Hello there,

Welcome to 2009! Italians are all very happy to see the end of this last leap year – even on the national news it was reported how glad people generally are to see 2008 end, as leap years are known to be unlucky. And it has been a doosey of a year, hasn’t it? I couldn’t believe my ears when I heard that Woolworths, Whittards and MFI – among other well-known high street chains - have gone into liquidation. Though Italy is bracing itself for economic hardship, the crisis there is in no way comparable with what is happening in the UK. Comforting news for those of us who see our future in Italy, and maybe the incentive you need if you are thinking of your move to Italy…?.

To read more go to: The Italy Newsletter

In this months newsletter:

Doing your homework For the last 19 years, the national newspaper IlSole24Ore has been conducting its annual ‘Quality of life in Italy’s cities’ survey, which considers life in the 103 principal cities of Italy.

Sterling and the Euro in these tough times I am often asked where I see Sterling going to against the Euro and the likely timescales.

Le Terraza di Pizzo Italy is gaining ground both as a leisure and an investment property destination. Le Terraza di Pizzo is a fantastic new development that oozes Italian style and character, located near the historic town of Pizzo in Calabria, southern Italy.

Top Tip We at the Italy Buying Guide have spoken to a few people who have put their property dreams on hold because of current financial problems.

Rent or advertise a rental property in Italy Do you have a holiday home in Italy that you want to rent out? OR
Do you want to take a test-drive and stay in an Italian holiday home (try before you buy)?

To see the full newsletter go to: The Italy Newsletter

Kind regards till next time,

Gianna Williams
Italy Buying Guide
The Overseas Guides Company
Gianna@OverseasGuidesCompany.com