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Living in Rome: San Giovanni and Appio Latino, when the ancient and the modern come together

Living in Rome's oldest district

Known as Appio Latino, the San Giovanni district is the oldest in Rome and perhaps the most unique: here modern structures coexist side by side with the ruins of the empire that was the cradle of western civilisation. It is precisely this uniqueness that makes it a trendy area.

Rich in history, represented by the basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano and the world's tallest obelisk, to give just one example, it is also a neighbourhood rich in public greenery, in which to take walks, go jogging or perhaps walk along the Appia Antica that runs through the Parco della Caffarella, admiring the ruins it is lined with and the basalt stones, the large basalt stones normally used in the construction of all the Roman consular roads, which are still there today.
To all this must be added the convenience of a capillary public transport system that allows quick and convenient travel not only within the district, but also to all other areas of Rome.

Schools of all kinds and levels offer further motivation to choose this district, also for young couples intending to start a family. And for those who want to have fun, in the evening, the district offers a lively nightlife. Perhaps to enjoy the excellent food that the area's numerous restaurants offer its clientele. Among restaurants with classic, ethnic, vegetarian and vegan cuisine, trattorias, pizzerias and wine bars, the choice is really wide.

Using the house: a variety of options
Selling a house in this district is an action that cannot be separated from the exclusivity it offers its residents. We are not talking about the mere sale between private individuals, but also about the great opportunities linked to the use of the properties present. San Giovanni / Appio Latino is an area sought after by out-of-towners and workers with the need to live close to their place of work. So, a neighbourhood steeped in history, offering a gastronomic variety second to none, a great accompaniment to a lively nightlife. A 'life point' from which it is easy to connect to the rest of the city, making it pleasant to settle here.

Rome is the leading real estate market in Italy, a growing residential market. However, this does not mean that it is always easy to negotiate, even within a dynamic real estate market. While on the one hand there is the desirability of an exclusive neighbourhood that makes the approach difficult for the buyer, there is also an objective difficulty for the seller who must be able to give the right price for his property. Not only that, the whole bureaucratic process will also represent a lot of work and burden to be borne.

It becomes essential not to make mistakes, perhaps by relying on those who, like us, have made high-level real estate negotiation a reason for living. Turning to Engel & Völkers means enjoying the services offered by an international network of
more than 200 specialised agents. People who are not only able to carry out careful and capable valuations, but also have the necessary expertise and speed to be able to follow their clients at every stage of the transaction, from the moment the sale/purchase/rental agreement is made, right up to the moment the deed and contract are drawn up.

This is possible because we provide our customers with continuous support, represented by a dedicated real estate agent who offers all-round support, also through the use of innovative marketing tools. A quality premise based on the contents of our internal code of conduct, thanks to which we create the guidelines to which all our collaborators refer; for the maintenance, over time, of the relationship of trust that we establish with our clients.

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It is the transparency and passion that characterise our work that has allowed us to become a world leader in our sector. The greatest satisfaction, our real source of pride, however, are the more than 50,000 buyers in our portfolio who, on a daily basis, turn to the Engel & Völkers real estate consultants for advice, opinions or to clear up doubts and perplexities.

A symbiotic relationship in which professionalism and trust come together to create an exclusive, elite relationship, capable of meeting even the most complex or particular needs of those who need to sell or buy houses, often of high commercial value.

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