Many small Italian towns are slowly emptying and as a solution, their mayors have been offering some of the historical homes at only 1 euro. Due to the lack of job and opportunities, the youngest, professionals and even families have been often moving to the biggest cities, both in Italy and abroad. The proposal has a twofold function: the revival of the local economy and the population of these small towns. This initiative has been embraced by several towns located in different parts of...

Foreign buyers have been key to driving up prices Luxury home values in the Italian cities of Florence and Lucca rose 1% in 2018, a sign that Tuscany's decade-long housing downturn has begun to reverse. Over the past decade, Tuscan prime home prices fell roughly 40% . The positive housing outlook was published Tuesday, the same day official sources reported that Italy's economy grew a modest 0.2% in the first quarter, effectively ending a short-lived recession, according to national...

The 5 rules for renting a vacation home and maximising earnings Anyone who owns a second home or is about to make a real estate investment has good prospects ahead to make an extra income from holiday rentals. According to one of the short let Italian portals, the request for short-term rentals is up 10% compared to last year. 1.)evaluate the commitment required Every guest must be welcomed and seen off, the owner should remain available in the event of unforeseen events and organise the...

Key reasons to invest in Italy 1.) One of the World's top economies Italy is the 3rd largest economy in the Eurozone and the 8th largest in the world. 2.) A strategic logistic hub Italy is a key gateway to the European Single Market and its 500 million consumers, it represents an ideal bridge between Southern Europe and Central and Eastern EU countries. It has ports in strategic locations for maritime freight and trans-shipment. 3.) Key global player in manufacturing and export For...

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