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Stories About Holiday Homes
How to make property pay with holiday lets
There are several ways to make investment in property pay, even in the current climate. Mike Fleming, tax director at Straughans Chartered Accountants, explains how.
Natural world meets modernist design at Lower Mill Estate
Lower Mill Estate is an eclectic mix of the modern world and the natural, far from the fug of the city.
Brits have a taste for Turkey
British investors account for 22 per cent of foreign investment in the booming Turkish property market.
Balearic market faring better than mainland Spain
An expert from Sotheby's explains why house prices in Mallorca are faring particularly well.
Property searches for island locations on the up
Brits wanting to buy themselves a slice of summer sun have been turning their attention to dreamy island getaways.
Top ten countries for overseas property investment
Spain remains at the top of the overseas property investment charts and Thailand has entered the top ten for the first time.
Q&A: How do I rent out my Spanish property legally?
The Spanish authorities have announced a crackdown on illegal holiday lets this summer. Here's how to let your holiday home legally.
New Swiss ski village offers properties for sale
Formerly a secret army training base, Andermatt is now being turned into a luxurious winter sports haven.
Your chance to part-own a French chateau
Suites at this luxurious development near Limoges are on the market from as little as £25,000 for a 1/12 fractional ownership.
Dubai Torch is world's tallest residential tower
Dubai has broken another world record, this time with an 86-floor apartment block. Find out what's inside.
Tuscan farmhouses converted into holiday homes
Vineyards, olive groves and 29 restored villas each with its own infinity pool... Could this be Italy's most luxurious development?
2011: The right time to buy Costa del Sol property?
A major Spanish property company has advised people considering investing in a holiday home on the Costa del Sol to do so soon.
Luxury ski apartments under construction in Flims
This stunning development offers all the trappings of a luxury five-star hotel and an exclusive location deep in the Swiss mountains.
Cheap studios in Florida turn dollars into dreams
With Saint Petersburg's natural beauty and Tampa's high-tech industry, Mandalay on 4th is a haven between two contrasting worlds.
How to get a good exchange rate when buying abroad
A financial analyst explains key considerations to make when trying to get the best currency rate for an overseas property transaction.
Q&A: Joint property ownership in France
Who resides in a jointly owned French property if one of its owners dies and they have left their share to another party in their will?
Pau property in easy reach with new flight route
Direct London-Pau flights could make it an ideal holiday home destination. Find out what your money will buy you there.
Affordable villa development launches in Mauritius
A beachfront villa with private pool can be yours for a surprisingly low price if you invest in this gorgeous Indian Ocean island.
Luxury Turkish villa for sale in Olu Deniz
A large freehold property with its own pool, mountain scenery and only a short walk from the shops - what more could you ask for?
Luxury chalet with stunning Mont Blanc views
Our overseas property of the week is everything an expert skier could want - and it offers excellent rental opportunities, too...
Brussels property market: A port in the storm?
While many European property investment locations have suffered, Belgium has held steady in spite of economic turbulence.
Q&A: Who inherits my French property?
A retired, twice-married father-of-two asks who stands to inherit his French holiday home - and what he can do to change it.
Luxury living at development in Croatia
With access to a world-class spa and private beach, Dubrovnik Sun Gardens is the gateway to an exclusive five-star lifestyle.
Italy: Own a share in this stunning property
A ten per cent slice - and five weeks' use - of this Italian dream pad can be yours for less than £100,000.
Calabria more accessible with new cheap flights
Almost two million people visited the region in southern Italy last year, and cheap flights will make property there very appealing.
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