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“We finally got our place in Spain after 25 years of dreaming”

“We finally got our place in Spain after 25 years of dreaming”

After 25 years of dreaming, Karen and Gary finally bought their place in Spain. Here’s how they found a fully furnished home in Mijas and made their Costa del Sol dream a reality.

2 April 2026

Two trips to Manchester A Place in the Sun, then a new villa in Turkey

After exploring Spain and Portugal, one couple chose Turkey for better value and space. Here’s how they bought a three-bedroom villa in Altinkum for £250k and what they learned along the way.

31 March 2026

“Moving to Spain has been straightforward – our biggest problem is slowing down!"

Moving to Spain after Brexit might seem complicated, but one couple found the process straightforward. Here’s how they relocated to Almería, from visas and costs to settling into expat life.

26 March 2026

We thought we wanted the Mar Menor… but picked Playa Flamenca

Sharon set out looking around the Mar Menor but ended up buying in Playa Flamenca on the Costa Blanca instead. Here’s how she secured a two-bedroom apartment with a roof terrace for £82,500.

19 March 2026

By George! We bought a seven-bedroom house in France for £65k

12 March 2026

How to buy a Costa del Sol apartment that pays for itself

5 March 2026

How easy is it to retire to Almería in Spain? Our house hunters share their story

25 February 2026

How our holiday apartment in Mojácar more than pays for itself

17 February 2026

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

12 February 2026

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

10 February 2026
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