Real Estate

Understanding the notaio is essential for a safe purchase in Italy. The notary is a public officer who guarantees legality, verifies ownership, collects taxes, and registers the deed. Unlike a …

Who can buy as a non-resident EU/EEA/Swiss citizens can buy without restriction. Non-EU citizens can buy under the reciprocity principle (Italy allows citizens of countries that let Italians buy there). …

Yes—foreigners can apply for a mortgage in Italy. Italian lenders regularly finance EU and non-EU buyers, including non-residents. What changes is the risk profile the bank assigns to your case: …

Italian banks do finance expats and non-residents. What they care about is traceable income, a property that passes legal checks, and a file that makes underwriting easy. Use this guide …

Property auctions in Italy can deliver below-market prices, but they’re not a shortcut. Sales are judicial—run by the court or a delegated professional—and the home is sold as is, with …

Italian mortgage pricing is transparent once you know the two pieces every bank uses: a market index and a bank spread. For fixed-rate loans, banks quote off medium/long-term euro swap …

A contratto a canone concordato (also called agreed-rent or assisted-rent lease) is a residential tenancy governed by Law 431/1998 and by municipal “Accordi Territoriali” signed by landlord and tenant associations. …

Understanding whether non residents can buy property in Italy is crucial before you fall in love with a sea view apartment or a countryside farmhouse. The short answer is yes: …

Buying a home in Italy is exciting. It is also full of costs that do not show in the listing. Some are one off fees at completion. Others are recurring …

Buying in Italy is exciting, yet the process is document driven. The better your file, the faster each step. This guide focuses on what buyers must prepare, plus the papers …