French property purchase process /relocation/france/french-property-purchase-process

Buying a property in France follows a slightly different path than in the UK or elsewhere, with its own traditions, legal requirements, and paperwork. While it can seem unfamiliar at first, the process is straightforward once you know what to expect.…

A Closer Look at Property on the Greek Islands /articles/2017/10/a-closer-look-at-property-on-the-greek-islands

Journalist Andrea Watson has spent most of this year travelling around Greece. Here she picks a few of her favourite places and looks at what you can buy there. Authentic, laid-back and traditional are just some of the words that sum up the enduring…

Are British business owners feeling the gain or pain in Spain? /articles/2012/03/are-british-business-owners-feeling-the-gain-or-pain-in-spain

The dream of a new life in Spain lives on, though it's not all about running a bar these days. Those expats who are surviving the downturn share some tips with Zoe Dare HallWhen times are tough at home, it's only natural to start seeking greener past…

Five Minute Focus | Orlando, Florida /articles/2020/06/five-minute-focus-orlando-florida

Where is it? Everyone knows that in the middle of the Sunshine State of Florida lies the number-one vacation destination in the world, Orlando/Kissimmee. Most people could point to Orlando on a map, so let’s get into a little more detail, in regards…

New Developments /new-developments

Find an overseas new build property for sale here. Why buy a new property abroad? Newly built homes are popular with many overseas buyers because of their contemporary design, energy-efficiency, and clean finish. Whether you're looking for a key-read…

Overseas home buyers losing up to 9,000 GBP due to poor exchange rates /articles/2012/03/overseas-home-buyers-losing-up-to-9-000-gbp-due-to-poor-exchange-rates

Overseas property hunters looking to buy in Europe can lose in excess of £9,000 as a result of poor exchange rates offered by High Street banks, independent analysis for Currencies.co.uk shows. The average foreign property buyer, spending €200,000 o…

House-hunting in Florida with Homes of America /webinars/homes-of-america-webinar

About this webinar Howard Thorne, an experienced and licensed broker with Homes of America Realty and Management, discusses a selection of different properties currently on the central Florida market with A Place in the Sun Editor, Liz Rowlinson. Ho…

Torrevieja, Spain - A Place in the Sun /tv-show/original/2025/torrevieja-spain-ben-hillman

Civil servant Kelly and shop manager Adey have been dreaming of owning a place in or around Torrevieja in Spain ever since they met 5 years ago. Whilst they intend to make this a permanent move in the next few years, for now they’ve now decided to bu…

Costa Adeje, Tenerife - A Place in the Sun /tv-show/original/2021/costa-adeje-tenerife-laura-hamilton

Former firefighter Paul and partner Julia can’t wait to buy a holiday home on Tenerife, where they plan to spend up to half the year. Both are keen runners, having competed in marathons and triathlons, and love Costa Adeje in the south of the island…

Case Study | We're Moving to the Algarve! /articles/2017/11/case-study-were-moving-to-the-algarve

Richard and Amy are moving to the Algarve from Cumbria with their son James, 7, after falling in love with Portugal. Amy Grace reports here on their well-laid preparations for such a life-changing move. Our seven-year-old son’s favourite T-shirt says…

Silver Coast, Portugal - A Place in the Sun /tv-show/original/2022/silver-coast-portugal-ben-hillman

Myra and Eric have always dreamt of retiring to the sunshine on Portugal's stunning Silver Coast, where friends and family can come and visit. Ben Hillman shows them what £300,000 can buy them in the area in this brand new episode! Why buy here? Situ…

Weymouth vs Dordogne - Episode 3 on 20th November 2019 - A Place in the Sun /tv-show/home-or-away/2019/weymouth-vs-dordogne-episode-3-on-20th-november-2019-a-place-in-the-sun

Rod and Margaret are selling up in Croydon to escape the London rat race and are looking to split the proceeds to buy a house in Dorset near the seaside town of Weymouth, and a holiday home in the Dordogne in South West France. In both locations, the…