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.
Development finance lender Atelier has provided a £32.7m loan to MCR Property Group for the refinancing and refurbishment of Parham Student Village, a 600-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Canterbury,…
HSBC, Nationwide and Coventry Building Society have announced increases to fixed mortgage rates, with brokers anticipating further rises from other lenders in the coming days. The rate adjustments follow volatility…
London-based estate agency Dexters has reported an 11% increase in revenue to £247 million for the 2024-25 financial year, up from £222 million the previous year, according to its latest…
Mortgage approvals for house purchases fell to 59,999 in January 2026, the lowest level in two years, according to the Bank of England’s Money and Credit report. The figure represents…
The UK rental market recorded steady growth in 2025, with average rents reaching £1,602 per calendar month, representing a 4.9% increase compared to 2024, according to Lomond’s Quarterly Insights Report…
UK government bond yields increased sharply yesterday despite inflation falling to a 10-month low in January, signalling reduced expectations for a Bank of England rate cut in March and raising…
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…