Italy recommended to property buyers
Foreign property buyers from the UK have been encouraged to look at the Italian market.
The European country was flagged up as a possible option by the Independent, in particular Tuscany and Umbria.
According to the media outlet, both areas offer attractions such as medieval villages with "stunning" architecture, as well as good scenery and countryside.
However, the newspaper stated that property values in Umbria are slightly lower than those in its neighbouring province.
This was partially attributed to the fact that it is landlocked, whereas Tuscany has a number of popular tourist attractions along its coastline, including Florence, Pisa and Siena.
Commenting on the region, the Independent said: "Yet among the piazzas and palazzos of Umbria's historic and beautiful capital, Perugia, you'll find all manner of cultural and artistic treasures."
The comments come shortly after Rupert Fawcett of Knight Frank told the Times that some parts of Italy are currently holding up "fairly well" in the face of the ongoing economic crisis across the world.
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