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A Place in the sun live
Birmingham NEC
20 – 22 Sept 2024
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Each day our expert panellists will be hosting a range of seminars that will answer all your overseas property questions!
***Please note: the seminar programme might be subject to change without
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FRIDAY 20th SEPTEMBER
SATURDAY 21st SEPTEMBER
SUNDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER
Friday 20th September
Friday 20th September
Saturday 21st September
Sunday 22nd September
10.30 - 11.00
Interview with A Place in the Sun’s Jasmine Harman
Jasmine kicks off our event outlining how to make the most of your day and takes you behind the scenes of the TV show you love.
Followed by Show Guide signing session on the Help Desk
Hosted by Andy Bridge, A Place in the Sun
11.30 - 12.00
How to buy property in Spain - research & the buying process
Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist
Guest speakers:
– Paul Payne, Masa International
– Alex Radford, My Lawyer in Spain
– Colin Robson, Welcome Estates
12.30 - 13.00
Planning your property hunt on the Spanish Costas with Jasmine Harman
Host Richard Way, Property Journalist
Guest speakers:
– Zoe Doran, Spain Property Specialists
– John Goldacre, Goldacre Estates
– Mark Rawlings, Your Dream Home
14.00 - 14.30
Visa options for retiring or moving to Spain
Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers:
– Alex Garcia, Legal & Tax in Spain
– Mark McMillan, Sun Lawyers
– Vicente Ruiz, Legal Iuris
10.45 - 11.00
Introduction to the day by David Yeates, France Insider
Host; David Yeates, France Insider
11.00 - 11.45
How to buy property in France - the process and services you need for a successful transaction
Host; David Yeates, France Insider
Guest speakers:
– Fabienne Atkin, Ashtons Legal
– Tom Easdown, French Plans
– Kian Songra, A Place in the Sun Currency
12.15 - 13.00
Planning your permanent move to France - pension planning, securing your visa & healthcare
Host; David Yeates, France Insider
Guest speakers:
– Richard Hammond, French Connections HCB
– Robert Kent, Kentingtons Tax & Investment Consultants
– Carmel O’Connell, Les Bons Voisins
13.30 - 14.15
House Hunting in France - top tips to make the right choice
Host; David Yeates, France Insider
Guest speakers:
– Lyn Barker, ASI Immobilier
– James Blake, Build Breizh
– Jerry Green, Cle Rouge Immobilier
14.30 - 15.15
Your money in France - French taxes and inheritance planning
Host; David Yeates, France Insider
Guest speakers:
– Robert Kent, Kentingtons Tax & Investment Consultants
– Antonia Ridley-Hughes, Ashtons Legal
11.00 - 11.30
Tax & financial planning when moving overseas
Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers:
– Nick Cairns, Blevins Franks Cyprus
– Kelman Chambers, Blevins Franks Spain
– Jason Porter, Blevins Franks Portugal
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
– Sarah Goncalves, Algarve Manta Properties
– Dylan Herholdt, Portugal Realty
13.00 - 13.30
How to save money on currency transfer, insure your home and get a mortgage in Spain - all with A Place in the Sun
Hosted by Andy Bridge, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers:
– Robin Haynes, A Place in the Sun Currency
– Steve Kennedy, A Place in the Sun Mortgages
– Asher Pownell, A Place in the Sun Insurance
14.00 - 14.30
Buying into the Cyprus property market
Host Richard Way, Property Journalist
Guest speakers:
– Sarah Hordle, Island Homes Cyprus
– Rob Johnson, RJ Overseas
– Evi Papacleovoulou, Cyprus Law
– Annabell Bergman, Shuna Group
Saturday 21st September
Saturday 21st September
Saturday 21st September
Saturday 21st September
10.30 - 11.00
Interview with A Place in the Sun’s Jean Johansson
Jean chats TV filming experiences and how to move forward with your property plans at A Place in the Sun Live
Followed by Show Guide signing session on the Help Desk
Hosted by Andy Bridge, A Place in the Sun
11.30 - 12.00
Planning your property hunt on the Spanish Costas
Host Richard Way, Property Journalist
Guest speakers:
– Zoe Doran, Spain Property Specialists
– John Goldacre, Goldacre Estates
– Mark Rawlings, Your Dream Home
12.30 - 13.00
How to buy property in Spain - research & the buying process
Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist
Guest speakers:
– Paul Payne, Masa International
– Alex Radford, My Lawyer in Spain
– Colin Robson, Welcome Estates
13.30 - 14.00
A Place in the Sun TV Revisited - with Jean Johansson
Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun
Jean helped Joanne and Darren Poole find their place in the sun in Torre del Mar on the Costa del Sol in 2022 – today they are reunited! Join them to find out how ‘Mr Wales’ – not forgetting Joanne of course – are enjoying their new life
14.15 - 14.45
Visa options for retiring or moving to Spain
Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers:
– Alex Garcia, Legal & Tax in Spain
– Mark McMillan, Sun Lawyers
– Vicente Ruiz, Legal Iuris
10.45 - 11.00
Introduction to the day by David Yeates, France Insider
Host; David Yeates, France Insider
11.00 - 11.45
How to buy property in France - the process and services you need for a successful transaction
Host; David Yeates, France Insider
Guest speakers:
– Sarah-Jane Legge, Ashtons Legal
– Tom Easdown, French Plans
– Kian Songra, A Place in the Sun Currency
12.15 - 13.00
Planning your permanent move to France - pension planning, securing your visa & healthcare
Host; David Yeates, France Insider
Guest speakers:
– Richard Hammond, French Connections HCB
– Robert Kent, Kentingtons Tax & Investment Consultants
– Carmel O’Connell, Les Bons Voisins
13.30 - 14.15
House Hunting in France - top tips to make the right choice
Host; David Yeates, France Insider
Guest speakers:
– Lyn Barker, ASI Immobilier
– James Blake, Build Breizh
– Jerry Green, Cle Rouge Immobilier
14.30 - 15.15
Your money in France - French taxes and inheritance planning
Host; David Yeates, France Insider
Guest speakers:
– Robert Kent, Kentingtons Tax & Investment Consultants
– Chris Cumberbatch, Ashtons Legal
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
– Sarah Goncalves, Algarve Manta Properties
– Dylan Herholdt, Portugal Realty
12.00 - 12.30
Tax & financial planning when moving overseas
Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers:
– Nick Cairns, Blevins Franks Cyprus
– Kelman Chambers, Blevins Franks Spain
– Jason Porter, Blevins Franks Portugal
13.00 - 13.30
How to save money on currency transfer, insure your home and get a mortgage in Spain - all with A Place in the Sun
Hosted by Andy Bridge, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers:
– Robin Haynes, A Place in the Sun Currency
– Steve Kennedy, A Place in the Sun Mortgages
– Asher Pownell, A Place in the Sun Insurance
14.15 - 14.45
Why and how to buy in the Sunshine State of Florida
Host Richard Way, Property Journalist
Guest speakers:
– Zoe Attwood, Homes of America Realty Group
– Pat Tan, CB Residential Estate Agent
15.00 - 15.30
Buying into the Cyprus property market
Host Richard Way, Property Journalist
Guest speakers:
– Sarah Hordle, Island Homes Cyprus
– Rob Johnson, RJ Overseas
– Evi Papacleovoulou, Cyprus Law
– Annabell Bergman, Shuna Group
Sunday 22nd September
Sunday 22nd September
Sunday 22nd September
Sunday 22nd September
10.30 - 11.00
Interview with A Place in the Sun’s Laura Hamilton
Laura shares tales of helping TV househunters and the dos and don’ts when buying an overseas property
Followed by Show Guide signing session on the Help Desk
Hosted by Andy Bridge, A Place in the Sun
11.30 - 12.00
How to buy property in Spain - research & the buying process
Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist
Guest speakers:
– Paul Payne, Masa International
– Alex Radford, My Lawyer in Spain
– Colin Robson, Welcome Estates
13.00 - 13.30
Planning your property hunt on the Spanish Costas with Laura Hamilton
Host Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers:
– Zoe Doran, Spain Property Specialists
– John Goldacre, Goldacre Estates
– Mark Rawlings, Your Dream Home
14.00 - 14.30
Visa options for retiring or moving to Spain
Hosted by Liz Rowlinson, Editor, A Place in the Sun
Guest speakers:
– Alex Garcia, Legal & Tax in Spain
– Mark McMillan, Sun Lawyers
– Vicente Ruiz, Legal Iuris
10.45 - 11.00
Introduction to the day by David Yeates, France Insider
Host; David Yeates, France Insider
11.00 - 11.45
How to buy property in France - the process and services you need for a successful transaction
Host; David Yeates, France Insider
Guest speakers:
– Sarah-Jane Legge, Ashtons Legal
– Tom Easdown, French Plans
– Simon Eastman, A Place in the Sun Currency
12.15 - 13.00
Planning your permanent move to France - pension planning, securing your visa & healthcare
Host; David Yeates, France Insider
Guest speakers:
– Richard Hammond, French Connections HCB
– Robert Kent, Kentingtons Tax & Investment Consultants
– Carmel O’Connell, Les Bons Voisins
13.30 - 14.15
House Hunting in France - top tips to make the right choice
Host; David Yeates, France Insider
Guest speakers:
– Lyn Barker, ASI Immobilier
– James Blake, Build Breizh
– Jerry Green, Cle Rouge Immobilier
14.30 - 15.15
Your money in France - French taxes and inheritance planning
Host; David Yeates, France Insider
Guest speakers:
– Robert Kent, Kentingtons Tax & Investment Consultants
– Chris Cumberbatch, Ashtons Legal
11.00 - 11.30
Tax & financial planning when moving overseas
Hosted by Richard Way, Property Journalist
Guest speakers:
– Nick Cairns, Blevins Franks Cyprus
– Kelman Chambers, Blevins Franks Spain
– Jason Porter, Blevins Franks Portugal
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
– Sarah Goncalves, Algarve Manta Properties
– Dylan Herholdt, Portugal Realty
13.00 - 13.30
Buying into the Cyprus property market
Host Richard Way, Property Journalist
Guest speakers:
– Craig Arden, West Coast Cyprus
– Sarah Hordle, Island Homes Cyprus
– Rob Johnson, RJ Overseas
– Evi Papacleovoulou, Cyprus Law
14.15 - 14.45
How to save money on currency transfer, insure your home and get a mortgage in Spain - all 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
– Steve Kennedy, A Place in the Sun Mortgages
– Asher Pownell, A Place in the Sun Insurance
15.00 - 15.30
Why and how to buy in the Sunshine State of Florida
Host Richard Way, Property Journalist
Guest speakers:
– Zoe Attwood, Homes of America Realty Group
– Pat Tan, CB Residential Estate Agent
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Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT
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