Italy Real Estate

Investing in Italy real estate is for many people a dream come true. Italy is an alluring place so often filled with happy and carefree vacation memories, but make no mistake, it can be deceptive when it comes to making investment decisions.

Even though buying a property in Italy does no longer have to be a complete bureaucratic nightmare and a plunge into the deep dark financial waters of the unknown, it still carries the same cautions, risks and considerations that apply to property purchase anywhere.

In addition, there are special factors to be considered when buying property abroad, and even more specialised considerations when focusing on the undoubted attractions of Italy.

As a result of our passion for Italy and the region of Liguria in particular, this site has covered a lot of ground to help you on your way of finding your dream house while also making a sound investment decision. We...

• explained the general attraction of the Liguria Real Estate market,

• described who is buying in Italy and why,

• showed you the types of properties available in Italy,

• gone through the essential questions to ask yourself before you buy,

• even reviewed the ways to finding a bargain when buying an Italian property.

One thing for sure, you should not view buying in Italy as a way to get rich quick. You certainly can find bargains and opportunities to make money. For the right property in the right location, rental income can be substantial in Italy. In addition, unless you buy a condo in a large city, renovation will be key to your property investment strategy offering further investment incentives and profit opportunities.

However, any investment in Italian property should always be regarded in terms of medium to long-term growth. In most cases, if you can’t afford to tie up your capital for at least five years, and preferably ten, you should think twice whether property investment in Italy is really for you.

In order to take maximum advantage of the investment opportunities the Italian market offers, you need to keep in mind some key points about the state and the structure of the market.

The Italian property market is marked by two key related facts:

• Poor quality housing stock, with around 25% of housing needing significant modernisation.


• Investment emphasis on maintenance and renovation of existing stock rather than lots of new buildings.

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