HGTV is bringing sunshine, luxury and relationship drama to screens this May with the launch of its brand-new real estate series, Tropic Like It’s Hot. The exciting new show premiered on Sunday, 17 May at 21:00 on HGTV (DStv channel 177).

The series follows adventurous buyers as they search for dream homes in some of the world’s most breathtaking tropical destinations. From beachfront villas to hidden jungle retreats, viewers are taken on a journey through paradise as couples balance romance, relocation and life-changing property decisions.

With the help of local real estate experts, each episode showcases stunning homes while revealing the realities behind moving to paradise, including budgets, renovations and the pressures that come with major relationship decisions.

In the season premiere, a Canadian power couple swaps snowy weather for the tropical beauty of Tulum, Mexico. Hoping to build both a love nest and a business, the pair quickly discovers that purchasing property together after only nine months of dating may come with unexpected challenges.

Throughout the season, Tropic Like It’s Hot explores spectacular locations across the Caribbean and Central America. The series offers viewers a mix of escapist luxury and relatable relationship moments, tapping into the growing desire for slower living, fresh starts and sun-soaked lifestyles.

Combining dreamy properties with emotional storytelling, the show promises plenty of entertainment for fans of home renovation, travel and reality television.

Catch Tropic Like It’s Hot every Sunday from 17 May at 21:00 on HGTV (DStv channel 177).