For anyone intending to relocate or invest in property in Italy, Milan offers the chance of a unique shopping experience.

January and February sees the designer outlets clear their shop fronts to make way for next season’s collections.

This time of year brings people from all over the world to the shopping plazas of Milan, the so called ‘Quadrilateral of Fashion’ (Quadilatero dell Moda), reports the World Travel Guide.

Forming the quartet of plazas are Via Montenapoleone, Via Sant’Andrea, Via Monzani and Via della Spiga.

The Milan sales represent the only time of the year when many people can purchase clothing usually reserved for the rich and famous.

Investing in property in Italy, more specifically the areas in and around Milan, could put you at the centre of high fashion.

Milan is home to internationally renowned brand names such as Armani, Versace, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino and Vuitton.

According to the World Travel Guide, sales tax in Milan varies between four and 20 per cent for EU citizens.

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