In the Your Overseas Home 2024 Buyer’s survey, over 50% of people looking to buy property in Italy told us they’re looking for a second home, rather than a primary residence, retirement casa or investment property.
As we reach the end of the summer season, how did Italy’s tourist trade do in the summer of 2023? Where did the tourists go and what did they most appreciate? We’ve crunched the numbers…
Out of the way regions of Italy are getting more accessible for home buyers due to a huge extension to Italian train services. As well as a greener, cleaner choice, being able to travel by train avoids the need for outrageous car hire charges, says expat train fan Julia.
On Lake Como’s Western shore, there is a string of pretty villages with lake-view properties for sale. Lake Como is conveniently located north of Milan in the Lombardy region of Northern Italy. Both tourists and those working in the city of Milan find it so easy to get to, that they visit time after time. Some even buy second homes here. Its close proximity to the Alps also makes it a great location to enjoy all kinds of sports and activities in a breathtaking landscape.
