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.

10 Questions with Laura Hamilton

We caught up with Laura at our recent A Place in the Sun Live exhibition to ask her 10 quick-fire questions! From haunted house tours in France, to top tips for overseas buyers and her ultimate theme tune for the show, Laura shares stories, laughs and insider advice for anyone dreaming of buying abroad.

10 December 2025

How to renovate in France: tips and tricks

Thinking of renovating in France? From surveys and big-ticket repairs to planning permission, local builders and budgeting, here’s what you need to know before taking on a French renovation project.

9 December 2025

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

Discover the Costa del Sol: Your Quick Guide from A Place in the Sun

Watch our video guide to the Costa del Sol, and find out why it's such a popular choice for overseas house hunters

8 December 2025

Amanda Lamb Shares Her Favourite Memories | 20 Years of A Place in the Sun Live

Now that 2025 is almost over and another fantastic round of A Place in the Sun Live exhibitions has wrapped up, we’re looking back on a big milestone - 20 incredible years of A Place in the Sun Live!  

6 December 2025

A Christmas Treat: Properties Under £100K!

Looking for a festive bargain that lasts far longer than the holiday season? This Christmas, we’re unwrapping an irresistible selection of overseas properties priced under £100K.

5 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

How Jasmine Harman used A Place in the Sun Currency for her property purchase

Discover how Jasmine Harman used A Place in the Sun Currency and Mortgages while buying her Costa del Sol renovation project, as seen in her new Channel 4 show.

4 December 2025

Discover the Costa Blanca: Your Quick Guide from A Place in the Sun

Watch our guide to one of Spain's most popular property destinations - the Costa del Sol!

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