Tuscany hailed as more than holiday destination

The Tuscany region of Italy has too much to see to fit into a fortnight, it has been suggested.Travel writer for the Independent Adam Buckley said that the city of Florence has more treasures on its own than can be seen in a two-week break.He commented: "You could spend a fortnight here and still not [...]

By |2009-05-14T14:22:26+01:00March 2nd, 2009|Articles|

Tango time for Tuscany property seekers

The annual Florence Tango Festival takes place in late April this year, offering Tuscany property seekers and others a chance to let their hair down and enjoy themselves in the historic city.Held from April 23rd to the 26th at the city's Saschall theatre, the event brings top international dancers to Florence to show how it [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:24:02+01:00February 27th, 2009|Articles|

Tuscany property tops Italian buyer interest list

The Tuscany property scene is the most popular of any region in Italy, a new study has revealedIn its latest findings the Italymag.co.uk property index, which analyses adverts placed in the magazine, revealed that out of the 11,000 homes studied nearly a fifth (19.8 per cent) were in Tuscany, more than any other region.It noted [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:24:03+01:00February 23rd, 2009|Articles|

Ring up for Umbria property

A festival dating back to 1371 may provide an attractive reason for those thinking of buying Umbria property to invest in the region.The Feast in the town of Narni dates back to the 14th century occasion when the town's laws were drawn up, an event commemorated in a traditional race to the ring.This sees representatives [...]

By |2009-05-14T14:22:28+01:00February 17th, 2009|Articles|

Portugal property rises in popularity survey

Portugal property is an increasingly popular choice for overseas buyers, a new study has found.Property website Homes Overseas has revealed that viewings of both its country pages and individual properties in the past month have shown a rising level of interest in Portugal.As a result, Portugal property has overtaken France and Italy and now lies [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:01:12+01:00February 17th, 2009|Articles|

Tuscany property buyers arrow in on festivities

A crossbow festival in Siena may provide those keen on buying Tuscany property with another good reason to visit the region and enjoy its heritage.One event is that of the Balestro del Girifalco, a spectacle that occurs every May and August in time-honoured tradition, during which different districts of Siena compete in a crossbow shooting [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:24:03+01:00February 16th, 2009|Articles|

Italy property among the priciest, finds survey

Italy property buyers seeking to buy a residence in Rome will be investing in one of the most expensive cities in the world, according to a new survey.The Global Property Guide's World's Most Expensive Residential Real Estate Markets 2009 poll ranked Rome the ninth most highly-priced city in the world.It found that Italy property buyers [...]

By |2009-05-14T14:22:29+01:00February 13th, 2009|Articles|

Letting tips given to Italy property owners

Owners of Italy property have been given a number of tips for letting out their homes.Speaking to Shelter Offshore, lawyer and property consultant Alison Harris suggested a number of ideas Italy property owners can take on board to ensure their investment is a success.Ms Harris stated that those hoping to let out their house should [...]

By |2009-05-14T14:22:30+01:00February 11th, 2009|Articles|

Crafty time for Tuscany property buyers

A major art and crafts event in Florence may be another reason for people to be attracted to Tuscany this spring.Tuscany property buyers and others can enjoy the 2009 ART festival, which takes place at the Fortezza da Basso exhibition centre in the historic city and offers visitors a chance to enjoy a wide range [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:24:04+01:00January 30th, 2009|Articles|