Real Estate in Abruzzo Italy - The Best Three Places To Buy

In today's video I give you my opinion on the best three places in Abruzzo to buy property.

[walkinginAbruzzo]

Some places in Abruzzo are really worth a thought. I live here and I love that this region has everything from mountains to sea❤

[mjfletch]

A region I have never visited but perhaps I should. Lovely coastal towns, affordable properties, and decent weather. Thanks for opening my eyes to different area of Europe, particularly Spain and Italy, that are off the beaten paths.

[mickeypulcini]

My wife and I are considering and studying that region now as a place to retire. My family roots are over the mountains in Pacentro. However, we like the public transportation and coastal access on this side of the mountains. We're contemplating the difference between living in the cities you pointed out verses living in a small mountain village like Polombaro or Casoli. Thank you for the video. It helps to hear it from a local.

[annaangilella]

My parents are from Pescara. I was there for the summer, I loved it.

[romeoriossi]

The best in my opinion is L'Aquila..the city that flies..capoluogo d'Abruzzo..stunning city!

[brasileiro]

Thank you and happy new year Giorgio! You said you would do a video on Abruzzo and you kept the promise. Your choices are good and very well motivated, however I would say - being italian despite my nickname - that Abruzzo - very beautiful place - is more a lifestyle purchase that an investment. Reasons are 1) Real estate (buy and rent) market is mostly driven by locals, very little exposure on foreign buyers - renters for sea / mountain properties; therefore rents / yields are not very high and don´t see huge potential for appreciation. 2) Pescara is a good airport but with not so many connections compared to other airports like Bergamo or Treviso, so chances are you need to fly to Rome and then drive to the locations you selected, especially out of season (3+ hours drive more or less) 3) The infrastructure (hospitals, highways, etc) is sufficient but less developed compared to other parts of Italy and often under pressure under extreme weather conditions, which can normally materialize in winter. 4) it is a very local 100% local environment; this can be a plus for who is searching for it but you will need usually a strong command of Italian in any aspect of your life to deal with day to day stuff. Having said that Giorgio, I think your choices were very well made, but I wonder why you haven´t selected any property on the mountains: Abruzzo is mostly known in Italy for the very beautiful mountains and Rocca DI Mezzo and Ovindoli, are 2 great locations to buy properties at very affordable prices compared to other Mountain Locations in the Dolomites (north of Italy) . And these 2 locations have also nice rental return both in winter and summer time. Thank you again for your great work, keep it up!

[thomast]

My family is originally from provincia di Teramo and for years contemplated buying up there or in Marche but the southern part of the region looks like a better value. With the $ being so attractive vs the Euro, now is a good time.

[petercarroll]

Yes, I am strongly considering buying a property in this region of Italy. I am quite interested in Chieti.

[jmcqueen]

I am looking at properties in Abruzzo now. Remember, for a tax break, the town's population has to be lower than 20, 000. But I love Chieti!

[bostith]

I am currently purchasing a home in Popoli. I love the whole area.

[jmcqueen]

Thanks, I thought it was nice, too, and it seemed to have a lot to do. That train station is quite a walk into town, but at least it's there. Jackie

[marco-vsph]

Thank you so much I m British but my mum is from Chieti and lives in Francavilla he’s more expensive but she says priceless everything close by, sea nearby, lots of restaurants and from September to June reasonably quiet safe and with a slow pace, better than pescara, however July and august gets overwhelmed with tourists mainly locals but also foreigners with a population that goes from 20 thousands to 120…. Roughly so she tends to go on holiday in the mountains then…

[cheguevara]

Im doing few months extensive reaserch in regards to properties in Abruzo and le Marche and come to same conclusion as you
Chieti is number one on my list, great value and close to Pescara Air port.
1000€ per m2 in Chieti is fantastic price .Here in Sydney we talking about 12000 au per m2 . So good bye Australia, time to go

[robertmarziani]

Hi Giorgio, great videos and commentary !

[twowheels]

Ortona and Vasto were ones I had noticed as well, so very glad for the additional info and views you shared of them.
Aside from cost, what would make Pescara less attractive than these?

[romeoriossi]

My family and myself all born in L'Aquila
All the municipal offices are in L'AQUILA so everyone from Abruzzo have to go there to get certificates ..permits etc..thii city is called the city of 99
99 piazze..99 churches..99 cannelle fountain..at midnight the church bell of San Massimo rings 99 times
Castello Cinquecentesco...best pizza in Abruzzo and best Torrone in all of Italy ..Torrone Sorelle NURZIA...Amazing friendly people..one of the best fountain ⛲ you'll ever see Fontana Luminosa..splendid !
Pastries and gelato out of this world..must see this lovely city.. wonderful place to buy and live! I'm Romeo from L'Aquila 😊

[NickRossi]

My grandparents were from Montenerodomo in the Chieti region, and I'd love to visit some day. Perhaps a second home :)

[marinadesantis]

Thank you so much for your video
Could you please show videos of properties in these towns and Beach sides
Thank you

[TheTruthisWritteninyourHeart]

I have a place in Cugnoli and for me it’s the sweet spot and although this is our Italian family home we have a pool and four rooms four bathrooms and if we wanted could achieve easily 3000 euros in the warm months and due to our proximity of ski resorts we have a winter income if we choose. Now travel times driving only

To Megalo (very well resourced retail complex) 18 mins

Airport circa 22-27 mins

Chieti 20 mins

Pescara 25-30 mins

Beach pescara side 30-35 mins

All subject to traffic conditions obviously which are mostly favourable. There’s good Agro Tourismo potential also if you were looking to generate an income which for now I’m not.

I think long term yields eg you can pick up blocks of 6-8 (1-2-3 bedroom apartments between chieti., pescara and montesilvano for circa 700k-1.3 million euro depending on how much modernising is needed each returning circa average 600-650 euro a month with modest increases of circa 1-3% growth but packaged as a going concern can return a modest flip as a very small buy and build yes to make London Money or some other U.K. examples you need to spend 10-20 times that and go near the beach but then returns are six months of the year eye watering where single bedrooms can rent for 1000 euro a week, you get out what you put in but if your approaching say your early fifties and want a small fixed investment that will mature into your seventies then I think this region has everything you need. And it’s growing in popularity and personally I would love it to stay the same but truth is all best kept secrets eventually get out.

The summer months the country areas are often nicknamed the Tuscany of Abruzzo and you can see why with a picture postcard at every view and turn except it’s not a postcard it’s real. Just over a few hours drive from Rome with endless mountainous and natural landscapes with quaint towns and villages retaining authentic abbruzzo charm and true artisanal foods and eateries throw in the bustling towns and pescara with stunning beaches and coastline what’s not to love. But hey Shhhh don’t tell anyone thanks for mentioning this beauty of a region it really does deserve a mention. 👍👏

[dewis]

Could you do this again for villages with less than 20k inhabitants. Because of the flat rate tax conditions it is pointless for me to look at larger cities.