Recent News & Features

Is it safe to buy a bank repossession in Spain?

You can find bank repossession properties in Spain for 

Which country’s golden visa glitters the most?

We've taken a look at the most popular golden visas, which allow nationals needing a visa to spend more than 90 days at a time in the Schengen zone.

A Place in the Sun is heading back to Barbados! Here’s how to buy a home there…

You don't have to have a millionaire's budget to buy a bolthole in paradise - and Barbados is actually a relatively easy place to purchase a home!

What is A Place in the Sun Live?

Find out all about our live exhibitions, and what you can expect when you come to A Place in the Sun Live!

New episodes of A Place in the Sun for the summer

New episodes of A Place in the Sun are hitting your screens this summer! Here we take a look at what the latest series has in store...

Do I need a lawyer in Spain?

You don’t have to use a lawyer when buying a Spanish property, but it certainly helps. In fact it is very strongly recommended that you do so to give you peace of mind, avoid a host of potential issues and save you time and hassle.

Where to buy a holiday home in Spain

Spain is always a popular choice for buyers looking for a holiday home - but where are the best locations for buying a second property?

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

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...

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...

Why more British buyers want to take a Spanish mortgage

Buyers are back in Spain and they are borrowing again too, it seems. Agents and lawyers report an uptick in buyers taking out mortgages to buy properties, especially for purchasing holiday homes on the Costas. 

This week on A Place in the Sun