The real estare market in some of the most beatiful small towns and rural areas of Italy is also flourishing.
The real estate market in some of the most beautiful small towns and rural areas of Italy is also flourishing. Italians have such a lot of beautiful places that they seem to take them somewhat for granted and are willing to sell unique properties that they often consider old and of scant interest compared to the attractions of the larger cities to which they tend to move for job opportunities.
Tuscany, along with Umbria, is one of the areas of great attraction for foreigners. As you may imagine, property values are high in large cities like Florence or Siena. Over the last few years they have also risen sharply in many of the smaller towns that are on the international tourist circuit. But there are vast areas that are so far still "undiscovered", real bargains from the point of view of investing in unique historical properties. If you are interested in buying a house or other real estate in the rolling country side of southern Tuscany (some 1 ½ - 2 hours from Rome) there are magnificent properties (farmhouses, townhouses, apartments, medieval towers) for sale at all prices.
Many are unique and over time they can be expected to increase in value.The areas where they are located are being continuously developed and valorized with their cultural, artistic and natural attractions. In addition their traditions and culinary specialties are of great interest not only for tourists from abroad, but increasingly for city dwellers who seek a better quality of life than that in the big cities.