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Buying property in Italy

From the first checks to completion: offers, contracts, costs and buying from abroad.

6 articles

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Buying property in Italy: what to check before signing an offer

Buying property in Italy: legal advice before signing an offer, paying a deposit or agreeing dates. What a property lawyer, notary and surveyor check.

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02

Italian property due diligence: title, building records and condominium checks

Italian property due diligence: ownership, mortgages, building and cadastral records, condominium debts and checks before buying from abroad.

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03

Italian preliminary contract: compromesso, caparra and your obligations

Italian preliminary contract (compromesso): caparra, advance payments, registration, transcription and key terms to check before signing or paying.

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Buying property in Italy: taxes, fees and the budget beyond the price

Costs of buying property in Italy: registration tax or VAT, prima casa relief, notary and legal fees, and a payment budget for buyers abroad.

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Buying property in Italy remotely: power of attorney, translations and signing

Buying Italian property from abroad: power of attorney, apostille or legalisation, translations and practical checks before remote completion.

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Completing a property purchase in Italy: the rogito, final checks and handover

Completing a property purchase in Italy: final deed checks, payment and notarial deposit, keys, delayed possession and documents after the rogito.

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