'Daunted' A Place In The Sun buyer breaks down in tears after host Ben Hillman takes things 'too far' on property tour

Daily Mail​

09-07-2025

A 'daunted' A Place in the Sun buyer broke down in tears after host Ben Hillman took things 'too far' during a property tour on a previous episode of the Channel 4 show.
The instalment, which originally aired on 1 May 2023, saw credit manager Candy and construction worker Mark ask for Ben's help to find them the dream home in Almería, Spain, for just £75k.
The pair, from Kent, explained that they wanted a three-bed with views and traditional features.
And Mark even confessed that he 'wanted something to do' and was keen on the idea of building himself a swimming pool.
That meant that they wouldn't be put off if the perfect property needed a little TLC.
So taking that into account, Ben took them to a 1940s village property in Rambla de Oria.
'They did ask for a project, and this is a big one!' Ben confessed, just before showing off the home to viewers.
Despite the fact that their initial reaction was quite positive, it soon fell flat when they stood inside realising that there was actually a lot more work that needed to be done than they originally thought.
Standing in the dining space, Candy confessed: 'I'm just not feeling this at all.'
Ben replied: 'I understood you incorrectly. I know you said a project is fine and the fact you are a builder as well.
'Have I run away with that?'
'I'm finding that a little bit more daunting, the level of renovations so maybe we've not made it entirely clear?,' Candy pointed out.
'One of two rooms need a project, but this to me is quite daunting.'
'Is this a flat no?' Ben asked.
'Yeah unfortunately so, sorry Ben' Candy said as she started to cry.
Ben pointed out: 'You're getting emotional...
'What's going on?'
Struggling to get words out, Ben added: 'It's not what you were imagining?
'Not what you were hoping for? This is a project too far is it?'
Candy said: 'It is, I'm sorry.'
Ben told them: 'I don't want you to apologise...
'This is all about finding you the right place.'
However in a happy turn of events, when the couple viewed the third house, Mark becoming visibly moved.
Witnessing Candy's enthusiasm for the property, Mark couldn't help but reveal his sentiment, saying: 'I'm getting emotional now! It's lovely.'
Ultimately, Mark and Candy decided on a bid of £76,250 for their chosen home.
Ben had to liaise with the estate agent about whether furniture could be included in the offer, but later delivered the good news that the offer had been accepted, sparking tears of happiness from the couple.
Last month a squirming Ben was left 'shocked' after a couple walked out of a property tour with a cutting six-word swipe.
Ian and Emily, who share three kids, had a budget of £440k and were very interested to buy in the town of Pollença, which is in east Mallorca.
Ian and Emily explained that they need three bedrooms, space for a car and potentially a communal pool.
Unlucky for Ben, the first two properties didn't tick all their boxes, so the interior designer took them to a £358k four-bedroom townhouse in Old Town Pollensa.
At first glance, Emily described it as 'lovely' and 'gorgeous'.
Despite the positive start, it soon fell flat as Ian said it had 'baked in character', Emily brutally confessed: 'It's not doing it for me.'