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Why Now Is The Best Time To Invest In Southern Italy

Southern Italy Coastline

If you haven’t spent much time in Italy, this will surprise you: Regional differences are so great that some folks have trouble understanding each other’s dialects. Standard Italian is the dialect most people understand. It’s what’s used on TV and in the national media and also what you’ll be taught when you learn Italian. With

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How To Buy Property In Italy: Buying, Closing, And Bureaucracy

A house by a lake in Italy

Bureaucracy. This is the most common word used to describe the property-buying process in Italy. An official public notary is appointed by the Italian Ministry of Justice to oversee the real estate-buying process. So you might think that Italy is one of the few countries where foreigners can navigate the purchase process unscathed without an

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Italy’s Undiscovered Region That’s Massively Undervalued

Abruzzo, Italy

One Year Later, Interest In These Properties Has Increased Nearly 200% Considered the greenest part of Europe, with three national and five regional parks, this spot boasts beautiful coastal towns, charming medieval hamlets, and hilltop villages with breathtaking panoramic views—who wouldn’t love this ideal location? The climate here is typically Mediterranean, with four seasons and very

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An Undiscovered Part Of Italy With Excellent Property Prices

This beautiful countryside hides Italy’s best values

Plus: What Happened To Europe? Like the rest of Italy, Abruzzo has history, art, and delicious cuisine, as well as beautiful scenery that will change with the seasons. But because this region remains relatively unknown, prices are lower than in many parts of the country, which makes Abruzzo one of the best values in Europe

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How A 350-Euro Lunch In Croatia Got Me Invested In A New Cash Crop

A man holding truffles in front of Cocker Spaniel dogs

One sunny summer afternoon in 2012 I had the most expensive lunch of my life. Kathleen, the kids, and I were taking a driving tour through Italy, Austria, and Croatia. The Croatia leg was to check on the old stone house we own in Istria. We arrived in the nearest town, Livade, around lunchtime. Livade is a tiny place with a big claim to fame: this is the center of Croatia’s truffle region. Walking through the lobby of the town’s only restaurant we saw, in a glass case, an enormous bronze

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The 5 Cheapest Places To Buy Property Abroad In 2024

High prices, a high mortgage rate, and dwindling supply… Prospective homebuyers in the United States face a near-impossible situation, and home sales are suffering as a result. They’re at their lowest levels in 13 years. Instead of waiting on a frozen market to thaw, those interested in buying property for lifestyle or investment should look

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