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2024 was a positive year for the Italian real estate sector, with residential sales growing by 1.5% and a 5% increase in the sales of first homes. The buying and selling of energy-efficient homes has accelerated: in 2024, the appreciation for a property’s energy efficiency improved (+4%), and for the first time, the most traded luxury homes were in...

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La Dolce Vita by train, a wonder all Made in Italy The evolution of Northeastern Italy: embracing digitalization and innovation The meeting industry in Italy is worth 11 billion eurosRecycling and sustainability in Italy: stories of excellence and innovation Beauty that heals: art and medical care in Italian hospitals The growth of Airbnb rentals...

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At the end of 2024, there were 754,000 rental properties on Airbnb in Italy, with a total of over 3 million beds. Forgetting about the pandemic, last year closed with a record number of active properties for tourists: 52% more than in 2017. However, signals of a slowdown are coming from cities like Venice and Milan, which owners attribute to bureau...

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The awful impact of US tariffs on Italian exports and industries Cagliari tops the climate livability index in Italy for 2024 Cultural heritage in Italy to be valued based on its use value starting in 2026 A dream come true: thirty thousand outdated Italian laws repealed Italians trust traditional media more than social platforms, but internet now...

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The "Jubilee Effect" is driving a significant increase in demand for real estate in Rome from foreign citizens, with a particular interest in luxury homes. Data shows that over the past four years, requests for apartments in the Capital and Lazio region have risen by 42%, and the positive trend continues into 2025. The increase in foreign demand is...

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In an ever-evolving social context, the Italian real estate market is undergoing profound changes. Homeownership is no longer a central priority for Italians. The demand for rentals is increasing, while the supply remains insufficient to meet the needs, and the average length of time tenants stay in the same property has slightly increased. Especia...

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The Italian origins of Pesce d’Aprile (April Fool’s Day) Puglia's growing aerospace sector Tuscany leads Italian luxury real estate market for European buyers Italian project teaches students to identify disinformation and fake news Italian culture has now recovered from the pandemic and is growing Italy at the forefront of high-performance and qu...

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While council tax is rising in many parts of England, small depopulating towns and villages in Italy are scrapping it to lure new residents.  In the rural village of Offida, in the central region of Marche, local authorities have granted exemptions to paying council tax since 2018. New residents can get the exemption with automatic renewals. “A few...

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Whether landing a gorgeous villa in Tuscany or a sunny bungalow in Positano, retiring in Italy has its advantages. Those benefits include a warm climate, robust culture, rich history, and a reasonably straightforward path to citizenship. All those benefits help make “Viva Italia” a tempting calling card for US retirees. “During my sabbatical in Tus...

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As highlighted by a study recently presented, Tuscany is the preferred Italian region for European buyers seeking to invest in high-end properties in Italy. With 20% of total searches, Florence and the other 9 Tuscan provinces take the top spot.   According to updated land registry data through 2022, there were 68,720 high-end properties in It...

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