In some of Italy’s most exclusive areas, the majority of demand for luxury villas or apartments (with average prices exceeding one and a half million euros) comes from foreign buyers. This is revealed by a report from idealista/data, which also highlights that the top 10 most sought-after locations among wealthy buyers worldwide for single-family homes consist solely of towns in Tuscany or on Lake Como.

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The luxury segment operates on a different wavelength from the traditional real estate market in Italy, with trends that often defy general norms. Moreover, each city has its own unique dynamics, influenced by local events such as Milan's Expo 2015 or Rome's Jubilee this year.

The interest in one-euro homes remained high in Italy throughout 2024 and is now continuing into 2025.

Over the past year, the price of pre-owned homes in Italy has increased by 2.2%, reaching an average value of €1,880 per square metre. In addition to the markets in major Italian cities, prices are also prohibitive in the most exclusive tourist destinations.

Every Italian province has at least one property for sale on idealista valued at over one million euros, but the distribution across the country is far from uniform. In fact, over 30% of properties priced between one and three million euros are concentrated in Tuscany. The top three in the ranking are Lucca (9.5%), Milan (8.2%), and Florence (7.8%). Rome is slightly further behind (6.9%).