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Casa Travella Casa Travella has 30 years experience of selling Italian real estate. This family run business can o

Casa Travella was founded in 1987 to enable clients to buy property in Italy with the help of professional advice and personal service.. Prior to that time buying Italian real estate was a daunting task. Linda's knowledge of the Italian language and people have helped her establish a successful business that has, so far, spanned 24 years and survived two recessions. When ITV were looking for an Italian expert to appear on a series of 'I Want that House' with Mark Simpkins, Linda was the obvious choice because of her knowledge of Italian property for sale.

18/09/2026

🇮🇹 ITALY 2026: DON’T JUST BUY THE POSTCARD — BUY THE LIFESTYLE

If you’re house-hunting in Italy right now, here’s the shift worth knowing: international buyers are looking beyond the obvious hotspots. Think smaller towns, countryside, lesser-known lakes and villages close to — but not necessarily on — the coast.

✨ The latest house-hunter snapshot:
• Italy’s average asking price reached around €2,031/m² in August 2026, up 3.6% year-on-year — but prices vary enormously by region.
• Nearly 70% of foreign-buyer demand is for homes below €250,000.
• 60%+ of international buyers want something renovated and ready to move into.
• The clever coastal play? 54.8% search within 10km of the sea, but only 19% insist on being within 1km. Translation: more space, less tourist pressure, often better value.
• Italy recorded 276 million overnight stays during summer 2026, while smaller towns and villages also saw tourism growth — the appetite for “real Italy” is very much alive.

The insider move?
Look to smaller towns. One hill inland. One train stop further.

That’s often where you find the terrace, the village bar, the weekly market, the neighbours who actually live there year-round — and considerably more house for your money.

In Italy, location isn’t just about the view. It’s about how you want your Tuesday morning to feel.

✨ 4 HOMES. 4 LIFESTYLES. ONE VERY ITALIAN DREAM. ✨From a renovated home in a historic Tuscan village to a grand countrys...
15/09/2026

✨ 4 HOMES. 4 LIFESTYLES. ONE VERY ITALIAN DREAM. ✨

From a renovated home in a historic Tuscan village to a grand countryside estate with a pool, our latest listings offer four very different ways to live la dolce vita.

🏡 Lajatico, Tuscany | Ref: 5624
€159,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 43 m²
A charming renovated home in the historic centre.

🌊 Tremezzo, Lake Como | Ref: 5625B
€380,000 • 3 beds • 1 bath • 120 m²
A spacious home in a residential palazzo, just 300m from the lake.

🌿 Oneglia, Imperia | Ref: 5622
€830,000 • 2 beds • 2 baths • 246 m²
Generous living space in the hills above the beautiful Riviera dei Fiori.

🍷 Montecatini Val di Cecina, Tuscany | Ref: 5615
€1,900,000 • 6 beds • 5 baths • 638 m²
A stunning Tuscan country estate with pool, surrounded by rolling countryside.

✨ Village charm. Lakeside living. Italian Riviera sunshine. Tuscan luxury.

Which one gets your vote? 👇
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ITALY’S PROPERTY SWEET SPOT?MORE HOUSE FOR YOUR MONEY — WHILE IT LASTSIf you’ve been watching Spain, Portugal or Croatia...
11/09/2026

ITALY’S PROPERTY SWEET SPOT?
MORE HOUSE FOR YOUR MONEY — WHILE IT LASTS

If you’ve been watching Spain, Portugal or Croatia and thinking the prices are starting to run away a little… Italy is worth a much closer look.

From where I’m sitting, this is what makes the market interesting right now: international demand is rising, but Italian house prices have been increasing much more gently than in several other major lifestyle markets.

That creates a very attractive gap for buyers.

• Italy house prices were up around 4.1% year-on-year in Q4 2025
• Compare that with Spain at 12.9%, Croatia at 16.1% and Portugal at 18.9%
• International buyers are still heavily drawn to Milan, Rome, Florence, Venice and Lake Como
• Detached villas are the clear favourite, accounting for more than half of luxury-buyer interest
• Nearly 30% of international luxury buyers are looking below €1 million
• Another 21% are shopping in the €1m–€2m range

And that last point matters.

Italy isn’t only a market for ultra-luxury buyers chasing trophy homes. There is still a very broad international audience looking for space, privacy, character and lifestyle — often at price points that can feel surprisingly reasonable compared with other established European hotspots.

For house hunters, I’d be looking particularly closely at places where you still get the classic Italian lifestyle without paying the absolute premium attached to the biggest-name locations.

The opportunity here isn’t that Italy is “cheap.”

It’s that in many areas, the lifestyle value is still running ahead of the property price.

And markets like that tend to get noticed eventually.

08/09/2026

Located on the very first outskirts of Volterra on the Via Santo Stefano, just a short walk from the town centre and all amenities, we offer for sale this 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment with balcony. The property provides about 90m2 of accommodation and is situated on the first floor of a charming historic building. The building has been recently renovated, including the façades and roof. The condominium is quiet and private as it consists of only two apartments, with low maintenance costs.

✨ Ref: 5618 ✨€ 130,000

https://c/properties/volterra-ref-5618/

🇮🇹 A little slice of Tuscany for €130,000? 👉Just a short walk from Volterra’s historic centre, this charming 2-bedroom a...
08/09/2026

🇮🇹 A little slice of Tuscany for €130,000?

👉Just a short walk from Volterra’s historic centre, this charming 2-bedroom apartment sits on the first floor of a recently renovated historic building and offers around 90m² of living space.

🏡 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom
- Approx. 90m²
- Balcony / outdoor terrace
- Attic study + extra storage
- Independent gas heating
- Small, quiet building with just 2 apartments
- Low maintenance costs
🔑 Ready to move into, aside from cosmetic updates

The layout is spacious and practical, with a bright living room, kitchen and dining area, two double bedrooms and useful attic space above.

For anyone dreaming of a home in Tuscany — or looking for an investment in one of the region’s most atmospheric towns — this is a very appealing entry point.

🔎 REF: 5618
https://www.casatravella.com/properties/volterra-ref-5618/

🇮🇹 BUYING A HOME IN ITALY IN 2026?As of September 2026, the average asking price across Italy is around €2,031/m², up 3....
04/09/2026

🇮🇹 BUYING A HOME IN ITALY IN 2026?

As of September 2026, the average asking price across Italy is around €2,031/m², up 3.6% year-on-year. Official ISTAT figures also showed residential prices up 5.2% annually in Q1 2026. Translation? Italy can still offer fantastic value, but the days of assuming everything outside Rome and Milan is a bargain are long gone.

🔑 MY TOP 5 TIPS BEFORE BUYING

1️⃣ BUY THE LOCATION — NOT JUST THE HOUSE
Check year-round shops, healthcare, transport, airports, road access, internet and realistic rental demand. Prices vary enormously: the national average is €2,031/m², while Milan is around €5,681/m². Compare properties at local level before deciding something is cheap.

2️⃣ KNOW YOUR TAX BILL BEFORE MAKING THE OFFER

When buying from a private seller, or in a transaction exempt from VAT, registration tax is generally 9%. Buyers qualifying for Italy's “prima casa” benefits can pay 2% instead. Where a developer sale is subject to VAT, the standard residential rate is generally 10%, or 4% with qualifying prima casa relief.

And here's something worth knowing: eligible private residential buyers can sometimes use Italy's “prezzo-valore” system, meaning registration tax is calculated on the cadastral value rather than the actual purchase price.

3️⃣ DON'T SIGN A “PROPOSTA D'ACQUISTO” LIKE IT'S JUST AN OFFER

In Italy, that innocent-looking purchase proposal can already create a binding commitment for the buyer — and once accepted by the seller it can effectively become the preliminary contract. Get your own notary involved early, before handing over a substantial deposit.

4️⃣ GET THE HOUSE CHECKED ON PAPER — NOT JUST BY LOOKING AROUND

Before completion, check urban planning conformity, cadastral conformity, building permissions, title, mortgages and other legal restrictions. In 2026, Italy's Notariato has specifically promoted the Relazione Integrata Urbanistica-Catastale, prepared by a qualified architect, engineer or geometra, to compare the actual property with municipal approvals and cadastral plans.

A €1,500 survey can suddenly look very cheap compared with inheriting a €40,000 planning problem.

5️⃣ BUYING A HOUSE DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY GIVE YOU RESIDENCY 🇮🇹

This one is particularly important for British and other non-EU buyers.

Owning property and having the right to live permanently in Italy are separate matters. Non-EU buyers can also be subject to Italy's reciprocity rules, which the notary checks according to nationality and circumstances.

For example, Italy's Elective Residence Visa requires qualifying applicants to demonstrate substantial, stable independent income and suitable accommodation; simply buying a villa doesn't automatically produce a residence visa.

01/09/2026

Located just 8km from the sea, we are pleased to offer this 3 bedroomed and 2 bathroomed apartment with balcony, garage and lovely sea view on the outskirts of the mediaeval village of Acquaviva Picena, just over the hour to Pescara airport and a little more to Ancona airport.

The apartment, located on the third (top) floor of a condominium provides about 150sqm of accommodation with entrance hall opening onto a large living room with fireplace and door leading to the balcony, kitchen/dining room, 2 double bedrooms, a large single bedroom, and 2 bathrooms of which one has a window and bathtub.

https://www.casatravella.com/properties/acquaviva-picena-ref-5613/

✨Share & Save!Top-floor apartment with sea views in Le Marche — €150,000Set just outside the medieval village of Acquavi...
01/09/2026

✨Share & Save!
Top-floor apartment with sea views in Le Marche — €150,000

Set just outside the medieval village of Acquaviva Picena, this spacious apartment gives you plenty of room, a big balcony and the Adriatic coast only around 8km away.

Price: €150,000 / Ref: 5613

• 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms • Approx. 150m²
• Large balcony with sea views
• Separate kitchen / dining room
• Living room with fireplace
• Loft room with additional fireplace
• Laundry room
• 23m² private garage
• Shared parking
• Independent gas heating
• Top-floor position
• Town amenities less than 1km away
• San Benedetto del Tronto beaches around 8km away

A great choice if you want authentic Italian village life, generous space and easy access to the Adriatic without the beachfront price tag.

https://www.casatravella.com/properties/acquaviva-picena-ref-5613/

28/08/2026

In the countryside between Volterra and Lajatico, close to Peccioli and very close to the first amenities, in a lovely natural and unspoiled setting we are pleased to offer this 5 bedroomed 5 bathroomed newly renovated Leopoldina villa sitting in over 1 acre of completely fenced land, with guesthouse, and swimming pool.

The main villa develops over two storeys plus a central panoramic attic, for a total of circa 350m2.
This villa is currently rented out by the vendors and is registered as a holiday property.

https://www.casatravella.com/properties/peccioli-ref-5616/

🇮🇹✨ NEW LISTING IN TUSCANY | PECCIOLI ✨🇮🇹Set in the beautiful countryside between Volterra and Lajatico, close to Peccio...
28/08/2026

🇮🇹✨ NEW LISTING IN TUSCANY | PECCIOLI ✨🇮🇹

Set in the beautiful countryside between Volterra and Lajatico, close to Peccioli, this newly renovated Leopoldina villa combines classic Tuscan character, space and incredible panoramic views.

🏡 €1,650,000 | Ref: 5616
- 5 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms
- Approx. 350m² main villa
- Approx. 5,000m² of fully fenced grounds
- Private swimming pool
🏡 Separate guesthouse
- Beautiful countryside views

Inside, you'll find bright, generous living spaces, soaring ceilings, a huge feature fireplace, spacious dining room and kitchen, plus four bedrooms in the main villa. At the top, the panoramic attic has been transformed into an elegant study/reading room — the sort of place where getting distracted by the view is practically guaranteed. 😍

Outside, over an acre of landscaped grounds surrounds the property, complete with a private pool and separate one-bedroom guesthouse, perfect for visiting family and friends.

The property has been renovated to an extremely high standard and is currently registered as a holiday property, making it an exciting option for anyone looking for a Tuscan home with established holiday-rental potential.

Peaceful countryside, gorgeous architecture and everyday amenities within easy reach.

📍 Ref: 5616

https://www.casatravella.com/properties/peccioli-ref-5616/

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