In the current financial climate, even people with a good credit history find it very hard to obtain a mortgage. So how can you fund your property purchase when credit is tight? Carla Passino investigates. This article was published in Horse & Hound.

Set among silvery olive trees and emerald lawns, Il Frantoio is a careful conversion of the end portion of a 17th century olive press. Read more on Italymag.co.uk.

The Italymag.co.uk property index, which tracks property advertisements placed on the website, takes the first snapshot of the foreigner-driven housing market in the country—and reserves some surprises. Read more on Italymag.co.uk.

Fancy characterful accommodation at astoundingly low prices? Then try an Italian monastery. Read more on Italymag.co.uk.

A 15th century townhouse in the heart of Cortona captures the essence of Tuscan living. Read more on Italymag.co.uk.

A performance analysis of the Italian property market for the last 25 years shows that values have grown substantially in real terms. Read more on Italymag.co.uk.

Price your house well and it will sell even in these tight times, says Carla Passino. This article appeared in Country Life.

Amaro is the quintessential Italian liqueur and the perfect end to any self-respecting meal. Discover three of the very best with Italymag.co.uk.

The Keats Shelley museum, which commemorates the English Romantics life in the Italian capital, celebrates its centenary this year but requires money to secure its long-term future. Read more on Italymag.co.uk.

Italy’s turbulent history has given it many historic towns of great architectural interest. We discover three small but perfectly formed ones: Gradisca d’Isonzo, Anghiari and Cefalù. Read more on Italymag.co.uk.