Property in Italy
Property for Sale in Italy
Published on 31 May 2006
Other than affordable rural farmhouses still in need of renovation in Tuscany and Umbria there’s an abundance of property for sale in Italy - from un-modernised rural retreats in Northern Italy to stunning, state of the art apartments in Italy’s main cities, or villa and golf properties for those seeking a holiday or retirement home abroad.
Despite the abundance of property that remains for sale in Italy and the fact that Italian house prices in most regions have tended not to become too highly priced or indeed unaffordable, those seeking property for sale in Italy often fall foul of the all too common traps and pitfalls associated with buying property abroad. This is an article for anyone thinking about buying property in Italy and who would like to know what to expect from the process and how to successfully find and secure their ideal Italian home.
Ideal Property in Italy
Published on 24 May 2006
The percentage of Italians who own their own ideal property in Italy is very high compared to the European average of homeownership, and in Italy houses are generally bought as homes for life rather than investment commodities meaning that the property market tends to be slower moving than in Spain or France for example.
This trend means that Italy remains an affordable option for many seeking their own ideal property in Italy whether that is as a second home, a holiday home or a brand new home overseas. The range of available property for sale in Italy is incredibly broad encompassing everything from chic city apartments to ski chalets in the mountains, from villas by the sea to farmhouses in the countryside and this article is a guide to finding your own perfect property in Italy.
Abruzzo Real Estate
Published on 18 March 2006
In our opinion the attraction of Italy never fades, and we are not alone in our thinking because research shows that there are already in excess of 19,000 Brits living in Italy. The influx of second homers, those in search of a holiday home and even retirees has seen property prices in the most popular parts of the country surge.
For affordable opportunity in one of Italy’s most beautiful regions investors are now turning their attentions to Abruzzo real estate because this region of Italy still has a wealth of affordable property and boasts many of the charms of Tuscany and Umbria without the fashionable locations’ price tags!
Mountain Properties for Sale in Northern Italy
Published on 29 November 2005
Some of Italy’s most beautiful towns and villages are located in the north of the country and it is partly because of this reason that properties and in particular mountain properties for sale in Northern Italy are becoming increasingly popular with those in search of an idyllic holiday retreat.
The other reason that such properties are proving so appealing currently is because they are very attractively priced and offer the property investor or second home hunter in Italy excellent value for money.
Rustic Property for Sale in Italy
Published on 17 November 2005
There’s a commonly held dream of relocating to a tumbledown rural retreat in Italy and transforming it into a traditional and comfortable Italian country home and as a result the amount of rustic property for sale in Italy has actually dwindled in recent years because of the sheer volume of people turning their dream into a reality!
But never fear there are still some real bargains to be found in Italy if you know where to look and if you dream of finding a rustic property for sale in Italy this article should help point you in the right direction.
Property for Sale Puglia Italy
Published on 13 October 2005
Puglia (or Apulia) is the south-eastern region of Italy sometimes referred to as the heel on the Italian boot. Property for sale in Puglia is growing in attraction - not only with overseas buyers seeking that perfect home in the sun, but also with Italians from the North of Italy keen to escape to the stunning countryside of Apulia.
Generally speaking property prices in Puglia are more favourable than elsewhere in southern Italy and with low cost airlines recently opening up this region of Italy to the UK and Europe, demand for property for sale and rent in Apulia is set to soar in 2006 and beyond.
Properties for Sale in Northern Italy
Published on 07 October 2005
The majority of investors who consider property purchase in Italy fall into one of three categories. There are those attracted to the stunning rural interior, those seeking a sunshine haven in the South and those who seek properties for sale in Northern Italy’s more industrial and commercial towns and cities where employment prospects are considerable, rental yields high and property price gains substantial.
This article takes a look at five of Northern Italy’s hotspots for property seekers.
Property Buying and Renting Processes in Italy
Published on 17 July 2005
The majority of Italians own their own homes; homes are passed from generation to generation and because there is no inheritance tax in Italy people are not forced to sell off property assets.
Furthermore those who choose to buy property in Italy find that the law is very strongly in support of the purchaser. As a result of these facts homeownership in Italy is up to 78%. This article details both the property buying and renting processes in Italy for anyone interested in relocating.
Property in Sardinia
Published on 07 July 2005
Still deciding on the perfect location for that dream home? Maybe you should consider buying a property in Sardinia.
This beautiful Italian island could well prove to be you island paradise, read on to find out a little more about why we think anyone seeking their dream home in the sun should ensure they include Sardinia on their property hunting list.
An Italian Mortgage
Published on 14 May 2005
To secure that idyllic Italian home it may be necessary for you to raise finance in the form of a mortgage to pay for it.
Your Italian estate agent should be willing to assist you, alternatively local banks, brokers and high street lenders in Italy will be able to help. There are also a number of international mortgage brokers around who specialise in securing finance for overseas properties, meaning that you can be assured of securing the best deal.