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Let\u2019s face it. It\u2019s frustrating and doesn\u2019t even make things better: saying that the crisis is\u00a0destroying our economy, futures and imagination truly doesn\u2019t help us to face this moment\u00a0in the best way. Praying for a magical return of the previous thoughtless times is not a\u00a0realistic way out either, while ignoring the upcoming transformations would just make us\u00a0less and less prepared for the future and dangerously blind to new opportunities. What is\u00a0left to do then? And what precious tip could possibly ever come from an ex real\u00a0estate agent and a travel addict?<\/p>\n

My proposal here is let\u2019s think of the yin and yang for a second – (excuse me??) – yes, let\u2019s\u00a0shift our perspective for once and focus on the unspoken bright side, which could actually\u00a0be as luminous as a window looking over the sparkling Mediterranean sea<\/strong>\u2026<\/p>\n

\"Window<\/p>\n

Have you ever thought that the magnitude of this crisis also hides huge,\u00a0unexpected, ridiculously exclusive opportunities? Yes, as exclusive as a historic villa\u00a0in the lush hills of Tuscany<\/strong>, or a totally private access into an emerald lagoon in Sicily<\/strong>, or a\u00a0breezy flowery terrace contemplating the pacific Como Lake<\/strong>. How about this is actually the\u00a0best ever moment to make an investment<\/strong>, a terrific change, a dream come true?<\/p>\n

Over 70 prestigious castles<\/a>, all over Italy, are looking for their new owner at the\u00a0moment and they are not just any castle: some properties in Tuscany\u2019s countryside<\/strong>, used\u00a0to belong to one of Dante\u2019s Divina Commedia\u2019s characters, the nobleman Farinata degli\u00a0Uberti<\/a>, to then pass on to the king of Naples and finally arrive spotless and perfectly\u00a0maintained to our days, with a vibrant sense of culture, history and authentic Italian charm.<\/p>\n

\"Tuscany<\/p>\n

And the good news for the forward-looking candidates is\u00a0that the prices are far more approachable than most of small houses in London\u00a0Chelsea or a three bedroom penthouse in Central Park in New York. Some of these\u00a0historic properties have already been converted into luxurious accommodation facilities<\/strong> or\u00a0exclusive farms which become precious opportunities for both the owners and the area:\u00a0they offer a fairytale lifestyle<\/strong>, while preserving the original beauty and nature of the place,\u00a0they allow a splendid piece of history to come back to life and create work opportunities for\u00a0the locals.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s much more: Italy\u2019s unique geographic, architectonic and cultural variety\u00a0offers the possibility to all types of dreamers to find their house, from traditional\u00a0country houses in Puglia<\/strong>, seaside villas in\u00a0the Amalfi Coast<\/a> or Sardinia, city houses in Milan<\/strong> and Rome, mansions by Como and Garda lakes<\/strong>, up to even entire islands, just like\u00a0the protected islands of Santo Stefano and Budelli which have recently been sold to\u00a0private buyers, on the condition to preserve their unique natural heritage. This is a\u00a0blessed time for Italy for any potential overseas buyer<\/a> at the moment, due to the\u00a0generalized price drop of all properties, the much decreased negotiation power of\u00a0the Italian people, and the outstanding variety of high quality pieces in the market,\u00a0placed like gems in unmatched locations.<\/p>\n

\"Luxury<\/p>\n

So who are these overseas candidates? Traditionally, the enquiries come mostly from\u00a0Germany and Switzerland, but also France, UK and USA, while the new trend seems\u00a0Russia and Austria. Their presence changes consistently according to the area of\u00a0Italy and the market section, which proves that Italy offers a great variety of\u00a0opportunities<\/strong> for all types of expectations, cultures and wallets. The French seem to\u00a0prefer Liguria (21%) and Tuscany (11%), which is also favored by the UK (29%), followed\u00a0by Venice and Rome; the Russians choose Rome too (41%), followed by Sardinia (31%)\u00a0and Campania (15%) . The investment average also changes\u00a0sensitively: from 100.000 Euros (34%) to over 1 million (9%).<\/p>\n

According to Gate-away.com<\/a>, which has an extensive experience in assisting overseas buyers\u00a0with their property acquisitions, they are on average between 45 and 60\u00a0years old, they are sensitive to art and culture, and they are not misguided by\u00a0stereotypes and flashy tourism, instead they love the genuine Italy<\/strong>, they value and\u00a0respect its authenticity. Gate-away.com<\/a> is the only\u00a0Italian portal dedicated exclusively to foreign users<\/strong>; it offers them a wide selection of\u00a0properties providing precious tips in English to make Italian paperwork a smooth process:\u00a0an opportunity in the opportunity if you don\u2019t speak Italian nor Italian bureaucracy!<\/p>\n

\"Dolce<\/p>\n

So regardless of where you are from and the size of your dream, whether it consists of\u00a0bringing an old manor farm back to life, indulging in the dolce vita in Rome<\/strong> or resting your\u00a0retirement years in your well-earned insanely beautiful castle, Italy right now seems to\u00a0provide the answer (together with an experienced travel agent, of course!). At the end of\u00a0the day, Italy doesn\u2019t just belong to the Italians, but to the ones who love it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s face it. It\u2019s frustrating and doesn\u2019t even make things better: saying that the crisis is\u00a0destroying our economy, futures and imagination truly doesn\u2019t help us to face this moment\u00a0in the best way. 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