Italy property news
You can browse the latest Italy property news at Italy Property Guides. Here, you’ll find updates on all things to do with the Italian property market, essential if you plan on buying a property in Italy. We cover many topics, including market forecasts, new laws and regulations, and property trends.
Why Italian food is the way to health, happiness and long life
It’s well known that the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest on the planet, as well as among the easiest to prepare. But Italian cuisine can also make you happier and live a longer life.Read more...
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The rich and famous holidaying in Italy
Actors, pop stars and national leaders have taken a break to relax in Italy this summer. But which global superstars are just enjoying the scenery and who is house-hunting?Read more...
Keep yourself (and your house) cool in a heatwave
With temperatures over 40°C (104°F) in much of Italy last week, I have tried everything to keep the house and ourselves cool! Here are my ten best tips.Read more...
Creating an inspiring Italian Garden
If you’ve watched Monti Don’s Italian gardens on TV, or seen photos of an Italian palace, farmhouse and lakeside gardens, you might be looking forward to having an Italian garden of your own.Read more...
Italian train get-away
As the fourth heatwave hits Italy, with temperature reaching 40 degrees in some areas, more Italians are taking the train to find fresher air by the sea and in the mountains.Read more...
My experience of Italian healthcare
Following a ride in an ambulance to the Emergency department this month, I can share first-hand what’s it’s like to use the Italian healthcare system.Read more...
Italy awarded two more UNESCO sites
Italy now has 53 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, more than any other country in the world. For anyone planning a home there, such a grand history of building, architecture and culture should be a real inspiration.Read more...
Traditional summer events in Italy
An Italian summer is full of local events, usually involving great food and free concerts in the town piazzas. But what is a festa, sagra, notte bianca, carnivale, palio and corteo storico?Read more...
Taking your dog to Italy
A diplomatic incident was avoided this week when the (great) Danes allowed an Italian chef to take his Argentinian mastiff, named Iceberg, back to Italy after more than a third of a million Italians pleaded for his life. Confused? Thankfully the rules about taking your dog to Italy are a little simpler to follow, reports our dog-friendly writer in Italy, Julia.Read more...
Rent-to-buy: Unlocking doors in Italy
The rent-to-buy scheme in Italy is opening more doors to potential house buyers wanting to move into their dream home sooner, rather than later.Read more...
Houses of the Itria Valley, Apulia, Italy
The Itria Valley is the most popular area in Apulia for British house buyers and tourists alike. Three towns I like to take family to see are Alberobello, Martina Franca and the famous “White City” of Ostuni.Read more...