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In our blog we publish information related to buying a property in Italy. We write about the buying process, tax and legal aspects, but we also keep a sharp eye on the market situation.


Your Property and the legal requirements

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February 2026

If you own a house in Italy then you are probably more concerned with the beautiful view than with the requirements imposed on your property by Italian law.

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Financing

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December 2024

In Italy, it is increasingly difficult for a non-resident to finance part of the purchase price through an Italian bank. Strict rules under anti-money laundering laws mean that many Italian banks have stopped leaving mortgages to non-residents. Read more here.

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Buying without a Real Estate agent?

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May 2024

Nowadays you can find properties in Italy on lots of websites. In addition, websites and blogs often feature articles by 'experts' who have bought a house in Italy themselves. Bear in mind that there are risks involved in buying a house in Italy without an expert estate agent.

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Vivere Italia: 'working from home' from your Italian home

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December 2022

What a wonderful country it is! That food, the sun, the hospitality, the atmosphere, the views. . . .

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How do I present my property?

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November 2020

Preparing your property for sale is crucial for a successful transaction. A property must first satisfy all legal and cadastral requirements.

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Sales contract registration

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May 2019

Italian law stipulates that the purchase contract signed and accepted by both parties must be registered with an office of the Italian Tax Agency (Agenzia delle entrate) within 20 days…

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What to expect from an official estate agent?

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October 2018

You would like to buy a property in Italy and you’d like to know what services an estate agent can offer you during the process? In Italy, an estate agent (agente…

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How will your dreamhouse look like?

Looking for a Home
January 2017

An important part of the search process is establishing a search profile.

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Preparation of a purchase contract

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January 2016

Buying a property in Italy requires the necessary preparation.

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