Buying Property In Summer – Part 2

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Since my last article, where I warned about some issues you may encounter when buying a property in summer, I have received a few emails asking for tips and advice about looking for a property to buy, while waiting for my return to review their…

Obtaining A Mortgage In Italy

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Many people wonder whether it’s possible to obtain a mortgage in Italy if they neither live nor work in the country. The answer is yes—it is certainly possible. There is no law that prohibits non-residents from getting a mortgage in Italy.…

Buying Property In Summer

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Owning a property in Italy is a dream for many people. Taking advantage of the summer holidays, many come here to scout for properties. While going around and visiting homes can be an enjoyable summer activity—especially for those who don’t…

Buying Property in Italy as a Foreigner: The Reciprocity

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Many people want to invest in property in Italy and often ask whether foreign citizens can buy, or if only resident or Italian citizens are allowed to buy property in Italy. As a general rule, in Italy the reciprocity rule applies; that means…

Property: Agency Sale vs Private Sale

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Property private sales are still quite popular in Italy; this is mainly due to the saving on agency fees. Let’s see the main characteristics of agency sales and private sales. Agency sale: 1. When a property is marketed by an agent, the…

The notaio: how are they involved in the buying process?

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We talked about the role of the geometra in the buying process in Italy in one of our past article. As promised, today I would give a very brief overview on the involvement of the notaio in the buying process. As a preliminary remark, it’s…

Owning a property in Italy: which taxes do you have to pay?

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Once you have successfully found a property in Italy and have become the proud owner of a beautiful house along the coast, up on the mountains or in a historic city, you become responsible to pay some annual taxes. These are: − IMU −…

The geometra: how are they involved in the buying process?

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I often hear people saying that to buy a property in Italy you just need a geometra and a notary, you do not need anyone else. This may be true; however, I’d like to clarify the involvement and the role of the geometra in the buying process.…

One-off taxes and costs when you buy a property in Italy

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When you buy a property in Italy there are some taxes and expenses you may want to take into account to set your overall budget. Taxes are different if you buy a prima casa (main residence) or if you buy a seconda casa (holiday home). Taxes…

Buying in Italy, the “categorie catastali”: what are they?

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While looking for a property to buy, you may have bumped into some “categoria catastale A3” or “categoria catastale C3” etc. and you may have wondered what that was. The categorie catastali are classes properties in Italy are grouped…