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.
Noel Fok, indoor air quality expert and co-founder of EcoAir, manufacturer of air treatment products. Damp and mould can trigger or exacerbate respiratory infections and diseases including asthma, bronchitis and…
Demand to buy flats is dwindling compared to houses, the government’s house price index for England shows. Flats are 1.4% cheaper than a year ago, averaging at £129,000, data from…
From Italy’s iconic €1 houses in picturesque villages to Thailand’s luxury developments designed for foreign ownership, the experts at William Russell have revealed everything you need to know about buying…
A vacant site in County Durham will be transformed into 248 new homes after housebuilder Strata secured planning permission. The site at Merrington Lane, Spennymoor, County Durham, was formerly used…
The developer Bellway has acquired land and begun demolition to deliver 93 new homes and restore the historic Kingsfield House in Dartford. The house, built in 1859, was used by…
Zoopla has warned the government that developers need reforms rather than restrictions to increase the level of housebuilding across the UK. There are growing concerns that the government will introduce…
The British Property Federation has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to remove council tax on newly developed build-to-rent homes. As it stands homes are liable for council tax three months…
Alpine properties are outperforming other property investments due to a rise in remote working and permanent mountain living, according to Knight Frank analysis. Prime prices for alpine homes rose by…
The government has refused to carry out a root-and-branch review into County Court failures, going against recommendations made by the Commons Justice Committee. Instead, the government said a focus on…
Nottingham City Council is looking to improve its enforcement of laws including the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022. The legislation was introduced to prevent unfair ground rent charges, and…