People Who've Bought

Our French Fairytale in Arfons | Case Study

Tim and Claire Steed tell us how they found their own paradise with an 18th century water mill in south France.

29 March 2016

Home from Home in the Sunshine State | Case Study

Stephen and Deborah fell in love with Florida and decided to buy a holiday home there in 2012. They appeared on an episode of Winter Sun with a budget of £66,000.

24 March 2016

Escaping the British Winter in Alicante | Case Study

The perennially cold British winters persuaded Colchester couple, Karen and Mike Joiner, to part with their life savings to buy a Spanish villa.

15 March 2016

Escaping the 'Grexit' in Crete | Case Study

David and Jane Rusbridge bought their small, idyllic house in the town of Spili, Crete in the midst of Greece's economic problems. Here they tell us why.

11 March 2016

Finding Our Turkish Delight in Kalkan | Case Study

Steve and Wendy fell in love with Turkey on holiday, just a few weeks later they were completing their purchase in Kalkan.

19 February 2016

We Bought Our Home in Spain for £23k | Case Study

After appearing on A Place in the Sun in 2015, Diane and Peter had an offer accepted on their dream Spanish home on the Costa del Sol. They tell us their story.

11 February 2016

A Farmer's Life in Portugal | Case Study

Ellie Morris talks about her life in the sunny Algarve with her animals on her traditional Portuguese finca.

9 February 2016

Going Inland on the Costa Blanca | Case Study

The Duffield family share their story and tell us why there is so much more to the Costa Blanca for property hunters than the familiar coastal resorts.

15 December 2015

How We Ran a French B&B for 10 Years | Case Study

Dream of running a rustic B&B in France? Paul and Chris did it for 10 years. Here they share their top tips for running a successful gîte business in France.

8 December 2015

Buying a Holiday Home in Puglia | Case Study

In 2009, the Byrne family bought a holiday home in the stunning region of Puglia, Southern Italy for £110k. Here they reveal what drew them to the region.

18 November 2015

Affordable Retirement in Turkey | Case Study

Chris Baker discusses retiring to Didim in Turkey including affordable property, cheap healthcare and a low cost of living.

17 November 2015

Building from Scratch in Languedoc | Case Study

Liz and Peter Maidment built their eco-friendly home in France completely from scratch, nestled within the stunning countryside of Languedoc-Roussillon.

10 November 2015