Lazio’s Luxury Real Estate Market Thrives on International Interest, Rome at the Forefront
Rome, Lazio, Italy, March 10, 2026 – The luxury real estate market in Lazio is undergoing a profound transformation, propelled by increasingly active and diversified international demand. A recent study by the real estate portal Gate-away.com reveals a strong expansion in the region’s high-end property sector for 2025, with a positive trend (+20%) in the extra-luxury segment (properties over 3 million euros) and a significant 48.2% increase in requests for luxury properties (between 1 and 3 million euros) compared to the previous year.
Tuscia and Lake Bolsena Emerge as Key Destinations
The region’s market structure exhibits a dual polarity. On one hand, the strong appeal of the Rome metropolitan area continues to attract the majority of inquiries. On the other hand, new territories are emerging, capturing demand for more natural and authentic settings. The Tuscia region and Lake Bolsena stand out in this scenario, having garnered growing interest from foreign buyers seeking properties nestled in greenery, valuing authenticity, space, and quality of life. Demand is concentrated on properties with a strong architectural identity: villas and apartments are the most sought-after solutions, followed by farmhouses and historic palaces, often already restored or immediately habitable. This trend reflects international buyers’ preference for ready-to-use properties that combine historical value with contemporary comfort.
Rome Dominates Provincial and Municipal Demand
Which provinces are most coveted? In the luxury segment, Rome leads with 60.19% of total requests, followed by Viterbo (17.48%), Frosinone, and Latina (both at 8.78%). Rieti trails with 4.85%. In the extra-luxury segment, the capital maintains its lead (71.88%), with a 53 percentage point difference over Viterbo (18.75%). Latina (6.25%) and Frosinone (3.13%) show lower figures.
Regarding municipalities within the luxury bracket, Rome (43.2%) significantly outpaces others, registering an 81.63% growth compared to 2024. Vetralla (Viterbo) stands at 4.37%, Arpino (Frosinone) at 3.4%, Sabaudia (Latina) at 2.9%, and Santa Marinella (Rome) and Viterbo at 2.5% and 2.4% respectively. In the extra-luxury category, the disparity between Rome (61.46% and +13.46% compared to 2024) and other municipalities is even more pronounced: Acquapendente (Viterbo) is at 6.25%, Grotte di Castro (Viterbo) at 5.21%, Civita Castellana (Viterbo) at 4.17%. Castel Gandolfo (Rome) is at 3.13% and Tivoli (Rome) at 3.10%.
Preferred Property Types and Market Values
The research indicates that the average value of properties requested in the luxury sector for 2025 is 1,625,185 euros (-5.08%). Buyer preferences confirm a demand for properties with strong architectural identity: villas are the most sought-after type of residence (31.55% of total requests), with apartments also highly appreciated (19.9%), followed by farmhouses (5.34%), palaces (4.37%), and historic apartments (3.4%). In the extra-luxury segment, where the average value of requested properties is 6,123,230 euros (-7.44%), percentages are similar, though with some differences: farmhouses and palaces give way to penthouses (8.33%) and castles (8%). Villas (33.3%), apartments (17.71%), and historic residences (5.21%) remain among the preferred types.
Source: https://roma.corriere.it/notizie/cronaca/26_marzo_10/immobiliare-di-lusso-nel-lazio-cresce-la-domanda-dall-estero-roma-traina-il-mercato-la-tuscia-e-il-lago-di-bolsena-le-sorprese-26185724-8baf-488c-ba46-34efce7b3xlk.shtml
