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| Why Invest in Italy, Investment Property in Italy The days of bargain property in Italy are not over. There is a growing trend amongst property purchasers in Italy to seek out beautiful rural properties in quiet locations. |
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| With the dramatic increase of budget airline connections to many areas of Italy, previously lesser known regions are now becoming increasingly popular amongst investors as prime Italian property locations. Generally, prices are lower the further south you go. The south is a relatively undiscovered area, offering stunning, rugged beauty and many recreational activities. |
| However those who invest in the northern lake areas, the Alps and the Dolomites take advantage of both summer sun and the winter ski season, where an apartment can yield year-round rental incomes of £400 per week. Wherever you decide to purchase your investment property in Italy, it is important to plan your investment strategy carefully, bearing in mind the purpose of your investment and weighing up price against potential yields. Buy-to-let options are highly popular in Italy due to the tourist trade, both in rural and tourist hotspots. Cities such as Milan, Turin, Venice and Florence are also a hot tip for buy-to-let investment as cultural centres also enjoy a year-round tourist trade. Residential property has seen much investment growth outside major cities like Rome. Attracted by the relaxing lifestyle and beautiful surroundings, EU purchasers have bought up villas in rural areas of Italy as second homes or rural retreats. Apartments are one of the most popular types of residential property today, due to lack of space in the cities and a continual and growing demand for accommodation. Apartments also offer a second and more affordable home or easy buy-to-let investment. Holiday homes in prime tourist locations are selling at a fast rate. Many foreigners now seek the more exclusive rural properties for their investment or holiday locations and this is forging a new path in property investment trends today. These properties often pay for themselves in rental income during peak season, allowing home owners to enjoy them during the rest of the year. |

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