Torrevieja, Spain - Episode 133 on November 30th- A Place in the Sun /tv-show/winter-sun/2018/torrevieja-spain-episode-133-on-november-30th-a-place-in-the-sun

Paul and Bev met on the internet eighteen years ago and have been married for a decade, they now want to fulfil their lifelong dream of relocating to Spain. With a maximum budget £100,000 and a long list of family and friends ready to come out and v…

Costa Calida, Spain - Episode 3 on 4th December 2019 - A Place in the Sun /tv-show/original/2019/costa-calida-spain-ep-3-a-place-in-the-sun

Jasmine Harman is helping John and Soussan find their perfect holiday home on Spain’s Costa Calida. As well as its all-year round sunshine and fabulous beaches, they love the area’s laid-back lifestyle and traditional culture and would like an apartm…

Costa Almería, Spain - Episode 1 on 15th May 2020 - A Place in the Sun /tv-show/original/2020/costa-almeria-spain-ep-1-a-place-in-the-sun

Danni Menzies is house hunting with Cath and her daughter Kate along the Costa Almería in Southern Spain. Cath is looking for a tranquil holiday home with enough space for when her family come to visit, where she can also escape the rat race and find…

Mar Menor, Spain - Episode 10 on 22nd May 2020 - A Place in the Sun /tv-show/original/2020/mar-menor-spain-ep-10-a-place-in-the-sun

Danni Menzies is house hunting on Spain’s Costa Calida, with Elvis Fan, Sandra and husband Des. They’re looking for their dream holiday home near the stunning beaches of the Mar Menor, and would ideally like a property with 3-bedrooms for when their…

Sierra Nevada, Spain - Episode 11 on 25th May 2020 - A Place in the Sun /tv-show/original/2020/sierra-nevada-spain-ep-11-a-place-in-the-sun

Danni Menzies is house hunting in the foothills of the spectacular Sierra Nevada mountain range with Mark and his son Luke. Keen adventurer, Mark has just spent 2 years on an overseas cycling tour, and now wants to pack up his four bikes and relocate…

Dordogne, France - A Place in the Sun /tv-show/original/2020/dordogne-france-laura-hamilton

Nurse Karen and GP Alastair from Montrose are longing for a slower pace of life and are relocating to the beautiful countryside of the Dordogne in France. The couple are looking for a character property with a pool, that’s also big enough for their w…

Malta - A Place in the Sun /tv-show/original/2020/malta-ben-hillman

Ben Hillman is in Malta house hunting with Sharon and Nev from Salisbury, who love it there so much that they visit three times a year. The couple feel a strong connection to the island and hope to eventually move out permanently, but in the meantime…

Inland Alicante, Spain - A Place in the Sun /tv-show/original/2020/inland-alicante-spain-laura-hamilton

Having just sold her house in West London, Mia is taking early retirement and planning a permanent move to the countryside around Alicante. Helping Mia with this house hunt is her mother Valerie, who also plans to visit her in Spain regularly. For he…

Benalmadena, Spain - A Place in the Sun /tv-show/original/2021/benalmadena-spain-ben-hillman

Ben Hillman is house hunting around the beautiful seaside town of Benalmadena on Spain’s Costa Del Sol with Lorna and Gordon. They’re relocating and are looking for their new dream home, with enough space so that their gigantic family of 19 children…

Opening a bank account in Italy /relocation/italy/opening-a-bank-account-in-italy

What do I need to open an Italian bank account? You will need a codice fiscally (Italian tax code) to open a bank account in Italy, but getting one is a simple process. You can visit either the local tax office in Italy or the Italian Consulate in Lo…

Rentals report 2012 /articles/2012/02/rentals-report-2012

Many of you are still thinking of buying to let, so after a tumultuous year for the travel industry, where are the places to watch? Tom Lei of alphaholidaylettings.com looks at the latest trends... Top ten destinations 2012 Spain Cypru…

Barbados: resort life vs going local /articles/2012/04/barbados-resort-life-vs-going-local

Barbara Snaith, from Northumberland, moved out of a gated community in Barbados to live amongst the locals. Here, with the help of a friend who still prefers life behind gates, she takes a look at the pros and cons of living off and on a communal…