Buying a property in Italy: do I need a lawyer?

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The law in Italy doesn’t require you to be assisted by anyone in a property transaction. The only essential figures in a property transaction in Italy are the seller, the buyer and the notary. Hence the short answer to that question is: “nope,…

Buying in Italy: how to protect your deposit

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When you make an offer to buy a property in Italy, you are requested to pay a deposit to prove you’re serious about buying. Agents usually ask for the buyer to leave a personal check with them, which they will then hand over to the seller…

I’m a foreigner, can I buy property in Italy?

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This is a question very often asked. People from all over the world are fascinated by Italy and want to invest in the Bel Paese. Unfortunately not everyone can buy a property in Italy, though. In Italy there is a rule called “reciprocity”:…

Estate agents in Italy: peculiarities

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Sometimes people willing to buy a property in Italy are amazed to learn that estate agents in Italy work in a different way than in their home country and that the entire buying process is, more or less, different. To become an estate agent…

€1 Homes

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1€ homes are still heavily promoted abroad and I see three are still a lot of people interested in the scheme. It’s certainly very attractive to buy a home in the Bel Paese for just 1€, however I’d advice whomever is interested in the…