Buyers 'drawn to Italian property'

The strict land restrictions in Italy are actually good news for those thinking about buying property in the country as they preserve the natural landscape, according to a company that specializes in Italian property. People wishing to develop property in Italy have to ask for special permission to construct features such as pools and make other modifications.Eddie Compton, the director of Realpointitaly.com, said that it is strictly forbidden to build on green field plots in Italy.He commented: "You can't build beyond the footprint of existing buildings - they may be flexible if you're building something which will help the local economy or tourism. "It can also affect the landscaping if there is a forest there then you can't clear the forest to make a drive way.