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The most recent italy property investment news from a variety of international property news sources.

Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands opens

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s second integrated resort, the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) formally opened Wednesday, with its owner Sheldon G. Adelson, Chairman of Las Vegas Sands Corp saying it would become the benchmark for future tourism development elsewhere. “The MBS is not a casino-centric development project as in the old days,” Adelson said. He explained that his [...]

Explore Italy’s Rich History In Volterra

Located in the heart of Italy’s Golden Triangle, Volterra provides visitors with opportunities to explore Italy’s rich Bronze Age history amid sunflower drenched fields. And with reasonable rents available, this little known part of Italy’s Tuscany region is a bargain find for visitors to Italy. See…

Fall In Euro Makes Italian Real Estate More Affordable

Real estate in Italy is becoming more affordable for American buyers, as the euro continues to lose value against the dollar. In addition, prices in the northwest region of Tuscany have dropped considerably in recent years. This picturesque area of Italy features a number of restored village houses…

How To Find Homes In Italy For Under $100,000

Investors looking for bargains in Italian real estate should consider Bagni di Lucca, in the Tuscan region of Italy. Located within easy driving distance to Italy’s cultural and urban centers, Bagni di Lucca offers all the amenities and charms of the Tuscan lifestyle, with housing prices under $100,000…

Will Foreigners Buy Greek Property Despite the Financial Crisis?

By now anyone who hasn’t been living under a stone for the last month has heard of the Greek financial crisis. Basically, Greek has a massive budget deficit and investors have grown concerned about the government’s ability to bring it back under control, which has subsequently weakened the EU and the euro — not least [...]

E&O piles on the luxury for Quayside condo project

The luxury condominium project in Penang will boast the region’s first private waterpark within a gated community. An international marina, premium water-taxi service, upscale food and retail outlets and commanding views of the Andaman Sea are among the attractions property developer E&O Property Development Bhd will offer potential buyers at its RM1.8 billion Quayside Seafront [...]

5 Reasons to Think Twice about Economic ‘Recovery’

Around the world the recession is easing, or, at least according to economic indicators that is what is happening. Much of Europe emerged from recession in the second quarter, including the big duo of France and Germany. Most of the rest followed in Q3 including Italy. US GDP grew 0.9% in the third quarter, and [...]

Southern Italy: Small Town Charm With Low Cost Of Living

Cianciana, a mountainside Southern Italian village with picturesque views of the Mediterranean, offers small town charm with a low cost of living. With homes available for around $90,000, Cianciana is an attractive and affordable option for foreigners seeking a Mediterranean island paradise, without…

Italy’s Real Estate Market Expected To Slump In 2010

With its gross domestic product declining, and unemployment rising, the Italian real estate market is expected to decline significantly in the second half of 2009. Known as the "sick man of Europe," experts believe that Italy’s underdeveloped financial sector will slow down its recovery from…

Italy Real Estate Projected To Fall

Recession and job losses are predicted to exact a toll on the Italian real estate market, despite its having escaped the worst of the worldwide credit crisis, with declines of 7 to 8 percent in housing prices forecast for the period ahead.  Unfavorable rental regulations are contributing to the…