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.
A UK law firm has spoken out against councils for discouraging tenants from pursuing ‘no win, no fee’ compensation claims. Councils across the UK are said to have highlighted cases…
The government has failed to explain how they will ready the courts for the end of Section 21 evictions, prompting frustration from property groups. The British Property Federation, the National…
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee is asking for feedback on the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). The inquiry will focus on reports of delays to approvals by the…
Brighton and Bristol are the most expensive cities outside the capital based on both rental and house prices. They are also the costliest based on the average yearly electricity bill…
House prices dropped by -2.7% in April, reflecting the distorting effects of the end of the March stamp duty holiday. This brought the average UK house price down to £265,000.…
A fake landlord has been convicted of fraud after booking Airbnbs and selling them on as long-term rentals. Samy Daim would advertise the properties on Rightmove and Zoopla, asking for…
Tenant applications surged by 35% between April and May, counteracting April’s dip with a strong seasonal uplift. At the same time listings rose by 9% month-on-month, Foxtons data shows. While…
The cost of renting in Scotland increased by 5.1% to April 2025, the lowest monthly figure since November 2022, according to agent DJ Alexander. This means that rental inflation north…
Strict environmental targets for commercial properties could leave landlords with an unlettable portfolio, warns Joe Collison, managing director of specialist electrical contractors CES. Landlords need to make sure their properties…
A letting agent and law firm will take Leicester City Council to court for charging buy-to-let landlords onerous licensing fees of £1,290 per property. Leicester’s biggest letting agent Martin &…