A couple who purchased a house on A Place In The Sun admitted the decision significantly impacted their retirement plans. Expat couple Neil and Sarah appeared on the Channel 4 show back in 2023, where they bought a property in Spain. Years earlier, the pair had sold 'everything they owned' to retire early and be able to travel the world full-time. Contrary to their initial plans, the pair ultimately bought the house - but later came to regret this decision. Neil explained how owning the house clashed with the couple's dream lifestyle, saying: 'Buying a house in Spain kind of ruined our dreams.

Source: Daily Mail January 17, 2026 22:42 UTC