The property market in Sicily is beginning to change its negative image, thanks to tourism. This and a string of low cost airlines providing flights to the area means that Sicily is fast becoming one of the most popular holiday destinations for 2011.

Holiday operator, Travelzest, believes that because flights to the west of Sicily are cheaper than those to the east of the island, the west is reaping the benefits by seeing more and more visitors.

In turn, there has been an increase in demand for property to buy and to rent, making now the ideal time for investors to purchase property in Sicily. There has also been a surge in the development of new homes being built to help meet this demand.

This, in turn, has increased demand for property in Sicily to both buy and rent, which has led to an increase in the development and supply of new homes.

Giuseppe Giliberti, director of Hamptons International said “Over the next couple of years a number of golf courses will open and this is expected to add tremendous appeal.”

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