People Who've Bought

Enjoying our Semi-Retirement in Crete | Case Study

Roger Collins and Elizabeth Andrew fell in love with Crete on their second visit to the island in 2011. They talk to us about having a home built 2,500 miles away from the UK and life on the island.

19 August 2016

Running a Rental Complex in the Algarve | Case Study

Sherry Meadows, 63, left her life in rural Wiltshire to run a holiday complex in the town of Alcantarilha in the Algarve. Here she talks to us about what attracted her to the Portuguese way of life and what plans she has in store for her property.

15 July 2016

Looking to the Future in Malaga | Case Study

Dominic and Tracey Oakeshott were thinking long-term when they purchased their Spanish villa in 2014. Back then they were dreaming of family holidays and countless sunny days by the pool but did those dreams become a reality?

7 July 2016

Leaving the Daily Grind Behind in Granada | Case Study

For Ed and Nick it was a long held dream to own a Spanish bolthole where they could escape the daily grind of life back home.

16 June 2016

I Followed My Heart to Paphos | Case Study

Claire wanted to be close to her partner who is regularly posted to Cyprus by the RAF so she decided to buy on the island.

26 May 2016

Buying in Olvera Changed My Life | Case Study

With fond memories of chidlhood holidays to Spain, it was no surprise when Lynda decided to search for a home in the area back in 2008.

17 May 2016

Our 40 Year Dream in Alicante | Case Study

After over sixty visits to Spain and a dream held for 40 years, Paul and Nina Lewis finally became owners of a Spanish villa in 2014.

6 May 2016

Renovating our Umbrian Retreat | Case Study

In 2013 Rob and Jeroene transformed this rustic Umbrian farmhouse into a stylishly modern rental property. Here they tell us how they did it.

3 May 2016

Interest in Turkish Property Survives

Despite the situation on some of Turkey's borders there is still a healthy interest from UK buyers looking for bargains. We speak to a couple who took the plunge.

19 April 2016

Family Friendly Fun on the Costa Blanca | Case Study

Lynda and Warren Galler are big fans of A Place in the Sun and used it as their inspiration to buy their Spanish escape back in 2006.

12 April 2016

Relaxing on the Costa del Sol | Case Study

Claire and Mike Plummer bought a Spanish escape in the Costa del Sol for £115,000 - Claire tells us their story...

5 April 2016

Why We Retired to Cyprus | Case Study

Lesley Dumayne and Geoff Black bought a house in Paphos, Cyprus and retired there in early 2015. Here they tell us why they took the plunge.

31 March 2016