Italy is undoubtedly one of the most attractive destinations for many foreigners, and in recent years it has also become very popular due to the investment opportunities that its real estate market offers. However, the language barrier might discourage many when approaching the housing market, therefore it will be the aim of this article to provide you with a number of recurring words which are related to the Italian real estate market and which will help you gain a better understanding of the purchasing process in Italy.

Among the most important words are the ones related to the type of property such as: Monolocale = studio; Bilocale = two-bedroom apartment; Trilocale = three-bedroom apartment; Appartamento = apartment; Villetta a schiera = semi-detached house; Villa = detached house; Rustico = rural property.