🔹 Hello, Lake Como.
It’s Men’s Fashion Week in Milan. But honestly, we have more important things to do today: Como vs. AC Milan. Tonight’s match isn’t just a game - it could define our entire year.
As for the rest of the lake? We are in full hibernation mode. Most hotels are closed, prepping for the summer. Luckily, the Hilton spa is still open, and QC Terme is just a 1.5h drive away. That, and the Opera. Because the Opera never stops.
Also:
🏅 We got the "Best Villa in Europe"
🏛️ Villa, featured in TV Show “Succession” was just sold for 90M. Ninety. Million.
🌎 Lake Como - among the world’s Wealth Magnets
…and much more.
P.S. Tomorrow, Poletti is finally reopening after the well-deserved rest. You can bet to find me there snacking on “Sfoglia alla Perra”.
-Simona
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🔦 Spotlight: Europe - World’s Wealth Magnet
What’s Happening: Knight Frank has just released their European Lifestyle Report 2025, and the numbers confirm: Europe (with Italy) has cemented its status among the primary winners of the global wealth migration. Additionally, this year, security and predictability mattered more than ever.
Facts:
Lisbon, London, Madrid, the Alps, and Tuscany were ranked highest among preferred destinations for high-net-worth individuals seeking to relocate.
Urban centres like Madrid, Lisbon, and Milan are seeing renewed demand.
The report explicitly highlights Lake Como as a top-tier prime market.
Prices here grew 3.8% over the last 12 months, with another 2.5% growth forecast for 2026.
Top 3 buyers in Lake Como right now are: 1. UK, 2. Switzerland, 3. US.
Prime properties in Como are now between €10,800 – €11,300/sqm.
63% of HNWI participants claimed working remotely.
What does it mean for us:
The “1 Season “is officially over: With 63% of wealthy buyers working remotely, Lake Como will be transitioning from a holiday spot to a primary residence hub. Expect the "off-season" to become increasingly busy as the laptop class settles.
The British Exodus is real: The data proves the UK is the #1 buyer demographic.
The "4-Year" Strategy: We are seeing the rise of the Mid-Life Relocation. These aren't retirees - they are active entrepreneurs moving families for a specific 4-to-5 year move.
Let’s adjust the local business strategy accordingly.
What's your take? Are we missing anything important?
⭐ In Case You Missed It
🏗️ Local Projects & Life
🏟️ Project of the Year. The City finally gave the green light for the Stadio Sinigaglia redevelopment.
⚽ The Ultimate Game. Como 1907 is hosting AC Milan for the ultimate march this week.
🍷 Help Wanted. Badly. Tremezzina is rolling out subsidized training courses to fix the staffing shortage in the hospitality sector.
💰 Real Estate & Business
🏰 The €90M Purchase. Villa La Cassinella that was featured in the TV Show Succession, just traded hands for a reported €90 million.
💸 Como 1907 Finances Review. A look at Como 1907’s financials shows they aren’t afraid to spend big to stay in Serie A.
🏔️ The New Investment. A new hotel project on Monte Sighignola, "Balcony of Italy" is looking for management.
🌍 Tourism & Global Mentions
🚫 Fighting the Overtourism. The Star Wars Villa Balbianello is officially decreasing visitor numbers this year.
🛎️ The Hit List. CN Traveller just dropped their definitive Lake Como hotel guide.
🏠 Real Estate
🏡 2 Room Flat in a Villa, Como ($): €320K · 70m² ·
Located in a historic residence with a park and private parking space.
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🏡 Terraced Apartment in Carate Urio ($$): €700K · 160m² ·
Lake view, terrace. 2 Bathrooms, 3 floors, double garage, built in 2010.
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🏡 Villa with Lake View in Argegno ($$$): €1.7M· 400m² ·
3 bedrooms, swimming pool, lake views, private garden.
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🏢 Businesses for Sale
🍛 Catering Business for transfer, Como. €150K · 150 m² · Rent- 5000 Eur/month. Well established business.
View🍷 Wine Shop for transfer, Como. €150K · 110 m² · Rent - 3333 Eur/month.
View🛍️ Office/shop with large windows, in a newly renovated building, Cernobbio. €98K · 50 m² · Currently rented, potential investment opportunity.
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💼 Job Opportunities
🏨 Events Supervisor: Villa d’Este (Cernobbio). Fluency in Italian and English is required, plus 3 years of experience in a related role.
Apply💼 CFO: Polti Group (Bulgarograsso). Responsible for the Finance, Administration & Controlling department.
Apply💻 Global Product Management and Marketing Manager, Business Line Instrumentation: ABB (Tremezzo). Responsible for driving end-to-end business performance and the long-term profitable growth of the product portfolio.
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📅 Events This Week
Legend: ⚽ Sport · 🏛 Culture · 🎭 Cinema/Art · 🎶 Music · 🎆 Festival
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That’s all for this week!
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- Simona
