Smart investment or just a money pit?

By David Potts
Updated February 9 2015 - 10:13am, first published January 28 2015 - 12:15am
Buyer's remorse: Don't get carried away by the lure of a shack by the sea, you could be setting yourself up for disappointment.
Buyer's remorse: Don't get carried away by the lure of a shack by the sea, you could be setting yourself up for disappointment.
Simply irresistible: Lisa Marquette made a snap decision to purchase her holiday retreat but says she has no regrets.
Simply irresistible: Lisa Marquette made a snap decision to purchase her holiday retreat but says she has no regrets.

One hazard of taking a holiday at this time of year is coming back owning an extra home.