Spain

Where to buy a holiday home in Spain

Spain is always a popular choice for buyers looking for a holiday home - but where are the best locations for buying a second property?

Case study - ‘’I swapped my UK rental property for one in Spain”

Jenny Barling sold her UK rental property and bought a holiday let in Spain instead! She told us all about the purchase process, and why she decided to make the switch...

Why more British buyers want to take a Spanish mortgage

Buyers are back in Spain and they are borrowing again too, it seems. Agents and lawyers report an uptick in buyers taking out mortgages to buy properties, especially for purchasing holiday homes on the Costas. 

“How retirees in Spain should use the S1 to save on private healthcare”

British people who receive a UK state pension are now entitled to access Spanish state healthcare - here we explain everything you need to know about access healthcare in Spain for free.

Cost of living crisis: how does Spain compare?

“It’s 14 minutes from my new Spanish home to Murcia airport”

Ask most people why they bought a holiday home where they did and they’ll generally say “well we enjoyed going on holiday there for so many years…” – but we find out why golf lover, Paul Hunter, bought on La Torre golf resort.

How do I renew my Spanish Non Lucrative Visa after a year? (good news: it’s easier…)

For those who were quick out of the block to get their Non-Lucrative Visa to move to Spain in early 2021, it’s time to renew. But what's the renewal process like?

How long can I stay in Spain if I own a property?

Does buying a property in Spain entitle you to stay longer in the country after Brexit? This is a typical question being asked since we left the European Union and the answer is – it depends.

What is the cheapest Spanish island to buy property?

There's nothing quite like arriving on an island for an instant feeling of escape - but on which Spanish island can you find the cheapest properties?

Useful things to know when applying for a Non-Lucrative Spanish visa in 2022

The most popular route for many Brits moving to Spain is the Non-Lucrative Visa - here we outline our top tips for getting your visa!

How can I get Spanish residency if my spouse has an EU passport?

It has been one of the most frequently asked questions at our property exhibitions or online webinars on moving to Spain: does it help me to get residency if my spouse has an EU passport?

“Finding our perfect holiday home in Murcia started at A Place in the Sun exhibition”

Craig and Daisy's journey to finding the perfect Spanish holiday home started at A Place in the Sun Live... find out how the exhibition, and aplaceinthesun.com, helped them secure the perfect property!