The year 2020 witnessed unparalleled historical events. While the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union and the global situation have drastically changed the political and socio-economic dynamics in the international arena, it is also true that they seem to have acted as a catalyst for people to purchase property in Italy—and, for those with Italian descent, to pursue Italian citizenship.

The Italian real estate market has always been very attractive due to its competitiveness and wide variety of choices, but what are the main reasons you should consider purchasing property in Italy? Here are the five top factors we think have driven the unprecedented surge of foreign investment in the country’s real estate market.