Apr 28, 2008

Tuscany become property hotspot for overseas investors

The Times has reported that property prices in Tuscany have doubled in the last decade and it is in fact the property hotspot for overseas investors particularly among second home buyers in the UK. Tuscany property market is performing well, although current global crunch have led to distress in various property markets.

Rupert Fawcett of Knight Frank speaking to the Times has said, Tuscany maintains its appeal to overseas investors and offers a wide spectrum of property types. The period style properties in Tuscany gives it a charm all of its own. He also said that it is rather considered as a lifestyle purchasers market than the market for investment buyers. That means people buy in Italy, especially in Tuscan make the purchase for the love of the Italian culture and the life style. But that doesn’t mean Tuscany property has no monetary benefits. Overseas investors looking for properties in Tuscany consider long-term benefits and are not concerned with immediate financial worries.

Construction costs are significantly lower than that in UK or in other European countries. Capital appreciation gained from the restoration of a farmhouse ruin often pays for itself.

Paul Collins, property editor for BuyAssociation has said that People tend to buy a property in Tuscany to fix up and renovate that and they rent it or use it for part of the year, or just as a holiday home. The Tuscany property is perfectly stable and it’s never been an exceptional performer but the property market is quite interesting at the moment. Mr. Fawcett has said that British investors account for the majority of buyers in Tuscany.

Overseas Property purchasers in Tuscany enjoy the stability of a fine property in one of the world's most established markets. The fabulous Mediterranean climate and world class beaches are main attractions to tourists and property investors from around the world.

This comes after a recent poll by The Network which found that 15 per cent of respondents believe Italy will be this year's most popular holiday destination.

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