Exploring the world of property acquisition in a foreign country involves navigating legal intricacies and logistical challenges. Italy, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and cultural treasures, represents an attractive destination for property investments. In the interest of streamlining the property acquisition process, especially for those unable to be physically present in Italy, the power of…

When purchasing a property in a foreign country, it is very important to have a solid understanding of the key words that will be used in the real estate transaction. In one of our previous articles we discussed the main differences between the Proposta (“purchase offer”) and the Preliminare or Compromesso, (“preliminary contract of sale”)….

The year 2020 witnessed an unprecedented surge of projects concerning properties that were sold for 1 or 2 euros. These projects were launched by a number of Italian municipalities, such as Sambuca (Sicily) and Santo Stefano di Sessanio (Abruzzo) to achieve an important goal, i.e. repopulating small semi-inhabited municipalities (read our article here). It seems…

  With more than two thousand years of history Verona is the second largest city in Veneto thanks to its thriving economy and its cultural and natural attractions. It is indeed a special and charming place to live in and to buy a property! If you decide to live in Verona you will be fascinated…

Buying a property in Italy may seem quite daunting – the Italian bureaucracy is indeed known for causing confusion. However, even if buying a house in Italy is definitely different from buying a house in the USA, it is actually a straightforward process. Moreover, purchasing a property in Italy is perfectly safe and legal for…