What You Need To Know When Buying Property

In Brief

The following checklists give you a summarized overview of what needs to be considered when purchasing real estate in Italy:

• Checklist for buying property

• Tips for a successful purchase

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Buying Property Step by Step

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Once you have decided to purchase a property in Italy, you will quickly realize that Italian real estate law differs significantly from that of other countries. In principle, the purchase process can be divided into the following steps:

• Submission of an irrevocable purchase offer

• Signing of the binding preliminary contract

• Signing of the final purchase contract

• Registration in the land register

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Additional Purchase Costs

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When buying property in Italy, various taxes and fees also apply. Since these can account for a considerable share of the total costs – particularly in Italy – it is advisable to obtain detailed information about all additional costs in advance:

• Taxes and fees

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Professional Support

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Whether you want to take the property search into your own hands or hire a real estate agent to help you find your dream home, you should not go without professional advice:

• Architects & surveyors (Geometra)

• Interpreters

• Property appraisers

• Real estate agents

• Notaries

• Lawyers

• Tax advisors

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Further Information

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Purchasing real estate is always a delicate and complex matter – and this is especially true abroad. Below you will find some additional information that may be helpful:

• Mortgage

• Property financing

• Listed / heritage properties