https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed As the cost of homes in Italian cities continues to rise, property prices in the countryside can seem extremely tempting. But there are some essential questions you should ask before taking the plunge. https://www.thelocal.it/20250318/key-questions-to-ask-before-buying-your-dream-home-in-rural-italy Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:30:59 +0100 key-questions-to-ask-before-buying-your-dream-home-in-rural-italy A new report reveals the top ten most-searched municipalities in Italy by those looking to move from abroad, with the south coming out in front. https://www.thelocal.it/20260224/the-surprising-places-foreigners-moving-to-italy-want-to-live Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:29:58 +0100 the-surprising-places-foreigners-moving-to-italy-want-to-live From security deposits and maintenance expenses to guests and smoking, Italian laws place clear limits on what a landlord has the right to demand of new and existing tenants. https://www.thelocal.it/20240904/8-things-landlords-in-italy-can-never-ask-of-tenants Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:53:45 +0200 8-things-landlords-in-italy-can-never-ask-of-tenants It’s no secret that Italy is among the most popular destinations globally for second-home owners – but where do most of them come from, and whereabouts are they buying? https://www.thelocal.it/20260225/explained-who-owns-all-the-second-homes-in-italy Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:21:01 +0100 explained-who-owns-all-the-second-homes-in-italy Italian towns and cities could start imposing new restrictions on Airbnbs and other tourist rentals following a key ruling from Italy's Supreme Court on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.it/20251217/why-more-italian-cities-could-start-clamping-down-on-short-term-lets Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:00:39 +0100 why-more-italian-cities-could-start-clamping-down-on-short-term-lets The Winter Olympics are expected to accelerate Milan's transformation into a vibrant international metropolis – but many residents fear the effect will see them driven out. https://www.thelocal.it/20260219/disneyland-for-tourists-milanese-fear-being-priced-out-by-olympic-effect Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:09:32 +0100 disneyland-for-tourists-milanese-fear-being-priced-out-by-olympic-effect Italy changed the rules on running short-term rental rules at the end of 2025. Here's what hosts need to know to stay compliant in the new year. https://www.thelocal.it/20260115/whats-changed-about-italys-short-term-rental-rules-in-2026 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:11:59 +0100 whats-changed-about-italys-short-term-rental-rules-in-2026 From affascinante (‘charming’) to animata (‘lively’), the poetic descriptions used in Italian property listings can sometimes mean something else entirely. https://www.thelocal.it/20260113/the-words-italian-estate-agents-use-when-they-want-to-rip-you-off Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:41:40 +0100 the-words-italian-estate-agents-use-when-they-want-to-rip-you-off Italy's one-euro home schemes are still going strong – but the landscape has changed since they first made headlines. Here's what you need to know if you're considering a bargain Italian property in 2026. https://www.thelocal.it/20260116/can-you-still-buy-italys-one-euro-homes-in-2026 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:47:58 +0100 can-you-still-buy-italys-one-euro-homes-in-2026 Italian regions have their own rules on running a tourism rental business on top of the ever-changing national requirements. Here's what applies in each area. https://www.thelocal.it/20260115/running-a-short-term-rental-in-italy-the-rules-in-every-region Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:05:17 +0100 running-a-short-term-rental-in-italy-the-rules-in-every-region If you're thinking of buying a property in Italy next year, or renting one out, you'll want to know what the projections are for the state of the market in 2026. https://www.thelocal.it/20251216/what-will-happen-to-property-prices-and-rents-in-italy-in-2026 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:32:19 +0100 what-will-happen-to-property-prices-and-rents-in-italy-in-2026 Purchase prices in Olympic host neighbourhoods have soared as investors bet on long-term gains from the 2026 Winter Games infrastructure. https://www.thelocal.it/20251212/how-the-olympic-effect-is-driving-up-property-prices-in-milan Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:20:19 +0100 how-the-olympic-effect-is-driving-up-property-prices-in-milan A planned increase to taxes on short-term rental income that was due to take effect next year is expected to be shelved, Italian media reported on Friday. https://www.thelocal.it/20251212/budget-2026-italy-to-scrap-short-term-rental-tax-hike Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:37:15 +0100 budget-2026-italy-to-scrap-short-term-rental-tax-hike The rules on check-ins for Airbnb and other short-term tourist rentals in Italy have been overhauled again after a court ruling. https://www.thelocal.it/20251204/explained-how-italys-rules-on-self-check-ins-have-changed-again Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:08:19 +0100 explained-how-italys-rules-on-self-check-ins-have-changed-again Italy's 2026 budget bill proposes extending several tax incentives for home renovations for an extra year, giving homeowners more time to carry out planned works. https://www.thelocal.it/20251118/the-italian-home-renovation-bonuses-you-can-claim-in-2026 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:22:00 +0100 the-italian-home-renovation-bonuses-you-can-claim-in-2026 If you're planning to sell your house or apartment in Italy, it's always a good idea to prepare well in advance. Here are six things you should consider if you want to make a sale. https://www.thelocal.it/20250401/six-key-things-to-be-aware-of-before-you-sell-your-home-in-italy Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:03:49 +0200 six-key-things-to-be-aware-of-before-you-sell-your-home-in-italy What started with 'one-euro' homes has expanded into a multifaceted approach designed to entice people to relocate to depopulated towns throughout Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20251022/the-italian-towns-where-it-pays-to-relocate-in-2025 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:40:55 +0200 the-italian-towns-where-it-pays-to-relocate-in-2025 The flat-rate tax paid by owners of tourist rentals in Italy is set to increase next year, according to the draft budget. https://www.thelocal.it/20251023/budget-2026-italy-plans-tax-hike-on-short-term-rentals Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:44:48 +0200 budget-2026-italy-plans-tax-hike-on-short-term-rentals Italy has a fair share of rules when it comes to building or renovating property – but there are some that you may well find hard to believe. https://www.thelocal.it/20240412/six-surprising-italian-building-laws-that-you-might-not-know-about Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:31:59 +0200 six-surprising-italian-building-laws-that-you-might-not-know-about While Italian villages aren't unusual in selling off homes at bargain prices to attract new residents, one Tuscan hill town is expanding its incentives to fight depopulation by offering a new deal for renters. https://www.thelocal.it/20251015/tuscan-village-offers-to-pay-half-of-new-residents-rent Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:03:29 +0200 tuscan-village-offers-to-pay-half-of-new-residents-rent