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Property Investors seeking Italian properties should be more patient

2012-04-10T23:23:00.000+03:00

Property Investors seeking Italian properties should be more patient when it comes to identifying the perfect home to purchase. Property firm Crown relocations recently came up with some advice for those considering investing in Italian real estate. Kimberley Millhouse, senior move manager of Crown Relocations said that properties in Italy are generally compact in size, depending on where they

New economic measure allows property to be sold in bonds

2011-11-15T20:23:00.001+02:00

Italy's economy ministry will be able to sell state real estate assets in exchange for government bonds to clarify and expedite the euro zone's third-largest economy out of a debt crisis. According to Dowjones newswires reports, the government’s growth plan which is due to be approved as part of the 2012 budget bill is set to offer some respite to Italian banks, whose large holdings of Italian

Liguria Homes- the perfect Italian getaway

2011-11-10T21:16:00.000+02:00

Liguria may be about to rise up as a property hotspot for those investing in Italy. The increased interest in the region may signal a trend of overseas investors moving away from major cities and preferring to purchase homes in smaller villages, it has been suggested. According to entrepreneur Martin De Rosa, Demand for homes in Liguria, Umbria and Tuscany is reaching an all time high among

Gastronomic destinations in Italy boost property investment

2011-11-10T20:25:00.000+02:00

Italy is an outstanding place to visit for its food, festivals and cultural attractions. The top European destination for food and wine was Florence in Italy, with Paris second, Rome third and Sorrento in Italy fourth. According to a recent poll from Tripadvisor, Italy dominated the list with Siena in sixth place and Bologna seventh. The Spanish cities of San Sebastian were (eighth) and

Sardinia and Cortina are home to the most expensive properties

2011-09-21T16:30:00.001+03:00

Italy may seem like the preserve of the rich and famous however with stable property prices the country has become more accessible. According to the latest Knight Frank Prime International Residential Index, some areas of Italy are home to the most expensive properties in the world. In the index’s list of the world’s top 30 non-city property hotspots, the country boasts five entries with the

Investors showing more interest in Italian beach properties

2011-09-15T17:45:00.000+03:00

Owners of a holiday home in Italy have been encouraged to consider entering the rental market as Italy remains a popular holiday destination. The Italian tourist board stated that holidaymakers will be able to enjoy the "perfect" trip if they choose to visit Italy. Stefania Gatta, press and communications officer at the Italian Tourist Board, recommended visitors took advantage of the

Indians are increasingly purchasing properties in Italy

2011-09-13T17:47:00.000+03:00

The Italian property market is experiencing an influx of new buyers from India who are taking advantage of the country's low house prices, it has been claimed. Gulzar Malhotra, Vice-president of credit risk management at Deutsche Bank told Business Standard that locations such as Sicily and Tuscany are proving popular among Indian investors. He explained that lower Prices in the country

Dramatic rise in investor appetite for Italian distressed assets

2011-09-03T17:49:00.000+03:00

Investors looking for a good deal on distressed property available in Italy should be able to find an asset at a reasonable price. The recent survey from Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) Global Distressed Property Monitor revealed that demand has increased in the country during the Q2 of the year, compared to the previous three-month period. Foreclosures are predicted to rise

Western Sicily among the hottest property destinations for 2011

2010-10-30T17:42:00.000+03:00

Sicily property market is starting to overcome its negative image, thanks largely to tourism, which buoyed by the introduction of a number of low-cost airlines, is really starting to take off and could be among the hottest holiday destinations for 2011.According to Holiday operator Travelzest, with flights to property in Italy's western Sicilian regions cheaper than those to the east of the

Investors are urged to get rid of Stereotypical view of Italian real estate

2010-10-29T17:40:00.000+03:00

Property investors who regard the Italian property market as unsafe and dogged by bureaucracy may be missing a trick, it has been claimed.Analysing the country's property market, property wire has highlighted a number of positive aspects, often overlooked by buyers. The portal stated that the critical view on Italy from outside is often laced with references to weak rental growth, below average

Buyers are urged to research before heading to property in Italy

2010-10-26T17:46:00.001+03:00

It makes sense to analyze the situation and determine that buying a property in Italy has a huge potential to improve the quality of life!Mike Whiting, managing editor of airport parking booking site Holiday Extras said that many buyers set themselves up for a rocky road and some ultimately fail to realize their dreams, rather than taking the time to understand what is truly involved in buying a

Opportunities for canny investors

2010-10-02T22:16:00.000+03:00

Italian property market is full of opportunities for canny investors despite its reputation of being risky.Analyzing the country's property market, Henderson Global Investors has stated that while the nation has been hampered by slow economic growth, there is more to the country than meets the eye. Italy has the seventh biggest global economy and is a member of the European Union as well as

House prices is expected to decline in Q3 of 2010

2010-10-01T22:13:00.001+03:00

Italy's housing market has remained stable, despite falling markets in most other developed countries. According to the index published jointly by the Bank of Italy (BoI) and the national statistics institute (Istat), House prices in H1 2009 rose by 3% from a year earlier, when adjusted for inflation, house prices rose by 1.9%. House prices rose by an average of 6.5% p.a. (4.1% in real terms)

Italy offers everything to make a holiday perfect

2010-09-27T23:22:00.000+03:00

Italy has been named as the Best European Country by the recent poll conducted by a British newspaper Sunday Times Travel Magazine. The readers of the Magazine rated the nation as the best place in Europe to visit, displacing other hotspots such as France and Spain.The results of the poll have been welcomed by the Italian State Tourist Board, which said it is proud that "discerning travelers"

Italian house prices will be stable in 2010

2010-09-16T23:45:00.001+03:00

After a 2009 that saw the Italian property market stand against the financial crisis that hit global markets better than any other country, the forecast for 2010 is that housing market will be steady.There were 2.4% more transactions in 2009 than in 2008. Residential property has been less hard hit by the recession than property in other sectors.Business had increased in every property sector by

Property in Italy is playing host to more winter sports enthusiasts

2010-09-09T21:26:00.000+03:00

From the Dolomites and Alps of northern Italy to Mt. Etna on Sicily, Italy offers skiing and winter sports destinations. Many ski resorts also make good summer hiking and climbing vacations. Skiing in Italy was traditionally considered to be the cheap option for those who want a ski holiday in the Alps which doesn’t mean, however, that Italian ski resorts are in any way inferior. Italy's ski

Two bedroom villa for sale in Calabria for less than £100,000

2010-09-09T21:23:00.000+03:00

With the summer now ending, the Italian property market has plenty of new houses coming onto the market - Here is one of the properties with good market value investment property in Calabria for immediate sale.The developer of the property has restored the villa over the past few years to an excellent standard and has reduced the price dramatically this summer in order for a quick sale. Offers

Russian oligarchs and real estate investors particularly seem to favor Italy

2010-08-27T21:59:00.001+03:00

The numbers of Russians vacationing in Italy has eclipsed that of Americans. Ischia and Capri, two tiny islands in the Gulf of Naples have attracted affluent Russian tourists.Luring tourists from Russia is a lucrative pursuit in Italy. Many of the most breathtaking and expensive locations have been virtually colonized by them. The numbers of Russians vacationing in the region has eclipsed that of

GDP growth signifies recovery from its worst recession is gathering strength

2010-08-25T22:01:00.000+03:00

Italy's real-estate market recovery is slowly gathering pace as prices remain below pre-recession levels. Recent reports have revealed that GDP in the Q2 has climbed from the first quarter and the country's economy is expanding.According to the Bologna-based research institute Nomisma, The number of homes sold in the first half of 2010 in Italy remained 30 percent lower than before the financial

Tuscan wine properties characterize the escapism of living in rural Italy

2010-08-13T18:40:00.002+03:00

Tuscany is hailed as an outstanding place to visit for its food, wine, festivals and cultural attractions.According to the Press and Journal, Travel writer Bess Mason commented that the culinary memories of the region were the best aspect of a visit there, while cultural events such as the Castel del Piano Palio horse race provided hours of entertainment.The English love affair with Tuscany has

Sicily property prices are among the most affordable

2010-08-11T18:49:00.001+03:00

Those investing in property on the Italian island of Sicily may find that that booming tourism provides a boost to the value of their investment in the next few years. One key factor behind the soaring popularity of property in sicily is the island’s prices, which are among the most affordable in Italy.Another has been the increased availability of properties on the Sicilian market. Until

Italy offers everything to make a holiday perfect

2010-07-30T18:28:00.001+03:00

Market is experiencing an influx of new breed of property buyers

2010-07-20T23:31:00.002+03:00

The Italian Property market is set for a recovery as agents begin to report an increase in sales and an influx of new buyers who are taking advantage of the country's low house prices.Overseas Property Professional (OPP) has reported that sales in Italy only fell by 0.4 per cent year-on-year compared to the 18.6 per cent during the first quarter of 2009. Travel and property expert Linda Travella

Italy is proving to be a hot spot for British investment this year

2010-07-18T23:43:00.000+03:00

Italian destinations are proving to be the biggest draw for property investors from Britain, with some developers reporting an upturn in interest from buyers.According to Overseas Property Professional reports, UK-based investors have begun to come back to Italy after a lengthy period where the market was dominated by locals. Luca Catalano, director of Realitalia said that there has been a marked

Tourists set to maximize the eco-friendliness of their Italian holiday

2010-07-02T21:36:00.002+03:00

Italy in Europe has a great selection of quality eco-friendly holiday accommodation as ecological issues firmly are on the agenda within the UK. People heading to property in Italy for an extended holiday or buying second home might want to know what they can do to help the environment in their new dream home.Alexander Lyons, PR executive for ethical tourism site responsibletravel.com said that