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.