Buying Property in Italy

Italy Country Guide

Why are more and more people investing in Italian property?

With the recent rapid increase in prices in Spain and France, Italy offers great lifestyle and fantastic value, and with the renowned Italian lifestyle and friendly people, this trend is set to continue.

If you have been there before you will know that Italians are passionate, friendly people. At the top of the list of Italian passions is food and wine, but if it is art, music and culture you are looking for then Italy is the place for you.

The wide range of regional differences creates a wealth of choice to discover your perfect Italian home.

Are you looking for a holiday property or second home?  Or perhaps somewhere to relocate or retire to, or as a holiday let investment. Italy has an amazing diversity of cultures and geography to offer.  From the Italian Alps, the Tuscan countryside, Sardinian beaches, all the way down to Calabria and Sicily, you will find endless possibilities.

Life International can make the process of finding the right property in the right place in Italy easier and cheaper for you.

Whether you're looking for an apartment in San Remo or a villa in Tuscany, Life International should be your first stop.

Many people wish to buy a second home for use as a holiday getaway and also as a real estate investment. Italy is one of the most popular countries for people looking to buy a second home in Europe, and with an extended holiday season Italy enjoys strong rental demand.

Some of the reasons why purchasing a second home in Italy is so attractive are :

1. Italy is a great summer getaway  and the many mountain resorts are popular skiing spots in winter.
2. The cost of living in Italy are much lower than those in UK, USA and some other parts of Europe.
3. There is no capital gains tax on property sale, if sold after 5 years.
4. Italian cuisine and wine is considered one of the finest in the world.
5. As a founding member of the European Union, Italy is a stable, prosperous country with transparent property ownership laws.
6. Italy enjoys an unrivalled range of historic and cultural attractions as well as a  highly diverse geography.
7. Italy is well connected by air to other parts of Europe and North America with daily flights to major cities.