Clooney’s Italian property is keeping its head above water

Regardless of where you buy property, there are a number of factors to consider from the outset. They apply to all countries and include such things as access, sussing out the neighbourhood and getting a trustworthy estate agent and lawyer.   But there are some things that you just can’t make provision for. Things like [...]

By |2018-11-15T15:59:49+01:00April 15th, 2011|Articles|

Which area in Italy provides the best rental income?

If you are buying a holiday home in Italy today, you just may want to think about the prospect of renting it out. In these troubled financial times a bit of extra cash never goes astray – but how will this change the purchase dynamic? When making a decision about renting, you would be wise [...]

By |2011-04-12T10:48:40+01:00April 12th, 2011|Articles|

Head out for a walk from a property in Italy

The Euganean Hills in the Veneto region are an excellent place to go walking while staying in a property in Italy, one journalist has claimed.Writing for Italy Mag, Myra Robinson pointed out that this collection of 17 extinct volcanoes provides the perfect backdrop for a stroll, adding that there are several routes available to tackle.She [...]

By |2011-04-08T18:00:00+01:00April 8th, 2011|Articles|

Find a property in Italy ‘just outside’ Rome

Anyone who is looking for the ideal property in Italy should consider the merits of staying just outside Rome, it has been suggested.Stefania Gatta, a spokeswoman for the Italian State Tourist Board, commented that it is relatively easy and cheap to travel into the capital from the outlying areas."What a lot of people do now [...]

By |2011-04-07T18:00:00+01:00April 7th, 2011|Articles|

View properties and take in a festival while in Italy

Have you ever made a list of ‘100 hundred things to do before you die’? Well, top of my list is to attend the Carnival in Venice. This spectacular carnival differs from most other carnivals in that it isn’t a parade but a time when all Venetians, plus of course many tourists, wandering around in [...]

By |2011-04-06T16:45:11+01:00April 6th, 2011|Articles|

Stay in a property in Italy for sunshine and festivals

Those who want to enjoy a break this month may want to consider planning a visit to a property in Italy following the advice of one publication.An article in the Irish Independent suggested heading to Sicily for "the processions and mosaics".It noted that the Easter celebrations on the Italian island can be "spectacular", adding that [...]

By |2011-04-05T18:00:00+01:00April 5th, 2011|Articles|

Stay in a property in Italy to discover Rome’s history

People staying in a property in Italy near the country's capital should endeavour to explore some of its many historical sites, it has been suggested.Writing for the Telegraph, Lee Marshall highlighted some of the must-visit locations in Rome, although he noted that "a lifetime is hardly enough" to discover all that's on offer here.Top of [...]

By |2011-04-01T18:00:00+01:00April 1st, 2011|Articles|

Take in the Italian lakes from a property in Italy

Anyone who finds a property in Italy near the country's lakes will have lots to look forward to, it has been claimed.Travel+Leisure magazine highlighted some of the area's top attractions, including restaurants, activities and shopping hotspots.People staying in a property in Italy near Lake Como may want to take in the Villa del Balbianello, a [...]

By |2011-03-18T18:00:00+01:00March 18th, 2011|Articles|