and it's...

0:40:240:40:29

It's today, it's not tomorrow.

0:40:290:40:31

Your life is today.

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With Michelle holding fort in England...

0:40:320:40:34

..Jason flew south to Lanzarote to see what Dave had in store.

0:40:360:40:40

Jump in. Let's see if we can find you something nice.

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The first property in Michelle's dream location, Puerto del Carmen,

0:40:430:40:47

offered Jason the modern finish that he just loved.

0:40:470:40:49

Oh, my days. Wow.

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But I'm afraid it fell short on private outside space for Michelle.

0:40:510:40:55

I can't have a table and just walk out

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in my dressing gown or something like that.

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Then it was into the capital, Arrecife.

0:41:020:41:05

Definitely rustic. Not too keen on the tiles, though.

0:41:050:41:07

Oh, it's lovely.

0:41:070:41:09

Seeing this property has reinforced the fact

0:41:090:41:12

that it is location which is most important.

0:41:120:41:15

For property three, Dave took Jason into the hills.

0:41:150:41:19

Oh, my word!

0:41:200:41:22

It's perfect.

0:41:240:41:25

I'm willing to compromise just because of her reaction

0:41:250:41:28

and how happy she was.

0:41:280:41:29

After much soul-searching,

0:41:290:41:31

it was back to the old town in Puerto del Carmen

0:41:310:41:34

for the final property.

0:41:340:41:35

This is fantastic.

0:41:350:41:37

Can you imagine yourself living here? Yeah? OK?

0:41:370:41:40

It's beautiful. I've got no words. It's perfect.

0:41:420:41:45

It's been a really emotional journey for both of them

0:41:450:41:49

and they've realised that it's harder than they first thought

0:41:490:41:52

to find their ideal rental property.

0:41:520:41:53

It is the dream, but it's about compromise as well

0:41:550:41:59

and that's the main point that I've learned on this journey -

0:41:590:42:02

compromise.

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The question remains - have Jason and Michelle found that compromise,

0:42:050:42:10

leaving behind the winter chill of Southport

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to bask in the winter sun of Lanzarote?

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Hi, I made it. I'm in Lanzarote.

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It's absolutely beautiful.

0:42:190:42:22

Due to the fact that Jason has been held up at home,

0:42:220:42:25

Michelle decided to go for a smaller

0:42:250:42:27

and cheaper property in the short term.

0:42:270:42:29

She secured her apartment in Puerto del Carmen for £590 a month.

0:42:290:42:35

I've got a nice apartment. It's absolutely beautiful.

0:42:360:42:39

The view is absolutely to die for.

0:42:390:42:43

Michelle has been working in a local bar since she arrived and obviously

0:42:430:42:47

she's looking forward to Jason joining her

0:42:470:42:49

on the island really soon.

0:42:490:42:50

Jason has been over here. He absolutely loves it.

0:42:500:42:54

He's gone back to the UK at the moment to sort some papers out

0:42:540:42:57

and things that he needs to do before he comes back here

0:42:570:43:01

and he also landed himself a nice little job as well

0:43:010:43:05

for when he comes back.

0:43:050:43:06

Michelle plans to move to a larger two-bed apartment

0:43:070:43:10

when Jason arrives.

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Being in Lanzarote over the winter months has really helped to restore

0:43:120:43:15

some happiness to Michelle's life

0:43:150:43:17

and the move to the sunshine

0:43:170:43:19

is one that she just can't recommend highly enough.

0:43:190:43:21

I can honestly say that I am loving Lanzarote life

0:43:230:43:26

and all I can say is, cheers, hun,

0:43:260:43:29

and cheers, everybody who makes the change. Good luck.

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