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.
Technology providers are updating property management software to help letting agents comply with the Renters’ Rights Act, which introduces changes to tenancy structures, rent reviews and tenant engagement across the…
More than one in five homebuyers in the UK are experiencing transaction times of at least six months from offer acceptance to completion, according to new research. A survey of…
Data suggests landlord exits from the buy-to-let market remain limited despite regulatory changes and rising costs, with industry figures questioning whether recent headlines reflect the sector’s reality. According to a…
Strutt & Parker has announced a rebrand including a redesigned logo, updated marketing materials, and a nationwide refurbishment programme across its network of more than 50 offices. The 140-year-old agency,…
Tenant advocacy groups are calling on local councillors to expand selective landlord licensing schemes ahead of local elections in May, as the rental sector prepares for significant regulatory changes. The…
The rate at which landlords are exiting the UK private rented sector has declined, though one in four property owners are still considering or actively selling their portfolios, according to…
The UK property market faces renewed uncertainty as geopolitical instability in Iran threatens to reverse the modest recovery seen in early 2026, according to recent market analysis. Data from the…
A Stamford-based technology company has launched an anonymous bidding platform for residential property transactions in England and Wales, aiming to address issues surrounding gazumping and sales fall-throughs. Openforoffer.com, led by…
PropertyBox has launched an integration with Reapit’s Agency Cloud platform, connecting the two systems to automate data transfer and reduce administrative tasks for estate agents during the property listing process.…
Home exchange platforms are attracting property owners seeking to reduce accommodation costs during holidays, with participants reporting savings running into thousands of pounds annually. The model involves homeowners exchanging properties…