The passion of Italians for purchasing knows no setbacks
houses across the border. The first half of 2006 recorded an increase of 10.5%.
percent of the number of sales compared to the same period of the year
previous.In the period January - June 2006 they were purchased
9,500 residential properties across the border, compared to the 8,600 purchased in
first half of 2005. It is estimated that 2006 will end with approximately 21,700
sales, equal to an increase of 16.7 percent compared to 2005
Italian families are increasingly turning to foreign markets due to
of the poor quality offering and high prices that characterize the
Italian market. From the point of view of the destination, the interest is confirmed
for the areas overlooking the Mediterranean, where the residential offer is
high and intense construction activity. In most of these countries,
Furthermore, banks offer mortgages at advantageous conditions and companies
management are able to manage the property in the period in which it is not available
used by the owners. Among the Mediterranean countries, most of the
buyers is turning towards Spain, which has now reached France as much
to purchases by Italian families. If a minority of families
buy in Barcelona and Madrid, the most requested locations in 2006 were the
Costa del Sol and the Balearic Islands. Investments in Greece are also increasing,
which represents 8 percent of the total. The first half of 2006 has
recorded an increase in interest in Turkey and, in particular, in
new residential projects in Istanbul and Antalya. Among the Eastern countries
interest in Romania and the Baltic Republics is increasing.
Average household investment increased slightly compared to 2005
consideration of the increase in the number of purchases for investment. Yes
they calculate approximately 180 thousand euros, net of tax charges.
source: IL SOLE 24 ORE
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