People Who've Bought

An apartment in Spain can be the perfect ‘place in the sun’ – but how much does it cost to run?

Owning a Spanish apartment can be more affordable than you think. Here’s a real breakdown of the monthly running costs, from taxes and utilities to community fees.

12 February 2026

They all went to A Place in the Sun Live - and actually bought a home abroad!

Find out how A Place in the Sun Live helped these house hunters find their perfect homes abroad.

10 February 2026

Five reasons to buy a home in Los Montesinos on the Costa Blanca

From great beaches and traditional village life to easy access to Alicante and family-friendly attractions, here’s why buyers are choosing Los Montesinos on the Costa Blanca.

29 January 2026

"Going on A Place in the Sun took away the fear of the unknown"

Jim and Marlene swapped Scotland for the sunshine of Mazarrón on Spain’s Costa Cálida. Here’s how appearing on A Place in the Sun helped take away the fear of the unknown and make their move a reality.

27 January 2026

Moving to Portugal: how the right removals company makes all the difference

Moving to Portugal can feel daunting, but careful planning and the right removals company made the process smooth for Norman and Julie as they relocated from the UK to the Algarve.

8 January 2026

Meet our recent house hunters

From Cyprus to Portugal, Spain and France, meet the latest A Place in the Sun house hunters who found great-value homes and began exciting new lives abroad.

9 December 2025

Don’t just look at online listings alone: we wrote off the perfect home until we viewed it ourselves

David and Clara nearly ruled out their dream apartment in Fuerteventura over one detail online — until seeing it in person revealed it was exactly what they’d been searching for.

4 December 2025

My move to the Limousin – with a French visa approved in only three weeks

Thinking about moving to France? The Limousin region offers great-value rural homes, peaceful living and a French visa process that can be approved in just weeks.

27 November 2025

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