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.

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.

15 July 2022

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?

13 July 2022

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

11 July 2022

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...

6 July 2022

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...

4 July 2022

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.

2 July 2022

This week on A Place in the Sun

30 June 2022

“How retirees in Spain should use the S1 to save on private healthcare”

British people who receive a UK state pension are now entitled to access Spanish state healthcare - here we explain everything you need to know about access healthcare in Spain for free.

28 June 2022

The Silver lining of an unplanned trip to A Place in the Sun Live

Zoe and her family bought a holiday home on Portugal's Silver Coast after visiting A Place in the Sun Live in London. Here's how it happened...

27 June 2022