Laura Hamilton's surprising home buyer reactions

It’s easy to get caught up in the dream, isn't it? The idea of waking up to sunshine, a new culture, and a fresh start. For over a decade, Laura Hamilton has been our guide on A Place in the Sun, helping people chase that very dream across the globe. She's seen it all, from the excitement of finding the perfect villa to, as she admits, some rather bewildering moments with buyers. Laura shared in an interview with Woman magazine that while she never takes it personally if someone doesn't buy, there have been times she's thought, "You're not going to buy this? You're crazy!" It really makes you wonder about the journey people are on when they step onto that show, doesn't it?

She's quick to dispel any notion that it's simply a free holiday. As Laura points out, it's a week of intensive work, filled with surprises and significant decisions for the hopeful house hunters. It’s a testament to the enduring appeal of the programme, with its "perfect recipe" of sun, escape, and property, that it continues to captivate audiences. Even her co-presenter, Jasmine Harman, recently shared a rather memorable, if slightly embarrassing, on-set story involving a microlight flight and, well, an unfortunate bout of motion sickness. It’s these little human moments, I think, that really connect us to the show and the people bringing it to our screens.

Beyond the sunny shores of A Place in the Sun, Laura has also been making significant moves in her own life, announcing this year that she's purchased her own property in Dubai. She described it as a move focused on "property, potential, and thinking internationally," adding to her love of exploring the world through her work.

What I find particularly inspiring is how Laura manages to balance this demanding career with raising her two children. She openly discusses the challenges of co-parenting with her ex-partner, managing their schedules so she can film abroad while the children are with their father. It's a delicate juggle, one she describes as "chaotic" at times, but she feels incredibly lucky to have an employer who supports her dual role as a mum and a professional. She even shared on social media how she’s faced online criticism for her holiday photos, with some wrongly assuming she wasn’t with her children. Laura’s response was powerful, reminding us all that we deserve to feel good in our own skin and enjoy life, no matter our age, and that seems like a pretty good philosophy to live by, don't you think?