On 16 December, owners of first luxury homes and second homes in Italy will be asked to pay the balance of the 2021 IMU tax.

There are a wide variety of reasons to move to the Italian countryside, from the beautiful landscapes that provide jaw-dropping views, to the sense of tranquility you can find surrounded by nature and plantlife, from the fabulous rustic aesthetic of Italian country houses, to the simple pleasure of

Around the world, people are reconsidering their living and working situations en masse as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

It is not often that you find yourself with the opportunity to buy a hotel. Right now however there is just such an opportunity on the market in Italy, with a Sicilian hotel complex up for auction.

Four years ago, a project was born in Italy with a very precise objective: to be a point of reference for all the families and all the citizens of the neighbourhoods in which it has an office.

There are many reasons that Italy is as popular with ex-pats as it is. Some choose to make their lives in Italy to enjoy its stunning natural landscapes, some for its rich cultural history, some simply for the weather.

A year and a half after the outbreak of the pandemic, what is happening to real estate investment in 2021? And what are the prospects for the future?

Article written by Rosaria Barrile, collaborator of idealista/news Hands on the wheel and eyes on the road... and on the text of the new Italian highway code if you want to avoid fines.

The lakes in the north of Italy are a popular holiday destination, both for Italians and foreigners. Nestled in idyllic landscapes, they offer various activities for nature lovers: surfing, kayaking, hiking, cycling...

For many people, a second home in Italy is a way to have a refuge from the colder climates of northern Europe, a place in the sun for the summer or a place to escape the cold winter. But of course winters in Italy are themselves plenty cold and you have to keep you home warm.