Second Home Magazine

How to evaluate and monetize a second home in Genoa

A concise guide to selecting a second home in Genoa, understanding rental contracts and documents, estimating returns and spotting low-cost opportunities with realistic costs and timelines

Best 7-seater cars and how to pick the right family SUV

A compact guide to the most important checks and the models to consider when you need a 7-seater that suits daily life and long trips

How to obtain IMU reduction for a home loaned to a child and check municipal options

Discover the steps, legal requirements and municipal checks that determine whether a parent can halve the IMU taxable base when granting a house in comodato to a child

Reduce IMU with a family loan and municipal options: what owners should know

A straightforward guide to the IMU benefits from lending a home to relatives, the municipal choices since 1 January 2026 and the 2026 coefficient update for non‑cadastral buildings

Best neighborhoods and timing to book a holiday home in Lisbon

A compact guide to Lisbon holiday homes that compares neighborhoods, shows example properties with ratings, and explains when to book for better prices

Foreign demand reshapes Italy’s housing market: Sicily and Sardinia in focus

Foreign buyers are boosting Italian real estate: learn which regions win, how credit conditions matter and what agents should prioritize

Frontline apartment on Alba Adriatica promenade with exclusive courtyard

A frontline apartment on Lungomare Marconi in Alba Adriatica featuring a private courtyard with direct beach access, modern systems and fiscal incentives for buyers

How Jesolo’s beach concession changes are affecting second home owners

Second home owners in Jesolo say the reallocation of beach space between Piazza Brescia and Piazza Mazzini has reduced their access and may harm property values