Real Estate Market in Sicily



Who would not want to have a wonderful property or own big houses? You would agree that owning good and decent property adds to a person’s image and status for whatever reasons that may be commercial or social. Also a property in a place that is serene, beautiful, calm and spacious is a dream for obvious reasons whether it is apartments or villas. I am sure everyone would agree that there are certain places the world over that captivates a person in all these respects and one of these is definitely Sicily. It is located in southern Italy in the Mediterranean Sea.

If you are looking to buy any kind of property anywhere then obviously the use and purpose of such an investment would be very clear in your mind. Based on this purpose you can search properties for sale. Now you might just think that why on earth do I have to search for such places in a small place like Sicily? Well the reply is quite simple, a small island it may be but Sicily has locations and towns that are very different like Palermo and Taormina. This is where your purpose and need comes into the picture. Another thing that is important is the mode of ownership, whether you want to purchase it or you want to take it on rent.

For you are looking for space and properties for commercial purpose like expanding your business, opening a boutique and setting up an office then purchasing is the best option in Sicily and the market is good for this purpose. You will find many options to choose from, malls, shops, resorts, and business complex and beach area properties for sale. Depending on the budget and the business the best place can be bought for e.g. a boutique or a restaurant would be beneficial if it is in a property like villas. Now this might seem strange to many of you but believe me, in Sicily such places are very popular and especially in the east coast areas of Taormina. A small office or a shop would be best if it is a mall or places like Trapani which is a commercial center.

Now if your purpose is residential where you would like to spend a few days of the year to relax your body and mind or rejuvenate your soul as many people do on holidays then the purchase patterns change. In Sicily houses, villas and apartments are measured on the basis of the rooms and here each room is believed to have an area of 25 m2, so three room apartments would be 75 m2. The architecture is best in and around the Mt. Elena where the white lava cut stones have been used.

 Now you might be used to the quick fix services of the city agents in your part of the country but sales and purchase of property in Sicily demands time, so you need to be prepared to wait a while to get the perfect one that suits your budget and need. But experience tells us that the wait is worth it. So enjoy Sicily!