Property for sale in Italy

Italy remains one of Europe’s most desirable destinations for property buyers.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced a bold plan to make housing more accessible for young couples in Italy, highlighting the government’s belief that strong families are at the heart of a prosperous nation.

After several years of uncertainty, Italy’s residential property market is regaining momentum. A combination of favourable macroeconomic conditions, including falling interest rates, contained inflation, and renewed household confidence in property as a safe investment, is driving this resurgence.

As October winds down, it’s time to trade cold, grey days for sun-soaked mornings on Italy’s stunning coastline.

Every region of Italy is home to breathtaking historic gardens and parks. From UNESCO World Heritage Sites to secret garden islands and historic mazes, here are the best gardens in Italy that you simply cannot miss.

According to the latest Eurostat figures, house prices in Europe continue to rise, but Italy is growing more slowly than its neighbours. In Q2 2025, the House Price Index (HPI) rose by an average of 5.1% in the euro area and 5.4% across the European Union compared with the same quarter in 2024.

House prices in Italy are generally falling, but some neighbourhoods are seeing sharp rises. Padua’s Mortise-Brenta leads (+41.3%), followed by Milan’s Corvetto-Rogoredo (+24.4%) and Rome’s Trionfale-Monte Mario (+22.5%).

Selling a property in Italy can be complicated, especially if you’re not familiar with local procedures. Using an estate agency can make the process much smoother, helping you navigate legal requirements, paperwork, and negotiations.

If you’re considering buying property in Italy, Rome and Milan remain two of the most dynamic markets — each offering a very different picture for buyers.

The Italian housing market has seen a small slowdown in the third quarter of 2025, with the average price of second-hand homes falling 0.7% to €1,815 per square metre.

Puglia has become one of the most attractive regions in Italy for real estate investment. According to recent data from Re/Max, both international buyers seeking luxury properties and investors looking for more affordable homes to rent out as holiday accommodation are driving the market.

Buying property in Italy is a dream for many international buyers. But what if you want to sell your current home and buy a new property in Italy at the same time?

The Italian property market is thriving, closing the second quarter of 2025 with strong growth.

Thinking about buying a home in Italy? Property prices can vary enormously depending on the region, with major cities and tourist hotspots often reaching sky-high values.

As climate change and the need for sustainable practices take centre stage, the European Union’s revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) marks a pivotal regulatory moment.

In the second quarter of 2025, renting a home in Italy has become more financially demanding, while the cost of buying with a mortgage has eased slightly.According to new research from idealista, the leading Italian property portal, the average rental effort rate — the percentage of household income

Everyone knows Verona as the stage for Shakespeare's most famous love story, but there's so much more to the city than balconies. You’ll find its real heart in the gorgeous medieval streets and the incredible Roman Arena.

Bari is a spirited port city on the Adriatic coast, constantly enlivened by its university population. Bari Vecchia—a proper olde worlde maze of timeworn streets—sits right next to the neat, grand grid of the 19th-century Murat district.

The Italian property market is attracting a growing number of foreign buyers. This is the finding of our analysis of residential property sales in five major Italian cities: Rome, Milan, Turin, Cagliari and Florence – all destinations already well known and appreciated abroad.

Dreaming of a second home by the sea in Italy?

The Italian coastal tourist property market continues to show strong momentum in the first half of 2025, with rising trends across various regions of the country.

Buying a second property on the Italian coast is a dream for many – and not a well-kept secret. But how much does it really cost? These are the cheapest seaside towns to buy a home in Italy in 2025.

Italy’s residential property market is showing clear signs of recovery. This is the finding of the latest Residential Quarterly Outlook – H1 2025 published by Patrigest, the research and valuation company within the Gabetti Group.

The Italian property market in Piedmont is once again on the radar of international investors, boosting transactions and consolidating the sector’s positive trend.

In Maranello, red isn’t just the colour of the legendary Ferrari — it’s also the shade of casa.it, the property portal for buying and renting homes owned by idealista. And who better to prove it than one of Ferrari’s brightest stars?