A Place in the Sun’s Laura Hamilton has faced some challenges in the new series of the house-hunting show.
A Place in the Sun’s Laura Hamilton has faced some challenges in the new series of the house-hunting show.
A Place in the Sun is back on Channel 4 with a new series and presenter Laura Hamilton admitted it can get “emotional” for the presenters. One episode saw best friends of 50 years, Jan and Chris, head to Almería in Spain.
Laura had a tough job on her hands as between them they have six children and five grandchildren and were in need of a minimum of three bedrooms. In an exclusive chat about the experience, she said: “It was trying to find something that would please everyone.
“Every episode is completely unique, everyone’s stories are different that was an unusual one as normally you would have a couple. But this was two best friends and it was a nice scenario because I guess it makes people realise, who are considering buying a home abroad, it might not necessarily be something you can do with your partner, it can be with your friends as well.”
On how she feels playing such a huge role in people’s personal lives, she said: “You feel honoured to be a part of a life-changing thing for people. It gets emotional for the presenters as well as the house hunters.”
To this day she remains in touch with some of her first-ever house hunters, revealing: “I send regular texts to find out how they are getting on. When I go back to various locations to film I will meet up with them if I can, for a drink.”
Laura’s own escape is in Mallorca, where she has bought a holiday home as a renovation project.
“It’s definitely a place I’m very fond of,” she said. “I have always loved everything about it, it’s family-friendly, it’s got great beaches, it’s got vineyards, the architecture… it’s just really beautiful.”
On social media she shared her excitement, saying: “I’m so excited that next week I will be completing on and getting the keys to my very own place in the sun, a holiday home in Mallorca.
“Whilst I’ve renovated 19 projects in the UK, this will be my first renovation overseas… and I’m completely out of my comfort zone. It’s going to be an interesting process and I can’t wait for the challenge.”
As for her other passion projects, Laura has been hosting her Mile Fly Club podcast along with some huge celebrity guests.
She has had candid chats with the likes of Kimberly Wyatt, Bradley Walsh and Jake Quickendon.
Laura revealed how A Place in the Sun is Bradley Walsh’s “guilty pleasure”, adding: “He’s got a house in Portugal so it was great to talk about enjoying a cup of tea and a few biscuits on a Sunday morning watching A Place in the Sun. He’s a fab guy.”
The TV presenter also has a passion for health, fitness, fashion and home inspiration, and she offers tips for balancing family and business.
A Place in the Sun airs on Channel 4 on weekdays at 3pm
