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A Place in the Sun Live London 2023 - Highlights

We had an amazing weekend at A Place in the Sun Live in London! Find out more about the weekend...

6 June 2023

Two days to go! A Place in the Sun Live London

Two days until A Place in the Sun Live in London! Here's what to expect over the weekend!

31 May 2023

Case Study - “A place in Cyprus for £80k: we decided it was time to follow our dreams"

Looking for an affordable holiday home? Pauline and Chris (who bought a property with Jasmine Harman) tell us why Cyprus could be the right choice

30 May 2023

A Place in the Sun Live London 2023 - One week to go!

In just one week's time we'll be joined by 100+ exhibitors who are representing 18 countries for the next A Place in the Sun Live exhibition! Find out what we have in store, and grab your tickets now!

26 May 2023

What's the outlook for the Pound for the rest of 2023?

26 May 2023

What happened next? Marjorie and Margaret

25 May 2023

Who are the presenters at A Place in the Sun Live London 2023?

22 May 2023

Endless beaches and no crowds: there’s more to Florida than Disney

22 May 2023

Case Study - “We didn’t go into Florida thinking it would be a great investment, but it was”

16 May 2023

Our complete guide to buying in Italy - new for 2023

12 May 2023
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Spain

What happened next? Candy and Mark

Candy and Mark appeared on a recent episode of A Place in the Sun with Ben Hillman - we caught up with them to hear all about their experience on the show, and to find out what happened after filming ended!

1 May 2023

“The economy made us cautious but we have now bought our perfect home in Spain"

John and Diane bought a property in Los Alcazares, despite the economy, and say they have no regrets! We caught up with them to find out more

12 April 2023

You can now exchange your UK driving licence for a Spanish one!

It's good news for Brits living in Spain - it's now possible to exchange your UK driving licence to a Spanish one!

22 March 2023

Getting a Digital Nomad Visa in Spain - in just 10 days

Did you know that it's possible to get a Spanish digital nomad visa in 10 days? We spoke to someone who's done it, and found out about the process

16 March 2023

British buyers top in Spain – again!

Last year there were nearly 10,000 British buyers in Spain, making Brits the biggest group of buyers in Spain! Here's our snapshot of the Spanish property market for overseas buyers in 2023

24 February 2023

Our complete guide to buying in Spain - new for 2023

We've just launched our brand new guide to buying a property in the Costa Blanca, this is what you can look forward to...

16 February 2023

Exhibitors announced for A Place in the Sun Live Manchester 2023

With just over two weeks to go until the first A Place in the Sun Live of 2023, we've officially announced all exhibitors that'll be visiting Manchester Central.

14 February 2023

What happened next? Jane and Neil

Jane and Neil filmed an episode of A Place in the Sun with Leah on the Costa Blanca. Here's what happened next!

8 February 2023

France

A Place in the Sun Live Manchester Seminar Schedule Launched

Expert interviews, informative seminars, Q&As, panel discussions and so much more, across three stages - there's plenty to keep you occupied at our upcoming exhibition in Manchester in just over three weeks' time.

7 February 2023

How much does it cost to buy a second home in France?

France is our nearest neighbour and second favourite place to buy a holiday home - find out how much it costs to buy a property across the channel

5 October 2022

Why Brittany hit the right note for our TV property hunters from Manchester

This couple bought a home in France with Jonnie Irwin on A Place in the Sun last year - here's how they're getting on now! 

17 August 2022

Cost of living crisis: how does life in rural France compare?

The cost of living in the UK is rising fast across the country - but how does this compare to other countries? How much cheaper is it to live in France?

24 May 2022

Which areas of France have the cheapest property?

Rural France is much loved for its laid-back lifestyle and culinary traditions but also its affordable property. Where can you find the cheapest property for sale in France?

29 January 2022

Getting a visa: Good tidings (and the latest tips)

Our Editor Liz Rowlinson takes a look back at what it's been like for house hunters moving abroad since Brexit, and what's in store for 2022

1 January 2022

Meet the TV show couple who moved to France the day before lockdown

Despite making tabloid headlines for refusing to step inside one of the properties that Laura Hamilton showed them on an episode of A Place in the Sun, this couple moved into their dream home with the help of the show

26 October 2021

How long does it take to register with the French healthcare system?

We asked the experts at the British Embassy in Paris six key questions about healthcare in France after Brexit. Here's what they said...

26 August 2021

Portugal

A Place in the Sun Live Manchester Seminar Schedule Launched

Expert interviews, informative seminars, Q&As, panel discussions and so much more, across three stages - there's plenty to keep you occupied at our upcoming exhibition in Manchester in just over three weeks' time.

7 February 2023

What happened next? Yvette and Agata

Yvette and Agata appeared on an episode of A Place in the Sun with Jasmine Harman! They put an offer in on a house in Portugal, but what happened next? 

5 January 2023

Buyers in Portugal hit a five-year high

There's been a significant increase in the number of foreigners buying homes in Portugal so far this year

7 September 2022

Cost of living crisis: how does Portugal compare?

Portugal has long been sought after for its affordable cost of living, but how does it compare to the UK? We took a look...

6 July 2022

The Silver lining of an unplanned trip to A Place in the Sun Live

Zoe and her family bought a holiday home on Portugal's Silver Coast after visiting A Place in the Sun Live in London. Here's how it happened...

27 June 2022

Britons in Portugal: where do they all live now?

Algarve has long been thought of as the most popular region for Britons in Portugal, but as prices have risen across the Algarve, and interest has risen in other parts of Portugal, the distribution of foreign residents is much more diverse.

25 March 2022

Watch | Ask the Experts about Healthcare in Portugal

Watch our interview with the experts from the British Embassy and Department of Health & Social Care as they answered key questions about accessing healthcare in France now the UK has left the EU.

19 August 2021

Take-off time for property trips to Portugal?

From 17th May it will be possible to fly to Portugal without quarantining or self-isolating when you return to the UK. So maybe now's the ideal time to sear

10 May 2021

Greece

What happened next? Marjorie and Margaret

Marjorie appeared on an episode of A Place in the Sun with Lee Juggurnauth - here's what happened next? 

25 May 2023

What happened next? Jeanette and Phil

“We really love life in Greece. Now our families are moving over too” - we found out how TV couple Jeanette and Phil found the property purchase process after appearing on A Place in the Sun

26 January 2023

Last chance to get the Greek golden visa at €250k

You don't have long to get a Greek golden visa with the current requirements - last month the Greek government announced that the €250,000 threshold will double to €500,000

31 October 2022

A glorious coastline and a golden visa: why one couple chose Greece to build a second home

This couple decided to build a holiday home in Greece - find out why they chose the Paleros Bay area of western Greece for their place in the sun

11 July 2022

Top 10 Best Places to Buy Abroad 2021 | 5. Greece

Greece is the fifth most popular destination for Brits buying abroad - find out more about the most popular areas here!

12 February 2021

Five Minute Focus | Corfu, Greece

In our latest 'Five Minute Focus' instalment, we take a trip down to the Ionian island of Corfu, in Greece.

27 June 2019

Greek Property Market Gathers Pace in 2019

Greece is certainly having its moment and is currently fourth in our annual 'Top 10 Best Places to Buy Abroad' index. But what is the current state of the property market?

12 February 2019

Download Our Updated Greece Buying Guide

We've updated our popular buying guide to Greece with more advice, case studies and inspiration to help kickstart your plans this year.

29 January 2019

Cyprus

Case Study - “A place in Cyprus for £80k: we decided it was time to follow our dreams"

Looking for an affordable holiday home? Pauline and Chris (who bought a property with Jasmine Harman) tell us why Cyprus could be the right choice

30 May 2023

What happened next? Uri and Shiann

Uri and Shiann appeared on a recent episode of A Place in the Sun with Leah Charles-King - we caught up with them to find out what happened when filming ended!

13 December 2022

Where is the cheapest property in Cyprus?

Find out where you can buy a bargain property in Cyprus! And read our top tips for finding a cheap apartment or villa...

15 September 2022

Cost of living crisis: how does Cyprus compare?

The cost of living in the UK is rising fast. Inflation has reached a 40-year high of 9 per cent. War in Europe is causing petrol prices to reach record highs and food prices to increase for everyone, but how do other costs still measure up?  Even energy tariffs are dealt with differently by European governments. In the second piece of a series looking at each of our top five countries, we take a look at Cyprus.

6 June 2022

FAQs about moving to Cyprus

The most popular questions from our latest webinar.

10 August 2020

Why so many house hunters pick Paphos

Peyia resident Andrea Busfield on why her patch of Cyprus just keeps getting better.

2 June 2020

Why Jonnie Irwin loves the beaches of Cyprus

Our TV presenter visited Cyprus and realised there’s a beautiful coastline around the infamous resort of Ayia Napa that is itself changing.

24 October 2019

How Much Does a Cyprus Property Really Cost?

Ever wanted to know the true cost of owning your very own property in Cyprus? Well, now you can...

9 April 2019

USA

Endless beaches and no crowds: there’s more to Florida than Disney

Abi bought a holiday home in Florida, after a lifetime of holidays and good memories in the Sunshine State

22 May 2023

Case Study - “We didn’t go into Florida thinking it would be a great investment, but it was”

Alan and Alison LOVE Florida, we sat down to talk with them about what it's like to buy a property in the Sunshine State

16 May 2023

“Our two Florida buy to let rental investments fund our holidays”

Martin and Claire bought two rental properties in Florida, and they now use the rental income from them to fund their holidays! They started their journey at A Place in the Sun Live and we caught up with them to find out more...

31 March 2023

"We needed a holiday home to pay for itself: Florida was the answer"

Jacquie and Sean Devoy from South Yorkshire had long dreamt of owning a place abroad. Keen travellers, they had visited many locations in Europe as well as being drawn back to Florida many times with their family. After managing to save some money for a deposit during the pandemic, they began thinking about where they buy with a budget of £200,000 to £250,000.

3 November 2022

How to buy property in Florida and cushion the strong dollar

There was bad news when the US dollar reached parity with the pound last week but at the time of writing it’s up to 1.11 and further good news is that there are some things you can do to mitigate the weak pound - find out our top tips for buying in Florida in the current climate 

3 October 2022

Case Study - “My Florida villa rentals have worked so well I want to buy another home”

Chris Danks had had his eye on a villa in Orlando’s Solterra resort for a few years. He told us all about the buying process and running a successful rental property in the Sunshine State.

17 March 2022

“Our Florida rental investment has been worth the wait – bookings are great!”

Julie and Tony completed on their five-bed property in Orlando in July 2020 and despite the pandemic their new rental property has had a flood of bookings!

11 February 2022

No fly, no buy? Not for one Disney-mad Scot who has purchased her dream home in Florida

As it is announced that the United States will open its border to Britons in November, we suggest a way you can buy to beat the rush…

21 September 2021

People Who've Bought

Endless beaches and no crowds: there’s more to Florida than Disney

Abi bought a holiday home in Florida, after a lifetime of holidays and good memories in the Sunshine State

22 May 2023

What happened next? Julian and Gaynor

11 May 2023

“The economy made us cautious but we have now bought our perfect home in Spain"

John and Diane bought a property in Los Alcazares, despite the economy, and say they have no regrets! We caught up with them to find out more

12 April 2023

Getting a Digital Nomad Visa in Spain - in just 10 days

Did you know that it's possible to get a Spanish digital nomad visa in 10 days? We spoke to someone who's done it, and found out about the process

16 March 2023

What happened next? Jane and Neil

Jane and Neil filmed an episode of A Place in the Sun with Leah on the Costa Blanca. Here's what happened next!

8 February 2023

What happened next? Penny

Penny appeared on an episode of A Place in the Sun with Laura Hamilton. She put in an offer on one of the properties - but what happened next?

6 February 2023

What happened next? Rev Ken looking in Cyprus with a budget of £80,000

We caught up with Reverend Ken Gabbadon after his episode with Jasmine Harman to find out how his new life in Cyprus is treating him!

2 February 2023

What happened next? Jeanette and Phil

“We really love life in Greece. Now our families are moving over too” - we found out how TV couple Jeanette and Phil found the property purchase process after appearing on A Place in the Sun

26 January 2023