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Heritage Properties, Now Highly Profitable

Samia Tawil

By Samia Tawil06 novembre 2025

In recent years, the world of luxury real estate has seen a growing interest in historic properties. Carefully restored to marry the elegance of the past with the comforts of modern luxury, these estates are emerging as highly profitable gems in the premium rental market.

An authentic Liberty-style villa, inspired by 19th-century Art Nouveau and originally built in 1909, Villa Peduzzi is a fine example of the gems that abound in the Como region and are highly sought after by investors (Andrea Bosio)

$75 Bn

The global market for heritage property by 2033

7% to 10%

The annual returns according to Meirana program

€ 12,000

The price rental for a luxury villa in Italy

Interest in historic properties is steadily rising

Andrea Meirana, an Italian architect specializing in heritage restoration

The global market for historic and heritage property restoration is booming. While estimated at nearly $50.6 billion in 2024, it is projected to reach almost $75 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7%.

The restoration of the frescoes and period terrazzo flooring at Villa Peduzzi on Lake Como was a real challenge, requiring the skills of craftsmen with rare expertise (Andrea Bosio)

This trend has spurred a growing number of private investments aimed at revitalizing valuable properties that had previously remained off the traditional real estate radar.

In recent years, this has led to the emergence of stunning luxury vacation rentals with unique heritage appeal. Major platforms have taken notice, as did Airbnb, which launched a “Historical Homes” section in 2022.

Andrea Meirana, an Italian architect specializing in heritage restoration and the lead on the impressive Villa Peduzzi renovation on Lake Como, shares his insights on a market with strong prospects: “Interest in historic properties is steadily rising. When positioned correctly on the market, they offer excellent potential, both in terms of lifestyle appeal and long-term value.” Notably, his firm, Andrea Meirana Architects, founded in Genoa, now has a second office in London:

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