A Place in the Sun fans wince as guests with 'lowest budget ever on show' haggle with sellers – with surprising results | The Sun
A PLACE in the Sun fans were baffled that a couple with the "lowest budget ever" tried to haggle by making a shock offer.
Property expert Jean Johansson helped Linda and Peter – a retired NHS theatre nurse and her painter and decorator partner – find their dream holiday home in Abruzzo, Italy.
The couple confessed they only had a maximum budget of £60,000 to work with but explained to Jean that they were 'open-minded' about the property they were looking for.
Before the hunt began, Jean told the house hunters that in her time on the show, she had never worked with such a low budget before.
"We are just wondering what you're going to come up with because our budget isn't a very big one," Linda said.
Jean replied: "I am glad you've brought that up, Linda,
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"I mean I have to say, I've never worked with a budget of £60,000, so it's going to be a challenge for me."
The couple – who planned to spend around six months each year in southern Italy – wanted a one bedroom property with some outdoor space.
They explained that their budget would stretch to £70,000 to £80,000 for the perfect property.
The Channel 4 presenter found the couple five reasonably priced apartments.
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Jean kicked off the hunt with a three-bedroom townhouse on the market for £63,000.
Before stepping into the property, Peter praised Jean's search: "You've done a good job."
It boasted three balconies, a large roof terrace with panoramic views and plenty of outdoor space.
While indoors had an open-plan kitchen diner, two living areas, three double bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Linda instantly fell in love with the property and said: "It's beautiful, it's a lot of house for the money."
She added: "It's everything we asked for really, apart from a garden."
The second home came in at £78,000 on the top end of their budget, and was a two-bed, semi-detached home with a garden and a vegetable patch.
However, the couple were failed to be impressed, saying the house "lacked character."
The third property Jean took them to was a fabulous two-bed home that came with an open-plan kitchen, a vegetable patch and a wrap-around courtyard.
But the couple didn't like it, and said it felt 'cold' – even at a budget-busting £62,000.
This was followed up by a restored hillside stone cottage priced at just £58,000.
Despite coming in below budget, Peter noted the kitchen was in dire need of a refit and that it might be too small for them.
The last property was the most expensive at £89,000 but came with three acres of land.
The couple agreed that their heart was set on the first property and decided to make a "verbal" cheeky offer of £57,000, which was declined.
They came back with a counteroffer that was accepted in the end.
Channel 4 viewers were gobsmacked that the duo were so brazen with their offer and called them out for "playing games".
One wrote: "This is a bit like a tooth extraction with no pain relief!"
Another posted: "What's he on about 'verbally?' Is he just playing games?"
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"Peter is not going to be handing over any money, not a chance in hell," a third commented.
"Verbal offer? He's not parting with his money," a fourth added.
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