Five-minute focus | Central Portugal /articles/2019/12/five-minute-focus-central-portugal

Over the past few years there has been heightened interest in property in Central Portugal from UK buyers. The majority are looking for holiday homes, some are looking to relocate permanently, and the rest for investment opportunities, as Portugal co…

Any Questions - Tax - May 2009 /articles/2009/05/any-questions-tax-may-2009

The expert: Bill Blevins is co-founder of tax and wealth management specialists Blevins Franks. For further information visit www.blevinsfranks.com Tax on rental income Q. I have bought an apartment in Paphos that I want to rent out for s…

Accessing healthcare in Italy /articles/2008/07/accessing-healthcare-in-italy

If you move to Italy, you will be treated on the same basis as an Italian national. Remember, each country's health system is different and might not include all the things you would expect to get free of charge from the NHS. This may mean that you h…

Ask the experts - USA emigration /articles/2011/06/ask-the-experts-usa-emigration

What are the easiest and most convenient ways to get a Green Card? Q. I'm looking at the various options I have for moving to Florida with my wife and two children. I've heard that the EB-5 Visa, while it comes at a price, is one of the more convenie…

Case Study | Retirees looking to move to Spain post-Brexit /articles/2021/02/moving-to-spain-post-brexit-case-study-retirees-moving-to-spain

Retiring to Spain with its benign winters and relatively affordable cost of living remains a popular aspiration for many Britons. After Brexit it will still be possible, assuming you have a certain level of income, and there is the very significant b…

Your guide to using aplaceinthesun.com for buying overseas property /articles/2025/06/your-guide-to-using-aplaceinthesuncom-for-buying-overseas-property

Find your perfect home abroad with aplaceinthesun.com! Looking for your ideal property overseas? Whether you're dreaming of a sun-soaked retirement, a second home by the sea, or relocating for a fresh start, aplaceinthesun.com is your trusted compani…

Magical Mijas: my happy A Place in the Sun home in Spain for a decade /articles/2026/magical-mijas-my-happy-a-place-in-the-sun-home-in-spain-for-a-decad

Why buy property in Mijas? During a busy life bringing up three boys in the Cotswolds, Karmen Meredith never dreamt she would one day have her own holiday home in Spain. But after her then husband was involved in a serious car accident, she was force…

A view from the Costas - our man in Spain, Spring 2014 /articles/2014/04/a-view-from-the-costas-our-man-in-spain-spring-2014

One of the really wonderful things about living in Spain is the sheer variety of things to do and the vibrancy of the lifestyle on offer. I was recently reminded of this by a friend of mine, Alan Higgins, who is retired and has been living over here…

Italy: rural idyll or coastal beauty? ... Sardinia and Liguria /articles/2014/08/italy-rural-idyll-or-coastal-beauty-sardinia-and-liguria

Cathy Hawker continues to compare inland and seaside options in our four favourite regions of Italy. Sardinia The second largest island in the Mediterranean, Sardinia combines a mountainous, green interior and a dazzling aquamarine coastline with…

Be my guest in... Southern Italy /articles/2010/10/be-my-guest-in-southern-italy

When it comes to attracting holiday lets, character homes often have an edge over run-of-the-mill properties, as the Pearsons, who own a 'trullo' in Puglia, will tell you… We are: Alan and Carole Pearson, originally from Newcastle and now living…

Ask the experts - Rentals - July 2011 /articles/2011/06/ask-the-experts-rentals-july-2011

Mopping up the lower price bookings Q. What pricing tactics can I use to maximise bookings but still make money. Is discounting good or bad? A. The first pricing tactic is to do a bit of detective work by finding similar properties in the area…

Fancy some Turkey? /articles/2010/08/fancy-some-turkey

At the crossroads of the Middle East, Europe and Asia, Turkey is a stunning country steeped in history. There are beautiful beaches, wonderful food and some prime real estate on offer at great value prices. We take you on a tour of the most popular r…