Dream Escape or  a Decision Worth Rethinking? By Mark Daniels, Lifestyle & Property Feature  When most people think about investing, their mind goes straight to shares, ETFs, or w hatever the market’s doing that week. But property, especially holiday homes, can be a genuine alternative for long‑term returns. Buying a holiday home sounds great on paper, a dream many of us have — sun, space, and a spot that’s yours whenever you need to escape. But the reality? It’s a mix of dr