Planning to buy abroad? Start with our free guides!
Dreaming of owning a holiday home under the sun? Or perhaps relocating abroad permanently? A Place in the Sun offers a fantastic collection of independently researched, free downloadable guides to support you.
How can our guides help you?
Each guide covers top destinations, working with overseas agents, and key legal, tax, and mortgage considerations. You'll also find practical advice on rentals, healthcare, education, and pensions—whether you're buying a holiday home, retiring, or relocating.
Real buyer stories add personal insights, sharing motivations, challenges, and how A Place in the Sun supported them!
Who are these guides for?
- First-time buyers
- Holiday-home seekers
- Retirees
- Relocators
Each guide offers a personalised pathway for your specific needs. Just choose your destination, download your guide, and start planning!
What guides can you find?
- Spain buying guides; regional guides for the Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol, Almería, Murcia, Balearics, and Canaries
- France & French Visas
- Portugal
- Florida
- Italy
- Greece
- Cyprus
- Malta
- Turkey
- Australia
- Caribbean
- Viewing Trips Guide – plan your overseas visit with dos and don’ts, checklists, finance prep, and advice on local agents
- How to Move to Spain Guide – navigating visas, healthcare, schools, pensions post-Brexit, property buy-to-let, and more
What's new for 2025?
We’re also excited to be giving our guides a new look! We're rolling out a brand-new interactive format that makes them more fun, flexible, and helpful than ever. You’ll be able to jot down your thoughts, save personal notes, and send questions straight to our team — all without leaving the guide.
You’ll also get easy access to regularly updated articles, clickable contents for quick navigation, and direct links to key resources on our website. These enhanced guides will be available across our collection, so watch this space — your favourite guide could be next!
