Somewhere you return to, until returning feels like coming home. Discover everyday life in Salento — and the possibility of a new chapter, at your own pace.
A familiar morning walk. A favourite table in the piazza. Somewhere to return to through the seasons, with time to build your own routines and relationships.
Salento brings together honey-coloured towns, two coastlines and a beautifully unhurried way of life. Start with the days you would like to live here. If a home becomes part of that picture, local knowledge and the right professionals can help you explore it carefully.
Average residential asking price
in the province of Lecce · September 2026
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A broad market indicator, not a valuation: prime coastal homes, historic properties and renovation costs vary significantly.
Beyond the best-known coastal addresses, village homes can offer a different starting point: accessible purchase prices, original character and the chance to restore something special.
Reporting from Salice Salentino, Rai describes numerous homes for sale that remain unsold despite low prices. The report links this local picture to depopulation and cites an Idealista price indicator of €473 per square metre.
Watch the Rai report ↗The magazine explores historic homes and renovation opportunities in southern Salento. In its discussion of Nardò, it reports €500–1,000 per square metre for properties needing renovation, and higher values for renovated homes.
Read the property feature ↗An interview with a local property professional describes international buyers seeking smaller village homes, often requiring renovation, with courtyards, citrus trees and gardens. It identifies buyer budgets of €80,000–150,000.
Read the interview ↗An overlooked village house may offer an attractive starting price and room for negotiation. Local knowledge helps assess the setting, title, condition and scope of the work — then coordinate the right technical and renovation expertise around your plans.
These are dated media reports, not live offers or guaranteed discounts. The Rai report concerns Salice Salentino; it does not establish excess supply across all of Salento. Purchase price is only part of the budget: works, professional fees, taxes and permissions must be assessed property by property. Popular coastal locations can have strong demand and limited supply.
For people receiving a pension from abroad, a move to an eligible Salento town can bring a tax option worth exploring. A separate fixed-tax regime may be relevant to those with very substantial international wealth and foreign income.
This option is not reserved for the ultra-wealthy. Eligible recipients of foreign pensions can elect a 7% substitute tax on qualifying foreign-source income, beyond pensions alone, for up to ten tax years. There is no ultra-high-net-worth entry requirement; eligibility and whether the election is beneficial depend on your individual position.
Location matters. Not every Salento town qualifies; the municipality and your circumstances need to be assessed together. Explore a retirement move ↗
These are alternative elective tax regimes, not visas or citizenship programmes. Buying a property does not itself establish tax residence or eligibility. Italian-source income remains subject to ordinary rules. Foreign taxes and treaty treatment require separate analysis; Article 24-bis excludes gains on substantial shareholdings during the first five years. Immigration and actual residence requirements are addressed separately.
Read the TUIR ↗ 2026 municipality threshold update ↗ Italian Revenue Agency · 2026 rates ↗
General information checked in October 2026. Eligibility, scope and timing depend on individual circumstances. A coordinated assessment comes before a property commitment.
Renato is your point of contact for local research and professional introductions, working alongside the advisers you already trust. The scope and providers for each further step are agreed together.
A focused brief, local research and viewings, with authorised property professionals handling any intermediation. Town, countryside or coast: the search starts with the life you want.
Coordinate title, planning and technical checks, contracts and notarial completion. Understand the property and renovation needs before committing.
Tax regime assessment, residence formalities and immigration support where required. Family, succession and wealth planning considered together.
Property care, maintenance coordination and concierge. Practical support when your client is here — and a local presence when they are away.
The pleasure of a Salento home, with the practical details taken care of.
From preparing a home before a visit to looking after it between stays, practical support can be arranged around the way you want to live here.
Services are arranged with the relevant local providers and agreed individually, according to location and availability.
From pale sand and rocky coves to lively towns and quiet stone villages. Discover the setting that feels right for you.
Lecce, characterful towns and small villages with a rhythm all their own.
Two coasts, contrasting landscapes and more choice when the wind changes.
The Embassy’s account of her Italian honour highlights the actress’s longstanding connection to Salento and her home in the region.
Read the official story ↗The city’s announcement of Dior’s Cruise 2021 show records an international fashion event rooted in local craftsmanship and culture.
Read the city’s announcement ↗Puglia’s tourism guide highlights Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard’s 2009 wedding in Salento — part of the region’s international appeal.
Explore the official destination guide ↗Independent editorial and institutional references. No affiliation with or endorsement by the individuals, brands or publishers mentioned.
Brindisi Airport is the international gateway to Salento. Direct European routes make visits and a new home easier to imagine.
Explore the official flight schedule ↗London Heathrow · British Airways
London Gatwick · easyJet
London Stansted · Ryanair
Paris Orly · Transavia France
Paris Beauvais · Ryanair
Selected direct routes listed in the airport’s 2026 schedule. Some are seasonal; availability, operating days and airline schedules must be checked for travel dates. Other European destinations are listed on the airport website.
Ask us for travel ideas, meet us here and let’s discover which place feels right for you.
When a client mentions a place in Italy to return to, or a different rhythm for part of the year, Salento Living is a local reference you can keep in mind. Renato helps explore that wish while respecting the advisory relationships already in place.
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