A PROPERTY CAN BE LEGAL SOLD IN ITALY AND STILL HAVING SERIOUS PROBLEMS

A PROPERTY CAN BE LEGAL SOLD IN ITALY AND STILL HAVING SERIOUS PROBLEMS Many foreign buyers assume that if a property can be sold before an Italian notary, it must be fully compliant. That assumption can be expensive. In Italy, a property…

BUYING A DETACHED HOUSE IN ITALY? CHECK THE ACCES FIRST

BUYING A DETACHED HOUSE IN ITALY? CHECK THE ACCES FIRST When buying a detached house, many people focus on the building, the garden and the view. But there is another question that can be just as important: How do you legally reach the…

3 Clauses I Frequently Add to Protect Foreign Buyers in Italy

3 Clauses I Frequently Add to Protect Foreign Buyers in Italy One of the biggest misconceptions about buying property in Italy is that the legal work starts after the offer is accepted. In reality, some of the most important protections…
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Buying Property in Italy: Why the Contract Details Matter

Buying Property in Italy: Why the Contract Details Matter Buying a property in Italy can be one of the most exciting decisions you will ever make. It can also become unexpectedly complicated. The difference between a smooth purchase and…

STOP. Before You Buy Property In Italy, Read This

Hi, Antonio here. I’m an Italian civil lawyer, and I deal with property issues every single day. Let me tell you something most people realize too late: in Italy, problems don’t usually come from the house itself. They come from what…

When Do I Owe The Commission To The Estate Agent?

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We have already discussed some of the particular aspects of how Italian estate agents operate. In this brief article, I would like to focus on one key point: their commission. First of all, no commission is due simply for visiting a property.…

House Hunting In Italy? Read This Before You Sign Anything

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Spring is typically the season when people start dreaming about a property in Italy and begin scouting for their perfect home. If that’s the case for you, too, there are a few things worth knowing before you sign anything, because some small…

Buying in Italy: How to Pay the Property Price

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Following last month’s post about opening a bank account in Italy to complete a property purchase, I thought I would go into more detail about the different ways to transfer funds when buying property in Italy. 1. If you have a bank account…

Buying in Italy: Trends in Property Prices

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New year, new plans, a new property in Italy! If your New Year’s resolution is to invest in Italy and buy a dream home in the Bel Paese, you may be interested to know that property prices are steadily increasing across the country, with…

Buying in Italy: Do I Need an Italian Bank Account?

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People who are planning to buy property in Italy, or who have just found their dream home in Italy, often wonder if they need an Italian bank account to move funds and complete the purchase. Before answering this question, it’s worth noting…