Brexit - what next for buyers in Europe? /articles/2020/12/brexit-what-next-for-buyers-in-europe

Whilst Boris Johnson still toils at the negotiating table to reach a deal (or not) in the prolonged Brexit endgame, there’s a last-minute rush for some Britons hoping to move to the Continent before the end of the year. Coronavirus has played havoc w…

FAQs about buying abroad after Brexit /articles/2020/07/faqs-buying-abroad-after-brexit

A Place in the Sun’s recent webinar revealed just how much of a burning issue Brexit is for British buyers. Focusing on living and buying property in the EU before and after the transition period, here we address the key concerns highlighted during t…

What next for the Spanish market? /articles/2015/07/what-next-for-the-spanish-market

Read an updated version of this article published in 2021 here Property market commentator Nigel Lewis looks at the fascinating interplay between both the UK and Spain. Have you noticed the good news coming out of Spain? It's been hard to miss as a…

“It only took 10 days for my Spanish visa to be approved” /articles/2022/01/case-study-it-only-took-10-days-for-my-spanish-visa-to-be-approved

Diane Seaton has dreamed of moving to Spain for many years. Her family used to own a holiday property in Calahonda on the Costa del Sol and she’s always felt at home in the country. “Whenever I arrive in Spain I feel alive, but whenever I returned ho…

A Place in the Sun Revisited - Martyn and Shirley in the Lot et Garonne /articles/2023/11/a-place-in-the-sun-revisited-martyn-and-shirley

“The TV crew said I looked so glum we had a crisis meeting after property three.” Martyn and Shirley Wolfe from Winchester had been looking for the perfect French holiday home for over five years. Fruitless viewings trips persuaded them to apply to g…

Purchasing the Perfect Holiday Home in Spain /articles/2024/11/purchasing-the-perfect-holiday-home-in-spain

A Guide to Purchasing a Holiday Home in Spain  Spain - A Top Destination for House Hunters  Spain is one of the top locations for those seeking a holiday home. Its warm climate, rich cultural heritage, and laid-back lifestyle make it a desirable l…

Pensions in Spain /relocation/spain/pensions-in-spain

One area you will need to consider is how you will cover the costs of your new life in the sun, particularly if you are not intending to work again. How much pension income you might receive and how it will be taxed in Spain is therefore very importa…

What happened next? Four years on! /articles/2023/07/what-happened-next-four-years-on-richard-and-colin

Our TV home hunters from 2019 have bought a home in Gran Canaria! It was four years ago that retirees Colin and Richard flew out to Gran Canaria with Jean Johansson looking for a home for £200k. After nearly buying four different properties, renting…

Britons in Portugal: where do they all live now? /articles/2022/03/britons-in-portugal-where-do-they-all-live-now

The first tourist resorts were built on the Algarve 60 years ago and Britons have flocked to the beautiful sandy bays and golf courses of Southern Portugal ever since. But as prices have risen across the Algarve, and interest has risen in other parts…

From East Anglia to Almeria: it’s never too late to start a new life in Spain /articles/2023/01/case-study-east-anglia-to-almeria

After holidaying there for 40 years, Jeremy Wilson says he always knew he was going to move to Spain. With the prospect of turning 60 in 2022 he decided it couldn’t wait any longer. He’s swapped selling new homes in East Anglia for a big UK housebuil…

Still time to apply for Spanish residency - if you are living in Spain /articles/2020/11/still-time-to-apply-for-spanish-residency-if-you-are-living-in-spain

If you are really determined to move to Spain and take advantage of all of the rights still available to EU citizens, there’s still time. But you should beware a few things to avoid disappointment. If you are intending to spend more than three months…

Moving to France Post-Brexit /articles/2021/03/moving-to-france-post-brexit

If you’re planning to move to France after Brexit you’ll need to know about the new requirements for becoming a French resident. UK citizens no longer have an automatic right to live or work in France. But the good news is that there are no hurdles o…