Living Overseas

Why BBC reporter Christopher Morris chose Almería

Find out how the award-winning former BBC correspondent Christopher Morris was led to a life in Spain by a Cold War military disaster.

27 November 2019

Retiring to France before Brexit? Consider these factors

Jason Porter of Blevins Franks analyses the status of Brits moving to France, depending on when they do it.

26 July 2019

Case Study | Swapping City Life for Rural France

Mark and Gill Wakely from Cardiff met each other on a trip to France 38 years ago. Now in their fifties, they have fulfilled their dream of moving there, with a little help from A Place in the Sun.

16 April 2019

Case Study | From Durham to the Silver Coast

Glimpsed from a plane window, the beaches of the Silver Coast persuaded one couple from Durham to buy a custom-built home there.

11 April 2019

Becoming a Local Resident in Portugal - Some Practicalities

Moving to Portugal can prove to be a difficult process if you are not familiar with all the requirements needed to become a legal resident there. Célia Vences of Algarve Assistants explains the steps needed.

1 March 2019

Understanding Healthcare in Italy for UK Retirees

If you're a UK national looking to retire in Italy, then here's what you need to know about their healthcare system.

21 February 2019

Case Study | Our €1 Million Cheateau in France

Janine Marsh met the brave young couple who took on a €1 million ‘project’ in Mayenne, northern France – something many of us can only dream about.

16 November 2018

Retiring to Italy from the UK - What to Know

Our magazine editor Liz Rowlinson provides all you need to know about retiring to Italy from the United Kingdom.

13 November 2018

The Latest Stats on the Florida Property Market

Our magazine editor Liz Rowlinson takes a look at the key facts and stats on the current property market in Florida, and where us Brits are buying.

6 November 2018

A Tour of Linda Barker's Property in Cyprus

Leading interior designer Linda Barker shows reporter Angela Sara West around her investment property in Cyprus. Why does she love the island so much? Click here to find out...

1 November 2018

Case Study | Living on the Costa del Sol

Sixty-somethings David and Meg Penny from Gloucestershire appeared on the TV show in February 2017 with Laura Hamilton looking for a townhouse in Axarquia, southern Spain, with a budget of £100,000.

12 October 2018

Overseas Property & the Countdown to Brexit

Richard Way provides all you need to know if you are buying abroad before the UK leaves the EU.

4 October 2018