Today Jean Johansson is in Charente in south western France with Rob and Lisa, who she helped find a forever family home there. Meanwhile, Jasmine Harman is in one of the tranquil and traditional villages in Malaga Province, catching up with Alison and her daughter Paula, who she helped find their holiday home.
Charente, France
Rob and Lisa
Budget: £150,000
Date of house purchase: July 2023
Moving to France is a big step – moving with 2 young children is an even bigger step – but for Lisa and Rob they’ve decided to take the leap and swap the UK for a more relaxed pace of life in sunny rural France. They couldn’t wait to find their perfect new family home that works for them but is also big enough to host their extended family for holidays! Loving several of the stunning houses shown by Jean to the couple, it was property 4 that won their hearts. Now Jean catches up with the couple to see what life is really like living in France. The children have settled in brilliantly into their new home and the family has expanded too – with some feathered friends!
Malaga, Spain
Alison and Paula
Budget: £70,000
Date of house purchase: March 2018
Alison and her daughter Paula were looking for a holiday bolt hole near to the bustling town of Vélez Málaga in Southern Spain so they could soak up the Andalucian charm of the area. For £66,000 they snapped up a wonderful townhouse and now 8 years later Jasmine Harman is back to see for herself quite a few changes to the house and also Alison’s lifestyle.