Technical factsheet 141 - The case for property investment in Italy

Italy has traditionally been a country favoured by a consistent number of British citizens as a holiday destination and as such it has also benefited by a steady stream of investments into properties by British investors. Currently Italy is the third most favourite country by UK property investors after Spain and France. Investors mainly look to purchase a holiday home or a place where they can spend their retirement or alternatively they may look to buy to achieve a capital return. Regions such as Tuscany and Umbria have been on top of the list for many years for British property investors, which were especially attracted to properties in rural areas that required renovation. The blend of tranquillity, cultural wealth and some of the finest food and wine in the country still leave the two regions above as firm favourites, although the increased request for properties in the area and consequent rise in prices has created steady interest for properties in different and more affordable areas like the region of Le Marche. Download the complete factsheet for further information.