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.
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…
A selective licensing scheme in Scunthorpe has launched following a failed landlord challenge. Landlords in the Crosby & Park and Town wards must now have a license to rent their…
An ‘affordable’ development in Ipswich comprised of 88 homes has been launched by Legal & General and contractor United Living. The Sampson Green scheme includes 71 houses available to buy…
Landlords selling up is the biggest single reason for tenants losing their homes and needing council support, according to the National Residential Landlords Association. Between April and June 2025, 6,700…
Buy-to-let lender Landbay has cut 5-year fixed rate buy-to-let product by up to 0.15%. After this alteration 75% LTV 5-year fixed rates are priced at 4.89% with a 1% fee…
Over three quarters (77%) of global decision makers agree that AI will become increasingly important in construction and infrastructure over the next five years, research by project management firm Currie…
Hounslow Council in West London has fined landlords a collective £180,000 in the past six months, with an average fine of £14,000 each. Most of the violations were for unlicensed…