Recent News & Features

British buyers back on top in Spain

The pandemic may have prevented us getting there for long periods within the past two years but it’s official: the British are the biggest group of foreign buyers in Spain – again. We take a look at what's happening in the Spanish property market.

New episodes of A Place in the Sun starting in June!

Find out all about the latest episodes of A Place in the Sun coming to Channel 4 as part of a brand new series airing every weekday from Monday 20th June!

Cost of living crisis: how does Cyprus compare?

The cost of living in the UK is rising fast. Inflation has reached a 40-year high of 9 per cent. War in Europe is causing petrol prices to reach record highs and food prices to increase for everyone, but how do other costs still measure up?  Even energy tariffs are dealt with differently by European governments. In the second piece of a series looking at each of our top five countries, we take a look at Cyprus.

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?

Cost of living crisis: how does life in rural France compare?

The cost of living in the UK is rising fast across the country - but how does this compare to other countries? How much cheaper is it to live in France?

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.

Is it cheaper for me to live abroad?

Are you happy with your current cost of living? If you live in the UK, then perhaps not. We've taken a look at whether it's cheaper for you to live overseas...

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!

A Place in the Sun Live London 2022 | Highlights

We welcomed more than 5,000 visitors to London Olympia over the weekend 6th-8th May 2022. Here's what happened!