Second home: the most useful tips before buying

Venice is the most sought-after city for buying a second home: we ask our experts a few tricks so as not to make a mistake

Venice is the 

most desired city in the world 

for the purchase of a second home, thanks to a successful mix of cultural attractions, safety and availability of outdoor spaces. Once again, therefore, 

buying a house in Venice 

is confirmed as a winning and profitable idea. However, there are some factors to consider when it comes to buying a second home, so as to make sure you have made the best investment. That's why we interviewed our experts from the Engel & Völkers Venice agency to collect some useful tips for buying a second home.

1- Ask yourself why to buy a second home.

A crucial question that must guide us in choosing the property. In fact, the reasons for buying a second home are the most varied: investment, also from the point of view of tourist rental, study, work, personal interest. Depending on the answer to this question, the type of property chosen will change.

2- Take the right time.

Usually the purchase of a second home is never an urgent necessity. This is why it is possible to take more time to view more properties and evaluate the most useful options for our case.

3- Don't be afraid to renovate.

Whether as an investment or as a whim, the second home is usually not needed in the short term. This is why restructuring is easier, both in terms of timing and supplier management. This is a great advantage because it allows you to also look at second-hand properties that are in need of restyling.

Scroll through the proposals in our gallery. You will find houses for sale in Venice that can become a real investment opportunity, especially in the luxury segment.

4- Carefully consider the area based on the reason for your purchase.

Let's go back to the first point: why are you buying a second home. For example, if the reason is the children's university, buying it in an area close to the university or in any case convenient to public transport will be a good choice. Same with work. If, on the other hand, the purchase is for tourist rental purposes, consider other factors such as the notoriety of the district or proximity to the main means of communication.

5- Measure the possible profitability of your investment.

If you are about to make a second home purchase as an investment, carefully consider how to make it as profitable as possible. For example, if you are in a tourist area, you can think of focusing on the short tourist rental that can be managed easily and without big costs. If, on the other hand, you have found the opportunity you are looking for in a service area, you could focus on ordinary long-term rentals. Have you chosen the university area? At that point it is best to think about transitional leases for students.

Are you ready to take the plunge and proceed with the purchase of a second home? Then the time has come to scroll through the proposals of the Engel & Völkers agency in Venice and immediately ask for an exposé.