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…

Let’s talk about the “codice fiscale”

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The codice fiscale - fiscal code – is an alphanumeric code, based on your name, place of birth and date of birth. It is assigned to all Italian citizens at birth and it lasts forever, i.e. it does not have an expiry date, nor it needs…

€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…