Real Estate

Italy’s budget discussions include a proposal to move short-term rental income (locazioni brevi) to a single 26% “cedolare secca” rate. The aim is to simplify the current split regime and, …

Rent keeps rising in Italy. Wages don’t always follow. Many families spend more than a third of their income on a roof over their heads. When the private market becomes …

The Italian property market in 2025 is painting a surprising picture: potential buyers are tightening their belts. According to the latest analysis, many Italians are shrinking their home‑buying budgets, reflecting …

Buying a home in Italy can be exciting but also confusing, especially if you come from a country where mortgage rules and interest-rate dynamics are different. Here costs can rise …

You’ve just bought your dream home with that sweet “first home” tax break, and you’re feeling on top of the world. But don’t relax too soon, because the Italian tax …

If you are under 36 and dreaming of owning your first home in Italy, the Under 36 Prima Casa benefit can save you thousands and make homeownership actually possible. The …

Living in an Italian condominio means sharing services, spaces, and costs with other owners. Fees (“spese condominiali”) fund routine upkeep and major works; decisions are taken in the assembly and …

“Legal help” spans three moments: before you sign (screen the draft and negotiate clauses), during the lease (document issues and send valid notices), and at exit (handover, damage vs. wear-and-tear, …

In Italy, transfers of real estate—apartments, villas, garages, land, usufructs—must be executed by a public deed received by a notaio, a public official trained to safeguard legality. The notary is …

Understanding the trade off between renting and buying in Italy starts with rules, taxes, and ongoing costs. The Italian system is predictable once you know the basics. Below you will …