Craig Rowe is in Mijas Pueblo on Spain's Costa del Sol with Milton Keynes couple Alistair and Jennifer, who have £225,000 to buy a holiday home big enough for all the family.

Before they met, John and Liz had visited Gran Canaria separately for many years. Five years ago, they were introduced to each other in the town of Puerto Rico. Now, with retirement on the horizon, they wish to settle down to life in a new holiday home that one day could become their permanent home. Ben Hillman tracks down five properties within their budget of £140,000, hoping that at least one will find favour with the couple.