Real estate investments in Italy in 2025: where to invest to make money in 2026
In 2025, real estate investments in Italy are going through a very interesting period:
– Prices in the south rose by 8–12% over the year.
– Demand for seaside properties has grown by 30% among foreigners.
If you are considering investing in Italian real estate in 2025, now is one of the best times to enter the market. But not everywhere: some regions yield more than 6% annual income, while others risk remaining “frozen assets.”
We analyze real data, the best destinations, and how to avoid common mistakes — from the Italiatut team, which helps clients invest in Italian real estate every month.
Growth map: the 5 most promising regions in 2025–2026
1. Calabria — a budget “startup” for investors
– Prices: from €1,400/m² (on the coast),
Growth in 2024–2025: +11.3% (Banca d’Italia),
Rental income: 5–7% per annum (in summer — up to €80/day for apartments by the sea).
Suitable for: purchase for renovation → rental → resale in 2–3 years.
Tip: look for properties 3–10 km from the sea — closer ones are more expensive, further ones are more difficult to rent out.
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2. Apulia (Puglia) — balance of price, demand, and infrastructure
– Prices: €1,800–2,500/m² in Salento and Gargano
– Popularity: +37% requests from foreigners (AirDNA, Q1 2025)
– Key locations: Ostuni, Polignano a Mare, Lecce
Suitable for: long-term rentals (family vacations), short-term rentals (summer), aparthotels.
3. Sicily (east coast) — growth driven by tourism
– Catania, Taormina, Syracuse — prices rose by +14% over the year
– Reason: new Ryanair flights, growth in cruise tourism
– Rental demand: 90% occupancy in June–September.
Note: avoid city centers — higher taxes and more complicated rental permits.
4. Marche and Abruzzo — “quiet” regions with potential
– Prices are 25–30% lower than in Tuscany with a similar quality of life.
– Adriatic coast: Senigallia, San Benedetto del Tronto — +9% growth in 2025.
– Less competition → higher margins for investors.
5. Real estate auctions — not a region, but a strategy
In 2025, banks and courts will put up thousands of properties for sale at prices 20-40% below market value:
– Villas in Calabria from €65,000,
– Apartments in Naples — from €42,000,
– Houses in Umbrian villages — from €30,000.
The main thing is legal verification. One IMU debt — and you won’t be able to register ownership for a year.
→ Buying real estate at auctions in Italy with Italiatut
3 key trends in the Italian real estate market in 2025–2026
1.Slowdown in the north: In Milan and Turin, price growth has fallen to +2–3%. Investments are only justified if there is a rental stream — for example, student housing.
2.”Southern boom”: The south and the islands are the main drivers. Especially properties up to €100,000 with renovation potential.
3.Growth in demand for short-term rentals: Airbnb + Booking → demand for apartments from 40 m² with a terrace/view. It is better to avoid houses built before 1975 (strict energy efficiency requirements).
3 mistakes investors will make in 2025 (and how to avoid them)
1. Buying “for the view” without checking profitability
Study the ROI — calculate the real income, taking into account taxes, utilities, and downtime.
2. Ignoring the Superbonus 110% law (final phase)
Until the end of 2025, you can receive up to 110% compensation for energy modernization (insulation, solar panels, seismic reinforcement).
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3. Lack of a local representative
Without one: delays with documents, fines for late filing of declarations, risk of missing out on a profitable auction.
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