Buying a holiday home is a complex decision. Unlike choosing where to settle in Yorkshire, you have whole countries and continents to decide from. While you don’t necessarily have to watch out for school catchment areas, you do have to cater for languages you don’t speak, places you don’t know and financial laws you’re not privy to. Yes, you will end up sunning yourself in some exotic location, but it takes hard work and patience to get there. Here are our recommendations on where to buy a holiday home.
The Greek islands are one of the most popular places to invest in a holiday home. The climate is warm, the culture is familiar and their location means a welcoming thoroughfare. If you are buying your holiday home to rent out, the tourism of large islands such as Crete, Lesbos or Rhodes will ensure plenty of interest in your property. If you wish to relax yourself in the relative quiet, you can investigate smaller islands like Skyros, Tinos and Kythira.
Asian countries offer a more tropical climate and exotic culture that contrast nicely with Yorkshire living. Countries like Vietnam and Thailand have a rich tourist industry with beach huts, boathouses and seaside properties built with beautiful local architecture. While the language barrier might seem a problem, the tourist hotspots in Asia have a decent population of translators, guides and expats who can help you find your way.
There’s a misconception that everybody loves the sun, and that a holiday home must be situated in scorching temperatures. Some prefer cooler climates, river fishing and the breathable forest air. It gives a better sense of the great outdoors and allows you to connect with nature in a huntsman style. Areas around Russia’s great Lake Baikal are perfect for this. You could buy a holiday home in Slyudyanka, Siberia, using it as your HQ between railway trips, hunting, fishing and solitary adventures through the woods.
Wherever you choose to buy your holiday home, make sure it is tailored to you, not just the most popular option out there. When all is said and done, its purpose is to improve your quality of life and reward years of hard work. Sit back and relax - you deserve it.
