Tuscany property seekers may wish to consider fractional ownership as a means of acquiring restored real estate in the Italian region, it has been suggested.

Writing for the Independent, Janet Street-Porter said the popular practice of acquiring a ruined old home and restoring it has become harder to do in recent years, due to a diminishing supply of such buildings and bureaucracy.

In addition to this, restoration is costly and renting such homes out does bring the risk of wear and tear, she noted.

However, Ms Street-Porter added, fractional ownership offers opportunities for Tuscany property seekers who can enjoy spending time in the region for less cost and not have to foot maintenance or repair bills.

She gave as an example of such a prospect the Borgo di Vagli hamlet, which architect Fulvio Di Rosa has restored, with the homes in it available on fractional terms.

Earlier this year, the Italymag.co.uk property index revealed that Tuscany is the most popular part of Italy in terms of adverts placed in the publication.

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