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-   -   A Place in the sun (https://britishexpats.com/forum/spain-75/place-sun-774736/)

Domino Oct 16th 2012 1:13 am
Re: A Place in the sun
 
Originally Posted by Lynn R (Post 10333576)
I saw the programme, it is interesting to hear from someone who has taken part in one as sometimes I wonder if they are all made up!

I do confess that watching these programmes was one of the factors that sowed the seed for the idea that I could move to Spain one day, so for that I am grateful. Watching "ordinary" people (for want of a better word) looking for properties abroad made me think "hang on a minute, if they can do it, why couldn't I?".
perhaps an element of that for us, but we were shocked at the state of many of the properties being offered at idiotic prices.

patontheback Oct 16th 2012 1:46 am
Re: A Place in the sun
 
I am buying the upside down house
The 1st one on the show we should get the keys on the
23rd november it's me and the wife buying it
But she wouldn't go on tv. We are just normal working people
The show is not made up in anyway but it's not a free holiday as you film
For 9 hours a day for 5 days it takes about 7 hours to film one house you have to do every room 3 times. I really wanted to buy in cypress but thanks to a place in the sun I will be in Spain with all you lucky lot.
Cheers

missile Oct 16th 2012 2:02 am
Re: A Place in the sun
 
Originally Posted by patontheback (Post 10333722)
....
The show is not made up in anyway but it's not a free holiday as you film
For 9 hours a day for 5 days it takes about 7 hours to film one house you have to do every room 3 times....
But you did get a free lunch :confused:

Hope you enjoy your new home. :starsmile:

Domino Oct 16th 2012 2:05 am
Re: A Place in the sun
 
Originally Posted by patontheback (Post 10333722)
I am buying the upside down house
The 1st one on the show we should get the keys on the
23rd november it's me and the wife buying it
But she wouldn't go on tv. We are just normal working people
The show is not made up in anyway but it's not a free holiday as you film
For 9 hours a day for 5 days it takes about 7 hours to film one house you have to do every room 3 times. I really wanted to buy in cypress but thanks to a place in the sun I will be in Spain with all you lucky lot.
Cheers
perhaps you meant Cyprus
or did you really mean a tree house
:confused:

and
:welcome: to Spain
enjoy
:drinkwine:

jackytoo Oct 16th 2012 2:23 am
Re: A Place in the sun
 
I think you made the right choice, a nice house for the money. Your family will havea great time:thumbsup:

patontheback Oct 16th 2012 3:36 am
Re: A Place in the sun
 
yes all was paid for by channel 4, flights, hotel, food just had to pay for the car park at luton

Lynn R Oct 16th 2012 3:36 am
Re: A Place in the sun
 
Originally Posted by patontheback (Post 10333722)
I am buying the upside down house
The 1st one on the show we should get the keys on the
23rd november it's me and the wife buying it
But she wouldn't go on tv. We are just normal working people
The show is not made up in anyway but it's not a free holiday as you film
For 9 hours a day for 5 days it takes about 7 hours to film one house you have to do every room 3 times. I really wanted to buy in cypress but thanks to a place in the sun I will be in Spain with all you lucky lot.
Cheers
I hope you'll both be very happy there, it did look a nice house.

jackytoo Oct 16th 2012 5:20 am
Re: A Place in the sun
 
Originally Posted by patontheback (Post 10333918)
yes all was paid for by channel 4, flights, hotel, food just had to pay for the car park at luton
No expenses...tightfisted barstewards:sneaky:

Rosemary Oct 16th 2012 7:21 am
Re: A Place in the sun
 
Can you pop a couple of photos on for those of us who do not have English TV?

Rosemary

jackytoo Oct 17th 2012 10:31 pm
Re: A Place in the sun
 
Valencia is on right now...you watching Stevie:starsmile:

steviedeluxe Oct 17th 2012 10:57 pm
Re: A Place in the sun
 
Originally Posted by jackytoo (Post 10337145)
Valencia is on right now...you watching Stevie:starsmile:
thx for the nod (although a bit late to see most of the programme). :thumbup:
I'm out in Valencia next week to discuss a biz venture with someone, but I won't get much chance to look around residential areas - that will be something lined in for next year (along with a trip to Granada).

jackytoo Oct 18th 2012 12:58 am
Re: A Place in the sun
 
Well they bought, seemed a really nice couple. Their excitement was almost infectious:D

Lynn R Oct 18th 2012 2:18 am
Re: A Place in the sun
 
Originally Posted by jackytoo (Post 10337391)
Well they bought, seemed a really nice couple. Their excitement was almost infectious:D
I caught the programme this afternoon on 4seven, and was surprised by how cheap the properties were for a major city, and a nice one like Valencia with a beach practically on your doorstep, at that. I don't think I would want to live in any of them full time, but that top floor apartment in the renovated building would have made a decent holiday home - if only there was a lift!

missile Oct 18th 2012 2:31 am
Re: A Place in the sun
 
The one they bought overlooked a nice square, but the kitchen was dreadful. I prefered the renovated one too. That building looked very nice and finished to a high standard.

tommy.irene Oct 18th 2012 10:18 pm
Re: A Place in the sun
 
Originally Posted by Rosemary (Post 10334337)
Can you pop a couple of photos on for those of us who do not have English TV?

Rosemary
You can watch free UK TV on filmon .com or expats shield.com on your computer..


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