Calabria - Italy

If you thought Italy was just about Tuscany, think again. Calabria is the current hotspot as it offers more opportunity for capital growth than the more well-established north.

So why all the fuss about Calabria? Here are ten good reasons to explain why it’s topping the charts with Italians and buyers from overseas:

  1. Unspoiled and offering the archetypal, idyllic Italian lifestyle. If that’s what you love about Italy, you’ll love Calabria.
  2. In terms of buying power, a little currently goes a long way in Calabria so buyers get more for their money in this beautiful part of the country, with prices set to offer great returns.
  3. Easily accessible via major airlines as it’s just one hour from Rome and it’s even possible to fly direct with some airlines.
  4. Perfect holiday weather; hot in summer and mild in winter.
  5. Some of the best sandy beaches in Italy, with the clearest, aquamarine water.
  6. Great scenery and home to the stunning Aspromonte National Park.
  7. Growing skiing industry, making it a holiday haven for both summer and winter.
  8. Currently no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax and wealth tax is just 0.4% of the property value.
  9. The locals are warm and friendly, plus the area is very popular with Italian holidaymakers (always a good sign when the home market holiday there!).
  10. Buying in Calabria offers a chance to get a foothold in Italy, one of the UK’s most popular destinations.

~ Published in Italy / Places on August 21st, 2007.
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