Liz Rowlinson

Liz Rowlinson is a journalist who has covered overseas property for over 20 years. After university and a few years editing celebrity memoirs at Random House Publishers she studied journalism at the London College of Printing. A fortnight of work experience as part of her course led to eight years at the Daily Mail, where she commissioned features and edited the property section for a stint (along with recipes and obituaries).

Thirteen years ago she left there to travel the world and freelance for all the national newspapers and various magazines during the last property boom. From Bali to Barbados, Cape Town to Uruguay and the Maldives, she has visited most places where British citizens have purchased homes abroad.

Nine years ago she became Editor of A Place in the Sun magazine, a role she still has, alongside covering international property for the UK's leading newspapers.

She lives in London and travels abroad as much as possible researching locations and their real estate markets, between bringing up two children. Ski property alongside Spain, France and Italy (and anything connected with food) are particular interest areas.

Case Study | “Retiring to Spain during the pandemic was tough but so worthwhile”

Tracy and Doug Harding were meant to start their new life in Spain in March 2020. The couple from Weston-super-Mare in Somerset had to put their retirement plans on hold, but only until May that year.

9 March 2022

“Sun, sailing and Anglo-friendly traditions - why Gozo is the perfect place for retirement.”

After a life spent moving around the world, Alison and Paul Rutland decided to spend their retirement on Gozo - this is why they chose the low key next-door sister island of Malta.

1 March 2022

“People thought I was mad retiring to Spain at 81 years old”

Widower Tony Ferreira spent lockdown watching webinars on aplaceinthesun.com about how to buy in Spain, and decided to take the plunge and move to Spain aged 81!

22 February 2022

Where to buy cheap property in Spain 

Where can you find cheap properties in Spain? Our Editor Liz Rowlinson highlights the best spots for a bargain!

19 February 2022

“Our Florida rental investment has been worth the wait – bookings are great!”

Julie and Tony completed on their five-bed property in Orlando in July 2020 and despite the pandemic their new rental property has had a flood of bookings!

11 February 2022

“During Covid we found our dream property in Turkey”

Julia and Paul Smith bought their dream holiday home in Turkey, despite a brush with cancer, a pandemic-induced redundancy and travel restrictions - read their inspiring story.

8 February 2022

Which areas of France have the cheapest property?

Rural France is much loved for its laid-back lifestyle and culinary traditions but also its affordable property. Where can you find the cheapest property for sale in France?

29 January 2022

Can I live in Spain after Brexit?

Is it possible to move to Spain as a British citizen after Brexit? Yes! We explain how...

22 January 2022

Top 10 Best Places to Buy Abroad 2022

Where are the most popular places to buy a property abroad? We've taken a look at where Brits are buying abroad in our latest Ten Best Places to Buy Abroad index. 

19 January 2022
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