After staying at the Aman Venice Hotel for their lavish and much-talked-about wedding in Venice, the couple Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos decided to remain in Italy for at least part of their honeymoon.

In Italy, luxury homes appear to be holding their value more steadily than the general housing market. Comparing data from May 2024, the top-tier property segment saw only a marginal decline of -0.2%, while the overall sales market experienced a more notable drop of -0.8%.

The new legislation introduces harsher penalties against squatting and, more broadly, against crimes related to public safety and order.

The luxury property market in Italy attracts interest across the entire length of the Peninsula.

All eyes are on Rome – and not just because of death of the Pope during this Jubilee year. The capital dominates the top ten list of neighbourhoods attracting the highest demand among prospective homebuyers in the first quarter of 2025.

The top 10 neighbourhoods people are searching for when renting a home in Italy include many from outside the big cities.

Penne, a picturesque village in the province of Pescara, is among the many Italian towns aiming to breathe new life into their streets by offering 1 euro houses. Since 2012, it’s been part of the prestigious “Most Beautiful Villages in Italy” network.

A magnificent historic castle has been listed for sale on idealista, with an asking price of €31 million. Set amidst the picturesque landscape of Val di Chy, just outside Ivrea, this extraordinary property offers a truly unique setting steeped in history and charm.

The top 10 most searched neighbourhoods for those looking to rent a house in Italy highlights a strong presence from the Capital, although it doesn't claim a spot on the podium. In fact, the top three positions of this special ranking are taken by districts in Bolzano, Pavia, and Verona. The demand for rental properties is also a significant factor in the real estate markets of smaller towns.

In some of Italy’s most exclusive areas, the majority of demand for luxury villas or apartments (with average prices exceeding one and a half million euros) comes from foreign buyers. This is revealed by a report from idealista/data, which also highlights that the top 10 most sought-after locations among wealthy buyers worldwide for single-family homes consist solely of towns in Tuscany or on Lake Como.