Viterbo is a town located 80km north of Rome. The city is characterized by a landscape of volcanic origin; The two lakes which surround it are enfeebled by ancient craters of volcanoes, now extinct. This historical city has preserved its appearance of the XIII century, therefore, by discovering it, one has the impression of making a trip in the past. In the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, Viterbo played a very important role. As the city of Rome struggled against chaos, Viterbo became the refuge of the popes. There was a time when Viterbo was larger and more beautiful than Rome, the architecture of the buildings, the squares, the fountains the cathedrals and the Papal Palace made of Viterbo a unique place.
The Rome real-estate market represents, with the one of Milan, almost 70% of the Italian housing sales. In 2006, the residential market reached its peak regarding the annual sales but due to the 2007 crisis, this market was considerably impacted. Since 2014, the sector has started to rise and this increase may stabilize over the years. This growth is favoured thanks to low interest rates on mortgage loans. Besides, since 2008, prices have been lower, which is a major advantage for investors. Despite the previous elements, the Rome real-estate market is particularly attractive for foreign investors. It is the perfect time to invest and realize a nice capital gain in the next few years.