A Place In The Sun fans say 'poor Jasmine' as buyers walk away from property search
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A Place In The Sun's Jasmine Harman earned praise for her patience after a particularly taxing episode had viewers branding the property-seeking pair as 'time-wasters'.
The Channel 4 TV programme saw Scouser Lisa, who works as a civil servant, drafting in Jasmine to help her find the perfect holiday home in the sunny climes of southern Alicante, accompanied by her father Stephen.
With £65,000 to play with, Lisa was looking for a two-bedroom abode within walking distance to bars and restaurants, complete with a communal swimming area. "I absolutely love Spain, I love the lifestyle," she enthused.
"I love Sundays where everything shuts down - I'm excited." However, her enthusiasm was short-lived, reports the Express.
(Image: (Image: Channel 4))
Their initial viewing, a £66,000 apartment complete with a balcony and shared pool, received a tepid response; Stephen remarked that the pool "could be a little bit bigger," and Lisa felt it had "potential" but was unconvinced by its dimensions.
It soon became evident the search would not be plain sailing. Even Jasmine sensed difficulties ahead, saying: "I have a feeling this house hunt might be trickier than I had initially anticipated."
And indeed, it proved to be tougher. Stephen found the second option "too small" and though the third property showed some promise, Lisa wasn't thrilled, citing nearby building work as a detractor.
Despite expressing some interest in both the second and ultimate listings, she decided not to put forward an offer.
Despite Lisa's friendly and optimistic demeanour, some viewers expressed their discontent on social media platform X. One user vented: "One of the worst timewasters of late. Absolutely useless".
(Image: Channel 4)
Another user sympathised with Jasmine, saying: "Poor poor Jasmine - she deserves a medal after putting up with these two," and added that the couple seemed to be intentionally looking for flaws in each property.
Other viewers shared similar sentiments, posting: "That's an hour of our lives we won't get back," and "Just drop these two back at the airport and get the news on!"
However, not all reactions were negative. One viewer appreciated Lisa's candid nature, posting: "Love this girl's honesty. #aplaceinthesun."
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