"Costa Smeralda on the island of Sardinia remains a well-established location in Italy for the prime residential market. Emerging into global consciousness during the 1960s with the redevelopment of the area by Aga Khan, with beaches like the Maldives framed by lush Mediterranean scrub, the region has seen strong performance across its prime residential market for years."

"Once a more off-the-radar destination, Sicily has surged to the forefront of global consciousness once again, thanks to several high-profile television series and films. An area of rich history, reflected in Greek, Roman, and Byzantine sites as well as a haven for nature with Mount Etna towering over the landscape."

"Lifestyle, culture, weather, but also competitive prices and tax incentives: the Italian market is opening more and more to international interest, supporting further expectations of growth.  "

"A region with huge potential for growth waiting to be unlocked"

"Attracting and retaining the best talent is central to creating innovation-led growth in the Central South. How can the region retain the skilled talent required for a diverse workforce?"

"What are the catalysts to achieving large-scale growth and innovation in the region? What are the barriers and constraints to overcome?"

"Identifying and analysing all the various activities that take place on an estate or farm is an essential first step"