http://www.propertyshowrooms.com/ News and articles on Mortgage, worldwide property and real estate investment in Italy en-GB http://www.propertyshowrooms.com/italy/property/news/italian-real-estate-market-stable_298564.html http://www.propertyshowrooms.com/italy/property/news/italian-real-estate-market-stable_298564.html <p>The Italian property market has remained relatively stable compared to other European destinations, it has been claimed.<br /> <br /> According to Conti, the UK's leading overseas mortgage specialist, this is primarily because the country was never heavily involved in the sub-prime lending market.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the organisation says that Italy remains one of the top locations for UK buyers and is widely considered as a good long-term investment.<br /> <br /> &quot;The Italian property market has remained remarkably intact, primarily due to the country never being heavily involved in the sub-prime lending market,&quot; Clare Nessling, Conti's Operations Director, confirmed.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nor has it suffered the effects of the over-development of property, like Spain for example.&quot;<br /> <br /> The comments come after it was revealed that buyers in the country can now take advantage of more competitive mortgage deals, with rates starting from just 2.5 per cent and mortgages of up to 80 per cent loan to value.<br /> <br /> As a result, those looking for <a href="http://www.propertyshowrooms.com/italy/">property in Italy</a> may be encouraged to take advantage of the favourable market conditions and make a purchase.</p> Tue, 2 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT