Spain still most popular place for would be second home buyers

English speaking countries and long haul destinations are proving increasingly popular with British people looking at property overseas but Spain still tops the table, according to the latest monthly analysis.

The report from Rightmove Overseas shows that 57.62% of regions have seen an increase in searches since September, 42.28% seen a decrease in searches and 0.10% of destinations saw no change.

Attention has shifted away from France to other European destinations. Some six regions in France have fallen in popularity and Ireland has become the ninth most popular destination. Germany and Turkey have also experienced a fall in search activity.

It is Spain’s Costa Del Sol that remains a firm favourite with potential British buyers with the well-known resorts of Marbella and Puerto Banus both increasing in searche