Davenport, Florida-Episode 9 on January 12th 2015- A Place in the Sun /tv-show/winter-sun/2015/davenport-florida-episode-9-on-january-12th-2015-a-place-in-the-sun

After years of hard work and countless family holidays in Florida, Angela and Michael Sidebotham from Lincolnshire are ready to fulfill their long held dream of buying a home in Davenport. They're looking for a place that's big enough for family and…

Cape Verde -Episode 20 on February 6th 2017- A Place in the Sun /tv-show/winter-sun/2017/cape-verde-episode-20-on-february-6th-2017-a-place-in-the-sun

Lynn and Brett Merritt from Hampshire fell in love with laid-back Cape Verde the moment they stepped off the plane on their first visit, and have been dreaming of buying a holiday home there ever since. Jasmine Harman shows them five properties on th…

The Algarve: a coast for all appetites /articles/2014/01/the-algarve-a-coast-for-all-appetites

The Algarve is a much more diverse stretch of coast than the Costa del Sol, and offers so much more than rows of big resorts. Whether you have a taste for virgin beaches, authentic fishing villages or fine dining, Cheryl Markosky provides some pointe…

We followed our children out to Australia - and love it. /articles/2013/07/we-followed-our-children-out-to-australia-and-love-it

Australia is still one of the top five destinations for British families relocating overseas and it's possible to move there if your children have already settled there for around two years. If you're missing the grandchildren and fed up with Skype,…

A Place in the Sun Live at Manchester Central 2026 - Highlights /articles/2026/03/a-place-in-the-sun-live-at-manchester-central

A Place in the Sun Live at Manchester Central is over and out!  What a fantastic start to 2026, kicking off the year with our first flagship A Place in the Sun Live exhibition at Manchester Central! From the 27th February - 1st March, we brought the…

Buying to Let in Florida | Case Study /articles/2015/09/buying-to-let-in-florida-case-study

It has always been a dream for Jason and Donna Harris to own a home in Florida. The couple, who co-own a business sub-contracting staff - have been visiting with their two children - Danielle, now 21, and Josh now 18 - in the school holidays since 19…

Far Eastern Horizons | Property in Thailand /articles/2015/09/far-eastern-horizons-property-in-thailand

The Far East has long appealed to adventure-seeking Brits heading off on winter sun holidays, but the region is becoming increasingly popular with those looking for a more permanent change of scenery. With many of the fastest growing cities and e…

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…

Currency matters: the importance of thinking about exchange rates when buying property overseas /articles/2014/07/currency-matters-the-importance-of-thinking-about-exchange-rates-when-buying-property-overseas

Chances are the only time a lot of us think about currency and exchange rates is when we're gearing up for a holiday and need to sort out our spending money. Those who are organised listen to the advice of money saving experts and get better rates by…

Leaving the Daily Grind Behind in Granada | Case Study /articles/2016/06/leaving-the-daily-grind-behind-in-granada-case-study

For Ed Swabey and Nick Carter it was a long held dream to own a Spanish bolthole where they could escape the daily grind of life back home. After a few holidays to the Lecrin Valley, they knew where they wanted to buy, after that it was the small mat…

5 Lifestyle Factors When Buying Your Overseas Property /articles/2017/07/5-lifestyle-factors-when-buying-your-overseas-property

When choosing a place to buy abroad it’s not just about how cheap the property is. Of course, this is a pretty big driver for most buyers, but along with accessibility, lifestyle factors also come into play. So how do you choose between your favourit…

Healthcare in Spain - what are the options? /articles/2018/07/spanish-healthcare-what-are-the-options

Mrya Cecilia Azzopardi of Citizens Advice Bureau Spain provides a useful overview of the Spanish healthcare system. There are multitudinous reasons to relocate to Spain. Top of the list must undoubtedly be the exceptional climate characterized by the…