Why buy property in Italy?

• Any increase in the value of your property is free of capital gains tax in Italy, giving maximum return on investment.

• Low cost airlines love Italy and new routes are opening up to southern cities as popularity grows. Flight times from the UK are two to three hours, depending on destination.

• Tourism is a major driving force of the economy and employs about 2.7 million people. The Italian government is investing hundreds of millions of Euros to develop Italy's southern regions by upgrading existing holiday resorts, cleaning up coastal areas, developing marinas, and building golf courses.

• There are also projects to construct new airports and upgrade existing ones.

• You may be able to cut purchase costs by half by becoming a resident.

• Property prices are low, in European terms, especially in the south.

• Some areas are already showing capital growth of 20 per cent and there are still new markets in Italy that are undiscovered and ready for investment.

• Italy is a founding member of the European Union and enjoys economic and political security.

• Modern infrastructure systems, combined with friendly people and a laid-back lifestyle make Italy idyllic.

• The sheer natural beauty of the country is astoundingly varied, from lakes, mountains and lush vegetation to rugged or sandy beaches - much of it enhanced by the warm Mediterranean climate.

• There is a huge variety of things to do - not just the fun of skiing, hiking, sailing, riding and beach holidays, but also the wealth of cultural activities and history on offer.

• Italy's road and motorway system constitutes one of the most extensive systems in Europe and the majority of regional governments plan to upgrade their airports to international status.

• Recently Italy's historical and artistic heritage was classified as a potential economic resource. This applies in particular to southern Italy where numerous archaeological and artistic sites exist.

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