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10 property features to keep you cool in a heatwave

With Italian summers getting hotter and electricity getting more expensive, discover 10 natural and affordable property features to keep you cool in a hot summer.

Italian property under €200,000

In the 2022 Italy Property Guides survey, 52% of readers expressed the desire to buy an Italian property for less than €200,000. Almost a third of buyers wanted to spend between €100,000 and €200,000. So,we wondered, how realistic a budget is that? What size and sort of property can you expect to buy for that? And where in Italy will you get more for your money?

Italy’s best beaches; and where to buy a home nearby

When you buy a property in an Italian region with Blue Flag beaches, you are sure of sparkling clear waters and good beach services on your day out at the seaside. So where are the new Blue Flags for summer 2022, and the best of the usual winners?

Buying property in Lucca, Tuscany

It’s not just one of Tuscany’s prettiest towns, it’s also easy to reach and has affordable properties. But what are the highlights of the town and its surroundings, and what will you pay when buying property in Lucca, Tuscany?

If you love Tuscany, you will also love Umbria

If you are searching for a scenic location rich in history and art, where your budget will stretch to a property larger than a bedsit in Florence, then Umbria is just the place. Just like neighbouring Tuscany you will find rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves, woods, lakes, rivers and mountains. There are country lanes bordered with cypress trees, and charming hill top villages to explore. No wonder, the Umbria tourism website , refers to it as the “Green heart of Italy” (Cuone verde d’italia)