Gilded beaches, gaily coloured buildings and serene, leafy hills have long made Liguria beloved by international homebuyers. With property prices at a temporary nadir, now is the optimum time to buy, says Fleur Kinson Photos by iStock Hugging the Mediterranean in the northwest corner of Italy, Liguria forms a rainbow-shape on the map. You […]
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Il Cedro villa, Tuscany
Set in a stunning hillside position, this detached 3-bedroom villa outside Fivizzano enjoys panoramic views over the surrounding countryside towards the hills and peaks of the Apuan Alps from its large terrace, upon which there is a hot tub/jacuzzi. The villa, which is of 115 sqm, is accessed via the upper level, where are the […]
Sicily regional property guide
Fleur Kinson explores the best property prospects around Sicily, where excellent property prospects abound, along with terrific scenery, friendly towns and a temptingly laid-back pace of life Photos by iStock Summers in Sicily are hot and the weather stays pleasantly warm throughout the winter. This favourable climate attracts not only peak-season holiday-makers but also those […]
Homes in Sicily
Long summers, spectacular landscapes and super-friendly people are just three things to entice you to Sicily. A vast range of property options – including some of Italy’s most affordable homes – should be another, says Fleur Kinson Photos by iStock Sitting like a big, bold triangle perched at the toe-tip of the Italian boot, […]
Lombardy regional property guide
Discover your dream home with Fleur Kinson’s guide to the best places to buy a property in the beautiful region of Lombardy Photos by iStock Lombardy is the economic powerhouse of Italy, and prices here reflect that, especially in the capital, Milan, which is one of the most businesslike and affluent cities anywhere in Europe. […]
Homes in Lombardy
Dreamy lakesides, elegant little cities, super-stylish dressers and a sky-high quality of life – it’s no wonder this mighty northern region has long been so popular. It still makes a great choice for property, says Fleur Kinson Photos by iStock Sitting at the heart of northern Italy, with its romantic head in the Alps […]
Ask the experts: travelling by train, rural property advice and more
Our experts are here to help with all your questions about Italy. This month, travelling around Italy by train, choosing the location for a rural property, and the question of freehold/leasehold… Photos by iStock Travel by train Q We have taken holidays in Italy before, but this time we don’t really want to hire a car […]
Casa al modo tuo… your house, your way!
Whatever your needs, Kevin Gibney of PropertyForSaleMarche.com brings us an essential guide to buying your perfect Italian property How do you find the perfect property? It’s a question that has been posed hundreds of times to property expert Kevin Gibney of Le Marche estate agency PropertyForSaleMarche.com. And now he guides Italia! readers along the road […]
Puglia regional property guide
Discover your perfect Italian home in Puglia. Our guide to the region has the lowdown on the property potential of each area… Words by Fleur Kinson. Photos by iStock Introduction Puglia dips its heel into both the Adriatic and Ionian seas. The climate is reliably sunny, and hot and dry in the summer, with […]
Homes in Puglia
Beautiful Puglia continues to charm ever more visitors and home-buyers. It’s easy to be wowed by the endless coastline, superb cuisine and delightful climate – not to mention the low property prices – says Fleur Kinson Photos by iStock Puglia is a very distinctive bit of Italy. It stands out on the map, for […]