Recent News & Features

Do I need a lawyer in Spain?

You don’t have to use a lawyer when buying a Spanish property, but it certainly helps. In fact it is very strongly recommended that you do so to give you peace of mind, avoid a host of potential issues and save you time and hassle.

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?

A glorious coastline and a golden visa: why one couple chose Greece to build a second home

This couple decided to build a holiday home in Greece - find out why they chose the Paleros Bay area of western Greece for their place in the sun

Cost of living crisis: how does Portugal compare?

Portugal has long been sought after for its affordable cost of living, but how does it compare to the UK? We took a look...

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. 

This week on A Place in the Sun

“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.

The Silver lining of an unplanned trip to A Place in the Sun Live

Zoe and her family bought a holiday home on Portugal's Silver Coast after visiting A Place in the Sun Live in London. Here's how it happened...

This week on A Place in the Sun

New episodes of A Place in the Sun are back! Here's what our presenting team got up to in the first five episodes of the new series...

Cost of living crisis: how does Italy compare?

The cost of living in the UK is rising fast - would it be cheaper for you to move abroad? Our Editor compares the cost of energy, food and more in Italy...

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