Italy Country Guide
Italy covers just over 300,000 km2 and has a population of around 58,000,000 people. Its capital city is Rome and the country uses the Euro as its currency. Italy is in the GMT +1 time zone and uses the 39 international dialing code.
Why Choose Italy?
Italian Climate
Italy hosts a diverse climate which can feature both icy cold winter and hot summer conditions between its north and south extremes.
Access Italy
Getting to Italy is simple and can be achieved by car or train via Europe or by any of a plethora of competitively priced international flights.
Highlights
Italian allure is undeniable and with so much sensuous scenery cuisine and culture to entice even the most dispassionate visitor, Italy simply and unsurprisingly overwhelms with ease.
Relocate to Italy
For visits up to 90 days, EU members don't require any visa. Visits from 90 – 183 days require a police provided permit that is easily available upon request. 183 day visits or over open up a non-obligatory opportunity to obtain one of the more beneficial residence permits which are available from any local town hall or registry office.
Invest in Italy
Though it's true of Italian investment property as a rule, glorious regions like Tuscany or Puglia have seen a subtle yet constant rise in property prices. Larger tourist attractions or city locations command higher prices and hold little of the good value held by either of the 2 aforementioned rural havens.
Italian Property Hot-spots
Property Tuscany
Tuscany offers investors the very best of Italian investment property and is indeed the most expensive yet popular region for investment. The idyllic scene features humble shops and restaurants amidst a timelessly romantic environment that effortlessly enchants all who visit.
Property Puglia
Abundant with spectacular sun baked beaches, Puglia in southern Italy offers a majestic and trend-defying investment opportunity for those with something special in mind.
Property in the Italian Lake District
Close to the Swiss border in Lombardy sits a set of 6 timelessly charming lakes with Garda, Como and Maggiore being the most prominent in the district. As well as being a popular tourist attraction, probably in light of the celebrity appeal it holds for the likes of a certain George Clooney amongst others, it's something of a property hot-spot. Be it on or across from any of the 6 lakes, a prestigious property in an area that sees price rises when all other Italian localities fail can be yours given a fair share of fortune.
About David Stanley Redfern
David Stanley Redfern Ltd is an overseas property specialist, working directly with developers in more than forty countries. Most properties are exclusive to David Stanley Redfern Ltd, giving an unparalleled selection of resale and new builds. David Stanley Redfern Ltd is AIPP accredited.
Contact David Stanley Redfern
For more information on the properties available with David Stanley Redfern Ltd please make an enquiry on a particular property of choice or alternatively contact us using our contact details.
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