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.
Specialist lender Avamore Capital has provided £944,000 in refurbishment finance for a project requiring additional capital injection and contractor support, according to a company announcement. The transaction involved detailed cost…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the Spring Statement on 3 March, providing an update on the UK economy alongside forecasts covering growth, inflation, unemployment, public spending and tax receipts. While…
Former housing secretaries Angela Rayner and Lord Michael Gove are scheduled to give evidence to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee on 3 March as part of an inquiry…
An ITV investigation into fake online reviews has prompted renewed scrutiny of the estate agency sector, with industry figures warning that manipulated feedback could undermine consumer confidence. The programme, broadcast…
Angela Rayner, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will address the Propertymark One conference on 12 June at ExCeL London, organisers have confirmed. Rayner’s appearance comes as…
Estate and letting agents are being warned about an increase in locksmith scams, as new data shows growing consumer concerns about fraudulent operators in the unregulated sector. Research by The…
Estate and letting agency owners are being advised to implement systematic processes to reduce their personal involvement in day-to-day operations, according to industry consultant Rachel Ollington. Ollington, a former letting…
Buy-to-let landlords are showing higher levels of preparedness for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax than sole traders, according to research commissioned by Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting. The…
Demand for rental insurance products increased by 41% between September and December last year, according to data from lettings platform Goodlord, as landlords and agents prepare for changes under the…
Estate agent salaries increased by 8% in 2024-25, bringing the average salary to £27,000, according to an analysis of Office for National Statistics data. However, the property industry saw a…