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.
Despite talk of there being a post Budget bounce, mortgage transactions stayed unchanged in December. Net borrowing stood at £4.6 billion, with mortgage approvals falling by 3,100 month-on-month in December…
Government interventions have made housing targets even more difficult, according to the independent Housing Oversight Committee headed by Sir Vince Cable. The committee said the new build slowdown combined with…
Agency body Propertymark has written to the government asking for more clarity on the future of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for commercial properties. The letter, to Martin McCluskey MP,…
Rightmove has updated its Level 3 Certificate for Estate and Letting Agents (CELA) to include a new module on the Renters’ Rights Act, ahead of the legislation’s implementation on 1…
A charity boxing event featuring property industry professionals will take place in London on 11 June 2026, with proceeds supporting North London Hospice. The event, organised by Paul Shamplina, will…
Approximately 45,000 UK properties valued at an estimated £190 billion are owned through offshore structures where the beneficial owner cannot be identified, according to analysis by Tax Policy Associates. The…
Tamworth Borough Council has issued prohibition orders on two Houses in Multiple Occupation owned by Warwickshire County Council Chair Edward Harris, a Reform councillor, after the properties were found operating…
Property group Lomond has merged two of its Yorkshire estate agencies, bringing Eddison Vale under the Hardisty brand name as part of a consolidation strategy. Eddison Vale will now operate…
Recognise Bank has provided a £231,000 commercial bridging loan for the acquisition of a vacant commercial property in Bristol, arranged through specialist finance broker Word On The Street. The facility…
Landlords and facilities management professionals must work together to make sure the £250 rent cap doesn’t lead to a deterioration in standards. Adam Atkins, a facilities management specialist, responded to…