Feb 25, 2008

Eco-friendly Villas in Calabria, Italy

Considering the emerging overseas property investment and the unspoilt surrounding natural resources The Global Property Group's (The GPG) develops eco-friendly villas in Calabria. Property for sale in Calabria lies in one of Italy's most unspoiled reaches. The GPG ensures that property development in the region does not damage the green space. Their construction method follows ENERGY STAR rating, it is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.

There is more insulation in the ceilings and walls of an ENERGY STAR qualified villas. This reduces heat loss, puts less strain on your heating and cooling systems and keeps villas more comfortable. So these villas in Calabria are easy to heat in the winter and easy cooling system in the summer, enabling property owners to reduce energy bills and saves energy.

Calabria is now gaining popularity with potential tenants thanks to improvements in both marketing and accessibility because most average investors seek a single entry point chooses lesser priced centers where tourism and rental market is increasing. The properties prices start from just £169,000.

Chris Dunkerley director,GPG has said that the geography and climate of Calabria makes it magnificent. He said that this place offers eco-friendly developments as well as turquoise beaches, amazing mountainous landscape, winter skiing, white-water rafting and the Italian lifestyle.

Only 4 plots available for these villas and each have beautiful panoramic sea view. They are 40 minutes drive from the Lamezia Terme international airport and just a few minutes walk from the beachfront.

The GPG works with property developer's worldwide and overseas property agents to offer an extensive choice in overseas property and provides independent and unbiased advice on overseas property investments and purchasing a holiday homes.

Feb 21, 2008

Stable reasons for investors to go for Italy

Linda Travella of Casa Travella, an expert in the Italian property market said that The Italian property market is attracting overseas investors due to its stable performance. Investment in other European countries like Croatia, Bulgaria are growing but still seasoned overseas investors who looks for stable and secure market opts for Italian property market which inevitably has excellent infrastructure , legendary countryside and quite outstanding value for money.

Italy is a tried and tested favourite among overseas investors which has provided stable environment over the years. Linda added that Italy massive improvement of existing transport infrastructure in recent years like considerably cheap airlines, more train and air access, an increase in the number of road links becoming Italy, the most accessible nation from the European and from the UK.

Linda continued that the solid market and attractive investment asset that returns you sustainable return potential over short to long term makes Italy a hot favourite of overseas property investors. Italy has wonderful culture and a history back to prehistoric era , delicious and world famous culinary tradition , excellent year round climate, delicious and popular holiday destinations as well as s beautiful countryside in the world making it as a first choice for investors as Italy practically provides everything to investors..

Feb 19, 2008

Why invest in Milan?

In Milan as property prices continue to increase and rental demand going strong, overseas investors are assured of high returns.

New commercial and residential property developments expected to increase the influx of investors and lure them to invest in that region. The property market in Milan is replete with opportunities for an expanding business as there are new plans for property development offering high level of infrastructure.


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Roberto Talotta, country manager at EC Harris, the international property consultants, has said in Milan that the challenge to provide high quality residential property and infrastructure for the new economic conditions.

Milan's urban development plans are a great opportunity for investors. A report regional economic center at Bocconi University in Milan calculated that the renovation and development plans in Italy generate nearly more than double the money of each euro that is invested.

The Association of International Property Professionals rural Italy as it is still unspoilt by modernization is still popular among UK investors as it still has Italian tradition intact. Calabria is one of the favorite spots of the UK property investors as this area symbolizes traditional Italy in all aspects.

Feb 18, 2008

Italian lakes lure holidayers and investors

Buy Association has advised investors to watch out for holiday homes Lakes Garda and Como are great options for tourists. This region is so popular among holidayers and property prices rise more quickly than most other parts of Italy.

However despite the higher price tag purchasing a holiday home on the Lakes Garda and Como is a good investment because prices have increased over in the recent years and they remained unwavering even when the real estate market recorded a notable dip in other places.

Lake Como, just a half-hour's drive from Milan and close proximity to Venice makes this region highly accessible for tourists. These are within easy reach of international transport links. The property rental market is developing well in Italy, thanks to the arrival of the low-cost airlines.

Paul Collins, property editor at BuyAssociation has said that transportation and easy accessibility is big areas of concern for overseas property investors. Even though the capital gain for property investors is excellent, many investors are looking to buy holiday homes for the love of Italy.

Expedia.co.uk has found that Venice is one of the most popular places for honeymooners and a great romantic escape for couples. So even in quieter seasons the rental income in this region would be substantially good.

Feb 16, 2008

Italy attracts Spanish tourists and British investors

Property investors in Italy will be benefited from higher rental returns this year due to increase in number of Spanish tourists visiting the country.

According to the figures released by ANSA, the number of tourists to the country rose to three per cent last year and it is whopping two million. As a result, Italy is considered as a smart option for rental investors who wish to purchase tourist accommodation.

Italian tourist sector representatives promoted Italy as a tourist destination in a recent travel fair in Madrid. This will result in the growth of Italian tourist market, therefore creating great demand for rental accommodation in the most popular holiday resorts.

Lazio, the heart of old Roman Empire where culture meets fashion is ideal for Spanish tourist's .Veneto and Tuscany are other two Spanish tourist’s hot favourites.

Italy's affordability as an investment market was highlighted by the figures given by "A Place in the Sun" magazine. It shows that overseas British property investors considered Italy as top pick property investment destinations.

East Sicily opened up for overseas investors

Ian MacPhail, director of Buyinitaly from Scotland has said that east coast of Sicily is a fast emerging property market to look for the property investors. Considerable capital growth and Rental potential are the important factors of rising property prices.

He added that still the property prices are comparatively affordable for the investors and infrastructure facilities are good.

Sicily has the unspoilt Italian life that has started to sense the full effects of the international property boom. Mr.Macphail continued that prices in village in eastern Sicily when calculated per square meter have almost doubled.

Catania's Fontanarossa airport, now served by daily British Airways and Air Malta flights. In the last five years the airport has got developed four times of its normal capacity and attracting large number of airlines and the increased number of visitors to the island.

The possibility of a bridge between Sicily and mainland Italy also may affect the increase of prices and has opened up the property market. IKEA is planning for a new store in Catania soon shows the anticipation of market growth in Sicily.

Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean basin surrounded by a number of smaller islands separated by mainland by Strait of Messina. It attracts a wide range of holidaymakers and overseas property investors.

Feb 12, 2008

First Post in Italian Property Blog



This blog will have news about Italian property market trends and views.