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What happened next? Uri and Shiann

What happened next? Uri and Shiann

Uri and Shiann appeared on a recent episode of A Place in the Sun with Leah Charles-King - we caught up with them to find out what happened when filming ended!

13 December 2022

What happened next? Poppy and Phil found a £50k property on A Place in the Sun!

Retired window cleaner Philip, 68, and his estate agent daughter Poppy, 43, went out in July 2021 looking for a holiday home in Andalusia to enjoy with his wife, and Poppy’s mother, Heather. The father and daughter from Norwich wanted somewhere 45 minutes inland and Danni Menzies took them on a tour. At the time of writing, Philip and Heather are out renovating the house so we caught up with Poppy for the lowdown.

12 December 2022

Income needed for Spanish visas will increase in 2023

If you're planning to move to Spain, make sure you're up to date with the latest changes to visa income requirements

10 December 2022

What happened next? Howard and Christine found their perfect £50k property on A Place in the Sun!

Howard and Christine recently appeared on our TV screens in an episode of A Place in the Sun find out if they secured their perfect Spanish property after filming ended!

9 December 2022

What happened next? Ro and Nick found their dream property after appearing on A Place in the Sun

8 December 2022

“My 20-year journey to my new Spanish place in the sun”

6 December 2022

What happened next? Meet Des and Julie - the newlyweds who bought a property on A Place in the Sun!

5 December 2022

What is the most popular part of Spain for foreign buyers?

29 November 2022

How can I legally work in Spain after Brexit?

22 November 2022

"We needed a holiday home to pay for itself: Florida was the answer"

3 November 2022
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Spain

What happened next? Poppy and Phil found a £50k property on A Place in the Sun!

Retired window cleaner Philip, 68, and his estate agent daughter Poppy, 43, went out in July 2021 looking for a holiday home in Andalusia to enjoy with his wife, and Poppy’s mother, Heather. The father and daughter from Norwich wanted somewhere 45 minutes inland and Danni Menzies took them on a tour. At the time of writing, Philip and Heather are out renovating the house so we caught up with Poppy for the lowdown.

12 December 2022

Income needed for Spanish visas will increase in 2023

If you're planning to move to Spain, make sure you're up to date with the latest changes to visa income requirements

10 December 2022

“My 20-year journey to my new Spanish place in the sun”

Michelle's journey to buying her dream property in Spain was over two decades in the making! Here's how she achieved her dream of retiring early in the Spanish sun

6 December 2022

What happened next? Meet Des and Julie - the newlyweds who bought a property on A Place in the Sun!

Retirees Des and Julie from Macclesfield in Cheshire got married last year and part of their honeymoon was filming the TV show with Ben Hillman in July 2021. Their plan was to buy their first home together and enjoy an active new life in Spain, which has gone very much to plan (nearly), they tell us…

5 December 2022

What is the most popular part of Spain for foreign buyers?

We take a look at the most in-demand locations for property hunters in Spain!

29 November 2022

How can I legally work in Spain after Brexit?

Nearly two years after the Brexit transition period, confusion still surrounds the visa options for Britons in Spain - here we outline the current options

22 November 2022

I got my Spanish Visa in 4 weeks!

Claire Harrison got her Spanish visa in just 4 weeks! Find out about her story

26 October 2022

How getting a Spanish visa is getting easier – and faster

It’s nearly two years since Britons began grappling with the process of getting a visa to move to Spain.  We’ve kept you updated with the latest news during that time and we are happy to say that the process IS getting easier.

20 October 2022
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France

How much does it cost to buy a second home in France?

France is our nearest neighbour and second favourite place to buy a holiday home - find out how much it costs to buy a property across the channel

5 October 2022

Why Brittany hit the right note for our TV property hunters from Manchester

This couple bought a home in France with Jonnie Irwin on A Place in the Sun last year - here's how they're getting on now! 

17 August 2022

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?

24 May 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

Getting a visa: Good tidings (and the latest tips)

Our Editor Liz Rowlinson takes a look back at what it's been like for house hunters moving abroad since Brexit, and what's in store for 2022

1 January 2022

Meet the TV show couple who moved to France the day before lockdown

Despite making tabloid headlines for refusing to step inside one of the properties that Laura Hamilton showed them on an episode of A Place in the Sun, this couple moved into their dream home with the help of the show

26 October 2021

How long does it take to register with the French healthcare system?

We asked the experts at the British Embassy in Paris six key questions about healthcare in France after Brexit. Here's what they said...

26 August 2021

How to get free healthcare when you retire to France

Can you still access healthcare in France as a pensioner, now that the UK has left the EU? We asked the experts...

20 August 2021
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Portugal

Buyers in Portugal hit a five-year high

There's been a significant increase in the number of foreigners buying homes in Portugal so far this year

7 September 2022

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...

6 July 2022

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...

27 June 2022

Britons in Portugal: where do they all live now?

Algarve has long been thought of as the most popular region for Britons in Portugal, but as prices have risen across the Algarve, and interest has risen in other parts of Portugal, the distribution of foreign residents is much more diverse.

25 March 2022

Watch | Ask the Experts about Healthcare in Portugal

Watch our interview with the experts from the British Embassy and Department of Health & Social Care as they answered key questions about accessing healthcare in France now the UK has left the EU.

19 August 2021

Take-off time for property trips to Portugal?

From 17th May it will be possible to fly to Portugal without quarantining or self-isolating when you return to the UK. So maybe now's the ideal time to sear

10 May 2021

Moving to Portugal Post-Brexit | Healthcare

Now that the UK is no longer part of the EU, how can you obtain healthcare in Portugal? Liz Rowlinson explains

18 March 2021

Moving to Portugal Post-Brexit | D7 Visa

Find out more about how to obtain a D7 Visa when moving to Portugal

17 March 2021
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Italy

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...

20 June 2022

Top 10 Best Places to Buy Abroad 2021 | 4. Italy

What makes Italy so popular with British property hunters? Liz Rowlinson explains!

29 January 2021

Advent Calendar Day 16 | Watch: Key insights for buying and owning a property in Italy

Find out everything you need to know about buying and owning a property in Italy!

16 December 2020

Advent Calendar Day 11 | Watch: Italy Pronunciation Game with Jonnie and Jasmine

Watch as Jasmine Harman and Jonnie Irwin go head to head to see who has the best Italian pronunciation!

11 December 2020

Case Study | A straw poll led us to Umbria

How one couple's unusual straw poll led them to Italy

30 June 2020

Why it's a good time to discover Umbria

Liz Rowlinson takes a tour of the 'green heart of Italy' and discovers a low-key and affordable alternative to next-door Tuscany

10 March 2020

How Sardinia cast its magical spell on me

Actress and author Sara Alexander fell in love with the Italian island of Sardinia as a child.

26 November 2019

Here's where to find affordable properties around Lake Como

Italy’s most famous lake has appealed to second-home owners for hundreds of years, reports Liz Rowlinson.

29 October 2019
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Greece

Last chance to get the Greek golden visa at €250k

You don't have long to get a Greek golden visa with the current requirements - last month the Greek government announced that the €250,000 threshold will double to €500,000

31 October 2022

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

11 July 2022

Top 10 Best Places to Buy Abroad 2021 | 5. Greece

Greece is the fifth most popular destination for Brits buying abroad - find out more about the most popular areas here!

12 February 2021

Five Minute Focus | Corfu, Greece

In our latest 'Five Minute Focus' instalment, we take a trip down to the Ionian island of Corfu, in Greece.

27 June 2019

Greek Property Market Gathers Pace in 2019

Greece is certainly having its moment and is currently fourth in our annual 'Top 10 Best Places to Buy Abroad' index. But what is the current state of the property market?

12 February 2019

Download Our Updated Greece Buying Guide

We've updated our popular buying guide to Greece with more advice, case studies and inspiration to help kickstart your plans this year.

29 January 2019

Case Study | A Proposal, Wedding & Property in Greece

A proposal, then a wedding, then a home in Naxos, Greece!

18 December 2018

Case Study | Buying our Corfu Property

Novelist Mandy Baggot and her husband Jon recently bought a property in Corfu, Greece, and haven't looked back since...

22 August 2018
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Cyprus

What happened next? Uri and Shiann

Uri and Shiann appeared on a recent episode of A Place in the Sun with Leah Charles-King - we caught up with them to find out what happened when filming ended!

13 December 2022

Where is the cheapest property in Cyprus?

Find out where you can buy a bargain property in Cyprus! And read our top tips for finding a cheap apartment or villa...

15 September 2022

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.

6 June 2022

FAQs about moving to Cyprus

The most popular questions from our latest webinar.

10 August 2020

Why so many house hunters pick Paphos

Peyia resident Andrea Busfield on why her patch of Cyprus just keeps getting better.

2 June 2020

Why Jonnie Irwin loves the beaches of Cyprus

Our TV presenter visited Cyprus and realised there’s a beautiful coastline around the infamous resort of Ayia Napa that is itself changing.

24 October 2019

How Much Does a Cyprus Property Really Cost?

Ever wanted to know the true cost of owning your very own property in Cyprus? Well, now you can...

9 April 2019

Jonnie Irwin: why a Cyprus property could suit you

After a recent trip filming on the eastern Mediterranean island, our presenter can’t believe why he doesn’t meet more property hunters looking to buy there.

11 December 2018
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USA

"We needed a holiday home to pay for itself: Florida was the answer"

Jacquie and Sean Devoy from South Yorkshire had long dreamt of owning a place abroad. Keen travellers, they had visited many locations in Europe as well as being drawn back to Florida many times with their family. After managing to save some money for a deposit during the pandemic, they began thinking about where they buy with a budget of £200,000 to £250,000.

3 November 2022

How to buy property in Florida and cushion the strong dollar

There was bad news when the US dollar reached parity with the pound last week but at the time of writing it’s up to 1.11 and further good news is that there are some things you can do to mitigate the weak pound - find out our top tips for buying in Florida in the current climate 

3 October 2022

Case Study - “My Florida villa rentals have worked so well I want to buy another home”

Chris Danks had had his eye on a villa in Orlando’s Solterra resort for a few years. He told us all about the buying process and running a successful rental property in the Sunshine State.

17 March 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

No fly, no buy? Not for one Disney-mad Scot who has purchased her dream home in Florida

As it is announced that the United States will open its border to Britons in November, we suggest a way you can buy to beat the rush…

21 September 2021

Five Minute Focus | Orlando, Florida

A quick guide to why you should buy in Orlando, Florida

11 June 2020

It's all about the downtown in Miami

Forget South Beach, Brickell is Florida’s liveliest property market, reports Cathy Hawker

21 April 2020

Top 10 tips for getting a mortgage in Florida

Graham Aistrop provides an insider’s guide to getting a loan in the US.

3 December 2019
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People Who've Bought

What happened next? Poppy and Phil found a £50k property on A Place in the Sun!

Retired window cleaner Philip, 68, and his estate agent daughter Poppy, 43, went out in July 2021 looking for a holiday home in Andalusia to enjoy with his wife, and Poppy’s mother, Heather. The father and daughter from Norwich wanted somewhere 45 minutes inland and Danni Menzies took them on a tour. At the time of writing, Philip and Heather are out renovating the house so we caught up with Poppy for the lowdown.

12 December 2022

What happened next? Howard and Christine found their perfect £50k property on A Place in the Sun!

Howard and Christine recently appeared on our TV screens in an episode of A Place in the Sun find out if they secured their perfect Spanish property after filming ended!

9 December 2022

What happened next? Ro and Nick found their dream property after appearing on A Place in the Sun

Even though they didn't find their dream home with Craig Rowe while filming A Place in the Sun Nick and Ro found theirs just three weeks after filming ended! 

8 December 2022

“My 20-year journey to my new Spanish place in the sun”

Michelle's journey to buying her dream property in Spain was over two decades in the making! Here's how she achieved her dream of retiring early in the Spanish sun

6 December 2022

"We needed a holiday home to pay for itself: Florida was the answer"

Jacquie and Sean Devoy from South Yorkshire had long dreamt of owning a place abroad. Keen travellers, they had visited many locations in Europe as well as being drawn back to Florida many times with their family. After managing to save some money for a deposit during the pandemic, they began thinking about where they buy with a budget of £200,000 to £250,000.

3 November 2022

Why Brittany hit the right note for our TV property hunters from Manchester

This couple bought a home in France with Jonnie Irwin on A Place in the Sun last year - here's how they're getting on now! 

17 August 2022

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...

4 July 2022

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...

27 June 2022
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