By George! We bought a seven-bedroom house in France for £65k

From Limousin to Normandy, cheap houses in France are still out there. Here’s how one couple bought a seven-bedroom home in Haute-Vienne for £65k — and what they’re spending to renovate it.

12 March 2026

How to buy a Costa del Sol apartment that pays for itself

Tony and Danielle wanted a Costa del Sol apartment that would pay its way rather than sit empty. Here’s how they bought in Casares Costa, what they earn from holiday rentals, and the real running costs involved.

5 March 2026

How easy is it to retire to Almería in Spain? Our house hunters share their story

With sunshine, affordable homes and lower living costs, Almería is attracting British retirees. Here’s how one couple made the move — and what they learned along the way.

25 February 2026

How our holiday apartment in Mojácar more than pays for itself

Rob and Roisin bought a £112k apartment in Mojácar on Spain’s Costa Almería. Here’s how it more than covers its costs — and why they love the area.

17 February 2026

An apartment in Spain can be the perfect ‘place in the sun’ – but how much does it cost to run?

Owning a Spanish apartment can be more affordable than you think. Here’s a real breakdown of the monthly running costs, from taxes and utilities to community fees.

12 February 2026

They all went to A Place in the Sun Live - and actually bought a home abroad!

Find out how A Place in the Sun Live helped these house hunters find their perfect homes abroad.

10 February 2026

Five reasons to buy a home in Los Montesinos on the Costa Blanca

From great beaches and traditional village life to easy access to Alicante and family-friendly attractions, here’s why buyers are choosing Los Montesinos on the Costa Blanca.

29 January 2026

"Going on A Place in the Sun took away the fear of the unknown"

Jim and Marlene swapped Scotland for the sunshine of Mazarrón on Spain’s Costa Cálida. Here’s how appearing on A Place in the Sun helped take away the fear of the unknown and make their move a reality.

27 January 2026

Moving to Portugal: how the right removals company makes all the difference

Moving to Portugal can feel daunting, but careful planning and the right removals company made the process smooth for Norman and Julie as they relocated from the UK to the Algarve.

8 January 2026

Meet our recent house hunters

From Cyprus to Portugal, Spain and France, meet the latest A Place in the Sun house hunters who found great-value homes and began exciting new lives abroad.

9 December 2025

Don’t just look at online listings alone: we wrote off the perfect home until we viewed it ourselves

David and Clara nearly ruled out their dream apartment in Fuerteventura over one detail online — until seeing it in person revealed it was exactly what they’d been searching for.

4 December 2025

My move to the Limousin – with a French visa approved in only three weeks

Thinking about moving to France? The Limousin region offers great-value rural homes, peaceful living and a French visa process that can be approved in just weeks.

27 November 2025

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