Rome's Smart City Plan for 2021

Rome launches its plan to become a "smart city"

The Rome Smart City Plan (known in Italy as "il Piano Roma Smart City") has been approved. This plan to boost Rome's smart potential as a city envisages the use of new digital technology and the construction of a smart city, tailored to the needs of its citizens.
The best cities to cycle in Italy

Italy's most bike-friendly cities

The Italian Federation for the Environment and Cycling (La Federazione Italiana Ambiente e Bicicletta) has awarded 51 yellow flags in 2021 in recognition of the most bike-friendly cities in Italy.
Where do expats live in Italy?

Where do British expats live in Italy?

The Italian “Dolce Vita” continues to attract expats from all over the world, and a significant amount of property demand in Italy comes from expats who have relocated to the country.
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The best places to live in Milan

Known as one of the world's fashion capitals, Milan is an elegant, clean and well organised city. Being the second largest city in Italy after Rome, you are sure to find everything you need in it, but its magnitude can also be intimidating when it comes to choosing where to live.
This beautiful property is for sale in Rome

Property of the week: a contemporary pad in central Rome

Living in the centre of Italy's capital city doesn't mean that you have to live in a small, dark apartment. Especially in the current climate, people long for more space, outdoor areas and natural light, something more often associated with the countryside or outskirts of a city.
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How much money do people spend when buying a house in Italy?

If you're planning on investing in property in Italy, then it's a good idea to get an idea of how much Italians generally spend when buying a house in Italy's main cities. A recent analysis by the Tecnocasa research office has focused on how much people spent when purchasing property
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Why now is a good time to buy a house in Venice

At a time when the real estate market remains favourable as far as prices are concerned, investing in property in Venice could be a good idea in order to secure a place in Italy's most romantic city. "In Venice, the real estate market has good demand fuelled mainly by residents and foreigners who a
This stylish apartment is for sale in Milan

Property of the week: a stylish, industrial-chic apartment in Milan

Living in a large city doesn't mean having to compromise on space, design or nature, something which is in no shortage in this stylish apartment in the Vigentino area of Milan. Inside a former industrial complex, the property provides a safe community close to all local services,
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Milan's new urban “beach” opens for the summer

With Europe on the road to recovery after the coronavirus pandemic in the country, Italy is open for the summer holidays. With the simultaneous arrival of summer, locals and soon tourists will once again flock to the Bel paese to enjoy the summer sun.
The rooftop terrace of this spectacular apartment has stunning views over Lucca

Property of the week - old meets new in Lucca

Lucca is a historical city located in Tuscany on the western coast of Italy and is known throughout Italy for its fantastic medieval city walls that still encircle most of the historic old town.