A €280 Million Vote of Confidence: What the Four Seasons Bet Says About Rome
DeA Capital closed a 280 million euro green loan for Rome’s first Four Seasons at Palazzo Marini. Why institutional hotel capital signals prime property.
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The July Hold: What the ECB’s Pause Changes for Buyers Who Waited
The ECB held rates on 23 July 2026 while variable mortgages slipped below fixed. What the pause changes for buyers in Rome, and why it is a window, not a turn.
Real Estate & Hospitality Summit: Hotel Sector Confirms Its Appeal for Investors
The Real Estate & Hospitality Summit, the first of its kind, was held in Rome at the Villa Pamphili hotel. The event was organized by
Mortgage Rates at a Two-Year High, and Rome Isn’t Blinking
Italian mortgage rates hit 3.96% in May 2026, the highest since 2024, yet Rome’s prime market keeps rising. What the numbers mean for buyers and sellers.
Who Is Buying Italy’s Prime Property in 2026
Foreign UHNW buyers now drive about 35% of Italy’s luxury market. Who is buying prime Italian property in 2026, where they buy, and why.
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Premium Aparthotels: The Rise of Branded Residences in Italy
The Branded Residences segment has grown by 180% over the past ten years, with further growth expected in the years ahead. In Italy, this sector
Hospitality AI: Algorithms Are Redefining How We Choose Hotels
We live in an era of rapid change, and the tourism and hospitality industry is no exception. The way travellers search for and choose a
Active Longevity in Italy: A New Wellness Hospitality Trend and Investor Benefits
The concept of active longevity (longevity) has become the main trend in the global hospitality industry in 2025–2026, transforming classical wellness (passive relaxation, spa) into
Aventino: Rome’s Quiet Luxury Address
The Aventine is Rome’s quietest prime address: villini, embassy calm, an average of 9,157 euros per sqm in its own micro-zone, and almost nothing for sale.
Trastevere: Living and Buying in Rome’s Storied Riverside Rione
Trastevere beyond the postcard: how Rome’s Rione XIII actually lives, what buyers look for, price context, and who the quarter genuinely suits.
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How to Choose a Luxury Real Estate Agency in Rome
The documents to check before granting a Rome agency a mandate: registration, insurance, conflict of interest, and how exclusivity terms should work.
The Italian Preliminary Contract (Compromesso): A Buyer’s Guide
Learn when to register a compromesso in Italy, what tax applies to your deposit, and why notarial trascrizione protects buyers before the rogito.
Buying a Home in Prati, Rome: Prices, Buildings and Checks
Prati is quoted anywhere from about 4,163 to about 5,838 euro per square metre depending on the boundary used. What the figures mean before you buy.
Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a Luxury Property in Rome
The pricing, exposure and paperwork mistakes that slow down a prime Rome sale, and what to fix before the property is shown.
How Is a Luxury Property in Rome Actually Valued?
How Rome valuations really work: OMI’s own limits, the three ABI methods advisors use, and why price per square metre alone misleads in this market.