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 London lettings agency director has received a 12-month suspended prison sentence after being convicted of fraudulently transferring over £105,000 from his company as it entered receivership. Ghanshyam Sarup Batra,…
Residential property auction sales increased by 53% in January 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, according to data from the Essential Information Group (EIG). A total of 1,462…
Landlords in the UK are spending an average of 31 hours per month managing their rental properties, equivalent to nearly four working days, according to new research from specialist market…
Estate agents using Rightmove received 50% more valuation leads in January 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, according to the property portal’s director David Anderson. The increase follows…
Avamore Capital has completed a £626,000 development loan at 70% loan-to-gross-development-value (LTGDV), according to the specialist lender. The broker-led transaction required detailed structuring to address valuation discrepancies and title restrictions…
The UK housing market faces renewed political instability as questions mount over Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s tenure, with widespread speculation that he may not remain in office beyond the end…
Houses in multiple occupation generated average annual rental income of £33,400 in Q4 2025, up from £28,200 the previous year, according to data from specialist lender Lendlord. The analysis, based…
AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants are increasingly being deployed across the property sector to handle client enquiries, provide instant responses and book viewings. Lead-generation bots can now capture buyer details,…
Shares in major property companies declined last week as part of a broader market sell-off driven by investor concerns about artificial intelligence’s potential impact on service-led industries. Savills’ shares fell…
Property portal Zoopla has secured a three-year contract renewal with Persimmon Homes, one of the UK’s largest housebuilders, following a 46% increase in new home buyer leads during the second…