Thomson, the package holiday giant will now sell overseas homes for the first time.
The new operation will run across its 750 high street stores in partnership with Parador Properties and will be selling properties for sale in Spain, Portugal and Cyprus.
Thomson marketing director Miles Morgan said: "Owning a home abroad is now a realistic option for lots of people. To survive in today's very competitive market, travel agents need to broaden the range of what they sell. This is a natural step for us."