Buy-to-let /articles/2009/08/buy-to-let

In this difficult financial climate, theres a lot to be said for low-risk investments that deliver a reliable return and a place to spend your holidays. Apart-hotels could be just the ticket... Apart-hotels are the ideal property purchase if you want…

Where to buy cheap property in Spain  /articles/2022/02/where-to-buy-cheap-property-in-spain

Read our updated list for 2023 Along with sunshine, beaches and that outdoor lifestyle, the affordability of property in Spain goes a long way to making it our favourite place to buy abroad. But where to find the best cheap property in Spain? Most of…

A Place in the Sun magazine’s December 2012 issue is now on sale. /articles/2012/11/a-place-in-the-sun-magazine-s-december-2012-issue-is-now-on-sale

A Place in the Sun magazine's December 2012 issue is now on sale. This month we focus on two areas which are proving to be ripe for investment - Mallorca and Istanbul - and catch up with retired cricketer Andrew Strauss who is championing the deli…

“Why don’t you just buy a home in Barcelona?” - the question that changed everything! /articles/2025/11/why-don-t-you-just-buy-a-home-in-barcelona-the-question-that-changed-everything

Barcelona FC super-fan Phil had visited Catalonia so many times since 1973 to see his beloved Spanish team that a relative finally said to him: “Why don’t you apply to that programme A Place in the Sun and get your own place in Barcelona?” Phil, from…

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Top 5 places to buy in Portugal /articles/2023/08/top-5-places-to-buy-in-portugal

A great laid-back lifestyle, fabulous climate, beautiful beaches and the Portuguese people are all reasons cited for a love of Portugal. A relatively low cost of living (outside the five-star resorts) also helps, along with the fact that English is w…

Cheap Dubai homes for sale /articles/2011/06/cheap-dubai-homes-for-sale

In a desperate bid to offload much of its housing stock, Triveni Builders and Promoters, a Dubai-based developer, is offering a selection of discounted homed in Dubai for sale at below construction cost. The house builder is selling 20 apartments at…

2013 the year to buy in Turkey? /articles/2013/03/2013-the-year-to-buy-in-turkey

Turkey's appeal to property investors has surged since the start of 2013, as the weaker pound makes the Eurozone unattractive to UK buyers, reports Julian Walker of Turkish property specialist Spot Blue. He points to plans for the world's largest…

What does £150k buy you in Spain? /articles/2025/11/what-does-150k-buy-you-in-spain

Spain’s property market in 2025: how far does £150k go? The Spanish property market motors on in 2025, in stark contrast to its nearest neighbour France, and indeed, the UK. Foreign buyer sales are up on last year, with Alicante the most in-demand pr…

Buy a home in America for 61 pounds /articles/2011/09/buy-a-home-in-america-for-61-pounds

If you're desperate to get on the property ladder and don't mind a house that's a little on the small side then an American firm could have the solution, having launched flat pack homes for just £61. The DIY homes which come in kit form are the b…

10 reasons to buy property in Italy /articles/2013/10/10-reasons-to-buy-property-in-italy

1 Prices have fallen so it's a great time to buy Recent data confirms that the downward movement in Italian property prices since the market peak of late 2006 has not stopped. The Agenzia delle Entrate (Inland Revenue) reports that the total number o…