Veneto is one of the most sought-after regions in Northeastern Italy among international buyers. Home to iconic cities such as Verona and Venice, it is one of Europe’s most visited destinations, renowned not only for its diverse landscapes but also for its rich cultural heritage. In fact, Veneto ranks second among Italian regions for the number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, just behind Lombardy. Discover in this article why the Veneto real estate market is attracting an increasing number of international buyers.
More recently, Veneto has also benefited from the international visibility generated by the Winter Olympics, which have further increased interest in destinations such as Cortina d’Ampezzo. This has contributed to rising property prices, driven both by growing demand and the limited supply of homes currently available on the market.
International Demand Across Veneto: The Most Sought-After Locations
Overall, demand from international property buyers is concentrated primarily in the province of Verona, which accounts for nearly 35% of all requests. Venice follows and, just ten years ago, it was Italy’s leading destination for foreign real estate investment, with around seven out of ten property transactions completed by international buyers. The provinces of Treviso and Belluno also attract significant interest.
As observed in other Italian regions covered in previous articles, lake areas continue to have a particularly strong appeal among international property buyers. In fact, alongside Verona, the Lake Garda area remains one of the most sought after destinations. International buyers are no longer interested exclusively in lakefront properties. Increasingly, they are looking for homes surrounded by nature and tranquility, just a few minutes from the area’s main tourist destinations.
In Venice, luxury properties, many of them overlooking the city’s iconic canals, can reach prices of up to approximately €20,000 per square metre. The city’s unique character, strict planning regulations, and scarce supply of properties on the market drive and sustain these values.
Where International Buyers Come From
Property buyers in Veneto come primarily from the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom. International buyers are mainly looking for renovated, move in ready homes with high energy efficiency, ideally located close to essential amenities.
In the Venice area, in particular, there is strong demand from buyers from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, and the United States, alongside growing interest from investors from the Middle East.
Our Data
According to data collected by FIDEA – TopItalianMortgage, a credit intermediary specializing in international clients and operating throughout Italy, Veneto confirmed its appeal as a destination for foreign property buyers during the 2021–2025 period. During these 5 years, following strong interest in 2021, demand started growing significantly again in 2024–2025.
The analysis also shows that the main nationalities of buyers who applied for a mortgage to purchase a property in Veneto were from the United States, Belgium, and the United Kingdom. Particularly noteworthy is the sharp increase in the share of applicants from Germany, highlighting the growing interest of the German buyers in this region.
A Simple Path to a Mortgage for Your Home in Italy
If you are planning to buy a home in Veneto or another region of Italy, FIDEA – Top Italian Mortgage is the ideal partner to guide you through every step of the mortgage process. Specializing in assisting foreign nationals living abroad and Italian citizens registered with AIRE (the Registry of Italians Residing Abroad), FIDEA operates nationwide, providing personalized mortgage advice tailored to each client’s needs.
From the initial assessment of eligibility through to final loan approval, FIDEA’s team supports every client with document preparation and communication with institutions, making the mortgage process simpler, more transparent, and more efficient.