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.
Southend-on-Sea Council has prosecuted two landlords, both of which failed to act on formal repair notices. The first case involved Habibur Rahman, whose property had widespread damp and mould, fall…
A rising number of people are looking to transform their garages into functional living spaces, according to garage conversion firm Pro Assist Property Services. The firm suggested people are opting…
A special briefing on the Renters’ Rights Act is being held on Monday May 1 online by an agent and chartered accountant in Oxfordshire. Brendan Kay, managing director of estate…
Plans for a new housing development that will deliver 79 homes in Pelton while increasing biodiversity by at least 10% have been approved by councillors. Housebuilder Bellway is set to…
Brits are increasingly dreaming of leaving for Dubai after the Autumn Budget 2025, indicating that some are thinking of leaving the UK in response to the new tax landscape. Research…
Property prices in London and the South recorded their first fall in 18 months, driven by Budget uncertainty and more homes for sale. House prices have fallen across London (-0.1%),…
Property consultancy Knight Frank has experienced a surge in sales activity after the Autumn Budget took place. The firm is observing renewed confidence among some buyers who had previously adopted…
The government has introduced a tax on properties worth over £2 million, though it will come in the form of ‘council tax surcharge’. The surcharge will be £2,500 for a…
Property income taxes will rise by 2% from April 2027, bringing the rate to 22%, 42% and 47% for basic, higher and additional rate taxpayers respectively. Reaction William Reeve, chief…
Higher taxes on rental income will cut house price growth according to Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) – though growth is only predicted to take a 0.1% hit per year.…