The demand for properties in Sicily continues to grow.

The luxury real estate sector in Italy has not been affected by the economic crisis because it affects a high-income target audience, according to this snapshot of the Italian luxury real estate market by Tecnocasa. Tecnocasa say that customers with a higher spending power and more money are attrac

Paying your monthly rent to your landlord in Italy in cash is not necessarily illegal, but it can create difficulties for everyone involved.

When you have a second home in Italy, it’s often necessary to send money to the country to pay for bills, taxes and other living expenses of being an expat, but banks and money transfer companies can sometimes take advantage of exchange rates and fees.

In the biggest cities in Italy like Rome and Milan, it’s easy to find weird and wonderful houses for sale with some crazy characteristics that might really surprise you. Houses, apartments and penthouses with jacuzzis, spas, saunas or indoor swimming pools… incredible luxury villas with hanging gar

In the summer months, home robberies shoot up about 35%.

The coffee bar or simply 'bar' in Italy is a real institution.

Having a house by the sea is still a dream for Italians and expats alike, both as a holiday home for personal use and for investment purposes.

What is your dream apartment like? Would it have a swimming pool or would it have a rooftop terrace?

Italy holds a collection of some of the largest and most impressive historical buildings and monuments in the world, and it’s even possible to buy some of them on idealista.