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A Place in the sun live

Name: A Place in the Sun Live Birmingham 2026
Start: 2026-09-18T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-09-20T16:00:00+01:00
Location: NEC Birmingham

Birmingham NEC

TBC Sept 2027

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2026 SEMINAR SCHEDULE

Want to know more about the live seminars at the show? Take a look at the 2026 schedule below to see what was covered over the three days.

Throughout the weekend, our expert panellists and TV presenters will lead a variety of sessions designed to answer your overseas property questions, providing you with the insights and the confidence to take the next steps toward your dream holiday home or relocation abroad.

Click on the days below to view the schedule for that day

DAY ONE – FRIDAY

DAY TWO – SATURDAY

DAY THREE – SUNDAY

Friday

Friday

10.30 - 11.00

In the spotlight; A Place in the Sun's Jasmine Harman

With another home renovation series on the way, get the latest on Jasmine’s exploits and how she can help you buy your place in the sun

Followed by Show Guide signing session on the Help Desk

Hosted by Andy Bridge, A Place in the Sun

11.30 - 12.00

Buying in France? Moving to France? How to go about it the right way to secure la belle vie

Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist

Guest speakers: Lyn Barker, ASI; Arthur Cutler, Navigate France; Tom Easdown, French Plans; Joe Wilson, Les Bons Voisins

12.45 - 13.15

The insider's guide to Spanish property with Jasmine Harman

Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun

Guest speakers: Lisa Crabtree, Welcome Estates; John Goldacre, GoldAcre Estates; Mark Rawlings, Your Dream Home

13.45 - 14.15

Your foolproof formula for buying property in Spain

Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist

Guest speakers: Michelle Conner, BluCee Real Estate; Zoe Doran, Spain Property Specialists; Paul Payne, Masa International; Alex Radford, My Lawyer in Spain

14.30 - 15.00

So you want to live in Spain? Get cracking with the right visa, and sort your tax & finances

Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun

Guest speakers: Mark McMillan, Sun Lawyers; Alejandro Sanchez, Legal & Tax in Spain; Olivia Birkett, Legal Iuris

Friday

11.00 - 11.30

Money matters; how to save £££ on currency transfer, get a mortgage in Spain and manage your assets when relocating overseas

Hosted by Mark Sutherland, A Place in the Sun

Guest speakers: Andy Buchanan, Skybound Wealth Management; Robin Haynes, A Place in the Sun Currency; Katherine Walkerdine, A Place in the Sun Mortgages

12.15 - 12.45

Portugal property secrets - where and how to buy the perfect place

Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist

Guest speakers: Ricardo Ferreira, Legal Quest; Francisco Vieira, Re/Max Move Nautica; Fiona Thornton, Luximos Christie’s Algarve; Denise Vieira, Portugal Realty

13.30 - 14.00

How and where to secure your place in the sun in the booming Cyprus property market

Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun

Robert De Angeli, Skybound Wealth Management; Craig Arden, Keller Williams Cyprus; Sarah Hordle, Island Homes Cyprus; Evi Papacleovoulou, Cyprus Law Chambers

14.30 - 15.00

Buying into the Florida lifestyle

Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist

Guest Speakers: Charles Bonfiglio, Jr, Florida Association of Realtors; Zoe Attwood, SERHANT

Saturday

10.30 - 11.00

A Place in the Sun TV Revisited - Jean Johansson

You may have seen Joanne and Denzil house hunting with Jean Johansson on the Costa Blanca, now you can meet them in person and hear how their TV search turned into a new life in Spain.

Followed by Show Guide signing session on the Help Desk

Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun

11.30 - 12.00

How and where to secure your place in the sun in the booming Cyprus property market

Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun

Guest speakers: Robert De Angeli, Skybound Wealth Management; Sarah Hordle, Island Homes Cyprus; Andrea Pavlou, Pavlou Law; Barry Winter, Pafilia

12.45 - 13.15

The insider's guide to Spanish property with Jasmine Harman

Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist

Guest speakers: Joanne Christian, Medland; John Goldacre, GoldAcre Estates; Mark Rawlings, Your Dream Home

13.45 - 14.15

In the spotlight; A Place in the Sun's Jasmine Harman & Jean Johansson

Not one but two stars on-hand to explain how to make the most of your visit today and move forward with your property plans.

Hosted by Andy Bridge, A Place in the Sun

14.30 - 15.00

Your foolproof formula for buying property in Spain

Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun

Guest speakers: Lisa Crabtree, Welcome Estates; Zoe Doran, Spain Property Specialists; Paul Payne, Masa International; Alex Radford, My Lawyer in Spain

Saturday

11.00 - 11.30

So you want to live in Spain? Get cracking with the right visa, and sort your tax & finances

Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist

Guest speakers: Mark McMillan, Sun Lawyers; Alejandro Sanchez, Legal & Tax in Spain; Olivia Birkett, Legal Iuris

12.15 - 12.45

Buying in France? Moving to France? How to go about it the right way to secure la belle vie

Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun

Guest speakers: Arthur Cutler, Navigate France; Tom Easdown, French Plans; Denis Toupin, eXp International; Joe Wilson, Les Bons Voisins

13.30- 14.00

How to live the Italian dream

Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist

Guest speakers: Nigel Carley, Pinelli Group; Thomas Stevanato, eXp International

14.15 - 14.45

Portugal property secrets - where and how to buy the perfect place

Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist

Guest speakers: Ricardo Ferreira, Legal Quest; Cristina Goncalves, Re/Max Move Nautica; Fiona Thornton, Luximos Christie’s Algarve; Denise Vieira, Portugal Realty

15.00 - 15.30

Money matters; how to save £££ on currency transfer, get a mortgage in Spain and manage your assets when relocating overseas

Hosted by Mark Sutherland, A Place in the Sun

Guest speakers: Andy Buchanan, Skybound Wealth Management; Robin Haynes, A Place in the Sun Currency; Katherine Walkerdine, A Place in the Sun Mortgages

Sunday

10.30 - 11.00

In the spotlight; A Place in the Sun's Laura Hamilton

Join Laura to find out what she looks for in an overseas property and get her tips on making it work for you

Followed by Show Guide signing session on the Help Desk

Hosted by Andy Bridge, A Place in the Sun

11.30 - 12.00

Portugal property secrets - where and how to buy the perfect place

Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist

Guest speakers: Ricardo Ferreira, Legal Quest; Fernando Costa, Re/Max Move Nautica; Fiona Thornton, Luximos Christie’s Algarve; Denise Vieira, Portugal Realty

12.45 - 13.15

The insider's guide to Spanish property with Laura Hamilton

Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun

Guest speakers: Joanne Christian, Medland; John Goldacre, GoldAcre Estates; Mark Rawlings, Your Dream Home

13.45 - 14.15

Your foolproof formula for buying property in Spain

Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun

Guest speakers: Michelle Conner, BluCee Real Estate; Lisa Crabtree, Welcome Estates; Paul Payne, Masa International; Alex Radford, My Lawyer in Spain

14.30 - 15.00

So you want to live in Spain? Get cracking with the right visa, and sort your tax & finances

Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun

Guest speakers: Mark McMillan, Sun Lawyers; Alejandro Sanchez, Legal & Tax in Spain; Olivia Birkett, Legal Iuris

Sunday

11.00 - 11.30

Money matters; how to save £££ on currency transfer, get a mortgage in Spain and manage your assets when relocating overseas

Hosted by Mark Sutherland, A Place in the Sun

Guest speakers: Tom Arnold, A Place in the Sun Currency; Andy Buchanan, Skybound Wealth Management; Katherine Walkerdine, A Place in the Sun Mortgages

12.15 - 12.45

How and where to secure your place in the sun in the booming Cyprus property market

Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist

Guest speakers: Craig Arden, Keller Williams Cyprus; Sarah Hordle, Island Homes Cyprus; Gabriel Kaimakliotis, Kaimakliotis & Co; Evi Papacleovoulou, Cyprus Law Chambers

13.30 - 14.00

Buying in France? Moving to France? How to go about it the right way to secure la belle vie

Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist

Guest speakers: Lyn Barker, ASI; Arthur Cutler, Navigate France; Mia Bossy, Mondassur; Joe Wilson, Les Bons Voisins

14.15 - 14.45

UK Park Homes - how to make the best of both worlds with a UK and overseas lifestyle

Hosted by Mark Sutherland, A Place in the Sun

Guest speakers: Jayne Knights, Parkmove; Jonthan Dunn, Charteroak; Martin West, Tingdene

How to find us

A Place in the Sun Live will be taking place at the NEC in Birmingham. Take a look at the map below to see where and to get directions.

A Place in the Sun Live at Manchester Central

Join us at the NEC Birmingham, easily accessible by car, train and even aeroplane!

Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT

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Birmingham FAQs

Got a question? Here are some of our frequently asked questions about A Place in the Sun Live Birmingham. If you have a more specific question, scroll down to contact us directly.

a) What is A Place in the Sun Live Birmingham?

A Place in the Sun Live Birmingham is the official exhibition of the hit Channel 4 TV show. It’s designed to help you find and buy your dream overseas property, and includes hundreds of visitors from around the world and a full schedule of informative seminars

b) Where is A Place in the Sun Live Birmingham held?

A Place in the Sun Live Birmingham is held at the NEC:

Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT

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c) What time is A Place in the Sun Live Birmingham taking place?

The exhibition opens at 10am and closes at 4pm each day

d) Is there an entry fee for A Place in the Sun Live Birmingham?

Yes, there is an entry fee. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the venue on the event day.

e) How do I purchase a ticket to A Place in the Sun Live Birmingham?

Tickets are available to purchase on this webpage! If you are having problems purchasing your ticket, please get in touch with the team at [email protected]

f) Do I need to book to attend a seminar?

No, there’s no need to book! Seminars are free of charge. Seats are available on a first come basis so make sure you arrive with plenty of time to find a spot.

g) Is there parking at the NEC?

Yes. You have to pay for parking and a car park is on-site and a short walk to the exhibition hall. Tickets can be pre-booked here. There are disabled spaces available.

You can find out more about driving to the venue and parking here.

h) Can I leave the exhibition and re-enter later in the day?

Yes. You can leave the exhibition and come back any time before 5pm, just make sure you get a hand stamp from the door security before leaving.

i) Are there refreshments on site?

Yes. There is a café where you can buy tea, coffee and soft drinks as well as light snacks.

j) Does the NEC have disabled access?

Yes, the NEC is fully accessible for disabled visitors. For more specific information please visit the venue’s website.

k) Are there any hotels near the NEC?

Yes. There are a number of accommodation options that are a short walk from the NEC. Find out more here.

l) Are dogs allowed in the venue?

Dogs are not allowed at the venue unless they are service animals (registered guide dogs, hearing dogs and medical alert animals).