Are you considering investing in a second home abroad? Whether you’re hoping to have a summer holiday sun trap or a city-centre apartment, a second home could be an excellent option for you. While you may not spend all of the year there, you could still be making use of your home abroad by letting it out. But where should you choose as your second residence? We’ve taken a look at a number of different countries to discover which is the best for a second home which can serve as your residence for half of the year and a nice source of income for the rest.

Portugal is one of Europe’s most popular expat locations, with its sunny climate and favourable tax laws, which has seen its property market continue to grow in recent years.

Portugal is a beautiful place to live, but finding the perfect city for your budget can seem like an impossible task. So in which city would your salary allow you to get your dream home? And, where are the best places to invest in a property to make the most if you decide to sell years down the line and want to make a profit?

Portugal is one of the most popular countries in the world for expats looking to start a new life in the sun, with its incredible weather, beautiful beaches and high quality of life.

Buying or renting a home for one is a daunting yet exciting prospect. Having the freedom of your own space is the stuff of dreams. But what about the costs attached to hopping on the property ladder alone? Nightmare inducing!

Believe it or not, getting residency in other countries may not be as complicated as you might think. In fact, if you have a tidy little fortune, you may just be able to get residency and even citizenship in a number of countries around the world, by simply buying yourself a new home.

We found the average monthly wage and average monthly rent cost to find which countries spend the most of their wages on housing.

We found the average rent and house price per square metre, for each European country and their respective capital cities.