why relocate to Italy

Why buy real estate in Apulia? Apulia, sitting at the heel of the 'Bel Paese' boot, is a relatively well-kept secret among international buyers who are looking for rustic properties away from the droves of summer tourists and anonymous commercial buildings. Within the region's historic countryside are many beautiful rustic residences such as the apricot-colored farmhouses called "masseria" and cone-shaped...

The fascinating Ligurian coast on the Italian Riviera has always attracted a wide array of illustrious international personalities. During the 19th and 20th centuries, Liguria became a meeting point for artists, writers, intellectuals and aristocrats. Among those who have fallen in love with Liguria, are Frank Sinatra, David Herbert Lawrence, George Sand, Virginia Woolf, Charles Dickens, Henry James and...

While mass tourism seems to be wreaking havoc on the world’s most beautiful destinations, others lay untouched just off the tourist radar. Even Italy, which attracts 60 million visitors a year, is filled with regions and territories that are virtually unknown and spared the crowds. All you need to do is get off-the-beaten-path and travel like a local. Sounds easy enough, right? With its medieval...

The IB International Real Estate team has been witnessing an increase of US demand: requests from American buyers are up by 30% this year. Experts indicate that among the factors propelling Americans to buy property in Italy are a strong dollar, prohibitive property prices in the US, and ongoing political tension. While Italy is popular with American buyers, some of them are finding that relocation...