Build, Buy or Restore Abroad

Will Mark and Lynne's heads be turned by a six-bedroom detached house in the Dordogne, or will they decide to build a home on a two-acre plot?

It's a choice between restoring an old Spanish farmhouse, building in the shadow of the mountains or buying a cave house for Alan and Margaret.

Having recently moved to France, Stephen and Hanso need Michael's help on whether to buy a modern house, build in the countryside, or restore a wreck.

A Huddersfield couple must decide whether to spend their £140,000 budget on a beautiful villa, build on a plot, or restore a stunning townhouse.

Michael Holmes flies to Cyprus to offer help and advice to George and Stacie, who have £185,000 to spend - will they build, buy or restore?

Michael Holmes comes to the aid of Iain and Christine, who want to achieve their dream of living in a stunning property in the south of France.

Southampton couple James and Tim fly to Almeria with £250,000 to spend on either a four bedroom home, a plot in the hills or half an abandoned village.

With £350,000, Malcolm and Carol can get quite a lot for their money, so will they go for the easy option and buy, or try to restore wreck?

David and Sarah must decide whether they should spend £250,000 building in the mountains, buying in the country or restoring in the middle of nowhere.

In Cotignac, Provence, will Roger and Susie build their perfect retirement home on the side of a hill with stunning views over the valley?