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Lake Maggiore and Varese, one local advisor.

Each location has its own personality, market and rhythm. Use these guides to understand where you fit — then let us help you go deeper.

Lake Maggiore

Liberty elegance, slower pace, real value

Lake Maggiore

A graceful pre-Alpine lake shared with Switzerland, framed by the Borromean Islands and welcoming towns such as Stresa, Verbania, Arona, Angera and Laveno-Mombello.

Best for

Foreign buyers seeking historic villas, families wanting space and water access, retirees and remote workers who value easy access to Malpensa.

Property market

Waterfront apartments, Liberty-era villas and homes in well-connected lake towns lead the market, with options across a broad range of budgets.

Varese

The garden city beneath the Alps

Varese

A green, elegant city at the heart of a varied province, with historic villas, established neighbourhoods, lake towns and everyday services, well placed for Malpensa and Switzerland.

Best for

Families, professionals, retirees and international residents who want a year-round base in the city or more space in towns such as Angera, Laveno-Mombello, Luino, Gallarate and Busto Arsizio.

Property market

The market ranges from central apartments and Liberty villas to village homes and well-connected town properties, creating varied options for living and investment.