A Place in the Sun magazine November 2012 issue on sale now! /articles/2012/10/a-place-in-the-sun-magazine-november-2012-issue-on-sale-now

The November 2012 issue of A Place in the Sun magazine is now on sale. Who hasn't had the dream of discovering a crumbling old wreck in an idyllic surrounding and bestowing a bit of TLC onto it in order to bring it back to its former glory? In…

The ten best places to buy abroad in 2012 /articles/2012/02/the-ten-best-places-to-buy-abroad-in-2012

It's that time of year again when we're all thinking about where we'll escape to this summer in an effort to get through the dark days of winter. The prospect of decamping to a sun-drenched bolthole for some downtime by the pool does help one's sanit…

Dubai ‘one of the best places in the world to buy property’ /articles/2012/09/dubai-one-of-the-best-places-in-the-world-to-buy-property

Dubai is 'one of the best places in the world to buy property' according to local agents who highlight the emirate's high potential rental yields and safe-haven tax status. UK based real estate company Select Property has seen their sales of proper…

Can't decide whether to buy a property in the UK or abroad? /articles/2014/01/cant-decide-whether-to-buy-a-property-in-the-uk-or-abroad

The team from Freeform Productions are searching for people to take part in the next series of A Place in the Sun: Home or Away? If you've been thinking about buying a property abroad and can't make the decision to go for it or stay in the UK, the…

Investors should buy property in Malaysia, says developer /articles/2010/06/investors-should-buy-property-in-malaysia-says-developer

Malaysia has become an attractive property investment destination for international property investors, according to a leading property developer in the country. Belleview Group managing director Datuk Sonny Ho highlights Penang as a good place to i…

Brits urged to buy discounted homes in Spain /articles/2011/02/brits-urged-to-buy-discounted-homes-in-spain

The Spanish government is calling on more Britain's to return to the Spanish housing and buy some of the country's unsold homes. Spain's recent problems, fuelled by a severe oversupply of homes and global recession, have deterred many Brits from buy…

New York named best place to buy property /articles/2011/04/new-york-named-best-place-to-buy-property

With signs that the New York property market is strengthening following the recent U.S. property crash, the city has been tipped as the best place to invest in property overseas. The survey by Knight Frank Citi which identified the top 20 global cit…

AIPP launch ‘How to buy property safely’ guide /articles/2011/10/aipp-launch-how-to-buy-property-safely-guide

The Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP) have launched their 2012 consumer guide, giving prospective house-hunters all the advice they need for a safe and secure overseas purchase. This year's 'How to buy property safely' gu…

Airlines and the internet shape where we buy property abroad /articles/2013/07/airlines-and-the-internet-shape-where-we-buy-property-abroad

Improved air access and cheaper fares combined with the convenience of the internet have changed how and where people buy overseas property today, according to a recent survey by the Overseas Guides Company. Recent survey evidence shows that 50.6 per…

Buyers can still buy VAT free in Spain /articles/2012/01/buyers-can-still-buy-vat-free-in-spain

The Spanish government announced on the 31st of December that the reduced VAT rate of 4% introduced in 2011 will remain applicable for all new build properties in Spain throughout 2012. But those who purchase a new build property on the stunning Bal…

Portugal’s golden visa: still time to buy (in some areas!) /articles/2023/07/portugal-golden-visa-still-time-to-buy

With its great quality of life, laid-back feel and tax incentives, Portugal is one of our top three countries for buying a property or moving abroad. Since Brexit, one of the most popular ways of spending more than 90 days in Portugal is the Golden V…

Last chance to buy tickets for A Place in the Sun Live! /articles/2018/09/last-chance-to-buy-tickets-for-a-place-in-the-sun-live

The third and final A Place in the Sun Live exhibition of 2018 will be visiting the NEC Birmingham this weekend, and it's your last chance to get your tickets. Join us in the West Midlands for an action-packed three days of overseas property fun, inf…