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Buying Property in Liguria
Where to buy property in Liguria
Overseas holidaymakers and property buyers have been enjoying this region’s resorts for decades. Towns such as San Remo and Portofino share the elegant charm and climate of the neighbouring French Riviera, but property prices in Liguria are lower than in property for sale in France. Inland, there are dilapidated rural properties for renovation, a popular course of action for British property investors.
The regional capital, the port of Genoa (Genova), offers urban living at a fraction of the price of Milan to the north, but it is undergoing infrastructure investment that is likely to make it a more attractive proposition in the future. It was also European City of Culture in 2004, a sign of the regeneration that has already taken place.
It is likely to be coastal and countryside properties in Liguria that attracts buyers from the UK above all. 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. Property prices in this unique protected area are high.
Properties in the Alps and Apennines offer the chance to buy a property in Liguria cheaply. Those with an urge to renovate a property for sale in Liguria will find many examples of neglected homes ready for restoration, with the bonus of the beach just an hour or so away.
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