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We have been informed that a change in the zoning laws we had been hoping for is now official. It is allowed to build a veranda onto your new B&B! The sketches show what we would propose - of course, it's open to discussion with the commune to determine if what you would like to do is permissible. […]

New flights to Lake Garda in Italy will make the region even more accessible for tourists and property hunters. Low-cost carrier easyJet has announced that it will be running a new route to nearby Verona from London Gatwick. The news has been welcomed by the Italian State Tourist Board, which has recommended that visitors to the country spend time taking in […]

An increase in tourist numbers in Italy last year is expected to have a knock-on effect on the country's property market. Euromonitor International's Travel Industry Global Overview found that visitor numbers to the European destination reached 43.2 million in 2010 - up 2.2 per cent. Combined with stabilising property prices and a 1.3 per cent GDP […]

Tuscany remains a popular region of Italy for tourists looking to explore the country, it has been claimed. The news is likely to be welcomed by individuals with buy-to-let property in Italy who are hoping to cash in on the lucrative holiday home market. In particular, a number of Brits are being drawn to the region to take advantage of a growing number of g […]

Despite government austerity measures meaning many Brits are feeling the pinch, new research suggests that many will not be giving up on their holidays this year. The news could be welcomed by those hoping to buy property in Italy, with the country's holiday rentals market likely to benefit from any additional tourism. According to Bob Atkinson, travel […]

New research has highlighted the key role that cash rich, lifestyle investors are likely to play during the forthcoming year. According to data released by HomeAway and Savills International, traditional destinations like Italy are likely to benefit from the current economic climate as property investors shy away from buying in long-haul destinations. Proper […]