Rolling hills, luscious vineyards, olive groves, rustic homes… the list goes on. It’s no wonder you’re interested in buying a home in the idyllic Italian countryside.
Amazingly, you can still find affordable properties in Italy, even in Tuscany, Sicily and Puglia. Whether looking for a holiday home, a cheap doer upper or a nice spot to retire to, there are plenty of properties for sale for less than €200,000. You can even find countryside villas and stone houses needing some modernisation for under €100,000.
In the Your Overseas Home 2024 Buyer’s survey, over 50% of people looking to buy property in Italy told us they’re looking for a second home, rather than a primary residence, retirement casa or investment property.
As we reach the end of the summer season, how did Italy’s tourist trade do in the summer of 2023? Where did the tourists go and what did they most appreciate? We’ve crunched the numbers…
Out of the way regions of Italy are getting more accessible for home buyers due to a huge extension to Italian train services. As well as a greener, cleaner choice, being able to travel by train avoids the need for outrageous car hire charges, says expat train fan Julia.
