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Strong Demand for Prestige Italian Properties

by Carla Passino | Tue, 08/26/2008 - 05:39

Words by Carla Passino - Photos courtesy of ENITPrices for premium second homes in Italy continue to rise, although at a slower pace. The news comes from a new…

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The Perennial House Buyer turns to the Langhe

by Carla Passino | Mon, 08/25/2008 - 09:49

Words by Carla Passino - Photos courtesy of ENITThis week, I have already bought three properties—an ancient hilltop villa wrapped by the verdant embrace of…

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Colletta di Castelbianco, Liguria

by Carla Passino | Wed, 08/20/2008 - 11:59

Words by Carla PassinoUp a steep hillside, the taupe splash of ancient stone houses breaks the ocean of green stretching from jagged peak to wooded foot. The…

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Italian seaside properties

by Carla Passino | Mon, 08/18/2008 - 09:39

Words by Carla PassinoWondering where to blow the budget on a seaside home? Then head to Capri, Forte dei Marmi or Portofino.According to a price survey by…

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What you can buy with…€150,000

by Carla Passino | Thu, 08/14/2008 - 09:41

Words by Carla PassinoIf you look at the latest figures released by the Agenzia del Territorio—the Italian equivalent of the Land Registry—€150,000 should buy…

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Villa Circi, Amandola, Le Marche

by Carla Passino | Wed, 08/13/2008 - 09:57

Words by Carla PassinoThe view from Villa Circi is a mosaic of colours. The myrtle silhouette of pine trees and silver firs cast their shade over sinuous hills…

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New report renews signs of property market slowdown

by Carla Passino | Mon, 08/11/2008 - 04:18

Words by Carla PassinoIt is official—with a few notable exceptions, Italy is in the grip of a property slowdown. The definitive word comes from the Agenzia del…

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What you can buy with up to €430,000

by Carla Passino | Mon, 08/11/2008 - 03:41

Words by Carla PassinoHow far do €430,000 go in these days of wobbly economy? You could treat yourself to just over a month in the cupola suite of Rome’s…

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Il Cervo, Taponecco, Tuscany

by Carla Passino | Wed, 08/06/2008 - 09:28

Words by Carla PassinoAn ancient house of pale taupe stones stands in the heart of Taponecco, a Tuscan village of cobbled lanes and gentle arches perched high…

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What you can buy with €280,000 in Central Italy

by Carla Passino | Mon, 08/04/2008 - 06:32

Words by Carla PassinoCentral Italy is a place of many markets. Prices and demand vary wildly from area to area, depending on communication links, closeness to…