Once a best kept secret of Italy, Calabria’s property market has seen a huge increase of the number of investors in the last year and a half. Considered as an emerging market within an established market, Calabria offers solid investment opportunities in the fairly steady Italian economy.

According to Bank of Italy, Italian property prices have not fallen dramatically during the global recession , creating waves of people investing in Italy, as it has shown to be a steady market.

What’s more, figures recently published by Global Property Guide, state that the Italian property market has shown solid signs of stability in recent times, making Calabria an ideal place for investors to buy.

With the Italian abolition of inheritance tax, its full EU membership and bank guarantee of property, which means that should a developer default on building the client’s money will be protected , all make the nation a favourable investment environment. Also , there is no capital gains tax on a property if it’s sold after 5 years.

Calabria’s popularity continues to grow with the announcement of the EU, which pledged millions of euros of investment in the province. This, coupled with the fact that low-cost carriers like Ryanair now fly into the region, ensure that tourism in Calabria will continue to grow .

With a wide range of key ready and new build Calabria property developments, our real estate experts will guide you through the process of investing in Calabria. We provide frequent monthly visits to the province where you will be able to view the current developments and meet with experts who can answer any questions you may have. If you wish to participate in our next tour, please contact Experience International on +44 (0) 207 3421 5858 or go to Experience-International.com.

The Director of The Passion of the Christ became enchanted by the beautiful scenery after filming in the nearby medieval town of Matera and as stated in the celebrity news site is searching for a more permanent base in the region.

Interested in satisfying the alleged Calabria property requirements of the Hollywood star, the mayor of San Lorenzo del Vallo, a little town in the north of Calabria, has recommended a 600 year old castle with 13,000 sqm of surrounding land of which Gibson could enjoy.

And it’s easy to see why he might be keen. Located on the “toe” of Italy, Calabria is a region of amazing beauty with miles of unspoiled pristine sandy beaches, perfect Mediterranean climate, transparent turquoise blue seas, imposing mountains, tranquil lakes and rolling countryside. Rich in history and culture, it offers the traditional dolce vita and is a very desirable second home destination as well as relocation destination.

If you can’t quite afford an A list budget then fear not,prices for Calabria properties remain affordable with a wide selection of completed turn key and off plan homes on the market.

of The Porcino Silano which is a brand new development of 6 luxury boutique apartments in the beautiful village of Lorica in the Sila Mountains have apartments available from only €87,000. Alternatively if you require more seclusion and privacy then the Porcino Silano boutique 1 and 2 bedroom apartments located in the awesome Sila Mountains, just 300 meters from the lake, can be purchased for the same price, only €87,000.

For additional information about buying property in Italy’s best kept secret – Calabria – then ask the experts at Experience International on + 44 (0) 207 321 5858 or go to Experience-International.com.