🔹 Hello, Lake Como.
And happy European Gelato Day! The 2026 flavor of the year is “Melody”, which apparently is pistachio with orange. I don’t know about you, but I’m heading to either Cottozero in Cernobbio or Le Giuggiole in Moltrasio to check out the new gelato fashions.
🍦What’s your go-to gelateria around the lake?
P.S. You know how we always find that around 50% real estate requests around here come from non-italians? Well, Italian stats show 13% increase in real estate acquisitions by Italian citizens residing abroad. Are Italians getting ready to come back?
Something is brewing. Stay tuned.
-Simona
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🔦 Spotlight:
What's Happening:
Dreamer Real Estate team just made a collective report for Luxury Market Trends for 2026. Many trends and facts recur across those different reports we shared before, but you will see a couple of new insights.
Facts:
Lake Como accounts for 27% of all searches for European lakes.
Supply of Lake Como waterfront properties is strictly limited, which constantly pushes prices upwards.
Investors from emerging markets (India, Brazil, UAE) show a 53% preference for standalone villas and a 78% priority for absolute privacy.
For the next generation of owners (Millennials and Gen Z), eco-conscious construction and high energy efficiency are no longer "perks" but core requirements.
Luxury properties are increasingly viewed as "Pleasure Assets" that can also generate cash flow. There is a 125% increase in interest from family offices looking for historic villas to convert into boutique hospitality or high-end accommodation.
There is a 13% increase in acquisitions by Italian citizens residing abroad, choosing to reinvest in their homeland (matches with last week’s Spotlight article).
What does it mean for us:
Since no more land can be built on the lakefront, your property is like a rare collectible that naturally gains value as global demand explodes. Hold on to it.
Modern buyers hate renovations. If your villa is "move-in ready" with high-end tech, you can ask for a price premium.
New tax laws (mainly inheritance tax) are bringing a new wave of ultra-wealthy international residents who tend to love Lake Como.
What's your take? Are we missing something?
⭐ In Case You Missed It
✨ Openings
🧪 Venture Lab Launch. A new deep tech hub has launched in Lake Como to provide funding and mentorship.
🎵 House of Music. The new "Casa della Musica" is set to become a cultural hub in Como: dedicated spaces for concerts, rehearsals, and musical education.
✨ Global Mentions
🐣 Easter Tourism Boom. Experts are predicting a "sold out" Easter weekend across Italy.
⚽ The Fabregas Factor. International media is buzzing about Cesc Fabregas leading Como 1907's charge toward the Champions League and disrupting the Serie A status quo.
🏛️ Villa Polli Revival. Studio DB has completed a stunning restoration of Villa Polli, blending historic Lake Como charm with bold, modern interiors.
🏗️ Local Projects & Life
🤝 Via Monti Transformation. The Municipality has approved a €1M executive project funded by Villa d'Este to restore the historic Via Monti building, returning residential units and new commercial spaces to the community as part of the Villa Belinzaghi agreement.
🏠 Home Bonus 2026. New tax incentives have been announced, offering up to €2,500 for residents upgrading to energy-efficient appliances.
🤝 Local Business Support. The Chamber of Commerce has launched a new initiative to help local SMEs go to international markets. Registration open.
💰 Real Estate & Business
📈 Italy Leads Europe. Italy has overtaken France and Spain in tourism growth, with Lake Como leading the charge as a record-breaking global destination.
💎 The €3M+ Club. The luxury real estate market on Lake Como is seeing a massive surge, with a record number of requests for villas priced over €3 million.
🔨 Auction Insights. Industry experts discuss why it’s becoming increasingly difficult to secure properties via judicial auctions in the current competitive market.
📱Trending This Week
We love the underdog: Fabregas multiplied x5 Como 1907 value in 2 years
🏠 Real Estate
🏡 3 Bedroom Apartment with the Private Park, Montorfano ($$): €450K· 90m²
Private terrace, garage, and private residents’ park. Close to Villa d’Este’s Golf Club.
An off-market listing.
Reply to this email for more details.
🏡 6 Room Villa with Lake views, Pianello del Lario ($$): €560K · 260m² ·
Terrace, balcony, double garage, 3 bathrooms.
View
🏡 Villa with 3 Rental Units + Commercial Space, Cernobbio ($$$): €1.5M· 150m² ·
7 Parking spots, fireplace, laundry room, commercial space in the ground level that is rented out, plus - 3 apartments.
🏢 Businesses for Sale
🏢 Commercial Space with Open Lake View, Garlate, Lecco (for rent). €6500K/month · 600 m² . Perfect for events, weddings, restaurant activity etc. Modern building.
View🧺 Full Service Laundry, Como. €42K · 52 m² · Fully functioning business with the newest technology. Rent: €500/month
View🏢 Commercial Space/ Office for sale, Erba. €189K · 100 m² · 2 Parking spaces, could be a commercial office, very well decorated.
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💼 Job Opportunities
🏨 Groups and Events Executive: Mandarin Oriental (Blevio). Need to be fluent in English and Italian. Other languages are a plus.
Apply🧖♀️ Spa Manager: Nuvole Garden Hotel (Brunate). Role requires extensive travel.
Apply🧑🍳 CTO: Aerospace & GeoAI (Como). Deep-tech startup building stratospheric aerospace platforms and the systems required to operate them reliably at scale.
Apply
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📅 Events This Week (Mar 26 – Apr 1)
Legend: 🏛 Culture · 🎭 Theatre · 🎶 Music · 🍷 Food & Wine · 🛍 Fair · 🌺 Garden
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- Simona
