Buy first property abroad or in the uk?

I’ve saved up some good money, and I am earning a decent monthly income. Paid in euros. Uk resident

In the end I would like to move abroad, either Spain or France. I work away 6 months a year so would never live 6 months in the same place. But I would like to have a base that I can rent out.

Is it smart for my first property to be abroad? Or aim for an apartment in the uk using the “own new” scheme and then some time down the line sell or change the property to buy to let and purchase another property in desired location abroad.