Italy Real Estate by the Numbers (2025): Trends That Matter for American Buyers

Italy Real Estate by the Numbers (2025): Trends That Matter for American Buyers - By Piero Lorenzo

Why Numbers Matter
Buying property in Italy isn’t just about lifestyle and beauty — it’s also about making a wise, well-informed decision. With over 24 years of cross-border experience, I help my American clients understand the real numbers behind the Italian real estate market. Here’s what 2025 looks like.

Compravendite: How Many Homes Are Being Sold?

• In the first half of 2024, there were about 455,800 real estate transactions in Italy, up slightly from the previous year.
• In 2024 overall, residential sales grew by 15.8%, with vigorous activity from international buyers.
• Foreign buyers completed 8,100 transactions worth more than €5 billion, with an average purchase price of €640,000.
• In the first half of 2025, real estate investments in Italy reached €5.2 billion, a +50% increase from the same period in 2024 — driven by hospitality, luxury residential, and iconic cities like Rome, Venice, and Lake Como.

Prices: What’s Happening with Values?

• As of July 2025, the average price per square meter in Italy is €2,113, up 2.9% year-over-year.
• In Q1 2025, prices of existing homes grew +4.9% annually, confirming steady growth .
• Regional variation is huge:
  • Sicily: ~€724/m²
  • Tuscany: ~€2,700/m²
  • Milan: ~€5,400/m²

Compared to the U.S., Italy’s market is more stable and less prone to sudden swings.

American Interest in Overseas Homes
The appetite from U.S. buyers for property abroad is growing fast:

• Nearly 40% of wealthy Americans plan to buy a home abroad within the following year.
• 92% of high-net-worth individuals considered purchasing property overseas in the last 12 months .
• Around 65% of American clients say they want a foreign home as an investment or vacation property.

Europe — and especially Italy — remains a top destination thanks to culture, lifestyle, and long-term value.

Final Advice from Piero Lorenzo
In 2025, Italy offers Americans a market that is:

• Stable in prices compared to many other countries.
• Attractive for lifestyle buyers, with strong demand in Tuscany, Lake Como, Amalfi, and Sicily.
• Growing in international investment, with billions flowing into Italian property.

If you’re an American considering Italy, now is the time to make an informed move. With the proper guidance, you can invest wisely — and enjoy la dolce vita.

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Sources

1. Immobiliare.it – Italian Real Estate Market Trends 2025
2. Wikipedia – Real Estate in Italy
3. HospitalityNet – Italy Real Estate Investment Growth 2025
4. Idealista – Italy House Prices 2025
5. Investropa – Average House Price in Italy 2025
6. Wise – Best Countries for Americans to Buy Property Abroad
7. NCJAR – Why Americans Are Buying Homes Abroad
8. MoneyWise – Wealthy Americans Buying Real Estate Abroad

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