Lifestyle & Planning

A lot of buyers choose a holiday home with a long game:enjoy it now, retire into it later. That’s a brilliant plan — if you buy with the future in mind. 1) Single-level living (or easy adaptability) Even if you’re fit now, look for: minimal stairs wide hallways/doors easy bathroom access potential to add rails or a ramp later 2) Year-round comfort matters more than “holiday vibes” A...

Two houses can look identical on paper — same price, same bedrooms, same land size — but feel completely different depending on the town. Here’s a simple way to choose a holiday location you’ll love using (and that will still make sense long-term). 1) Access: “Will we actually go?” Be honest about drive/fly time: If it’s more than you’ll tolerate on a Friday afternoon,...