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…

I own a property in Italy, can I rent it out?

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You may have a property in Italy, or may be thinking to buy one in Italy as an investment, and may be wondering if you can rent it out while you don’t use it, to pay the bills. The answer is: yes, you can rent it out. In this article we refer…

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…

Renting in Italy: responsibilities of the tenant

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It’s quite common for people moving to Italy to rent a property first, to get acquainted with the new town while looking for a property to buy. This brief article is meant to give you some tips on how costs are split between landlords and…

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 −…

Short term rentals in Italy

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You may be dreaming of owning a property in Italy and may be thinking to rent it out short term while you are not there, to cover some costs. If that is your plan, you may want to know that from the 1st September 2024 rules to rent out properties…