For the past six years Tony and Lisa Meredith have dreamt of owning a holiday home in South Tenerife. But now that their two children have flown the nest they feel ready to embark on the next chapter of their lives and buy the bolthole they've always wanted. Jasmine Harman helps them navigate the local property market.

Alan and Iris have recently married and are looking to buy a second home in Tobago. Alan is a keen golfer so wants to be close to a course while it's all about the kitchens for cooking-mad Iris who loves catering for big family gatherings.