People Who've Bought

Want your money to go further in Paphos? Look to the villages around the city

Alex and Foluke turned to the A Place in the Sun TV team to help them find a home in Cyprus. With a £60k budget, they ended up in Argaka — a charming village near Paphos — and couldn’t be happier. Discover their buying journey and why Cyprus’s villages might be the hidden gem you’re looking for.

4 November 2025

These househunters found great value behind Portugal’s Silver Coast

Mary and Ian from Chester were looking for a slice of the “real” Portugal – and found it in the rural town of Bustos, Aveiro. After a false start on A Place in the Sun, they found a six-bedroom home for £220k and made the move in 2024.

23 October 2025

Meet the buyers who bought a property in Murcia for just £59k

Gary & Sandra bought in Spain for under £60k! Hear their story & get expert advice at A Place in the Sun Live, 19–21 Sept.

4 September 2025

“After buying a home in Florida on the TV show, we now want to buy in Spain”

After a successful Florida purchase on the TV show, this British couple are ready for their next chapter – and it starts at A Place in the Sun Live.

28 August 2025

Buying in Spain was a pipe dream for years, but after a trip to A Place in the Sun Manchester, it happened so quickly

Long-time viewers of A Place in the Sun, John and Cath from Newcastle turned their dream of owning a Spanish home into reality after attending the Manchester exhibition. Here's how their journey unfolded.

19 August 2025

“After finding a house in Greece, we built another one next door”

After buying a home in the Mani region of the Peloponnese through A Place in the Sun, Liz and Ian Dale fell so in love with the area that they bought the plot next door — and built their dream six-bedroom villa. From golden visas to swimming pools and scenic views, they share their experience of life in this unspoilt part of Greece.

5 August 2025

A Greek drama for our House Hunters – and then a dream home

After 20 years of holidays in Corfu, Denise and Nick Barnard set out to buy a dream home — but their Greek adventure included failed deals, wildfires, and a heroic neighbour. Here's how it all turned around.

8 July 2025

“Having a holiday home in Lanzarote is cheaper to run that we thought”

Frequent Lanzarote visitors Natalie and Dave turned to A Place in the Sun to find their perfect holiday home and were surprised by just how affordable island living could be.

29 May 2025

“The septic tank was a good bargaining point when buying our French home”

Fed up with British winters, Gary and Alison turned to A Place in the Sun for help and found their dream home in peaceful rural France on the edge of a village in the Haute-Vienne.

27 May 2025

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