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Some of you who have purchased a Calabria property did so for pure investment purposes and will now be looking to realise the capital growth you have achieved.

Where do you start?

There are a number of avenues you can try in order to get maximum exposure for your property, both online and offline. I will give you a few pointers on my REW Blog  that will hopefully assist you.

Firstly, see what  companies appear highest in the search engines for the area your property is in, then you should enter into the site and see how easy it is to navigate, imagine you are a buyer?

How clear are the photos on the site?

How easy is it to register your interest?

If you advertise your property on a portal that isn´t easy to use the results will reflect that. Also be…

The town of Tropea has been mentioned in this Blog and in my opinion, rightly so. The absolute stunning scenery and perfect beaches within this area are reason enough, however when you add the rustic charm of the old town of Tropea it is hard to find anything comparable in Southern Europe.

After much negotiation we have sourced some excellent property in Tropea, looking beyond the town itself and across the bay. Close to completion these beautiful properties will be ideal for rental, particularly with so much worldwide attention Calabria will receive after the amazing suspension bridge and Reguim waterfront museum is complete.

Lovers of contemporary architecture will appreciate the planned project on Reggio waterfront by Zaha Hadid. The Pritzker Architect Prize winner has submitted prototype images for the Museum and Performing  Arts Centre to be named Regium and the initial reaction is that this will be regarded as one of the most iconic structures in Southern Europe.

The details for the worlds largest suspension bridge to be built across the Straits of Messina, linking Calabria with Sicily were published in The Telegraph last week. This project will cost in the region of €6 bIllion and will greatly improve the accessibility into the region greatly improving visibilty, impacting the property market positively within Reggio.

I recently did some market research into the cost per square metre of property in Calabria and found the results to be interesting. €1980 per M2 was the most competitive pricing I could find, with €3500 per m2 the most costly.

This range of prices could be partially attributed to one major variable,  proximity to the sea, however the differential was only 100 or metres between the highest and lowest.

I have located an almost completed development in th Riace, the town where fishermen caught more than a couple of bacalao for their supper in the early 1970´s!! They discovered two 2 metre tall greek bronze figures, now the pride of Calabria.Almost complete, the views that this development has to offer, the ease of access that prospective purchasers will…

For the those of you who are unfamiliar with Calabria in the south of Italy, Tropea is one of the most picturesque and lively towns in the region.

The amazing beaches, voted number 1 in europe, by a leading English newspaper , add to the sheer charm of this amazing place.

Property prices in Tropea would still be regarded as reasonable, given the future European Union spending and allocated funds focusing on tourism, infrastructure and overall development, Tropea will become a world class destination in every respect..

Tropea Bay, Calabria  is a development that will prove to be the benchmark by which all others will be judged, offering sublime views, unparalelled luxury, in a gated community at a price that gives significant scope for…

This is a hugely important decision and one that should be given very serious consideration. Bear in mind choosing the correct rental company will have a direct impact on the profitability of your rental business from day one.

Meeting your chosen Calabria rental company  representative is a must, even if you have to fly out and do this.Upon your first meeting they should be asking you as many questions as your are. 

Here are some thoughts on what you should be looking for and some things to put to them -

How passionate is the company in terms of enthusiasm and understanding of the market?

How knowledgable are they on the area your property in situated?

How does the agent treat the tenants and can they provide you with details of some you could…

There is currently much talk of exchange rates and what mortgage will be best to finance the final stage payment of your new home in Calabria.

There is certainly no easy answer to this question, however over the next few weeks I will be consulting experts in the finance field and sharing my findings with you, hopefully allowing you to make a qualified decision when the time is right.

Unfortunately Sterling has dropped to record lows against the Euro, fluctuating considerably from week to week. 

Who remembers 1.45 rates? This sort of level is unlikely to return in the near future, so reflecting on this probably will not do us any good.

The European Central bank  will meet in March and Jean-Claude Trichet will ultimately make the decision on whether to…

Further to my original post on Eden Villas and Apartments, I have released a blog that will keep clients informed regularly on the progress of the development in Zambrone Calabria.

My main motivation for this, is that most of the current and prospective owners live in northern europe and continuous visits to a construction site would not be feasible.

This is a service we are committed to providing for every project we offer, hopefully giving the client insight into the area and keeping them up to date.