2026 presents a favorable window to buy property in Italy as the market enters a normalization phase after recent volatility. Prices continue rising in major cities—Rome averages €2,986 per square meter in February 2026, while luxury market growth remains solid at 5.5%—but falling interest rates and stabilizing inventory create better conditions than delaying into a tighter market. According to Nomisma, buying in 2026 is especially sound for long-term holdings as urban values approach €5,700 per square meter in top locations and rental demand strengthens across the peninsula.