Richard Way

A seasoned overseas property commentator, Richard is a regular contributor to A Place in the Sun magazine, as well as PropertyGuides.com, Rightmove Overseas, Business Destinations and FX specialist Smart Currency Exchange. He was previously editor of A Place in the Sun and before that Everything Spain magazine.

Richard has also co-edited a book on buying in Spain, chaired and sat on panels at A Place in the Sun Live seminars, given radio interviews (including for the BBC), consulted on expat issues with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and judged the AIPP industry awards.

Published and quoted in the national press, Richard’s 17 years’ experience includes positions in business publishing, including stints at the Daily Mail Group’s World Media division and the Energy division of Financial Times Business.

Besides Europe, Richard has travelled as far as Florida, Botswana, Jamaica and Cape Verde reporting on property. He is a regular visitor to the northern Costa Brava, where he has a holiday home and spends much of his time sampling menu del dias.

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

How to choose the right area when buying overseas

Choosing an area is one of the most important decisions you'll make when buying a property abroad, but it can feel overwhelming if you don't know where to start.

24 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

A Place in the Sun Buying Guides: what's included?

Buying property or relocating abroad? Discover visa options, locations, budgets, finances and real-life stories in our complete overseas buying guides.

17 March 2026

A Place in the Sun: What Happened Next? is back!

A Place in the Sun: What Happened Next? returns to Channel 4 at 6:00pm, every weekday, from Monday 16th March!

13 March 2026

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

From Limousin to Normandy, cheap houses in France are still out there. Here’s how one couple bought a seven-bedroom home in Haute-Vienne for £65k — and what they’re spending to renovate it.

12 March 2026

Five ways to save thousands when buying your home in Spain

Buying property in Spain doesn’t have to stretch your budget. From looking beyond popular coastal towns to negotiating and managing currency exchange, here are five practical ways to save thousands on your purchase.

10 March 2026

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

Tony and Danielle wanted a Costa del Sol apartment that would pay its way rather than sit empty. Here’s how they bought in Casares Costa, what they earn from holiday rentals, and the real running costs involved.

5 March 2026