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House prices rising slightly worldwide in Q2 2023. This is according to Knight Frank's Global House Price index, according to which overall housing in the world costs more, from 2.9 per cent in Q1 2023 to 3.0 per cent in Q2 2023.

The slow descent of the capital's property prices continues, falling 0.2% in the summer quarter to stand at an average of 2,998 €/m2.

The slowdown in real estate sales is confirmed in the second quarter of 2023.

ECB policy has raised interest rates to 4.5%, making access to mortgages increasingly complicated.

Sicily is in the international market spotlight. According to an analysis by Century 21 Italy, our island region is among the most popular for foreign investors to buy houses.

Foreigners in search of the dolce vita in Rome: but what are they really looking for? First and foremost, a luxury home, which means many things. Large, bright, well-located but not only. The needs of the luxury buyer in the capital are many, and foreigners have high expectations.

Seaside homes have always been a dream for many people, an oasis of tranquillity and beauty that offers a direct link with nature and the charm of the beaches.

Interest rates will weigh on house prices in Europe for a long time. This was stated in the S&P report 'European Housing Markets: Sustained Correction Ahead'. According to Standard & Poor's analysts, housing values will hit rock bottom by the end of 2024.

Rising inflation and the resulting increases in interest rates have dominated the charts in the first half of 2023. The prime residential markets have borne the brunt of the problem, but it is the sales volumes, not the prices, that are the main winners.

The interest rate hikes set by the ECB are having a tangible impact on the pockets of Italian households, so much so that one percentage point of wages in Italy would be eroded due to the hikes.

'That branch of Lake Como, which turns to the south, between two unbroken chains of mountains...': this is the famous beginning of The Betrothed, set in the Lombard town.

The choice to live in an Italian coastal city might be motivated by several factors. The mild climate, the beautiful beaches and the quality of life are just some of the advantages these areas have to offer. Some of these locations are particularly cost-effective.

The villa built by Aldo Gucci, son of Guccio Gucci who founded the famous Italian fashion house in 1921, is for sale in Rome, in Via della Camilluccia, for 15 million euros. The property, marketed by Forbes, is on idealista. The building is on several levels and has 18 rooms and 14 bathrooms.

One in Piedmont, the other in Emilia Romagna. These are two stunning luxury villas that will be auctioned at the end of July by Miami-based Platinum Luxury Auctions and are being offered for sale by the owner, who decided to sell them by skipping the traditional sales route.

A wonderful three-star hotel on the island of Salina, in Leni, is for sale on idealista for €2.3 million.

If the beach isn't your thing, then fear not, as Italy has so much more to offer than just beautiful coastline.

Between taxes and bureaucracy, it is not easy to buy a property in Italy if you are a foreigner.

There is a property for everyone in Italy, and if you are one of those looking for a relaxed lifestyle in 2022, here we present the perfect solution. After the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdown and teleworking, the need to escape to a more natural environment is high on everybody's to-do list.

Much of the world has experienced an enormous and inexorable demographic shift in the last few decades: small towns and villages in the countryside, in the mountains, and the hills, of countries from Spain to Japan to the US and more, are emptying.

The lakes in the north of Italy are a popular holiday destination, both for Italians and foreigners. Nestled in idyllic landscapes, they offer various activities for nature lovers: surfing, kayaking, hiking, cycling...

The ever-increasing trend of teleworking could mean that more and more people choose to a move away from Italy's largest cities, destinations that have been popular up until now as they tend to house the offices and headquarters of large companies.

If you're thinking of buying property in Italy, it's important to know how much your money can buy in different areas of the country. The Tecnocasa Study Office in Italy has been looking at this question: how many square metres can you buy in Italy with 200,000 euros?

For most people, living in a luxury penthouse and enjoying beautiful surrounding views is nothing more than a dream.

Are you thinking of buying or renovating your first house in Italy? The good news is that in Italy, there is a mortgage guarantee fund for first time buyers, especially for those in the economically weaker categories.

First home mortgages in Italy: with the new tax legislation in 2020 there have been some changes. Let's find out what they are and how you may be affected when buying your first home in Italy. First and foremost, seizure of properties in the case of non-payment has been stopped if you have dif