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Buying a second home has always been a dream for many people. Whether a place in the sun, a cottage in a forest or a getaway on the piste, property investment overseas is a very attractive proposition. Britons have never been in a better position to invest in property overseas than right now, with new markets opening up, sky high property prices in the United Kingdom and favourable exchange rates all combining at once.

If you are looking for a place in the sun, it can pay to look away from the traditional locations such as Spain and Portugal for the best deals. Croatia property is now one of the most common requests at international property brokers. The country enjoys some of the finest summer weather in Europe and stunning seaside resorts such as Dubrovnik have been attracting rave reviews in the press in recent years. One point to consider is that Croatia does not have much in the way of beaches and you are more likely to find yourself sunbathing on shingle or a bathing platform than the golden sands you may expect to find at a Fuerteventura property.

Another great place to invest in a second home is Greece. Sun worshippers and historians have long been attracted by the Mediterranean country’s mix of glorious sunshine and sense of “living history”. The range of properties in Greece available to international buyers is growing every year. If you are attracted to the intense hustle and bustle of city life, Athens could well be the perfect place to buy, whereas the famed Greek Islands offer respite from the daily grind of urban living.

If you are looking for a forest getaway where you can enjoy fresh air and proximity to nature, Northern and North Eastern Europe should be at the top of your list of places to consider. The price of property in Denmark and Sweden is considerably lower than in the UK, as is the cost (and quality) of living. Canny investors are also aware that property is booming in Scandinavia as it becomes a fashionable destination for British holidaymakers. A cottage in Skåne, Southern Sweden, purchased for 40,000 euros in the early nineties will now routinely sell for more than 140,000 euros and is perfect for holiday lets.

Estonia is another destination which is gaining a lot of attention in the property press at present. The price of property in Estonia is showing double figure annual growth and the quality of life there is high for the majority of people. The economy is positively booming in Estonia as the country is finally escaping the shadow of Russian occupation which fell there for so long.

The kind of home you have and the mood, ambience and style of decor you create, should be perfectly designed to suit your lifestyle. Deciding on a style for your room should be determined by the lifestyle you choose and not by what’s the latest home interior design trend. You can also hire a specialist for this, maybe someone who has got a degree from Harrington.
Whichever room you are wanting to decorate, whether it be your bedroom, living area, kitchen or office space, you need to decide what you want to get out of that space. For example:

• do you want to hold dinner parties or entertain?
• do you want a quiet retreat to get away from the hustle and bustle?
• Is this an area for the kids to play in?
• Is this a room for your hobby?

Once you have decided what you want to use the room for, you can now choose a color theme to suit the function of the room. For example, mellow greens and neutrals for your ‘quiet retreat room’, lively yellow for the kids room, or pale tranquil blue for your office space.