How to Save Costs on Your Overseas Currency Transfer /articles/2017/06/how-to-save-costs-on-your-overseas-currency-transfer

Buyers of overseas property intending to complete this summer are being warned not to waste money by using a bank to move their funds.  The fluctuating exchange rates and unnecessary bank charges can have dramatic effects on the cost of buying abroad…

A Place in the Sun Autumn Edition is Available /articles/2017/10/a-place-in-the-sun-autumn-edition-is-available

The latest issue of the official A Place in the Sun magazine is now available and as always, is full of the hottest features and properties to help sooth the UK autumn blues. The latest edition was handed out to over 7,000 attendees at our A Place in…

New Winter Magazine out now! /articles/2020/01/new-winter-magazine-out-now

Our first issue of 2020 is here! Happy New Year from us all at A Place in the Sun. This issue is our Winter Sun special, so if you've been dreaming of an escape from the gloomy British weather this is the magazine for you!  Our magazine is full of ex…

A Place in the Sun Live opens today! /articles/2010/10/a-place-in-the-sun-live-opens-today

The UK's biggest overseas property exhibition takes place this weekend and doors open at 10am this morning. There are thousands of properties being showcased by hundreds of exhibitors from over 40 countries around the world. See the exhibitor list Th…

Travelling overseas? Keep your pants on ! /articles/2009/09/travelling-overseas-keep-your-pants-on

Holidays are a time to let your hair down and break free from the shackles of everyday life, but if youre not careful you could come back red-faced after a visit to your holiday home and not from getting too much sun Feeling the heat in Thailand? Do…

Residency and entry requirements for British citizens moving to Italy /articles/2008/10/residency-and-entry-requirements-for-british-citizens-moving-to-italy

All EU nationals can become residents in Italy, but becoming one, can be quite a lengthy process. Whilst it's not mandatory, you could get a healthy tax break when buying a house. To enter Italy you need a full UK passport, which allows you to stay…

Shortage of quality properties in Spain /articles/2011/02/shortage-of-quality-properties-in-spain

Despite a severe oversupply of homes in Spain, a leading Spain property expert believes that there could soon be a shortage of quality homes that people actually want to see built in the country. The latest data published by the government show that…

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…

Property in Sao Paulo has risen by 20% /articles/2011/09/property-in-sao-paulo-has-risen-by-20

A report published by the Global Property Guide reveals that prices of property in São Paulo have risen by 20% in the last year. The report attributes the emerging middle class, as well as Brazil's economic and political stability for the rises. Cr…

Wealthy American sellers turn to property auctions /articles/2011/09/wealthy-american-sellers-turn-to-property-auctions

An increasing number of owners of American property are turning to auctions to sell their properties as the US economy shows continuing signs of weakening. Many sellers, especially those at the top end of the market, are using auctions, and other…

French Riviera sees boost in sales /articles/2011/09/french-riviera-sees-boost-in-sales

The luxury property market in the French Riviera and Monaco has undergone a boost after new figures revealed a surge in interest and a stabilisation in prices. Data from EstateNetFrance.com Research's “Luxury Property Index” shows that property s…

International investment in Spain up by 8% /articles/2011/09/international-investment-in-spain-up-by-8

Despite negative reports on the Spanish property market, a leading property developer in the country has announced that sales of Spanish property by foreign investors are up by 8% this year. Taylor Wimpey de Espana's market report reveals that Bri…