It’s easy to fall for the charm of a French cottage garden or a balcony with a Mediterranean view. But if you’re investing in overseas property, good decisions come from spreadsheets, not sunsets.
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Owning an overseas holiday home isn’t just about escaping to the sun. If you’re not using it year-round, you could rent out your property and earn an income.
New reforms requiring planning permission for short term holiday lets could come into force as early as this summer under new government proposals.
Nearly a third of landlords are being hit by higher mortgage rates, risking a further squeeze on the number of rental homes available.
There's a chronic lack of rented homes available and rents are rising fast. Why is this happening and when will things improve?
The average rent is now nearly £1,000 a month but there's a wide choice of more affordable markets for people who can be flexible.
We've cherry-picked 7 coastal homes currently for sale, from the sleek and modern to the historic and plain quirky.
The UK rental market is roaring ahead, with properties letting almost a week faster than in 2020, our research shows.
The revival comes as offices start to reopen and rental affordability improves, particularly in London where it has hit a 10-year high.
