A new life in the sun; NEW YEAR NEW YOU: ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE.

IF THE wintry weather is getting you down, why not kick-off the New Year by buying a new home in sunny Spain.

It's the ideal time to change your lifestyle and own an apartment, townhouse or perhaps a stylish villa on the Costa del Sol, Costa Almeria or Costa Blanca.

Coventry-based Palm Breeze Homes has a permanent showroom in Moseley Avenue, Coundon, which gives details of more than 40 developments in Spain - and with prices starting at just pounds 40,000, there is something for everyone.

The thriving company is also expanding into Costa de la Luz shortly.

Deposits start from only ten per cent, there are no stage payments and Spanish mortgages are available on completion.

Personalised inspection trips can be arranged, which means no groups, no pressure and you only visit the properties you want to see.

To tempt you, Palm Breeze Homes has a special New Year offer - the cost of your inspection trip will be refunded if you buy a property (conditions apply).

Unlike some firms, this company doesn't 'parachute' into a local hotel for the weekend and then abandon you, staff can always be contacted.

The showroom at 106 Moseley Avenue will be closed on Monday January 3 but is normally open six days a week, from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and from 10am to 2pm on Saturday.

To find out more about owning a home in the sun call into Palm Breeze Homes for friendly advice in a relaxed setting where you can also see photographs and floor plans. Alternatively, visit the company's website at www.palmbreezehomes.com.

Make 2005 the year you replace the cold, wind and rain with a new home in sunny Spain.