People Who've Bought

We saw 50 properties in Portugal before finding the right one – location is crucial.

Inspired by A Place in the Sun webinars, Tracey and Mike took a leap of faith, applied to the TV show, and soon after discovered their dream home under the Portuguese sun.

6 May 2025

Celebrating 20 years of A Place in the Sun Live exhibitions this week at London ExCel

Why should you attend A Place in the Sun Live at London's ExCel?

5 May 2025

"I tried seven times to buy a home in Crete before going on the TV show"

Find out how house hunter Claire bagged her dream home in Crete after visiting A Place in the Sun Live in London!

29 April 2025

Like Laura Hamilton, I’m doing up a townhouse in Mallorca (and this is what I learnt)

Barbara turned her love of A Place in the Sun into reality, snapping up a fixer-upper in Mallorca with her daughter-in-law for £173k. From offers to renovation wins, her story is full of lessons!

24 April 2025

“We thought we’d retire to Spain or Portugal but now we’re going to Cambodia”

Ready to retire somewhere sunny and unexpected? Stuart and Janet thought they were Spain-bound—until Cambodia stole their hearts.

22 April 2025

“Living in the UK or France is too expensive: we have moved to Spain to live on £1,000 per month”

Six years of planning paid off: Sylvia and Nigel swapped rising UK bills for a relaxed, mortgage-free life in sunny Spain. From cost-cutting to house-hunting, here’s how they made it work

15 April 2025

Why we chose Lagos in the Algarve for a holiday villa investment

When house hunters Beth and Frances decided they didn’t like the direction of the UK after Brexit they decided to buy a base in Portugal’s Western Algarve.

10 April 2025

“We only bought a TV so we could watch our episode”: meet the Yorkshire couple who did find their ideal home in the Charente

Take a look at how house hunters Sonia and Karl's journey continued after appearing on A Place in the Sun!

3 April 2025

Our Place in the Sun home – we got the last cheap flat in Ibiza!

Nine years ago, Zoe and Neil from Leeds bought an apartment in Ibiza after appearing on A Place in the Sun!

1 April 2025

20 years ago we found our Spanish ‘A Place in the Sun’ at Isla Canela

Kay and her sister Wendy’s A Place in the Sun journey led them to a dream home in Isla Canela, Spain—now a cherished family retreat for over 20 years.

27 March 2025

Where to get a home on a golf resort in Spain for £70k

Take a look at how house hunters Lisa and Neil found their perfect home in Murcia after visiting A Place in the Sun Live!

25 March 2025

From Devon to Drapanos: “we feel happy and healthier in Crete”

Marica and Robin Gibbs feel happy and healthier in Crete - find out how they made the move after appearing on A Place in the Sun TV Show!

18 March 2025