Carla Passino
Articles by Carla Passino
Words by Carla PassinoAs the skiing season gets into full swing in Italy, the market for mountain properties picks up momentum. And, according to the…
Words by Carla PassinoThese days of wobbly economy, buyers are hungry for good value properties in established areas, and agent Gemma Knowles of GK It…
Five one and two bedrooms apartments are up for sale in a stone and wood former municipal building in the pretty ski resort of Valtournenche, in Valle…
Words by Carla PassinoThe European Union may be rapping the Italian government’s knuckles for not doing enough to prevent a recession, but at least on…
One of my fondest childhood memories is about arranging the Nativity Scene together with my parents. True to italian tradition, it was a huge scene, t…
Words by Carla Passino“In the niche market in which we operate—that for traditional farmhouses and townhouses, restored or for restoration, in attract…
Want to know how to buy a property in Italy in difficult times? Three experienced estate agents share their advice on how to choose and investment-pro…
The red spicy kick of a Calabrese soppressata, golden panzerotti oozing with Apulian mozzarella, rosemary scented lamb with crispy roast potatoes, ric…
Words by Carla PassinoThe market is expected to cool down further in 2009, putting the market firmly in the hands of buyers who have funds immediately…
Words by Carla PassinoAncient golden and ochre houses climb up a gentle slope towards a hilltop crowned by a medieval tower. All around them, the undu…
Words by Carla PassinoThis 14th century stone house, which stands sentinel over the beautiful countryside in the Appenine mountains, offers great valu…
Words by Carla PassinoThe grand Villa Antares, in Vettica, near Amalfi, makes the most of the sea views with large sliding windows, terraces and lush…
For true Italophiles, the next best thing to having Christmas in Italy is having an Italian style Christmas at home, complete with Italian presents un…
Words by Carla PassinoPrices went down by 2.2% in Rome and Milan, and by 1.7% in Turin in the first half of 2008 but prime homes in central Rome and T…
Words by Carla PassinoOver the last few months, both estate agents and property intelligence companies have published a raft of market reports on Cent…
Words by Carla PassinoOn a hilltop in San Severino, at the crossroads that linked the Adriatic sea with the Flaminia way in Roman times, a canopy of m…
Words by Carla PassinoFrom a protected islet to a bargain castle, many Italian heritage sites are up for sale on the international auctions giantA chu…
Words by Carla PassinoEntering Casentino is like stepping into an enchanted wood. The sky is a narrow slice of blue among the intricate canopy of beec…
Brr…It is cold(ish) and damp. Perfect weather to put on a raincoat and walk swiftly to the nearest gallery or museum to take in some art while dodging…
Words by Carla PassinoAn analysis of the Perugia province market shows healthy activity at the top end and a greater interest for the southern areas o…