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by Fanny Blake (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Channel 4 Books; Ill edition (8 Sep 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0752220012
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752220017
  • Product Dimensions: 25.8 x 19 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 756,920 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In response to the success of its daytime TV programme of the same name, Channel 4 has published this companion handbook for those thinking of buying a home abroad. The result is a detailed look at the pros and cons of making a purchase including hidden charges, what peculiar local laws might apply and various other pitfalls that await the unwary. As in any country, the price of a house is not always the best guide to what its eventual cost will be. The subtitle, Buying Your Dream Home Abroad, shows what the emphasis of the book is, but you don't have to be looking for your own overseas retreat to enjoy reading it. Anyone who likes watching the TV programme for its location shots and guide to life in sunnier places will find plenty of interest here - not least the sumptuous pictures. Freelance journalist and writer Fanny Blake has showcased all the countries and locations featured in the TV series. These include the most exotic parts of France, Italy, Spain, the Canaries, Florida and the West Indies as well as more surprising spots in Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania. But the book is less concerned with colourful description than with the nitty-gritty of detail. Its job is to impart information and advice, and this it does in some detail. Readers are told how to get there, what climate to expect, the sort of culture and food on offer, and, just as important, how to choose the perfect location and negotiate a way through the purchasing process. Fans of the TV series will also be glad to read comments from those featured in recent programmes on how they are settling into their new environments. (Kirkus UK)


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"A Place in the Sun" is one of Channel 4's most successful daytime programmes in which potential buyers are taken look at four very different properties in the location of their choice. These must be accessible and affordable - and in a warm climate! The first series travelled to Spain, Italy, Portugal and France, with the second going to the Canaries, the Caribbean and Florida in search of winter sun. The third series returns to Europe and additionally includes properties in Greece, Turkey, Slovenia, Croatia and Romania. As well as being a guide to all the countries featured in the three series, it is also a practical companion leading you through the process from deciding your budget and choosing a location to buying a house and settling in.

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213 of 220 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction but the book needs to be longer., 14 Sep 2001
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I bought the book having seen the TV programme on which the book is based. I enjoyed looking at the scenery and properties in the countries the programme visited and it did make me start thinking about a buying a property overseas.

I hoped the book would have plenty of pictures and information on the countries visited. I also hoped that it would give me useful information on how to go about looking for and buying properties in those countries.

The book did live up to that in part. Its got a brief description of each country and its regions as well as which parts may be best to buy property. It also has a brief summary of some of the programmes shown, with photos of some of the properties. It also has useful notes on what to think about in buying property abroad and how to go about it as well as addresses of estate agents for example.

My main critiscism of the book is that its too short and really needs to be about twice the length it is. If you're buying the book simply to recapture the pleasure of watching the programme, then it is disappointing to find that the programme summaries don't have photos of all properties visited and that some programmes shown haven't been included. If you're looking to buy property then the description for each country really needs to have more detail. What would also have been useful is a a short guide on each country on where its best to buy property to let out as holiday accomodation or simply as an investment and then the chances of letting it. It also needs more detail on the position for each country if you're buying to live there.

In summary its interesting if you've watched the programme and a useful starting point to buying overseas. However it could be a lot better if it was longer, and its price would justify a longer book.

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59 of 68 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute MUST!, 11 Sep 2001
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Essential for any person who is tired of UK grimness and wants a fabulous home abroad for a fraction of the cost. Covers series 1-3, and all the essentials including all the details you will need to consider when buying houses in specific countries. A great list of links too- other books, foreign property websites & e-mail address. An absolute MUST!
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good international coverage of buying a property abroad, 13 Feb 2002
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Purchased this book as thinking of joining together with some friends to buy our "Place in the Sun". Generally the book covers the basics country by country but would benefit from more detail in the case studies.
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