Genova

Italy’s cheapest streets to buy a home in 2026

Foreign buyers looking at lower-priced homes in Italy may find the lowest asking prices in Genoa, Turin and Palermo, according to an idealista/data analysis of active residential listings.Via Antonio Cantore, in the Sampierdarena Centro area of Genoa, was identified as the cheapest residential stree
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Negotiable prices Italy

20 houses for sale in Italy with negotiable prices

Can you negotiate house prices in Italy in 2026? Absolutely — and for international buyers, it's one of the most important tools at your disposal. Negotiating property prices in Italy has long been standard practice, and the tradition continues this year.
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Building heritage

Italy’s housing stock: the most common types of homes

Two-story buildings with a single unit are the most common configuration across all Italian climate zones. However, the characteristics of these buildings vary significantly depending on the region. This is the finding of an ENEA study, published in the scientific journal Energy and Buildings, which introduces the concept of "Reference Buildings," representative models of the national building stock that can be used for energy simulations and to plan energy efficiency interventions.
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Large apartments with garages starting from 50,000 euros

Five-room flats with a garage for €50,000: where to find them in Italy

Five or more bedrooms, including a garage, and prices starting at €50,000: this isn't real estate fantasy, but a concrete reality in many Italian cities. These apartments are often located in small or medium-sized towns, in hilly and mountainous areas, and hold enormous potential for those who know where to look.
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Energy efficiency

Building energy efficiency in Italy: one in two homes rated F or G

In 2025, 46% of Energy Performance Certificates (Attestati di Prestazione Energetica, or APE) issued for residential buildings fell into energy classes F and G, up by two percentage points on the previous year. Just 11% of certified properties were in classes A1–A4, down from 14% in 2024. These figures come from Saie — the Construction Fair for design, building and systems — based on SIAPE data. They highlight the challenges facing Italy’s housing stock and bring energy refurbishment back into focus ahead of the event’s 60th edition, taking place at BolognaFiere between 7 and 10 October 2026.
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Whitewashing a house

Villas and rural homes: foreign buyers boost Italy’s detached property market

The pandemic changed the way Italians think about their homes, and that shift has not faded. In 2025, according to an analysis by Tecnocasa Group’s Research Office of property transactions, detached and semi-detached homes — villas, smaller villas, rural homes and standalone houses — accounted for 21.6% of all residential sales. This share was largely unchanged from 2024, yet it remains structurally higher than pre-Covid levels.
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The village of Biccari

Biccari is the Puglian village where €1 homes meet medieval history

Biccari is a village in the Daunia Sub-Apennines of Puglia, in the province of Foggia. It has just over 2,500 inhabitants and a rich historical, natural, and gastronomic heritage. Among its main attractions are the Byzantine Tower, the Convent of Sant'Antonio, Lake Pescara, and Monte Cornacchia, the "roof of Puglia." The village is also known for its "1 Euro Homes" initiative, the outdoor offerings of the Daunia Adventure Park and its Bubble Rooms, and specialities such as the Scorzone truffle and the award-winning pasta of Terre di Biccari. The main events are held in August.
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farmhouses and rustic buildings in good condition

Farmhouses and rustic homes for sale: country living may be closer than ever

Stone walls, exposed beams, a private garden, and silence as a soundtrack. For many, it's a lifelong dream, often postponed for fear of overspending or requiring a complete renovation. Yet today, there are farmhouses and rustic properties for sale on the market starting from €43,000, in good condition, located in some of Italy's most beautiful areas. From Caltanissetta to Frosinone, from Calabria to inland Tuscany to the hills of Piedmont, the opportunities abound.
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houses of spite

Italy’s spite houses: the neighbourly feuds behind their walls

Some people decide to build a house not to live in, but to cut off their neighbour's electricity. Or they move their home brick by brick, rather than give in to pressure from an administration. These aren't movie gimmicks, but true stories, in Italy and around the world. Spite houses—called spite houses in the Anglo-Saxon world—are constructions born from personal conflicts, inheritance disputes, neighbour quarrels, and disputes with institutions. From Sicily to Bergamo and Beirut, some have become tourist attractions; others have entered architectural history books.
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Mountain homes for sale

25 affordable mountain homes for sale in Italy

If the beach isn't your style, Italy's mountains offer a wonderfully atmospheric alternative, especially as autumn begins to paint the landscape in warm colours. There's nothing more charming than a countryside hideaway where you can unwind with loved ones and escape the pace of everyday life.
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trulli village

Six restored trulli with a pool for sale near Alberobello

Among the more than 1,500 trulli that dot the landscape of Alberobello, there's a complex that reinvents a trulli village as a contemporary residence. Located on Via Cavalerizza, it comprises six independent units and is for sale for €1,400,000 on idealista.
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idealist France

idealista launches operations in France

idealista, Europe’s most-visited property marketplace, has announced its entry into France.Founded 27 years ago and now established as a leader in Italy, Spain and Portugal, the company is taking another step in its international expansion.
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Houses for 1 euro in Campania

€1 homes in Campania: the villages taking part in 2026

Southern Italy has long been at the centre of a property initiative that has caught the attention of buyers around the world: homes sold at a symbolic price in exchange for a commitment to renovate them. In Campania, the scheme has already produced results, with two villages now standing out as its best-known examples. The €1 homes in Campania programme aims to slow depopulation and bring life back to historic centres, while also protecting the built heritage and supporting local economies.
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Second home

Second home in Italy: how priorities and purchases have changed

Over time, the reasons people buy a second home in Italy have changed. For decades, a property other than the main residence was chiefly used for family holidays: a seaside flat, a mountain house or a small home in the family’s town of origin, used at weekends and during the summer.
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best neighbourhoods in Italy

Why neighbourhoods matter more than size in Italy

Savills’ third Italy New Build Survey points to a clear priority among people choosing new-build homes in Italy: the neighbourhood comes before square metres, a property’s exact position and its finishes.Across all age groups, buyers connect a desirable neighbourhood with safety, green spaces, conne
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Nizza Monferrato

Buying a home in Italy: why foreign buyers are choosing villages

There is an Italy that sits outside the usual mass-tourism circuit: Apennine villages, quiet countryside, lesser-known lakes and stretches of coast where getting onto the beach does not mean joining a queue. This is also the Italy that a growing number of foreign buyers are choosing when it comes to purchasing a home. Data compiled by Gate-away.com for the first half of 2026 points to international demand following a different path from major tourist flows. It is more spread out, more curious and more deeply drawn to everyday Italy.
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