Liz Rowlinson

Liz Rowlinson is a journalist who has covered overseas property for over 20 years. After university and a few years editing celebrity memoirs at Random House Publishers she studied journalism at the London College of Printing. A fortnight of work experience as part of her course led to eight years at the Daily Mail, where she commissioned features and edited the property section for a stint (along with recipes and obituaries).

Thirteen years ago she left there to travel the world and freelance for all the national newspapers and various magazines during the last property boom. From Bali to Barbados, Cape Town to Uruguay and the Maldives, she has visited most places where British citizens have purchased homes abroad.

Nine years ago she became Editor of A Place in the Sun magazine, a role she still has, alongside covering international property for the UK's leading newspapers.

She lives in London and travels abroad as much as possible researching locations and their real estate markets, between bringing up two children. Ski property alongside Spain, France and Italy (and anything connected with food) are particular interest areas.

Do you need private healthcare if you move to Spain before pensionable age?

We spoke to the British Embassy in Madrid to find out what the introduction of new rules after Brexit mean for UK residents moving to Spain and why you will need private healthcare for the first year before applying to join the public health system.

10 August 2021

After a UK resident moves to Spain, do they still have the right to access the NHS when they return to visit the UK?

After a UK resident moves to Spain, do they still have the right to access the NHS when they return to visit? Sarah Owen from the British Embassy in Madrid explains...

7 August 2021

Spain stays on the Amber list | Travelling to Spain safely

It's good news for Brits today, as it was announced last night that Spain remains on the UK's amber travel list!

5 August 2021

The most viewed properties on aplaceinthesun.com

We reviewed the most popular properties on the international property market in July - last month there was a big focus on France and Spain, and all the most viewed properties are on the market for under £200,000.

4 August 2021

Watch | Ask the Experts about Healthcare in France

Watch our interview with the experts from the British Embassy in France. They debunked the myths surrounding healthcare in France after Brexit, and highlighted all the things you need to know about getting healthcare before you travel or move to France!

3 August 2021

How to get free healthcare when you retire to Spain

Is it true that pensioners who retire to Spain can still get free healthcare, even after Brexit? We asked the experts...

31 July 2021