Second Home is your dedicated category for exploring vacation homes, lifestyle properties, and investment opportunities in top domestic and international destinations. Whether you’re looking for a beachside villa, a mountain retreat, or a city apartment, this is the place to discover your perfect home away from home.
Owning a property can offer both personal enjoyment and long-term financial benefits. From sun-soaked Mediterranean coasts to tranquil countryside escapes, this type of accents are ideal for family holidays, rental income, or future relocation.
Browse exclusive listings, get expert tips on buying second home abroad, and stay informed about legal, tax, and financing considerations. Your next escape – or smart investment – starts here.
Sellers in Prime Central London are being forced to offer discounts to attract buyers after changing non dom rules dampened the market, according to Knight Frank analysis. Average prices have…
A third of UK adults aspire to own a buy-to-let property, with the clamour being highest for young adults, a study from lender Market Financial Solutions has revealed. One in…
The upcoming Future Homes Standard will promote the installation of rooftop solar panels. Under the proposals developers will need solar panels to cover 40% of the building’s floor area, which…
Over half (54%) of homes sold in Scotland last month went under offer within 30 days, Hamptons research has found. This represents an increase from 50% in May 2024, and…
Rental demand is outstripping supply in Belfast, with regeneration projects in the Titanic Quarter and high student populations fuelling activity. As a result, buy-to-let yields are among the highest in…
If regulations go through Scottish properties will need to comply with a minimum EPC rating of C for newly let properties by 2028, the same target that could be imposed.…
The government is refusing to publish the Justice Impact Test for the Renters’ Rights Bill, a document outlining the legislation’s impact on the courts and tribunal system. The test is…
A decline in planning permission in England is threatening UK housebuilding targets, Investec research shows. In 2024 only 241,000 housing units received planning permission in England, a 3% decrease from…
A council is using a second homes tax to fund loans to first-time buyers in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The Homebuy Pembrokeshire scheme will provide a loan of up to 30% of…
There was a 25% uptick in projects staring in the three months to the end of May, research from Glenigan has found. This represents a 10% increase on 2024 figures.…