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.
Property Redress has reported a 47% increase in complaint enquiries across the residential property sector in 2025, according to its annual report published this week. The scheme received 4,220 enquiries…
HMRC has proposed changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rules that will require conveyancing firms to register as “tax advisers” from May 2026 when submitting SDLT returns on behalf…
Mortgage approvals dropped to 60,000 in January, below an average of around 64,100 over the previous 6-months, the Bank of England Money & Credit data for January has found. Approvals…
Construction has started on 147 homes in Old Trafford, which will include one, two, three, and four-bedroom houses. Half of the homes will be for sale, while the other half…
There was a 47% increase in complaint enquiries across the residential property sector in the past year, dispute organisation Property Redress has found. Some 4,220 enquiries were received in 2025…
The decision from retailer John Lewis not to invest in build-to-rent should be seen as a sign that the government should relax taxation rules across the sector. That is according…
Rightmove has reported a 9% increase in revenue to £425.1m for 2025, driven by estate agents upgrading to higher-tier subscription packages and purchasing additional products, according to the property portal’s…
PropTech lettings platform Dwelly has secured £69 million in funding to acquire additional letting agencies and expand its AI-powered operating platform across the UK rental market. The company’s strategy centres…
Property transactions that collapsed in England during 2024 resulted in nearly £392 million in lost revenue for estate agents, according to data released by Rightmove. The property portal’s analysis shows…
Douglas & Gordon Ltd, the London estate agency that entered administration in 2023, is set to be dissolved three years after its collapse, according to Companies House records. The original…