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What can you get for your money in… Tuscany?
BUDGET €230,000
Lucca is a beautiful town in the north-western part of Tuscany where plenty of old, charming flats can be found. A newly-renovated, one-bedroom flat in the town centre, with living room, kitchen and bathroom, goes for around €230,000. Fantastic features like visible wooden beams and antique terracotta floors make these properties a great investment.
STANDARD €580,000
This kind of money will get you a newly renovated, rustic property in Pescia. Typically these stone houses have plenty of space: big kitchen, living room with a fireplace, three bedrooms, an office, two bathrooms, and, if you’re lucky, a garden with a covered terrace and a fantastic view of the surrounding hills.
LUXURY €1,650,000
This 400m2 villa (pictured left) has its own pool and olive grove. Divided into three individual flats, the property could be let out individually, or could house two or three families buying together. Completely renovated with desirable features intact, the villa is located in the Pisa Hills, close to all the famous Tuscan cities.
For property in Tuscany, check out:
www.livingstones.dk www.danitalia.com
Zero-carb properties
Carbon emissions and carbon offsetting have become new buzzwords for the ethical consumer. And the issues surrounding climate change and global warming are certainly affecting the property market, too. Ethical consumers can now search for carbon neutral properties when looking for a holiday home, as they’re starting to pop up around the world. In Bulgaria, for example, the Seven Lakes development (pictured below) has been built using local materials which require minimal transportation and boasts an excellent recycling scheme. All carbon emissions are offset by the Carbon Neutral Company.
Lap it up
Lapland is not only the official location of Santa’s grotto (so they say), it’s also becoming a very popular ski resort, due to the reliability of the snow. In winter 2006/2007 there was a 33% increase in visitors to the area – a number that is expected to rise this winter. This means that Lapland is becoming a very attractive market for property developers and investors looking to buy in new European hot spots. Donald Trump has recently announced a €300m investment in Levi in Lapland, and more investors are set to follow.
A home away from home
Frequent business travellers often complain that their hotels lack that homely look and feel frustrated that they can’t cook their own meals or entertain. That’s why luxury serviced and short-term let apartments have become very popular. Instead of staying in a stuffy hotel room, you can get an apartment with your own kitchen and all the latest gadgetry. It’s a luxurious way of experiencing a city for the holiday maker, and an ideal way of getting a home away from home for the business traveller. Check out the websites below for serviced apartments on Dundas Street, Edinburgh, or in various locations across London.
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