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.
London estate agents earn the lowest commission per transaction among 10 major global property markets, despite operating in one of the world’s most valuable housing sectors, according to research from…
Buy-to-let mortgage lending increased by 18.2% year-on-year in the final quarter of 2025, though growth was concentrated in remortgaging rather than new property purchases, according to data from UK Finance.…
Barratt Redrow has reduced its land acquisition targets for the current financial year, citing increased global uncertainty in a decision that may impact the government’s housebuilding ambitions. The company now…
The UK property market showed signs of stabilisation in the first quarter of 2026, though elevated supply levels and affordability pressures continued to constrain buyer activity, according to data from…
A new rent review platform has launched ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act implementation, aiming to streamline the rent review process for letting agents facing increased regulatory scrutiny. MarketRent has…
Northwood Chelmsford franchisees have completed the acquisition of the Zoe Napier Group, adding a high-value property specialist to their Essex operations as part of an ongoing expansion strategy. Zaman and…
Strutt & Parker has appointed Alex Robinson as a director within its broker team as part of its expansion strategy in prime central London’s residential market. Robinson joins from Knight…
Property management firm Dwelly has acquired Eden Harper, a south west London lettings agency, marking its entry into the capital’s rental market and its third acquisition this year. The transaction…
UK construction contract awards totalled £7.18 billion in March 2026, maintaining steady activity levels despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty linked to conflict in Iran, according to data from Barbour ABI. The…
Two international estate agency networks have announced expansion plans, with Fine & Country opening its first Madrid office and Chestertons entering the Indian market through a strategic partnership. Fine &…