Luxury real estate: Rome on the radar of major international capitals

Rome, September 18 (askanews) – Luxury real estate, Rome on the radar of major international capitals. Rome has entered the radar of major international capitals, and Forbes Global Properties is betting on the capital and Lazio by choosing Rivolta Immobiliare as an Exclusive Member, the network's only member in the region. This move brings Rome and Lazio's luxury properties into an international network of independent, invitation-only operators and connects them with a global audience of qualified buyers and investors.

From the membership, Rivolta International Realty is born, a new company dedicated to luxury real estate and the international promotion of the most prestigious properties in the area. Sergio Rivolta Lippo, President of the Rivolta Group: "We want to sell properties and develop businesses, but we also want to safeguard the uniqueness and authenticity of Rome, the capital, one of the most beautiful cities in the world and must remain so.

Even by regenerating entire neighborhoods and residences, while preserving the characteristics that have always distinguished Rome for millennia. Rome today has the opportunity to transform growing international interest into investments capable of generating value for the city. The challenge, therefore, is not simply to attract capital, but to transform it into heritage recovery, jobs, and development for the region itself. The membership announcement was made at the Foreign Press Office in Palazzo Grazioli in Rome, with the participation of Michael Jalbert, CEO of Forbes Global Properties, and Marcus Benussi, Managing Director of Forbes Global Properties, who emphasized the extremely rigorous selection process, thus confirming the value of the Rivolta Group's choice: seventy years of knowledge and experience in the local market are an important asset for members of the Forbes network and for the global audience of high-profile buyers.

A network with 600 offices in 39 countries and more than 20.000 real estate professionals, as well as a platform with over 160 million monthly visits, access to an international network of individuals with at least $1 million in investable assets, family offices, and qualified investors in markets where the network is already active, including Asia. For Rome, this means turning the growing attention of global capital into an opportunity to leverage assets and develop the related industries. Luca Rivolta Lippo, Vice President of the Rivolta Group: "There are major advantages in having our group as a partner, having been present on the market for over 70 years, and this greatly helps the dialogue with international investors, as there is always some mistrust when starting to buy in Italy due to our country's bureaucratic procedures. A relationship of trust is therefore essential to successfully closing a deal." The move comes amidst a surge in the Roman market. In 2025, prices for the most prestigious residential properties—the so-called "prime" segment—in the capital grew by 5,5%, outperforming international markets such as Madrid, Paris, and New York. In the same year, the value of luxury properties offered in Rome reached €5,6 billion, up 8% year-over-year. This is also evidenced by the sales and conversions of luxury hotels and trophy assets in the capital, further signaling a Roman market that has changed pace. Alongside the United States and Northern Europe, buyers and investors from the Middle East and Asia are also emerging. And compared to Europe, Rome maintains competitive prices. Marco Rivolta Lippo, General Manager of the Rivolta Group: "Rome is currently experiencing a historic moment where you can buy at very competitive prices per square meter. Maintaining its identity, its characteristics, and its historical and architectural value, which is unparalleled. And it is also unparalleled compared to other European capitals. With a great distance between them. This is also why the union between Rivolta International Realty and Forbes Global Property will attract so many foreign clients willing to invest in our capital.”