Bob Callan, Bargain Property Broker and our very own Marbella Bargain Villa & Luxury Property Finder was on ITV's programme Paradise Lost, showing Mandy Vickerman around a Marbella Costa Del Sol Bargain Penthouse.

Divorcee Mandy Vickerman has recently swapped Bradford for Marbella, and is hoping to capitalise on the falling property market.

She tells the programme: “It’s obviously the best time to buy. At the moment I'm going have a good look and get the best bargain I can for my money.”

“There are a lot of properties where people want to sell quickly, so sadly it's their misfortune but my gain. I'm hoping to find my ideal place, but it must be at a bargain price. Being a good Yorkshire lass, I like a good deal.”

The programme concludes that the Spanish property crash has created bargains for buyers, but it's also left some people, who bought during the boom, close to ruin.

For some, the British love affair with Spain looks in no danger of fading.