LAURA HAMILTON
tour takes two or three hours, and this can be quite repetitive as the cameraman has to fi lm GVs (general views), POVs (point of views – where the viewer sees the same “lens” as the property-hunters), my questions, the house-hunters’ responses, wide shots, and noddies (shots of everyone individually nodding to give the editor an alternative “cutaway shot” when editing the programme). When we use two cameras, I have to do a sync clap, which means I clap in sight of both cameras to ensure they are in sync, visually and soundwise. Les and Helen loved the fi nal
property – a two-bed semi-detached villa with a pool in Puerto Blanca, and decided to go for it. Like myself, they like to be cheeky with the offers they make, but on this occasion I knew it would be too low – £150,000 was £30,000 below the asking price. British vendors are more likely to take offers based on the volatile state of the euro, but the Spanish expect the price that is printed on the house particulars. Despite the result, Les and Helen had a great experience and now know the area in which they want to buy. In fact, I loved Lanzarote so much
that I nearly bought myself – I checked out a three-bed villa next door to the one Les and Helen were looking at in Puerto Calero, the upmarket part of the island. At £150,000, it was going for a good price, but needed too much work for me to take on. So it’s absolutely fantastic seeing
different properties all over the world, fi lming in the sunshine and, of course, meeting the different couples, but you can see there’s a lot of hard work too. Don’t think that being part of the show equates to a free holiday! We are currently fi lming a new series of A Place in the Sun – Home or Away, so if you are struggling to make a decision between buying in the UK or abroad, why not email
househunters@fftv.co.uk – and, who knows, I might see you soon!
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