Sicily's 'timeless appeal' praised

Thursday October 9th , 2008

Britons seeking to buy property in Italy have been urged to consider Sicily as a location, with website shelteroffshore.com describing it as suitable for nearly all tastes and budgets.

Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and has two airports, while also being served by regular ferries to the Italian mainland.

Prospective buyers are advised to be open to the range of property available, from bargain run-down houses which can be renovated to luxurious mansions.

Additionally, according to the news provider, a bonus of owning a property in Sicily is the island's popularity, meaning returns on investments can be made by renting the home to either foreign or Italian tourists during the summer.

However, the website strongly recommends that due to the occasional ownership confusion, it is essential to seek independent legal advice, preferably from lawyer on the mainland as it is considered sensible to distance your legal affairs from your home.

Meanwhile, the Daily Telegraph reports that golf tourism is becoming popular on the island with currently two courses and another three in planning.