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The beautiful, romantic country of Italy is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe.

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View this italian 2 bedroom property. Apartment at Griante Cadenabbia in residencial area.

Azalea House Is Art , Technology , Nature On The Lake Como.

EUR 350 per week

View this italian 1 bedroom property. This apartment is located in Via Camillo de Lellis, in the suburban neighbourhood of Monteverde Vecchio area.

Superb Penthouse Property With Stunning View

EUR 300 per week

View this italian 4 bedroom property. IN THE BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINS OF ABRUZZO, LESS THAN 2 HOURS FROM ROME, NEAR THE ROMAN TOWN OF SULMONA ,YET LESS THAN 1 HOUR FROM THE WARM ADRIATIC SEA RESORT OF PESCARA, THIS LUXURIOUSLY REFURBISHED HOUSE OFFERS NEARBY WALKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING & HORSE RIDING IN THE SUMMER, & NEARBY SKIING IN THE WINTER.

Large Luxurious 4 Bedroomed House In Thriving Village In The Centre Of Abruzzo

GBP 645 per week

View this italian 3 bedroom property. Ossuccio Lake of Como, 2 superb fully furnished holiday's apartments to accomodate up to 6 persons, with spacious private garden.

Holiday's Apartments For Rent On Lake Of Como Italy

EUR 500 per week

View this italian 3 bedroom property. Self catering Villa in Griante Lake Of Como, 10 minutes ferry from Bellagio

Holidays In Villa On Lake Of Como

EUR 750 per week

View this italian 7 bedroom property. A typical, traditional farmhouse divided into 3 comfortable, fully equipped, elegant, quiet apartments close to vineyards and meadows with view of Perugia.

Very Charming Farmhouse And A Little House In A Doc Wine Estate

EUR 260 per week

View this italian 9 bedroom property. Villa Erbaia lies in the Mugello valley, 35 km from Florence.

Villa Erbaia Exclusive 9 Bedroom Villa In Tuscany

EUR 4,000 per week

View this italian 3 bedroom property. A lovely old traditional house of character situated within the historic heart of the medieval, hilltop town of Penne in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

Traditional House In Medieval Town

GBP 350 per week

View this italian 2 bedroom property. TRAREGO, CANNERO RIVIERA, LAKE MAGGIORE, ITALY  2-bedroom apartment in Trarego, Cannero Riviera, 10 minutes from beautiful Lake Maggiore.

Lake Maggiore Apartment For Rent With Sea View

EUR 359 per week

View this italian 2 bedroom property. The house is well appointed and situated on the edge of the beautiful village of Pacentro in the Majella National Park, about 12 km from the town of Sulmona, 2 hours drive due east of Rome, and about 35 mins by car from the Adriatic Sea at Pescara.

House With A Garden In A Medieval Village, In A National Park

GBP 300 per week

View this italian 2 bedroom property. The property comprises of the families country residence, wine cellars and vineyards.

Two Completely Restored Apartments With Swimming Pool Into The Green Lunigiana

EUR 882 per week

View this italian 1 bedroom property. In Gargano National Park with amazing sea views,towers on this enchanting guardian of the olive trees valley and of the sea Villa Manganaro ,leisure country house is one of the main heritage Gargano gave us like a witness of the last step of a variegated, rich history this area passed through.

Villa Manganaro Represents The Last Unictestimony Of Rich Family Who Lived Here

EUR 650 per week

View this italian 3 bedroom property. Delightful Traditional Farmhouse with Pool and Exceptional Views.

3 Bedroom Tuscan Farmhouse Sleeps 10 Near Lucca, Pisa And Florence

EUR 1,000 per week

View this italian 3 bedroom property. In the green, only 35 Km from Rome.

Elegant Villa In Lazio ( Rome - Italy).

EUR 600 per week

View this italian 1 bedroom property. ELEGANT SUNNY PANORAMIC VILLA ON GARGANO COAST, APULIA : ground floor tastefully furnished apartment, sleeps 4,wide terrace overlooking the sea and olive groves ,noiseless environment in the countryside.

Villa Basso , Apulia -charming Apartment In Historical Villa On The Coast, Slee

EUR 500 per week

View this italian 7 bedroom property. Beautiful, fully equipped, comfortable apartments in a farmhouse with private garden and pool, quiet but near to local amenities.

Charming Farmhouse In A Doc Wine Producing Estate

EUR 580 per week

View this italian 5 bedroom property. Three apartments in converted rustic watermill in a magical setting adjacent to a pretty waterfall.

Watermill Apartments In Medieval Village Of Verrucola Di Fivizzano, Lunigiana

GBP 1,055 per week

View this italian 7 bedroom property. The l’Antica Colonia residence is a charming 18th century villa, just restored with special care of details between old end modern style, in a superb setting above Lake Orta.

Charming 18th Century Villa That Enjoys A Breathtaking View Of Orta Lake

EUR 920 per week

View this italian 1 bedroom property. For couples seeking romance and relaxion :panoramic apartment on the upper level of an ancient villa with a secluded fully equipped terrace overlooking the gulf.

Villa Basso Suite,terraced ,self Catered , Stunning View For 2

EUR 450 per week

View this italian 1 bedroom property. Two kilometers before Levanto, surrounded by hills full of olive trees, you reach Casella, the ancient “olive oil village” of the local noble families, who built their… along a small river of pure water.

Very Cozy And Romantic Panoramic Apartment

EUR 130 per week

View this italian 13 bedroom property. Holiday rental apartments located in the gargano national park, 1500 metres from vieste.

Apartment Located In Parco Nazionale Del Gargano

EUR 200 per week

View this italian 2 bedroom property. Never could a name have been more appropriate than

A Beautiful New Contemporary Apartment With An Ample Roof Terrace

EUR 800 per week

View this italian 4 bedroom property. Podere Settefrati consists of two floors, its own entrance, a private garden and patio off the kitchen overlooking hills of vineyards and silvery olive groves.

A Delightful Farmhouse Which Dates Back To The 17th Century

GBP 650 per week

View this italian 1 bedroom property. An ideal place to enjoy peace and quiet.

Holiday Apartment In The Hills 2 Km From Cefalu

EUR 400 per week

Italy

At its best in Spring and Autmn, Italy’s climate varies from North to South but its breathtaking landscapes and culturtal heritage can be enjoyed all year round. Italy has hot, dry summers, with July in particular being the hottest month of the year. The north can get cold in winter compared to the more milder winters experienced in the south.

Sharing its northern Alpine boundary with France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia , Italy is home to the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Italy has its fair share of beautiful scenery, romantic settings and historic cities - Italy’s many popular cities include Venice, Florence and Naples, each having its own identity and character as well as true Italian style and charm.

Fashion, cuisine, beauty and fantastic scenery are in abundance here – there is a piece of Italy that will become a favourite to all visitors. Central Italy is home to its history and art whereas the remaining history of the Roman Empire including The Colosseum, can be found in Rome.


Buying a property in Italy

In recent years buying a property in Italy has become extemely popular, particularly with UK nationals. There is something very rewarding about owning your own second home in another country and many find that this arrangement is more preferable to seeking a different destination for each holiday. Since the advent of low cost air flights the Italian property buying business has increased. Although perhaps not as popular for property seekers as other European destinations, the sheer beauty, culture, architecture, food and scenery have an irresistable appeal.

You should always seek expert advice when buying your first Investment Property, in any country. However this article aims to provide a basic insight into points to remember or consider when you embark on buying property a property abroad.

Although the sun continues to shine through the winterm most parts of Italy remain as cold as winters in the UK although the winter period in Italy tend to be shorter.

If you are thinking about buying a property in Italy it is advisable to rent a place first before deciding on which location, if any, you would like to buy. If your main purpose for buying a property is for rental income, you may wish to consider buying in, or near to, an area popular with tourists.

Buying a property in Italy can actually be more difficult than in most other countries. If you go to an overseas homes exhibition, you will definately not come across a stand offering new- build or off-plan Italian properties. This is mainly because Italy does not attract foreign investors or big property developers. One reason for this is that many local councils are still controlled by communists, who do not want large gated communities and prefer their farmland to stay that way!

If you manage to find a property in Italy that you are determined to purchase you will be lost without being able to speak Italian fluently. If you can't you would be wise to seek out a friend who can, as this will be of great advantage when wading through the very bureaucratic process associated with buying an Italian property.

So what does the process entail? An old house, needing total renovation and possibly without a roof, could cost you around £160,000 in a place like Tuscany. Many such Italian properties will not have basic services such as electricity and water.

Having found your property you will need to appoint a 'geometra' to draw up plans for the restoration. A word of warning - dont expect these plans to be as precise as they would be in the UK! Although this may be a bit disconcerting, he will know what he is doing but you will need access to someone who can, not only speak fluent Italian but be totally conversant with Italian technical terms.

Before you proceed to construction the plans have to be approved by the local council failyre to do this may result in the property having to be demolished.

With restoration costs, your £160, 000 property could ultimately cost you £500,000.

Estimates from Italian builders are difficult to come by! If you are lucky you may eventually get a vague estimate of what the job will probably, rather than certainly, cost.

Most British lenders offer mortgages on Italian properties although you can get up to an 80% loan from an Italian lender providing you satisfy the payback requirements of course.

The actual legal processs of purchasing a home in Italy is similar to that in France. You will need to appoint a notary to ensure that the preliminary agreement is what it says it is.

It is vital to employ a solicitor fluent in both English and Italian.

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ITALY PROPERTY SALES

View this italian 0 bedroom property. Nesso, Lake Como. Situated at the top of the town overlooking the lake, this property is soon to be renovated.

Italy Lake Como Nesso Bellagio flat for sale

Nesso, Lake Como. Situated at the top of the town overlooking the lake, this property is soon to be renovated.

EUR 150,000

View this italian 3 bedroom property. Lake Como, Nesso. This property on the first floor of a small building only a few metres from the lake front but not far from the main lake road.

Italy,Lake Como, Nesso, flat for sale

Lake Como, Nesso. This property on the first floor of a small building only a few metres from the lake front but not far from the main lake road.

EUR 215,000

View this italian 9 bedroom property. Villa Erbaia has been renovated to a high standard, offering all modern comforts and utilities but maintaining its original features including wood beamed ceilings, tiled floors and 4 working fireplaces.

16th Century 9 bedroom Villa in Tuscany - ideal opportunity for holiday lettings

Villa Erbaia has been renovated to a high standard, offering all modern comforts and utilities but maintaining its original features including wood beamed ceilings, tiled floors and 4 working fireplaces.

EUR 3,000,000

View this italian 0 bedroom property. Set in the foothills of the Appenine Mountains in the town of Grezzano, Tuscany, this is a rare opportunity to purchase a new flat and design it to suit your own requirements.

Exclusive New Tuscany Apartment For Sale 30 mins from Florence

Set in the foothills of the Appenine Mountains in the town of Grezzano, Tuscany, this is a rare opportunity to purchase a new flat and design it to suit your own requirements.

EUR 310,000

View this italian 2 bedroom property. Bracciano is 35km north of Rome and boasts one of the most well preserved castles in Europe which enjoyed worlwide recognition as the location of the Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes wedding.

Bracciano Property for sale with lake views

Bracciano is 35km north of Rome and boasts one of the most well preserved castles in Europe which enjoyed worlwide recognition as the location of the Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes wedding.

EUR 220,000

ITALY PROPERTY RENTALS

View this italian 2 bedroom property. The perfect place for a relaxing holiday or romantic break, the apartments lie at the foot of the Apennine mountains in the little village of Grezzano, 35 km from Florence.

Luxury Tuscan Apartments only 30 Mins from Florence

The perfect place for a relaxing holiday or romantic break, the apartments lie at the foot of the Apennine mountains in the little village of Grezzano, 35 km from Florence.


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