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Birmingham NEC
19 – 21 Sept 2025
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PRELIMINARY 2025 SEMINAR SCHEDULE
Across the weekend our expert panellists and TV presenters hosted a range of seminars to answer visitors overseas property questions.
Please note: This seminar schedule is a placeholder and might be subject to change. The final schedule of seminars will be announced nearer the event date.
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FRIDAY 19th SEPTEMBER
SATURDAY 20th SEPTEMBER
SUNDAY 21st SEPTEMBER
Friday 19th September 2025
Please note: This seminar schedule is a placeholder and might be subject to change. The final schedule of seminars will be announced nearer the event date.
Friday 19th September
10.30 - 11.00
Interview with A Place in the Sun’s Laura Hamilton
Join Laura for a glimpse behind the scenes of the TV show you love and find out how you could be part of the action.
Followed by Show Guide signing session on the Help Desk
Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist
11.30 - 12.00
How to buy property in Spain - research & the buying process
Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist
Guest speakers: John Goldacre, GoldAcre Estates; Paul Payne, MASA International; Alex Radford, My Lawyer in Spain; Colin Robson, Welcome Estates
12.30 - 13.00
Where to find your Spanish place in the sun with Laura Hamilton
Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist
Guest speakers: Michelle Conner, BluCee Real Estate; Zoe Doran, Spain Property Specialists; Mark Rawlings, Your Dream Home
13.30 - 14.00
Planning your French property purchase for relocation or holiday home
Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers: Lyn Barker, ASI Immobilier; Matthew Cameron, Ashtons Legal; Arthur Cutler, Navigate France; Robert Kent, Kentingtons Tax & Investment Consultants
14.15 - 14.45
Visa options & tax planning for retiring or moving to Spain
Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers: Mark McMillan, Sun Lawyers; Alejandro Sanchez, Legal & Tax in Spain; Tanash Utamchandani, Legal Iuris
Friday 19th September
11.00 - 11.30
How to save money on currency transfer & get a mortgage in Spain - with A Place in the Sun
Hosted by Mark Sutherland, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers: Robin Haynes, A Place in the Sun Currency; Katherine Walkerdine, A Place in the Sun Mortgages
12.00 - 12.30
Portugal property - for a holiday home or relocation
Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers: Paula da Costa Meireles, Lawyer; Alan Jeyes, Quintas & Casas; Fiona Thornton, Luximos Christie’s Algarve; Denise Vieira, Portugal Realty
13.00 - 13.30
Buying into the Cyprus property market
Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers: Sarah Hordle, Island Homes Cyprus; Gabriel Kaimakliotis, Kaimakliotis Law Office Cyprus; Dimitris Maratheftis, West Coast Cyprus; Stefanie Spyrou, Shuna Group – Cyprus
14.00 - 14.30
Lifestyle & investment opportunities in booming Dubai
Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist
Guest speakers: Fariha Amin, Beyond Developments; Malti Poetai, Propvy Global Real Estate; Sima Karia, PSI Real Estate
Saturday 20th September
Please note: This seminar schedule is a placeholder and might be subject to change. The final schedule of seminars will be announced nearer the event date.
Saturday 20th September
10.30 - 11.00
Interview with Ben Hillman & Jasmine Harman
A unique opportunity to hear from Ben and Jasmine on how to go about finding the perfect property
Hosted by Andy Bridge, A Place in the Sun
Followed by Show Guide signing session on the Help Desk
11.30 - 12.00
How to buy property in Spain - research & the buying process
Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers: John Goldacre, GoldAcre Estates; Paul Payne, MASA International; Alex Radford, My Lawyer in Spain; Colin Robson, Welcome Estates
12.30 - 13.00
Planning your property hunt in Spain with Jasmine Harman
Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist
Guest speakers: Michelle Conner, BluCee Real Estate; Zoe Doran, Spain Property Specialists; Mark Rawlings, Your Dream Home
13.30 - 14.00
A Place in the Sun TV Revisited - with Ben Hillman
Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun
Ben helped Sandra and Gary Wadkin find their place in the sun in Mazarrón in Murcia in 2022 – today they are reunited! Join them to find out what went on behind the scenes and how they’re enjoying their new life.
14.15 - 14.45
Visa options & tax planning for retiring or moving to Spain
Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers: Mark McMillan, Sun Lawyers; Alejandro Sanchez, Legal & Tax in Spain; Tanash Utamchandani, Legal Iuris
Saturday 20th September
11.00 - 11.30
Portugal property - for a holiday home or relocation
Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers: Paula da Costa Meireles, Lawyer; Adam Duffill, Quintas & Casas; Fiona Thornton, Luximos Christie’s Algarve; Denise Vieira, Portugal Realty
12.00 - 12.30
Planning your French property purchase for relocation or holiday home
Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist
Guest speakers: Matthew Cameron, Ashtons Legal; Arthur Cutler, Navigate France; Jerry Green, Cle Rouge Immobilier; Robert Kent, Kentingtons Tax & Investment Consultants
13.00- 13.30
Where and how to buy in the Sunshine State of Florida
Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist
Guest speakers; Zoe Attwood, Serhant Florida; Howard Thorne, Homes of America in Florida; Tim Weisheyer, Florida Realtors Association
14.00 - 14.30
Buying into the Cyprus property market
Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist
Guest speakers: Sarah Hordle, Island Homes Cyprus; Evi Papacleovoulou, Cyprus Law Chambers; Dimitris Maratheftis, West Coast Cyprus; Barry Winter, Pafilia
14.45 - 15.15
How to save money on currency transfer & get a mortgage in Spain - with A Place in the Sun
Hosted by Andy Bridge, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers: Tom Arnold, A Place in the Sun Currency; Katherine Walkerdine, A Place in the Sun Mortgages
Sunday 21st September
Please note: This seminar schedule is a placeholder and might be subject to change. The final schedule of seminars will be announced nearer the event date.
Sunday 21st September
10.30 - 11.00
Interview with A Place in the Sun’s Jasmine Harman
Jasmine shares her insider knowledge of the TV show and explains how to move forward with your property plans.
Followed by Show Guide signing session on the Help Desk
Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist
11.30 - 12.00
How to buy property in Spain - research & the buying process
Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers: John Goldacre, GoldAcre Estates; Paul Payne, MASA International; Alex Radford, My Lawyer in Spain; Colin Robson, Welcome Estates
12.30 - 13.00
Where to find your Spanish place in the sun with Jasmine Harman
Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers: Michelle Conner, BluCee Real Estate; Zoe Doran, Spain Property Specialists; Mark Rawlings, Your Dream Home
13.30 - 14.00
Visa options & tax planning for retiring or moving to Spain
Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist
Guest speakers: Mark McMillan, Sun Lawyers; Alejandro Sanchez, Legal & Tax in Spain; Tanash Utamchandani, Legal Iuris
14.15 - 14.45
Planning your French property purchase for relocation or holiday home
Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers: Lyn Barker, ASI Immobilier; Arthur Cutler, Navigate France; Robert Kent, Kentingtons Tax & Investment Consultants; Sarah-Jane Legge, Ashtons Legal
Sunday 21st September
11.00 - 11.30
How to save money on currency transfer & get a mortgage in Spain - with A Place in the Sun
Hosted by Mark Sutherland, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers: Tom Arnold, A Place in the Sun Currency; Katherine Walkerdine, A Place in the Sun Mortgages
12.00 - 12.30
Portugal property - for a holiday home or relocation
Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist
Guest speakers: Paula da Costa Meireles, Lawyer; Alan Jeyes, Quintas & Casas; Fiona Thornton, Luximos Christie’s Algarve; Denise Vieira, Portugal Realty
13.00 - 13.30
Buying into the Cyprus property market
Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers: Sarah Hordle, Island Homes Cyprus; Evi Papacleovoulou, Cyprus Law Chambers; Cosmas Cosma, K Treppides & Co Group ; Stefanie Spyrou, Shuna Group – Cyprus
14.00 - 14.30
Where & how to buy in the Sunshine State of Florida
Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist
Guest speakers; Zoe Attwood, Serhant Florida; Howard Thorne, Homes of America in Florida; Tim Weisheyer, Florida Realtors Association
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Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT
Birmingham 2025 FAQs
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