Recent News & Features

Spain

Five places for winter sun without breaking the bank

Escape the UK’s grey days with affordable winter sun. Here are five sunny spots just hours away—no mortgage needed.

23 December 2024

Why Gran Alacant is ideal for a Spanish holiday home

Just 10 minutes from Alicante airport, Gran Alacant boasts Carabassi beach and properties under £140k—so why isn’t it more popular? Let’s find out.

17 December 2024

This couple wanted a holiday home for £140k within 25 minutes of Malaga airport – so where did they choose?

Find out how house hunters Rooman and Richard chose a home in El Faro, Spain for £130,000 after appearing on the A Place in the Sun TV Show!

12 December 2024

Why we bought a Spanish cave home (and would never live in anything else now)

In search of a more authentic Spanish experience, Dave and Lisa Horsman made the bold decision to buy a cave home. Let's take a look at why they chose one!

10 December 2024

The essential guide to Manilva

Once seen as one of the less desirable spots on the Costa del Sol, Manilva is now enjoying a well-deserved moment of recognition - let's take a look why!

5 December 2024

Hacienda Riquelme: testing course makes an ideal home for avid golfers

Take a look at how keen golfers Adele and John found their perfect home on Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort in Murcia, Spain after appearing on the TV Show!

3 December 2024

The ultimate guide to Fuengirola, Spain

If you're looking for a holiday destination just a convenient 20-minute drive from Malaga Airport, Fuengirola should definitely be on your radar! 

26 November 2024

Cheap Villas in Spain with a Private Pool

In search of a cheap villa in Spain with a private pool? Read this article to discover where you can find them!

21 November 2024

France

Sue and Tony in Carcassonne - A Place in the Sun TV House Hunters

Thinking about buying a property in France? Take a look at the 5 things house hunters Sue and Tony have learnt since buying a home in France after appearing on the TV Show!

17 July 2024

Why now is a good time to purchase property abroad

Take a look at why now might be the best time for that dream property purchase abroad.

15 July 2024

House Hunters Lynn and Ian, Key Observations from Living in France

Considering a relocation to France? Explore our latest article to discover the first hand experiences of couple Lynn and Ian, as they share their key observations from living there!

21 May 2024

Applying for a French Visa - Three Mistakes to Avoid

Interested in making a move to France? Read this article to find out three mistakes you should avoid when applying for a French Visa!

22 April 2024

Buying the Perfect Project Property in France - House Hunters Rick and Raine

Find out how house hunters Rick and Raine bought their perfect project property in France ...

19 April 2024

Where To Find Cheap Properties in France

France is a vast and diverse nation full of affordable properties - from apartments handy for the beach to village houses ripe for a makeover. We explore where you can find cheap properties in this location!

5 March 2024

Private healthcare cover abroad – what you need to get for visas

Healthcare is a key consideration if you're planning to live abroad - here's what you need to know about getting private healthcare when you move overseas

11 February 2024

No visa waiver (yet) for British second home owners in France

An update on the proposed relaxation of the 90 day rule in France. Second home owners are still positive that changes are on their way, despite a recent setback.

1 February 2024

Portugal

Why Buyers Are Going Mad for Madeira Island

Interest in the Portuguese island of Madeira has been on the rise, here's why it should be on your list if you're thinking of buying a property abroad.

24 April 2024

Portuguese Property Insurance

Thinking of purchasing a permanent or holiday home in Portugal? Take a look at this article to discover what you need to know about Portugal Property Insurance! 

19 March 2024

Five Minute Focus: The Silver Coast

Find out everything you need to know about Portugal's Silver Coast, in this 5 minute read! 

7 March 2024

Private healthcare cover abroad – what you need to get for visas

Healthcare is a key consideration if you're planning to live abroad - here's what you need to know about getting private healthcare when you move overseas

11 February 2024

Portugal - Cost of Living

We take a look at how much it costs to live in Portugal!

1 February 2024

Moving to Portugal - Requirements for Becoming a Portuguese Resident

Planning a move to Portugal? Read our article to discover the new requirements for becoming a Portuguese resident! 

1 February 2024

A Place in the Sun Revisited - Clive and Lesley in the Algarve

Clive and Lesley Ayres from Wiltshire have their retirement on the horizon. With four daughters and also two grandchildren they were keen to get a home on the western Algarve that they could all enjoy – with a. budget of £190k. They flew out in May 2021 and ended up making the cheekiest of offers – that Jasmine was rather gobsmacked to see was accepted. Was it all so easy?

2 November 2023

Top 5 places to buy in Portugal

Where should you buy in Portugal? We've taken a look at the hotspots so far in 2023

8 August 2023

Greece

Five places for winter sun without breaking the bank

Escape the UK’s grey days with affordable winter sun. Here are five sunny spots just hours away—no mortgage needed.

23 December 2024

“Our dream home in Corfu is slowly getting even better”

Take a look at how house hunters Wayne and Lisa from Leeds found their perfect property in Greece after appearing on A Place in the Sun TV Show!

23 October 2024

Changes to the Greek Golden Visa

Planning a move to Greece? Make sure to read this article to learn about the changes to the Greek Golden Visa!

14 May 2024

What happened next? Jenny in Kefalonia

It seemed Jenny had missed out on her dream property in a recent episode A Place in the Sun, but her story didn't end when the cameras stopped rolling...

28 September 2023

What happened next? Sarah and Jo

Sarah and Jo's episode of A Place in the Sun ended with a twist... here's what happened next!

19 September 2023

What are the top five places to buy in Greece?

Greece is one of the most popular countries with tourists and property hunters alike. But where are the most popular locations in Greece? Our data analysts have pulled out the top five locations on aplaceinthesun.com in 2023.

3 August 2023

Why and how to get a Greek golden visa

The top reasons you should get a golden visa in Greece - and read about a couple who have already done it!

27 July 2023

What happened next? Marjorie and Margaret

Marjorie appeared on an episode of A Place in the Sun with Lee Juggurnauth - here's what happened next? 

25 May 2023

Cyprus

Five places for winter sun without breaking the bank

Escape the UK’s grey days with affordable winter sun. Here are five sunny spots just hours away—no mortgage needed.

23 December 2024

Buying a Property in Cyprus - How Much Does It Really Cost?

Thinking about purchasing your perfect getaway home in Cyprus? We explore the costs involved in buying a property in there, including purchase costs and ongoing taxes!

29 August 2024

Why now is a good time to purchase property abroad

Take a look at why now might be the best time for that dream property purchase abroad.

15 July 2024

Paul and Lizzie Relocating to Cyprus - A Place in the Sun TV House Hunters

Catch up with house hunters, Paul and Lizzie, to find out about their journey of relocating to Cyprus after appearing on the TV Show!

11 July 2024

“Why, at 28, I bought a Cypriot apartment to rent out”

Looking for property in Cyprus? Read this article to find out how house hunter, Olivia Hearn, from A Place in the Sun TV Show bought her dream property in Cyprus!

22 May 2024

What happened next? Dave and Fiona

26 September 2023

Changes to income requirement for Cypriot residency scheme

The annual income requirements for UK nationals looking for residency in Cyprus after Brexit have changed. We explain all...

17 August 2023

Case Study - “A place in Cyprus for £80k: we decided it was time to follow our dreams"

Looking for an affordable holiday home? Pauline and Chris (who bought a property with Jasmine Harman) tell us why Cyprus could be the right choice

30 May 2023

USA

Seven things to know about home insurance in Florida

With three hurricanes in Florida this year, home insurance is essential. Jerry Barker of The Jerry Barker Group offers tips for finding the right policy.

12 November 2024

Record tourism and a healthy economy: why BTL investors are looking to Florida

British buy to let investors are looking to the Sunshine Coast - find out why it's becoming an increasingly popular choice!

14 July 2023

Endless beaches and no crowds: there’s more to Florida than Disney

Abi bought a holiday home in Florida, after a lifetime of holidays and good memories in the Sunshine State

22 May 2023

Case Study - “We didn’t go into Florida thinking it would be a great investment, but it was”

Alan and Alison LOVE Florida, we sat down to talk with them about what it's like to buy a property in the Sunshine State

16 May 2023

“Our two Florida buy to let rental investments fund our holidays”

Martin and Claire bought two rental properties in Florida, and they now use the rental income from them to fund their holidays! They started their journey at A Place in the Sun Live and we caught up with them to find out more...

31 March 2023

"We needed a holiday home to pay for itself: Florida was the answer"

Jacquie and Sean Devoy from South Yorkshire had long dreamt of owning a place abroad. Keen travellers, they had visited many locations in Europe as well as being drawn back to Florida many times with their family. After managing to save some money for a deposit during the pandemic, they began thinking about where they buy with a budget of £200,000 to £250,000.

3 November 2022

How to buy property in Florida and cushion the strong dollar

There was bad news when the US dollar reached parity with the pound last week but at the time of writing it’s up to 1.11 and further good news is that there are some things you can do to mitigate the weak pound - find out our top tips for buying in Florida in the current climate 

3 October 2022

Case Study - “My Florida villa rentals have worked so well I want to buy another home”

Chris Danks had had his eye on a villa in Orlando’s Solterra resort for a few years. He told us all about the buying process and running a successful rental property in the Sunshine State.

17 March 2022

People Who've Bought

A Place in the Sun Revisited - David and Jesper

David and Jesper appeared on a recent episode of A Place in the Sun with Jasmine Harman - we caught up with them to find out what happened after filming ended!

2 January 2024

A Place in the Sun Revisited - Natalie and Matt

Find out what happened after this episode, hosted by Jean Johansson, aired on Channel 4!

22 November 2023

A Place in the Sun Revisited - Donna and Savannah in Almeria

Donna and Savannah appeared on a recent episode of A Place in the Sun with Sara Damergi. They made an offer on an apartment for £67k - how did their property purchase turn out?

20 November 2023

A Place in the Sun Revisited - Martyn and Shirley in the Lot et Garonne

Shirley and Martyn took part in the A Place in the Sun TV show with Ben Hillman, with their episode airing in November 2023. Was their cheeky offer of £225k on a five-bedroom farmhouse in Goujounac too good to be true?

14 November 2023

A Place in the Sun Revisited - Annette and Malcolm in Almeria

Annette and Malcolm had never been to Almeria, but in a recent episode of the TV show they flew out to Spain with Leah to see what was on offer for their £200k budget, here's what happened next

13 November 2023

A Place in the Sun Revisited - Maria and Paul in Andalusia

Maria and Paul from St Leonard’s on Sea in East Sussex want to go and live in Spain. They flew out to look at properties in the pueblos blancos behind the Costa del Sol with Craig Rowe in October 2022. But after finding the finca of their dreams, the episode ended with the vendor somewhat greedily upping their asking price from £303k to £339k. What did they do next?

8 November 2023

A Place in the Sun Revisited - Karl and Vicky on the Costa Blanca

Empty nesters Karl and Vicky were looking for a home in Spain for £70k. They were helped by Jean to explore locations south of Alicante, including Santa Pola, Grand Alicant and Cuidad Quesada. Their offer of £83k on a two-bedroom townhouse was accepted in August 2021 – but what has happened in the past two years?

6 November 2023

A Place in the Sun Revisited - Clive and Lesley in the Algarve

Clive and Lesley Ayres from Wiltshire have their retirement on the horizon. With four daughters and also two grandchildren they were keen to get a home on the western Algarve that they could all enjoy – with a. budget of £190k. They flew out in May 2021 and ended up making the cheekiest of offers – that Jasmine was rather gobsmacked to see was accepted. Was it all so easy?

2 November 2023