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.
A combination of two associations dubbed the ‘Build to Rent Alliance’ has launched against the backdrop of falling build-to-rent (BtR) activity. The Build-to-Rent Alliance was formed from the British Property…
More lenient buy-to-let stress tests are rejuvenating the market with more product choice and lower rates, research from mortgage adviser Alexander Hall has found. In March 2025 the Bank of…
The cost of renting in London is expected to sharply rise by the end of the year, Greg Tsuman, managing director for lettings at Martyn Gerrard Estate Agents has warned.…
Tenants now stay in a tenancy for nearly three years on average, a 40% increase on just four years ago, research from The Deposit Protection Service has revealed. Tenancies now…
The inflation rate climbed to 3.6% in the year to June 2025, threatening the prospect of an August base rate cut. This latest increase, from 3.4% the month before, means…
UK-based hospitality technology company Inntelo AI has raised more than £500,000 in a pre-seed funding round to fuel its commercial growth. It follows impressive early traction, with multiple hotels adopting…
A rogue landlord has been fined a total of £19,975 for operating an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation in Haringey. A licence application was eventually submitted by the owner but…
The elimination of upward-only rent reviews could damage the economy, Gavin Whitney, partner at UK law firm Fladgate, has warned. Banning the clause could undermine commercial property values, reducing returns…
Corporate ownership of property is increasing in the United States – raising concerns that it could result in exploitative policies against tenants. There are concerns that more corporate ownership will…
Pets charity AdvoCATS has spoken out after the House of Lords amended the Renters’ Rights Bill so tenants will have to pay an additional three-week deposit instead of taking out…