Those interested in buying and renting out Italy property may be interested to know that Rome’s Christmas market runs right through from early December to January 6th.

Held in the Piazza Navona in the heart of the eternal city, the event offers a great chance for those in the city before Christmas to pick up something different to take home and put under the tree.

Those staying for Christmas and the New Year will find the market going on and on, until the final day when, traditionally, an old woman called the Befana comes to reward children for their behaviour with goodies in their stockings – or a lump of coal for those who misbehave.

In its list of tips for those renting out an Italy property, Shelter Offshore has recommended that landlords provide Italian-style touches to the decor.

The site also suggested that when catering for families features like washing machines and dishwashers can make a property more attractive.

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