Housing prices

The real estate market in Naples is showing a strong increase, with pre-owned house prices rising by 2.6% in the first quarter of 2024, bringing the average price to 2,823 euros per square metre.

When deciding where to buy a place in the sun, there are lots of different factors that can influence your choice: is it a safe neighbourhood? Are there schools nearby? Is the gym within walking distance? If you’re guided more by exclusivity and price, though, this is the article for you.

While the cost of living and mortgage rates are still an obstacle for those dreaming of relocating to Italy, all is certainly not lost.

Forty-eight per cent of the house listings for sale on idealista in Italy in the fourth quarter of 2023 were priced below €150,000, according to an analysis published by Italy's leading property portal, regarding the most affordable homes for future owners.

Inflation in Italy is on a declining path, at least compared to the astronomical levels we have seen in recent times. However, this does not mean that life has suddenly become cheaper: the transmission of a drop in inflation to real prices is always much slower than the opposite movement.

Complicated times for those looking for a house to rent. Inflation on the one hand, and falling housing stock in the rental market on the other, are making the search for an affordable rental property a real challenge.

The performance index of residential purchases and sales shows, for the Milan market, a sudden retreat in the second half of 2023.

According to analysis conducted by idealista, Italy's leading real estate portal, there was a 3% increase in the number of homes for sale in the most recent quarter compared to the same period last year.

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Used house prices in Italy fell by 0.8% on a quarterly basis to an average price of €1,845 per square metre. However, the situation varies greatly in different areas, whose reality differs significantly from the national average.