When Andrea and Svein began to research the ideal European location for their second home they knew that Italy was going to be on their bucket list. After visiting a few areas, they fell in love with Padua, which is renowned for its cultural heritage, welcoming attitude and lively urban city life. However, when they…
Although many foreigners, particularly the ones with Italian ancestry, dream of following their roots all the way to Italy and perhaps purchase a property there, the complexity of the process stops many from even trying. In addition to this, not everyone can take time off work to travel, view properties and be involved in the…
Thomas and Claudine have always dreamt of living and retiring in Italy. They have been endlessly fascinated by Italian culture, history, geography, architecture and cuisine. In particular, Thomas and Claudine fell in love with Tuscany. It was here where they decided to search for and purchase their new home. They achieved their long-standing dream thanks…
The idea of purchasing a property in a foreign country can be very exciting and equally daunting. In the case of Italy, navigating the process and managing the bureaucratic red tape, as well as overcoming the language barrier, can be enough to make anyone change their minds about purchasing a house in the country. Italy…
Before considering Italian Real Estate Lawyers (IREL), I had stumbled upon many English-speaking property law firms in Italy, asking for steep consultation fees. IREL offered a free consultation at the beginning of the inquiry process, unlike any of the other competitors. IREL welcomed questions and through ongoing conversations via emails, Linda Balboni, Head of Client…
When Eric and I took our first trip from Chicago to Italy twenty years ago, we immediately fell in love. Something about Tuscany in particular … perhaps it was the beauty of the countryside, the warmth of the people, and the incredible food and wine … drew us in. Eric’s father was born and raised…
The unparalleled beauty of Italy has been charming both foreigners and locals for centuries. It comes as no surprise that many American citizens select this multifaceted country as their second home. Owning a property in Italy means securing free holidays all year round in a magical and fascinating country that offers a variety of natural…
We started our journey in 2020 looking at a small, cantina-size space in Florence as our entry into the market. A local real estate agent showed us this potential gem just outside the walls of Santo Spirito. It was below street level and had so much charm with its old brick-vaulted ceilings. Yet a tremendous…
Purchasing a house in Italy as a foreigner can be rather daunting: as a matter of fact, navigating the country’s bureaucratic labyrinth, overcoming the language barrier and learning about all the steps involved in the purchasing process can potentially discourage one from trying. These challenges are, in fact, what drove Julie Sweitzer to reach out…