Rent property

The top 10 neighbourhoods people are searching for when renting a home in Italy include many from outside the big cities.

Dreaming of buying a home in Italy but not quite there financially? Looking for an alternative route to property ownership? We have the perfect solution for you, especially for those who aren't currently in a position to take out a mortgage.

The top 10 most searched neighbourhoods for those looking to rent a house in Italy highlights a strong presence from the Capital, although it doesn't claim a spot on the podium. In fact, the top three positions of this special ranking are taken by districts in Bolzano, Pavia, and Verona. The demand for rental properties is also a significant factor in the real estate markets of smaller towns.

Italy’s coastline is dotted with breathtaking destinations, from the colourful villages of Liguria to the sun-drenched shores of Sicily.

To buy or to rent a home? It’s a question that’s always relevant for those searching for a new place to live, and even more so now, as mortgage rates are shifting due to the European Central Bank's rate cuts, making the buying option increasingly appealing in Italy.

September marks the start of a new phase for thousands of people who, due to work, university or personal reasons, relocate to major Italian cities.

Express rentals: 17% of homes rented in Italy through idealista during the first quarter of 2024 remained on the market for less than 24 hours. This is a new record, according to a study published by idealista, the leading portal for technological development in Italy.

Embark on a journey to find your perfect affordable home in Italy, from the historic streets of Rome to the scenic views of the countryside. This guide is your key to unlocking budget-friendly living options in Italy's most desirable locations.

Rome reigns supreme as the top destination for both home buyers and renters in Italy, according to the latest findings from a report by idealista/data. The Eternal City dominates the rankings, with eight districts claiming spots in the top ten.

Despite the changes in the rental market in recent years, the luxury residential segment is holding its own in Milan.

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.

In recent years, WhatsApp has become the world's leading means of communication, increasingly taking over from text messaging and even email.

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 average rental cost in Italy rose by 1.4% in August to 13.7 €/m2, according to the monthly report on rents compiled by the research department of idealista, Italy's leading real estate portal.

Once the holidays are over, the topic of high rents is more topical than ever. University students and out-of-town workers are already hunting for houses to rent at a favourable price.

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.

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 consequences of the pandemic are still being felt in the hotel property market.

Not only Rome and Milan: as much as the two capitals enjoy the leading real estate investment markets in Italy, interesting yield opportunities also exist for those who identify housing as the best solution for allocating financial resources in other cities.

The problem of high rents and housing prices in general for young people, whether students or workers, is clearly not just an issue in Milan, but involves the whole of Europe.

The controversy over limits to short rentals in cities also involves the opposition between flat owners within flat blocks.

If you have a house in your own home and it is full of ill-mannered tenants, what do you need to do? idealista/news has tried to capture this in collaboration with Studio Legale Mauro (Rome-Pisa).

According to a calculation made by the idealista research office, Italy's leading real estate portal, the purchase price of a house is equivalent to an average of 11.9 years' rent in Italy.

What are the trends at the beginning of the year for those looking for a house to rent in Italy? A report by idealista/data took a closer look rental prices in Italy, most specifically, the most expensive and most sought-after locations in Italy to rent a property.

According to the latest Economic Survey on the Housing Market in Italy, covering the first quarter of 2023, conducted by Bankitalia, Tecnoborsa and the Agenzia delle Entrate (Inland Revenue), inflation trends will continue to have a negative impact on demand for housing.