Liz Rowlinson

Liz Rowlinson is a journalist who has covered overseas property for over 20 years. After university and a few years editing celebrity memoirs at Random House Publishers she studied journalism at the London College of Printing. A fortnight of work experience as part of her course led to eight years at the Daily Mail, where she commissioned features and edited the property section for a stint (along with recipes and obituaries).

Thirteen years ago she left there to travel the world and freelance for all the national newspapers and various magazines during the last property boom. From Bali to Barbados, Cape Town to Uruguay and the Maldives, she has visited most places where British citizens have purchased homes abroad.

Nine years ago she became Editor of A Place in the Sun magazine, a role she still has, alongside covering international property for the UK's leading newspapers.

She lives in London and travels abroad as much as possible researching locations and their real estate markets, between bringing up two children. Ski property alongside Spain, France and Italy (and anything connected with food) are particular interest areas.

“Why don’t you just buy a home in Barcelona?” - the question that changed everything!

“Why don’t you just buy a home in Barcelona?” - the question that changed everything!

Barcelona FC fan Phil had been visiting Catalonia for decades, but it wasn’t until he appeared on A Place in the Sun that he finally made the leap. With a £120k budget and expert help from Laura Hamilton, he and wife Paula found the perfect apartment in Pineda de Mar.

12 November 2025

“We are finding our feet living on Portugal’s Silver Coast”

After reconnecting, David and Suzanne made a fresh start together on Portugal’s Silver Coast. With help from A Place in the Sun, they found their ideal home inland from Nazaré and have now settled into a new life near Alcobaça – complete with Portuguese lessons, family visits and the joys of affordable living.

6 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

The Algarve: Inland vs coast?

Inland or coastal Algarve – which is right for you? From quieter towns like Loulé and Monchique to popular resorts like Albufeira and Lagos, we explore the lifestyle, affordability and property choices on offer in Portugal’s favourite region.

30 October 2025

These househunters found great value behind Portugal’s Silver Coast

23 October 2025

How far will the typical budget of €300,000 (£260k) go in Cyprus?

21 October 2025

Property prices rise in Spain but there is no new property tax so why wait around?

17 October 2025

Why the Algarve is still a top spot for UK buyers

2 October 2025
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