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Do you really still want that second home abroad?

Second homes abroad has been a thriving market in recent years, driven by a few key factors but clients may now ask whether to still consider it following the latest threats to the airline industry. The first question which intermediaries might face is about relative price. Properties across Europe (and elsewhere) have been made cheaper in recent years by the relative strength of sterling, which has not only made properties look cheaper in pounds and pence, but also helped cut costs associated with legal and other services. It is also the case, for example, the rest of Europe has, genera...

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