πŸ”Ή Hello, Lake Como.

Politico just published an article titled β€œItaly loved the Olympics so much it wants to host them again.” They should talk to our friends in Milano, who cannot wait to get their city back.

And while all eyes shifted from the Olympics to Milano fashion week and Sanremo, we, at Lake Como, are enjoying the spring winds and snowy mountain tops.

The major hotels are set to open their doors in just a few weeks - stay tuned for more on that next week.

P.S. If you love architecture and culture but still don't have a FAI card, we need to talk.

-Simona

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πŸ”¦ Spotlight: Property Market Review

What's Happening:

CBRE’s Italian Real Estate Market Outlook 2026 just came out.

Facts:

  • €13.5 B Invested in 2025: Italian commercial real estate recorded approximately €13.5 billion in investment volume, showing strong demand after a cautious cycle in prior years.

  • Decade Performance: Over the past decade, the total volume of investments in the Italian commercial real estate market has neared €100 billion, with a 74 % increase in the number of transactions between 2015 and 2024.

  • Investor Base: The Living sector represents the primary investment target for 30% of operators, followed by Industrial & Logistics at 22% and the Hotel sector at 18%.

  • Asset Class Mix: Retail, logistics, hospitality, offices, and student housing are all drawing capital - reflecting broad interest across the non-residential spectrum.

What does it mean for us:

  • More capital in Italy means stronger support for prime Lake Como values.

  • With the Living category as the top target, expect more competition for homes.

  • Hotel investments will not slow down soon - infrastructure improvements will follow.

What's your take? Are we missing anything important?

⭐ In Case You Missed It

✨ Openings

  • 🧸 Jacadi Returns. Great news for local parents: the premium French children’s brand Jacadi has officially reopened its boutique in the heart of Como’s city center.

πŸ—οΈ Local Projects & Life

  • 🚧 Viale Geno Delays. New legal appeals have paused the long-awaited redevelopment of Viale Geno, stopping construction for the time being.

  • 🎨 Comic Art Festival. The Lake Como Comic Art Festival (at Villa Erba) just revealed a rare Catwoman cover by superstar artist Stanley "Artgerm" Lau.

  • ⚽ Como’s Global Vision. Como 1907’s Mirwan Suwarso shared about another pop-up store in Milano.

πŸ’° Real Estate & Business

  • πŸ™οΈ Top 10 Most Expensive. It’s official: Como city is now the 10th most expensive area in Italy to buy a home.

  • πŸ“ˆ Luxury Sales Grow. Luxury home sales in Europe rose by 13% last year, showing that premium markets like ours are staying strong while Asia and North America slow down.

  • 🏨 Hotel Trends. Turning old local landmarks into luxury hotels remains the biggest trend driving Italy's high-end property market.

  • πŸ†” ID Card Update. Italy is making Electronic ID cards mandatory for everyone; paper versions will soon lose their legal validity.

🌍 Tourism & Global Mentions

  • πŸ’ Wedding Destination. Lake Como continues to lead the trend as more international couples than ever choose Italy for luxury weddings.

  • 🎨 Art in Hotels. A new global trend sees luxury hotels offering private art tours and after-hours gallery access to their guests (Casabianca is featured).

  • 🏑 New Build Style. Design experts are sharing tips on how to give a modern new-build home more personality and classic character, featuring one Lake Como house.

πŸ“±Trending this week:
City of Como is selling a very special building

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🏠 Real Estate

🏑 3 Room Apartment in a Historical Building, Como ($$): €635K Β· 135mΒ² Β·

Private park, tennis court, video-surveilled parking, garage, cellar
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🏑 3 Room Apartment with Lake views, Carate Urio ($$): €726K Β· 130mΒ² Β·

Brand new building, lake views, jacuzzi, terrace, walk-in closet, garage.
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🏑 Renovated Panoramic Villa, Menaggio ($$$): €2.6MΒ· 320mΒ² Β·

Wine cellar, panoramic terrace, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.

🏒 Businesses for Sale

  • 🏒 Office/Shop for sale, San Fermo della Battaglia. €93K Β· 70 mΒ² . Street facing window, covered parking space is included.
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  • πŸ•Modern restaurant/bar for transfer, Como. €110K Β· 49 mΒ² Β· Rent - 4166 Eur/month. In the historical center of Como, arranged on two levels, the property was entirely renovated at the end of 2024.
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  • Office on auction, Como. €228K Β· 166 mΒ² Β· Large and bright office located in the vibrant heart of the area. Garage included. Date of the auction - March 18th.
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πŸ’Ό Job Opportunities

  • 🏨 Marketing and Sales Executive: Musa Hotel (Sala Comacina). Previous experience in a Marketing & Sales role in luxury hotels, 5-star properties, or high-end brands is needed.
    Apply

  • 🏨 Leasure Sales Manager: Villa d’Este (Cernobbio). Managing the relationships and results of a portfolio of tourism clients in the European and South American markets.
    Apply

  • 🏷️ International Team Sales Manager: Edge (Como). Lead, coach, and coordinate international sales teams across France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Italy.
    Apply

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πŸ“… Events This Week (Feb 27–Mar 4)
Lake Como Events – This Week
Legend: πŸ› Culture Β· 🎭 Theatre Β· 🎢 Music Β· πŸ•― Candlelight
Friday, February 27
Teatro Sociale di Como Β· 20:30
Sala Bianca, Teatro Sociale Β· 18:00, 19:45 & 21:30
Saturday, February 28
Como Β· Architecture-focused evening experience
Teatro Sociale di Como Β· 16:00
Hilton Lake Como Β· 18:00 & 19:45
Hilton Lake Como Β· 21:30
Sunday, March 1
Como Β· Nature & history immersive walk
Hilton Lake Como Β· 18:00 & 19:45
Hilton Lake Como Β· 21:30
Tuesday, March 3
Teatro Sociale di Como Β· 20:30
Wednesday, March 4
Teatro Sociale di Como Β· 20:30
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- Simona

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