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Buying & investing in Italian property
Clear, practical guides for foreign buyers navigating the Italian market — the process, the paperwork, the taxes, and how to spot a good deal.
Foreign-buyer guideBuying Property in Italy as a ForeignerA clear, step-by-step guide to buying property in Italy as a foreigner: eligibility, the codice fiscale, the purchase process, costs, mortgages, and pitfalls. 9 min readForeign-buyer guideProperty Purchase Costs & Taxes in ItalyHow much it really costs to buy property in Italy: registration tax vs VAT, notary and agency fees, and the difference for residents vs foreign non-residents. 6 min readForeign-buyer guideMortgages for Non-Residents in ItalyCan foreigners get an Italian mortgage? Yes. A clear guide to non-resident LTV limits, rates, documents, the process, mortgage tax and broker tips. 8 min readForeign-buyer guideProperty Taxes for Foreign Owners in ItalyWhat foreign owners pay each year on an Italian property: IMU, TARI, tax on rental income (cedolare secca vs IRPEF), and capital gains on resale — explained plainly. 8 min readForeign-buyer guideBuying Property at Judicial Auction in ItalyHow foreigners buy at Italian judicial auction (aste giudiziarie): discounts, the perizia, deposit and bidding, the transfer decree, and the real risks. 8 min readWhere to buyBuying Property in Tuscany as a ForeignerWhere and how foreigners buy property in Tuscany: Florence, Lucca, Chianti, Val d'Orcia, Siena and the Maremma, plus farmhouses, villas, prices and renovation. 8 min readWhere to buyBuying Property on Lake Como as a ForeignerA foreign buyer's guide to Lake Como property: the prestige towns, villas vs lake-view apartments, pricing context, rental potential, and access from Milan. 8 min readWhere to buyBuying Property in Puglia as a ForeignerA foreign buyer's guide to Puglia: trulli and masserie, the Valle d'Itria, Salento, prices vs Tuscany, renovation realities, taxes and the buying process. 8 min read
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