Second homes - the essential guide

How to buy a second home, whether it's for business or pleasure

Looking to invest in a second home? Until a few years ago, the must-have second home was a French farmhouse in need of work. Nowadays, properties abroad have become less attractive as budget airlines have cut back on destinations and the weak pound has rendered restoration projects abroad less cost-effective.

Check out our guide to buying a second home closer to ... home.

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Housetohome's guide to buying a second home