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.
The student lettings sector is experiencing significant disruption following implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act, with landlords and agents facing unexpected financial losses this summer. According to Adam Walker, a…
The UK housing market has experienced a temporary slowdown in recent weeks, with Purplebricks chief executive Michael Bruce attributing the pause to the World Cup and warm weather conditions. Speaking…
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has defended the Government’s housing policy record during questioning by MPs, rejecting claims that Labour lacked a comprehensive plan when entering office in 2024. The minister’s…
More than five million UK households are expected to face higher mortgage repayments when they refinance over the next two years, according to the Bank of England’s latest Financial Stability…
Estate agents face mounting pressure to respond to client communications within 24 hours across nearly all stages of the property sales process, according to new research from Street Group. A…
Estate agents are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to digitally enhance property photographs, from repainting walls to adding non-existent lawns, raising questions about transparency in property marketing. The practice, which…
Paragon Bank has completed the refinancing of a 77-property portfolio through its multi-property proposition, with the transaction expected to save the landlord approximately £280,000 over five years compared to their…
Close Brothers Property Finance has provided development finance for the fourth and final phase of Kingsbury Park, a £120m GDV residential scheme in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, developed by Mulberry Homes. The…
Avamore Capital has provided a £2.18m ground-up development facility for a nine-flat residential scheme, despite the borrower having no previous construction or development experience. The transaction, arranged through broker Arose…
Vistry Group, one of Britain’s largest housebuilders, has announced it expects to make a £30m loss in the first half of the year after implementing significant discounts to clear unsold…