Liguria Property

Holiday makers and owners of Liguria property have been enjoying this region’s resorts for dec......
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Holiday makers and owners of Liguria property have been enjoying this region’s resorts for decades. Towns such as San Remo and Portofino share the climate elegant and charm of neighbouring French Riviera, but prices of property in Liguria are lower. Inland, there are dilapidated rural Liguria properties for renovation, a popular course of action for British investors.
The regional capital, Genoa, offers urban living at a fraction of the price of Milan to the north, but ongong infrastructure investment is likely to make it a more attractive proposition in the future. Genoa was the 2004 European City of Culture, indicative of the regeneration that has already taken place.
It's coastal Liguria properties and rural property in Liguria attract most buyers. There are some great beaches and picturesque fishing ports along the coast, as well as the chic resorts and other tourist destinations, such as Imperia and Alassio. To the east of the region, in La Spezia province, the ‘Cinque Terre’ has been bestowed with UNESCO World Heritage status, its collection of tiny villages, dramatic coast and dry-walled, terraced vineyards dating back centuries. Prices of Liguria properties for sale in this protected area are high.
Properties in the Alps and Apennines offer the best chance to buy Liguria property relatively cheaply . Those with an urge to renovate will find many examples of neglected properties in Liguria ready for restoration, with the bonus of the beach just an hour or so away.
The Homes Overseas Guide to Buying Property in Italy has advice on the legal and financial aspects of buying Liguria property, plus overviews and information on the process of buying Liguria property.
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