• Italian tax code (Codice Fiscale): our team will obtain this on your behalf.
• Valid passport: a valid passport is required.
• Marriage certificate, if applicable: required to determine the matrimonial property regime, community or separation of assets.

• Real Estate Agent: coordinates the entire process, assists with negotiation and is your main point of contact.
• Notary: independent public official who ensures the legality of the transaction, drafts and registers the deed and manages payments through a dedicated escrow account.
• The notary is always chosen by the buyer, ensuring maximum transparency. We can recommend trusted notaries to guarantee an efficient and well-coordinated service. Notary fees are always paid by the buyer.
• Surveyor / Architect: verifies urban planning and cadastral compliance and checks for any irregularities.
• Translator, if required: translates the deed into your language and must be present at the signing. The translator's fee is paid by the buyer.

All steps are prepared and coordinated by our agency.

1. Purchase offer: the first formal step. Includes price and conditions and becomes binding once accepted by the seller. Upon acceptance, a deposit, typically around 10%, is paid into the notary's escrow account, ensuring full security and traceability. Once signed, the offer is officially registered.
2. Due diligence: carried out by the notary with the support of technical professionals, including verification of ownership, checks for mortgages or legal encumbrances, urban planning and cadastral compliance check, and verification that all required documentation for the sale is in place. This step guarantees a safe and secure transaction.
3. Final deed, closing: the final stage of the purchase. Signing before the notary, payment of the remaining balance and official transfer of ownership.

From offer to completion: approximately 1–3 months.

This may vary depending on:

• Property complexity
• Technical checks
• Parties' requirements

Costs vary depending on the property value and the specific transaction.

We always provide a detailed cost breakdown with exact figures for each item, ensuring full transparency from the outset.

• Primary residence: reduced taxation; obligation to transfer residency within 18 months; must meet specific requirements.
• Second home / holiday property: no residency requirement. For foreign citizens: non-EU citizens stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period; EU citizens stay up to 180 days.
• Can be used as a holiday home or investment property.

Mortgages are available but subject to:

• Specific banking requirements
• Higher deposit, typically
• Longer processing times

Our team can assist you throughout this process.

Once the transaction is complete:

• Utilities setup
• Local taxes, IMU, waste tax, etc.
• Property management, if required

• Property sourcing and selection
• Full management of the administrative process
• Coordination with notary and technical professionals

Agency fees are payable by both the buyer and the seller.

They are due upon completion of the purchase.