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 UK Government has rejected a petition calling for increased landlord protections and measures to address court delays in possession proceedings, despite the petition gathering more than 15,000 signatures. The…
The government has chosen to delay the reforms to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings to the second half of 2027 after consulting with industry insiders. Previously there were plans to…
A property auction service provider has been ordered to refund £6,972 in penalty fees and pay £300 compensation after an ombudsman ruled the charges were unjustified. The case involved a…
Labour’s proposed £250 annual cap on ground rents may deliver £8.7 billion in windfall gains to buy-to-let landlords, according to analysis by consultancy firm WPI Strategy, raising questions about whether…
The UK mortgage market is experiencing its most significant turbulence since the September 2022 mini-Budget, according to data from Moneyfacts, as geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty drive rates upward. The…
International property adviser Savills plc has reported a 6.1% increase in revenue to £2.55 billion for the year ending 31st December 2025, with underlying profit before tax rising 11% to…
A former pub owner has obtained a heavy refurbishment bridging loan to convert his previous business premises into a residential dwelling, according to Precise Mortgages, which arranged the financing in…
Letting agents in Nottingham manage an average of 35 rental properties per branch, the highest workload among Britain’s major cities, according to new data from Propoly. The research analysed rental…
The Martin & Co lettings and estate agency franchise in Uckfield, East Sussex, has been acquired by David Arnold, who plans to develop a multi-office portfolio across the South East.…
Estate agents launching their own businesses should consider exit strategies from the outset, according to Chris Webb, founder of The Estate Agent Consultancy, who argues that most agency owners inadvertently…