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.
Holidaymakers are flocking to Scotland’s highlands and islands for holiday let bookings in 2026 so far, analysis from Sykes Holiday Cottages has revealed. Based on forward bookings data for 2026,…
November 2025 represented a 19-month low in terms of construction output, reflecting the debilitating effects of the Budget uncertainty ahead. Construction output fell by 1.1% in the three months to…
Some 52% of agents plan to adopt and use AI for listings, leads and marketing, while two-thirds turn to automation to manage regulation, the Alto Agency Trends Report has revealed.…
The majority (82%) of developers say they face challenges in the current market, a poll from lender Octane Capital shows. High build and labour costs are the most pressing issue,…
Investment into the Build to Rent sector surged by 14% year-on-year in 2025, amounting to £4.7bn, CBRE research found. BTR is benefiting from a lack of supply combined with solid…
The North West and Yorkshire & the Humber saw the strongest rental growth across the UK in 2025, Rightmove data shows. In the North West rents rose by 3.6% and…
Liverpool-based developer Legacie has entered 2026 overseeing more than 70% of all live development projects currently under way in the city centre. Five of the seven tower cranes presently operating…
Property developer HJ Collection has acquired a prime commercial site in Maidenhead for £3.3 million. The firm will redevelop 31 residential units, comprising 22 one-bed, six two-bed and three three-bed…
Housebuilder Persimmon completed 11,905 homes in 2025, an increase of 12% year-on-year. The developer added that full-year pre-tax profits are between £415-£440 million, which is at the upper end of…
The second phase of a residential scheme near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, has launched after local housebuilder Vivly Living partnered with Hampshire Trust Bank. The bank provided a £13.68million development facility,…