Buying Guide To Florida /articles/2015/04/buying-guide-to-florida

Which area? How to search? How to buy? Everything you need to know about property hunting in Florida The State of Florida Why buy a holiday, retirement or permanent abode in Florida? For many, it's a no-brainer. The Sunshine State's only eight hour…

Secrets of my Cypriot rental success /articles/2011/12/secrets-of-my-cypriot-rental-success

Six months ago we featured reader Rowena Sait when she was setting up her townhouse in the Paphos region for holiday rentals. Now we catch up with her again to find out how she's getting on and what she's learnt along the way. Renting out your holid…

Plan for the unexpected when organising a move abroad /articles/2013/10/plan-for-the-unexpected-when-organising-a-move-abroad

Moving abroad is exciting and something that many of dream about but there are all sorts of practical things to consider. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) have just issued some new advice to British nationals who are considering a move abro…

Five-minute focus | Cartagena and Puerto de Mazarron /articles/2020/01/five-minute-focus-cartagena-and-puerto-de-mazarron

Where is it? Cartagena and Puerto de Mazarron are in the Costa Calida area in the region of Murcia in southeast of Spain. The annual average daytime temperatures in the Costa Calida region is 54-81F. Puerto de Mazarron is a seaside resort located to…

Where to Buy in Florida? - East vs West Coast /articles/2015/12/where-to-buy-in-florida-east-vs-west-coast

With its year-round sun, endless superb beaches, fabulous golf courses and great amenities, Florida ticks many boxes for property-hunters who are prepared to make a seven-hour flight to their second home. It's also the fastest growing state in Americ…

What To Expect When Living in Brittany /articles/2017/07/what-to-expect-when-living-in-brittany

Brittany has always been one of the first ports of call for buyers from the UK. They fall in love with the countryside, the proud "Breton" culture and, of course, the food & drink made from fresh, local ingredients. The fact that it's so easy to…

Get to know Laura Hamilton /articles/2021/12/laura-hamilton-interview

We asked Laura some quick fire questions to get to know her a little better! Don't forget, a new series of A Place in the Sun starts at 3pm on Monday 3rd January! What is your most memorable A Place in the Sun moment?  There are far too many memorabl…

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…

Case Study | Buying a Costa del Sol Property /articles/2017/08/case-study-buying-a-costa-del-sol-property

Meet Sarah and Ian Powell from Chester, who in April 2017 decided to purchase their dream Costa del Sol property after holidaying in the region for many years. Below you can hear all about their story, check out the scenery and listen to their top ti…

Spanish properties a plenty at A Place in the Sun Live /articles/2013/07/spanish-properties-a-plenty-at-a-place-in-the-sun-live

If you're thinking of buying a villa or apartment in Spain, you can't afford to miss A Place in the Sun Live on 27th-29th September 2013 at the NEC Birmingham. Spain has been the most popular destination for visitors to A Place in the Sun Live since…

French healthcare the best? One expat says yes. /articles/2014/03/french-healthcare-the-best-one-expat-says-yes

An important factor on the minds of most retirees when seeking a place to move to overseas is the healthcare provision available and the convenience of this. The World Health Organisation (WHO) in its last World Health report 2000 ranked France as…

Be my guest in Portugal /articles/2010/02/be-my-guest-in-portugal

Discover the attractions of Portugals gorgeous Silver Coast while staying at Jonathan and Debbie Kendalls villa We are: Jonathan and Debbie Kendall from Buckinghamshire. Jonathan is a company director and Debbie is a housewife. We own: A contemporar…