A Place in the sun
Oct 16th 2012, 1:13 pm
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Re: A Place in the sun
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?".
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?".
Oct 16th 2012, 1:46 pm
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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
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
Oct 16th 2012, 2:02 pm
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Re: A Place in the sun
Hope you enjoy your new home.
Oct 16th 2012, 2:05 pm
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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
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
or did you really mean a tree house
and
to Spainenjoy
Oct 16th 2012, 2:23 pm
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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
Oct 16th 2012, 3:36 pm
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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
Oct 16th 2012, 3:36 pm
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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
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
Oct 16th 2012, 7:21 pm
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Re: A Place in the sun
Can you pop a couple of photos on for those of us who do not have English TV?
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Oct 18th 2012, 10:31 am
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Re: A Place in the sun
Valencia is on right now...you watching Stevie
Oct 18th 2012, 10:57 am
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Re: A Place in the sun
thx for the nod (although a bit late to see most of the programme). 
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).
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).
Oct 18th 2012, 12:58 pm
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Re: A Place in the sun
Well they bought, seemed a really nice couple. Their excitement was almost infectious
Oct 18th 2012, 2:18 pm
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Re: A Place in the sun
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!
Oct 18th 2012, 2:31 pm
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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.
Oct 19th 2012, 10:18 am
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