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.

Mallorca - Spain's Hottest Market

Just like its Balearic neighbour Ibiza, Mallorca looks as if it has smashed tourism records again this summer. Mallorca appeal on several levels. Less than two and a half hours away by plane, it is well-connected, and offers first-class infrastructure.

16 March 2017

Tuscany vs Abruzzo - Where's Right for You?

We explore Tuscany and Abruzzo, two of Italy's most popular regions with Brits to see what they have to offer buyers looking in Italy

14 March 2017

Where Are They Now? The Buyers' Stories

It’s been a successful winter for our TV series, with the number of property hunters buying a home on the programme up from 40 to 60 per cent. So what did they buy? In part one of this feature, Liz Rowlinson catches up with four very happy new owners...

2 March 2017

All Year Round Homes in Austria

It may be famed for the baroque architecture of the elegant cities of Salzburg or Vienna but Austria is hard to beat for your-round homes in the mountains. Here Liz Rowlinson takes a look at what Austria has to offer British buyers...

21 February 2017

Best Places to Buy in 2017 - Italy

We are kicking off the new year with a countdown of the top ten places to buy abroad in 2017, and at number 4 is Italy...

17 February 2017

A Guide to Retiring to Portugal

Portugal is one of Britons’ favourite retirement destinations - and for many good reasons. But making a successful retirement move requires some careful forward planning. Here we provide a few pointers on the practicalities, including healthcare, pensions, wills and taxation.

14 February 2017

Best Places to Buy in 2017 - Greece

We are kicking off the new year with a countdown of the top ten places to buy abroad in 2017, and at number 6 is Greece...

3 February 2017

Best Places to Buy in 2017 - Cyprus

We are kicking off 2017 with the top ten places to buy in 2017 and at number 7 is Cyprus, whose property market has been quietly prospering during 2016.

27 January 2017

Best Places to Buy in 2017 - Malta

We are kicking off the new year with a countdown of the top ten places to buy abroad in 2017, and at number eight is Malta. A little island that remainsa firm favourite with British buyers.

20 January 2017
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