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Spain, it seems, is as popular as ever. A recent survey of British expats by the bank Lloyds TSB International found that the ones that have made their home in the land of rioja and paella are happiest of all. So despite the country’s austerity measures and gloomy economic outlook, British expats are especially perky about their adopted homeland, rating the lower cost of living above better quality of life. Of course drastically reduced property prices also warm the heart, and


this issue we nose around the Costa Blanca with a budget of £100k; and also Gran Canaria where local author Matthew Hirtes gives is a real insight into life behind the big tourist resorts. With the Aussie dollar at a 27-year high against the pound (ouch), we examine


why the dream of a new life Down Under is cooling – as living costs heat up. For more winter sun, there’s also Florida’s Sarasota; but if snow really is


your thing, we’ve got our annual round-up of affordable ski properties, with some cracking cosy mountain pads from as little as £33k. Happy reading.


PS don’t miss the new TV series, it’s absorbing stuff with so many hefty price reductions - three of the property-hunters have ended up buying already.


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Kicks offour new series on Florida with Sarasota


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Local author shares inside track on Gran Canaria


Jane Slade On keeping in with your neighbours abroad


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