Is it your dream to buy a house in Italy but don’t currently have enough money? Are you looking for a different way to buy property? We have the perfect solution for you, especially for those who aren't currently in a position to take out a mortgage. Try rent-to-buy in Italy, the best alternative to long-term renting and buying property in Italy.
The concept of rent-to-buy, also known as "affitto con riscatto" in Italian, allows tenants to rent a property for a set period of time, with the option to purchase the property at the end of the rental term. Rent-to-buy agreements are common in Italy, and they can be a useful option for those who want to own a property but may not have the financial means to do so immediately.
So, if you're contemplating purchasing property in Italy but don't have the funds for a substantial mortgage deposit, exploring rent-to-own options in Italy could be for you. To get you on your way, we’ve put together a list of the top Italian rent-to-buy properties available on idealista allowing you to test the waters before making a commitment.
- Cheap
- Expensive
- Small
- Big
- All provinces
- Asti
- Brescia
- Cremona
- Ferrara
- Forlì-Cesena
- Lecco
- Monza-Brianza
- Pavia
- Sassari
- Torino
- Varese
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