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.
The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has launched a fresh assessment method for construction projects, in a bid to help developers make assets more sustainable and resilient. BREEAM New Construction Version…
The shortage of top-quality office space is threatening to stymie Guildford’s growth, according to property consultancy Vail Willians. The West Surrey town has been boosted by town centre regeneration schemes,…
While the government’s 12 new towns policy is eye-catching, Labour’s overall housing policy has left the state of the private building sector in a state of uncertainty. Tony Higson, managing…
Mortgage lending dropped to £4.3 billion in August, the second monthly decline, indicating that the market has quietened throughout the year. Previously net lending stood at £4.5 billion in July,…
The average two-year mortgage rate is at a three-year low at 4.99%, the first time it’s dropped below 5% since Liz Truss’s mini-budget in September 2022, Moneyfacts research shows. Some…
Bellway has submitted plans to create a sustainable new community of around 334 new homes in Tamworth in Staffordshire. The proposals, designed by developer Bellway Strategic Land, are to build…
Some 12 towns have been identified for potential development following a report by the government’s New Towns Taskforce. The recommended locations span England, including areas in Cheshire East, East Devon,…
An industry heavyweight will urge the government to replace the mantra “build, baby, build” with “skill, baby, skill” at the Labour Party Conference on Sunday. New housing secretary Steve Reed…
Keir Starmer will provide more funding to councils in disadvantaged communities in a bid to revitalise the high street – and battle Reform UK in the process. Local groups will…
Stamp duty receipts rose by 22% to £14.6 billion in the past 12 months, HMRC data shows. This represents an increase from £12bn last year, and reflects how investors now…