If there’s one thing that politicians seem to love, it’s a holiday in an Italian villa. Even better if it’s the free gift of a supporter. So following in the footsteps of Tony Blair, who enjoyed himself in Tuscany courtesy of Silvio Berlusconi, Boris Johnson is rather fond of Evgeny Lebedev’s palatial, luxury homes in Italy. Now, one of Lebedev’s Italian properties is up for sale, so we look at what an oligarch’s earnings will buy you in Umbria.
It’s not just one of Tuscany’s prettiest towns, it’s also easy to reach and has affordable properties. But what are the highlights of the town and its surroundings, and what will you pay when buying property in Lucca, Tuscany?
Whether you’re moving there full time, planning to open a business or just want a holiday home somewhere sunny, accessible and Italian, you’ll love Salento. Here’s the what, where and why of buying a home in Salento.
Italy is one country where all of it, from the Alps in the north to Sicily in the south, is beautiful and welcoming. So, for a holiday home or permanent move, where should you buy? You could let the data guide you. One of Italy’s most respected newspapers has crunched the numbers and worked out where in Italy offers the best quality of life. See what they said.
