Carnival atmosphere for Tuscany property buyers

Those who enjoy a good carnival may often lament when it has finished that it's all over for another year all too quickly, but that will not be the case in the Tuscan town of Viarregio in February and March.Buyers of Tuscany property can enjoy weekend after weekend of fun as the carnival processes through [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:25:04+01:00October 30th, 2008|Articles|

Southern Italy property tipped as sound alternative

Southern Italy property offers a good alternative to the more expensive northern regions, it has been stated.Overseas property firm Buy Association has stated that the northern regions such as Tuscany, Le Marche and Abruzzo have all become well-established Italy property markets among British buyers.However, it adds, for those wanting something more traditional and priced less, [...]

By |2009-05-14T14:25:30+01:00October 27th, 2008|Articles|

Southern Tuscany property recommended as emerging area

Tuscany property seekers could find some exciting prospects for investors in the south of the region, it has been suggested.Speaking to Country Life Magazine, Bill Thompson of the firm's Florence office said those looking at the Tuscany property sector should consider the south, commenting: "It is an emerging area, especially if the airport opens up [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:25:05+01:00October 23rd, 2008|Articles|

Merry Christmas in Italy property

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 [...]

By |2009-05-14T14:25:31+01:00October 16th, 2008|Articles|

Treesy does it for Umbria property

Those looking to invest in Umbria property will find that the Italian region has many attractions, but none as illuminating as the one in the town of Gubbio.While there are many festivals and events in this historic town, where it is said a fierce wolf was tamed by St Francis of Assisi, the highlight of [...]

By |2009-05-14T14:25:31+01:00October 13th, 2008|Articles|

Tuscany property buyers offered sweet treats

Those buying a home on the Tuscany property market can not just enjoy all the fine historic, cultural, artistic, architectural and natural attractions of the region; there is chocolate as well.Chocaholics will find this at the Artisan Chocolate Fair in the region's historic capital city of Florence every January, where the art of handmade chocolate-making [...]

By |2009-05-14T14:25:32+01:00October 9th, 2008|Articles|

Italy property buyers may enjoy golf growth

Those looking to buy into the Italy property market could find investments on the island of Sicily being boosted by the growth of golf tourism, it has been stated.The sport has been given a head start by the establishment of the Il Picciolo course at the Palmerston Etna resort on the island, the Daily Telegraph [...]

By |2009-05-06T08:35:02+01:00October 7th, 2008|Articles|

Britons ‘still holidaying in Tuscany’

In news that many interest those thinking of investing in the Tuscany property market, it has been stated that British holidaymakers are not staying at home despite the credit crunch.Lonely Planet author David Else told Go Travel Insurance that people are cutting their cloth according to their means and still going ahead with their trips.He [...]

By |2009-05-06T08:35:22+01:00September 30th, 2008|Articles|

Florence gears up for winter festival

As the nights draw in across the northern hemisphere, those interested in buying into Tuscany property may wish to know that the winter in Florence could be on course to be an enjoyable one.The historic city hosts Winter in Florence, a programme of events held between November and February, which will offer those visiting or [...]

By |2009-05-06T08:35:39+01:00September 25th, 2008|Articles|

Tuscany Animated

Those who wish to enjoy culture, architecture and music in Tuscany can bring all of these together in Pisa every autumn, when the Anima Mundi Festival takes place.Concerts of sacred music produced by leading composers such as Britten, Schubert, Bach and Brahms are performed at this event in locations sited in and around the cathedral [...]

By |2009-06-05T16:25:40+01:00September 15th, 2008|Articles|