Property in Sardinia

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.

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.

Italy has always been one of the most popular destinations for property seekers looking for a home in the sun, a country of culture, beautiful cuisine, fine wines and equally importantly - great weather.  So what about the island of Sardinia?  It is a less trodden path for property seekers who have so far only considered mainland Italy - but it is certainly no less beautiful.

The island of Sardinia is the second largest in the Mediterranean Sea; it is located to the west of Italy and just below the French island of Corsica.  Sardinia has been described by many visitors as the ‘jewel of the Mediterranean’, with a perfect Mediterranean climate, stunning scenery and mountainous backdrops.  For many years Italians have enjoyed their holidays in Sardinia, enjoying the beautiful crystal clear blue waters and long sandy beaches the island is famous for.  Today the arrival of cheap flights provided by Ryanair and EasyJet to Cagliari, which is the capital city of Sardinia, many British people can now enjoy their summer holidays in Sardinia too.  For many their first trip is the time when they fall in love with this glorious island and decide to make it their home in the sun.

Getting to Sardinia is a breeze with the cheap flight providers offering flights from Luton and Stanstead airports while British Airways fly to Cagliari from Gatwick during the summer months, and if you’re not in a rush why not take the ferry?  Sardinia Ferries operate between Civitavecchia or Livorno (Tuscany) with regular crossings throughout the year.

Property prices in Sardinia are very reasonable with 1 bed apartments starting at around 95,000 euros and a quality 3 bedroom detached home prices starting from around 370,000 euros.  Being Italian the same privileges of EU membership can be enjoyed in Sardinia, therefore the property buying process is relatively straight forward although Italian bureaucracy can be a little frustrating at times!  If you’re a resident of another EUI member state you should easily be able to get residence in Sardinia.  We personally recommend that you spend some time brushing up your Italian language skills before you move to Italy as this will prove of great benefit and save a lot of confusing hand gestures and will basically make living in Sardinia a far more rewarding experience.

If you are planning a trip to Sardinia in search of property some of the towns that we recommend you visit are: -

Chia: With outstanding white sandy beaches and a pine forest backdrop.

Pula: A market town that offers a good level of amenities including restaurants and bars, located just over 30 miles away for the capital city of Cagliari.

Santa Marghertia: If you like walking or cycling you’ll find the unspoilt coastline to be a perfect location for you.

Tueredda: One of the finest beaches in Sardinia with beautiful white sands and turquoise waters, dotted with palm trees and fringed with pine forest.

For further information about Sardinia we recommend that you visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sardinia where you will find many useful links and informative articles to prepare you for property hunting success.