Milan property news

Milan is Italy’s most expensive major city for renters, with a two-room flat costing an average of €1,128 a month in 2025, according to Tecnocasa Group data.For foreigners weighing up renting in Italy, the data underlines how sharply housing costs can differ between cities, even among the country’s

In the heart of Milan’s Porta Nuova district stands one of the world’s most recognisable examples of sustainable architecture: Bosco Verticale, or “Vertical Forest”.

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.

On 30 September 2025, the Olympic Village that will host athletes for Milan-Cortina 2026 was officially unveiled. After the Games, it will become Italy’s largest affiliated student residence.

Milan is rapidly becoming one of Europe’s hottest destinations for wealthy investors and international buyers. Once known primarily as Italy’s fashion and financial capital, the city is now attracting a new wave of millionaires and entrepreneurs thanks to a favourable tax regime, quality of life, and booming real estate opportunities.

Among the many new-build listings on idealista, you will find modern apartments in a newly constructed development in Milan’s sought-after “San Gimignano District”.

Milan’s luxury real estate market in the second half of 2024 reaffirmed a long-standing trend: a growing divide between the high-end and mid-range segments, characterised by divergent demand dynamics and price variations.

Milan and Rome continue to rank among the most important cities for Italy's luxury residential market. According to the World Cities Prime Residential Index 2025 by Savills, both cities performed strongly in 2024, with Milan experiencing substantial price stability and Rome showing growth.

Milan is one of the most sought-after cities for those looking to buy high-value, prestigious properties. The city’s luxury neighbourhoods not only offer exclusive homes but also an exceptional lifestyle, with top-tier services and a vibrant atmosphere.

Milan solidifies its status as an increasingly international destination, particularly highlighted by Time Out magazine's recognition of the Isola district among the top 10 'coolest' neighbourhoods in the world to live in.

Prices for luxury residential in the world's largest cities will continue to rise in 2024.

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

Owning a luxury residence in Milan can be a real stroke of luck and it is a treasure to be put to good use, whether one opts to sell or to make an income. According to Nativo, a company specialising in luxury short rentals, the latter is the preferred option for owners of luxury homes in Milan.

The global real estate market is suffering from the uncertainties expected in 2023, with the real estate market specfically affected by inflation, interest rate increases, the economic slowdown and the energy crisis.

Milan's vocation for avant-garde architecture and the realisation of 'green' projects is constantly evolving. After the iconic Bosco Verticale, Milan's residential block known as the "Vertical Forest", for the new San Siro stadium, Stefano Boeri has presented his project.

NH Hotel Group has announced the opening of its twelfth hotel in Milan, the NH Collection Milano CityLife, created from the structure of the former Cristo Re church.

A "Build-to-rent" residential project is taking shape in the heart of Milan for a modern property complex in Via Stilicone, between the Cenisio, Monumentale and Garibaldi underground stations.

The real estate sector in Milan has undergone several changes in recent years, and this process seems to be accelerating.

If there is one sector that knows no crisis, it is the luxury sector, and luxury residences in Milan are a shining example.

They luxurious feel of Italy's fashion capital Milan is often reflected in the wonderful properties on offer in the city, and this is certainly the case when it comes to this luxury penthouse in the heart of historic Milan.

Just a few steps away from Milan Cathedral and Sforza Castle in the historic centre of Milan is this sophisticated and modern penthouse.

In the first half of 2020, those who bought property in Milan brought with them different cultures and geographical origins, as foreign buyers continued to invest in Italy.

According to recent data from the Knight Frank Global Residential Cities Index, Turkish cities have dominated the global ranking of cities with rising residential property prices in the third quarter of 2020.

The "Bosco Verticale" (Vertical Forest) consists of a pair of residential towers in the Porta Nuova district of Milan, and these two buildings are jointly considered among the 50 most iconic skyscrapers in the world.

When you think of living in Milan, a small city apartment might spring to mind. However, for those who have the budget, there are also areas of the city that are home to spacious villas.