Which Overseas Property Buyer Tribe do you Belong to? /articles/2018/11/which-overseas-property-buyer-tribe-do-you-belong-to

When it comes to buying a holiday home we can be a bit of a tribal bunch. Many of us gravitate towards well-trodden paths – there’s great comfort in familiarity. Yet the urge to escape fellow Britons is the modus operandi of another group. So, to hel…

New Paris home for the Beckhams? /articles/2013/01/new-paris-home-for-the-beckhams

As David Beckham is now set for a move to club Paris St Germain, we thought it might be fun to speculate where the most famous family in football might look to live. Paris is in many ways an obvious choice for the Beckhams, being so close to the UK…

How can you appear on A Place in the Sun's TV Show? /articles/2025/12/how-can-you-appear-on-a-place-in-the-suns-tv-show

Want to appear on A Place in the Sun? Here's how you can apply! If you’ve ever dreamed of swapping grey skies for golden beaches while searching for your perfect overseas home, you’ve probably pictured yourself on A Place in the Sun. If you're seriou…

Five Minute Focus | Almeria Spain /articles/2020/06/five-minute-focus-almeria-spain

Where is it? San Juan de los Terreros is a beautiful coastal village within the larger municipality of Pulpi, Almeria. Very different to the rest of the Almeria area, a unique place where you can feel the original charm of Andalusia. The most eastern…

Davenport, Florida- Episode 10 on Janaury 13th 2016- A Place in the Sun /tv-show/winter-sun/2016/davenport-florida-episode-10-on-janaury-13th-2016-a-place-in-the-sun

Andy and Caroline Carter run a busy fish and chip shop, but when they’re not serving customers there’s one place they always return to. They love Florida so much they’ve visited around 20 times between them and even spent their honeymoon there. After…

Buying the Perfect Project Property in France - House Hunters Rick and Raine /articles/2024/04/buying-the-perfect-project-property-in-france-house-hunters-rick-and-raine

“After a lot of skiing in the Alps we knew that area well, but looked at the Pyrenees and found the prices incredibly low” Rick Ellis doesn’t like doing things by halves. It was during one of those now-infamous Covid lockdown moments when his wife Ra…

A Place in the Sun Live announces next month’s exhibitor line-up /articles/2011/02/a-place-in-the-sun-live-announces-next-month-s-exhibitor-line-up

We're pleased to announce the exhibitor list for our upcoming A Place in the Sun Live show taking place at Earls Court, London, 11th – 13th March, the full list can be seen by clicking here. There will be over 150 companies at the show, selling prope…

Sicily: magical island, affordable property /articles/2013/03/sicily-magical-island-affordable-property

Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean, an enchanted place where the sun has a continuous visit. According to the ancient Greek poets, the Gods of wind, the Cyclops and the mermaids resided in this wonderful place, by the coast or in…

Get free advice on buying a property in Italy /articles/2014/03/get-free-advice-on-buying-a-property-in-italy

If you're thinking of buying a home in Italy, it's well worth a visit to The Italian Pavilion at A Place in the Sun Live at Olympia London on 28th-30th March. The Italian Pavilion in association with the Italian Chamber of Commerce for the UK and…

What happened next? Jane and Neil /articles/2023/02/what-happened-next-neil-and-jane

“It’s great - and only costs us around €50 a month to run”  Accountant Jane and Neil, who works in business development, from the Wirral were looking for a  holiday home in Spain to enjoy with their five grown-up children and the grand…

Affordable Retirement in Turkey | Case Study /articles/2015/11/affordable-retirement-in-turkey-case-study

With Europe's Mediterranean countries in dire economic straits, where can Brits go to escape "Austerity Britain" and find their place in the sun? Turkey, that's where, says Chris Baker, the owner of a second home in the resort of Didim. Over the past…

A New Alternative to An Italian Mortgage /articles/2017/06/an-alternative-to-an-italian-mortgage

Alessandro Clemente from Rent To Buy Houses in Italy discusses how UK buyers can purchase their dream home in Italy without needing to secure a hard-to-come-by mortgage. A common issue being faced by UK nationals wishing to buy a property in Italy is…