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“We thought we’d retire to Spain or Portugal but now we’re going to Cambodia”

Ready to retire somewhere sunny and unexpected? Stuart and Janet thought they were Spain-bound—until Cambodia stole their hearts.

22 April 2025

Viva Espana: British buyers still top in Spain

Brexit, Covid, and rising living costs haven’t stopped Britons from chasing the dream of a home in Spain—UK buyers still top the foreign property charts!

17 April 2025

“Living in the UK or France is too expensive: we have moved to Spain to live on £1,000 per month”

Six years of planning paid off: Sylvia and Nigel swapped rising UK bills for a relaxed, mortgage-free life in sunny Spain. From cost-cutting to house-hunting, here’s how they made it work

15 April 2025

Why we chose Lagos in the Algarve for a holiday villa investment

When house hunters Beth and Frances decided they didn’t like the direction of the UK after Brexit they decided to buy a base in Portugal’s Western Algarve.

10 April 2025

Which Greek island might suit you best?

Want to know which Greek island is best suited for you? Take a look as we explore!

8 April 2025

“We only bought a TV so we could watch our episode”: meet the Yorkshire couple who did find their ideal home in the Charente

Take a look at how house hunters Sonia and Karl's journey continued after appearing on A Place in the Sun!

3 April 2025

Our Place in the Sun home – we got the last cheap flat in Ibiza!

Nine years ago, Zoe and Neil from Leeds bought an apartment in Ibiza after appearing on A Place in the Sun!

1 April 2025

20 years ago we found our Spanish ‘A Place in the Sun’ at Isla Canela

Kay and her sister Wendy’s A Place in the Sun journey led them to a dream home in Isla Canela, Spain—now a cherished family retreat for over 20 years.

27 March 2025

Where to get a home on a golf resort in Spain for £70k

Take a look at how house hunters Lisa and Neil found their perfect home in Murcia after visiting A Place in the Sun Live!

25 March 2025

Understanding property taxes in Spain: a guide for buyers

Buying in Spain? Have a read of this blog to get a better understanding of property taxes in this ever popular house hunting destination!

20 March 2025

From Devon to Drapanos: “we feel happy and healthier in Crete”

Marica and Robin Gibbs feel happy and healthier in Crete - find out how they made the move after appearing on A Place in the Sun TV Show!

18 March 2025

How a meeting at A Place in the Sun Live helped sort a tricky home purchase in Portugal

Take a look at how attending A Place in the Sun Live helped house hunters David and Lalita purchase a property in Portugal!

13 March 2025

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