Real Estate & Property Investment News in Italy from Propertyshowrooms.com

Sicilian property may be boosted by golf tourism growth

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Those investing in property on the Italian island of Sicily may find that that golf tourism provides a boost to the value of their investment in the next few years.

Until recently the Il Picciolo course at the Palmerston Etna Resort was the only golf centre on the island, the Daily Telegraph reports....

Italy and UAE. Pershing Luxury Beach Residence to be part of Marine Legends real estate project

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Pershing, the famous Italian yachting brand, presents its “Pershing Luxury Beach Residence”, a luxury twin-tower residential complex on the Dubai Waterfront. As announced at the beginning...

Shorthaul investors less vulnerable to travel industry trauma

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Property owners who have invested close to home could be best-placed to deal with the fallout of the deepening global economic crisis, experts have said.

Zoom Airways and XL Airlines have...

Race to rescue troubled Alitalia

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Talks in Rome aimed at saving the airline Alitalia are reported to have made progress on a deal with potential buyers...

Progress in move to save Alitalia

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Four of Italy's main unions agree to a new plan to save airline Alitalia, but pilots and cabin crew do not back the package...

Sicilian property hailed as good value

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Property on the Italian island of Sicily is very good value, it has been stated.

Finance Daily has quoted a recent report by propertyshowrooms.com, which stated: "Apartments and villas in Sicily comprise some of the best value real estate to be found in Italy, making the island a highly popular property location for overseas buyers....

Value of Sicily hailed

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The value of property on the Italian island of Sicily is very good, it has been stated...

Italian to develop village in Pärnu County

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An Italian real estate developer Riccardo Lelmi wants to build a village in Pärnu County, ERR News writes...

Italian property stays stable

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Property prices in Italy have continued to rise at the same level as a year ago, new research has found.

Knight Frank's Global House Price Survey figures for the second quarter of 2008 found that annual Italian property price inflation stood at 5....

Topend investors look to foreign markets

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Affluent property investors in the UK are increasingly snapping up second homes overseas, it has been revealed.

According to Investec Private Bank, the slowdown in the British housing...

Mayor sells houses in Sicily for €1 each

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A mayor in Sicily is selling off historic houses for €1 each. Salemi's "eccentric" new mayor feels that selling the houses for €1 could be the best way to save Salemi's historic old quarter...

Milan No Longer The Trendy Place to Buy

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Milan's property market could be impacted by fashion industry scandals as investors go elsewhere...

Italian Port City Attracts Foreign Investors

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mafia-hotspot Palermo in Sicily has been transformed, increasing its appeal for tourists and investors...

Europeans angry at Ryanair move

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Consumer groups and ministries in Spain and Italy denounce Ryanair's move to cancel tickets bought on third party websites...

Dragons Den millionaire invests in Italian property

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The man who became the first millionaire on the popular TV show Dragons Den with his clever electrical device is now investing in property...

Overseas travellers advised to learn language

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

People who are planning to spend time overseas have been advised to consider the language of their destination.

According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), knowing the native tongue can enhance a person's cultural understanding....

European homeowners remain optimistic-220708

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Homeowners across Europe have expressed confidence in the future performance of their domestic housing market...

Venice emerges as a long term but less risky property investment

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

High rental yields are just one of the attractions of buy-to-let investments in Venice according to a leading estate agent...

EU court rules against Alitalia

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The EU's top court rejects an appeal by struggling Italian airline Alitalia against conditions for receiving state aid...

LaSalle opens for business in Milan

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

LaSalle Investment Management has opened an office in Milan as it looks to expand its presence in Italy...

Holiday home owners 'take multiple holidays'

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Second home owners tend to take relatively short breaks overseas, according to a new study.

Research by Foreign Currency Direct found that on average, people with a holiday home visit their property five times a year instead of taking a single two-week break....

South Italy tipped to be the next investment success in Europe

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Property in Italy is holding up in the credit crunch with experts predicting modest growth in many areas...

Year-round tourist spots 'have investment potential'

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Rental investors are getting low vacancy rates in year-round holiday destinations, it has been revealed.

According to Holiday-Rentals, most of its clients with a foreign property are able to rent them out for the whole year....

Scots look to escape credit crunch abroad

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Continuing financial pressures in the UK are prompting many Scottish people to consider emigrating, a survey has found.

According to a Legal & General Study, nearly one in five Scots are prepared to leave the country in order to avoid the effects of the credit crunch....

Southern Italy recommended to investors

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Foreign property investors have been advised to consider potential opportunities in Italy.

The International Property Investment Network (IPIN) said the south of the country is becoming more and more popular with buyers from overseas....

Skilled workers head abroad

Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Many skilled workers from the UK are looking to further their careers overseas, new research has found.

According to NatWest, 42 per cent of those who left to find work abroad during 2006 were either professionals or managers....

British investor praises Italy

Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An expatriate living in the Italian province of Umbria has revealed that house prices in the region have gone up considerably in recent years.

According to Penny Radford, interest from foreign buyers has led to property values in some areas getting "quite high"....

Credit crunch 'boosts overseas property'

Fri, 2 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The ongoing credit crisis is prompting some people to take the plunge and invest in a foreign property, an expert has said.

According to Paul Collins of the BuyAssociation website, foreign property ownership is becoming more and more popular in the UK....

Tax reforms set to attract investors to Italy

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Forthcoming government reforms could trigger a period of renewed growth in Italy's housing market, according to experts.

Foreign Property Buyer said prime minister Silvio Berlusconi pledged to scrap the main tax on properties during this month's election campaign....

Investors seek 'something different' in the Alps

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Overseas property investors who want to buy something different to the norm are increasingly looking in the Alps, according to analysts.

The BuyAssociation website stated that the area is proving to be an appealing choice because it offers a number of lifestyle and financial attractions....

Italian food tempts tourists

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Italy's tourist market is being boosted by its fame in culinary circles, according to a new study.

Research by Expedia.co.uk has found that more than one in ten holidaymakers from the UK follow their taste buds when booking a trip overseas....

Investors not deterred by credit crunch

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Consumers in the UK are continuing to show interest in buying property abroad, despite the ongoing economic problems across the world.

ShelterOffshore.com said the recent slowdown in the global economy has led to many people's finances being stretched....

Italy tipped to attract investors

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Italy could be set to see a renewed surge of interest from foreign property buyers, experts have suggested.

Although the market has remained consistently popular over the years, ShelterOffshore....

High house prices drive FTBs overseas

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

High house prices and economic problems in the UK are leading to many first-time buyers (FTBs) looking abroad, a study has found.

Fair Investment Company revealed that nearly one in ten FTBs have already bought their first property overseas, while 44 per cent of thinking of doing so....

Pisa offers 'diverse attractions'

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Italian town of Pisa could be a good place to visit because it offers a variety of attractions, according to an official in the travel industry.

David Osborne, general manager of easyJet in the UK, stated that the region has far more to offer than just its "legendary" leaning tower and "something for everyone"....

Europe opened up to people in Scotland

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Second home buyers in Scotland look set to benefit from the introduction of new flights to mainland Europe.

Budget airline Ryanair has confirmed that it will roll out services from Edinburgh to a number of destinations across the continent....

Attraction of Italian property investment highlighted

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Italy's beautiful countryside and stylish Mediterranean beach resorts make it an attractive place for property investment, according to NuWire Investor.

The real estate news provider claims the country offers a great deal for travellers around the globe, which is good news for investors looking to take advantage of tourist demand....

Italy attracts Austrian visitors

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Holidaymakers from Austria are increasingly choosing to visit Italy, according to new research.

A study by IFT found that the European country attracted 14 per cent of Austrian leisure travellers in 2007, Weiner Zeitung reports....

Accessibility Boosts Italy's Appeal

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Good transport links to Italy are helping to attract property investors to the country, an expert has stated.

Fund management firm Pirelli RE Agency stated that the Italian market was proving to be a popular choice with British buyers because it was very easy to reach....

Influx of Spanish tourists good for investors in Italy

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Holiday home owners in Italy may be likely to get higher returns from Spanish visitors in the near future.

According to ANSA, the number of people from Spain taking breaks in Italy went up by three per cent last year to almost two million....

Foreign Investment 'Supporting Airline Industry'

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Growing levels of overseas property investment is helping to boost the airline sector, according to an industry group.

The Civil Aviation Authority stated that those who owned a foreign property tended to fly abroad more frequently than people who went overseas for a holiday....

Italy to attract winter sports fans

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Many winter sports fans are set to travel to Italy this Christmas, new research has revealed.

According to the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), the country's mountains have received strong levels of snow during the last few weeks....

Italy 'attracts nostalgic tourists'

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Holidaymakers who want to relive their youth are increasingly choosing to go to Italy, new research has found.

According to Expedia.co.uk, the country is one of the most popular locations among tourists who want to visit a place associated with fond memories, TravelMole reports....

House prices to grow in Italy

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Overseas property investors in Italy could be set to benefit from a property boom, according to an expert.

Speaking to the International Herald Tribune, real estate agent Marco Tirelli said that improvements to the transport network were likely to have a significant effect on house prices in the affected areas....

Italy 'becoming more attractive' for investment

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

One reason for the increasing attractiveness of the Italian property market is the attitude of its real estate agents, an expert has said.

Andrew Hamilton, sales and marketing manager for financial services provider Baydonhill, said that there had been a noticeable close in the gap between the Italian and rest of Europe's property markets....

Italian property market growth 'to continue'

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Italian property market will continue to expand "for at least the next two years", one expert has claimed.

Rhiannon Williamson, director of Amberlamb, explained that the "straight eight-year run" of price growth in the Italian market shows no sign of slowing, which could be good news for potential investors from Britain....

Italian tourist market ‘benefits investors’

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Investors can take advantage of the Italian tourist market by renting property in well-known cities, it has been suggested.

Rhiannon Williamson, director of Amberlamb, described the rental market in cities such as Rome, Venice and Florence as "highly in demand"....

Foreign property investors 'should carry out research'

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Overseas investors have been advised to carry out research before committing to a purchase.

Broadcaster and property expert Amanda Lamb stated that the growth of the media meant that people now had far more information available to them than they did ten years ago....

Southern Italy 'has affordable properties'

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Overseas property investors could benefit from more affordable property prices in the Calabria region, it has been suggested.

Stephen Ferguson, owner of a property in Calabria, said the region's properties were more reasonably priced than those in the north....

Italian economy 'good for investors'

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The stability of the Italian economy is one of the main attractions of the market for overseas property investors, according to experts.

Foreign Property Buyer stated that the country offered numerous benefits over emerging rivals such as Bulgaria and Croatia, such as a stronger guarantee of a steady and reliable investment....