In the hills of Fraginesi, this beautifully restored Sicilian masseria sits within 2,500 m² of private Mediterranean gardens, just a kilometre from the sea.
For your next relaxing holiday, why not stay somewhere with your own private hot tub? A holiday home with a jacuzzi gives you the chance to truly switch off.
The vacation rental market has undergone a profound transformation. Managing an apartment today is no longer just about handing over the keys, but navigating an integrated regulatory system. If you're wondering how to navigate the changes introduced by the 2026 Finance Act on short-term rentals (and more), this guide will help you understand the new rules for the flat-rate tax, the CIN requirement, and the potential profitability of a vacation rental.
2025 has been a pivotal year for Italy’s short-term rental market, with new regulations, rising holiday home prices, and growing attention to safety reshaping the landscape.
With summer just around the corner, it's the perfect time to book holiday accommodation if you haven't done so already. Finding holiday rentals in Italy can be tricky if you're looking to break away from the main accommodation giants.
Italy, with its stunning landscapes ranging from rugged mountains to rolling hills, offers some of the best hiking trails in Europe. Whether you're a seasoned trekker or a beginner looking to explore scenic paths, Italy’s diverse regions provide endless opportunities for adventure.
New rules for short-term rentals in Florence: Mayor Sara Funaro, together with the Councillor for Economic Development and Tourism, Jacopo Vicini, has presented the new regulations for tourist lets.
Planning a holiday in Italy should be an exciting and enjoyable experience, but with the rise of online scams, booking a rental can sometimes feel like navigating a minefield.
In recent years, the evolution of housing models in Italy has shown a growing demand for flexible solutions that can be adapted to people's changing needs.
Italy continues to see more and more 1 euro houses for sale in 2024. It is an initiative that has spread very rapidly with the aim of combating the phenomenon of abandonment and decay of houses in certain rural or urban areas across the country.
As buying a home becomes more difficult, rental needs are becoming more varied, from residential to tourist and student use. Parliament and the government are introducing rules for short-term rentals but there are no changes to medium-term leases.
Short-term rentals are one of the most popular alternatives to hotel accommodation, specially given the debate triggered by the new rules of the Ministry of Tourism to regulate the sector.
The regional data for 2022 on the number of holidaymakers staying in short term accommodation provided by Airbnb, Booking, Expedia Group and TripAdvisor show that the gradual growth of holiday tourism from pre-pandemic times is distributed in a disjointed way across Europe.
The progress of the sect
Following extensive consultations with mayors, hotel owners, and tenants' associations, Italy's tourism ministry recently published the initial version of a proposed legislation aimed at regulating short-term tourist rentals in Italy, including those facilitated by Airbnb, nationwide.
On May 31st 2023, Florence declared its intention to ban new private holiday rentals, including Airbnb listings, within the historical centre of the Renaissance city. The mayor, Dario Nardella, clarified that this regulation would not apply retroactively.
The time has come to plan your next holiday and you are looking for the perfect accommodation in Italy. Finding the right accommodation in Italy can be a real challenge, especially with so many options available.
If you are renting out your property in Italy for tourist purposes, we recommend that you always use a tourist rental contract. In this article, we will discuss what this contract is, what it looks like, and how you can easily create it.
If you are renting out a property in Italy, there are several things to keep in mind. One of these things is rental agreements with "Cedolare Secca". But what is Cedolare Secca in Italy?