Buying process

Italy is renowned for its captivating landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and luxurious lifestyle. If you’re considering purchasing a luxury property in this stunning country, the process may seem daunting, but with the right knowledge and guidance, it can be a smooth and exciting journey.

Renting or buying a home is not an easy decision for those living in or moving to Italy.

Is buying a house by the sea in Italy worth it? This is a question you probably ask yourself if you have savings to invest, perhaps in a second property intended for holidays.

Summer is here, and if you're dreaming of waking up to stunning sea views, now is the perfect time to begin your property search in Italy.

Italy, with its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture, is a dream destination for many looking to buy or rent a home.

Selling a property on your own, without an agency, is not an easy task and you need to evaluate the time, effort and stress you need to invest, especially if you're not an Italian native and selling property in the country for the first time.

Real estate purchases and sales in Italy, considering the first nine months of 2022, remain on the rise despite the drop recorded by ISTAT in the third quarter of the year; however, it is mortgages, loans and other bonds with real estate mortgages that are falling over the same period.

When buying, renting and selling property in Italy, it can be hard to get your head around all the red tape, not to mention the language barrier.

Have you fallen in love with Italy, its architecture, its lifestyle and its people? If you are thinking of buying a property in Italy, you must take into account the purchase taxes among the costs to be borne, keeping in mind that the property price isn't the only thing you have to pay.

Many people dream of a second home in a dreamy landscape where they can spend time relaxing away from prying eyes, and for many people, Italy is the perfect destination. And if you have an endless budget, or many you're just daring to dream, you could be the owner of a private island.

Selling or buying bare ownership of a property means entering into a real estate transaction without involving the right to live within the walls of the house in question.

Between taxes and bureaucracy, it is not easy to buy a property in Italy if you are a foreigner.

Punta Lada, in Olbia, is the street with the most expensive properties for sale in Italy, with an average value that reaches 5,558,889 euros, according to a study carried out by idealista, Italy's leading real estate portal.

Before embarking on the multi-year adventure of a mortgage to buy a house, it is good to have clear ideas and know exactly what you're getting into. If you're planning to buy a property and therefore take out a mortgage in Italy, there are a few things it is good to know before contacting the bank.

If you're planning to buy property in Italy, then you're property on the verge of a major change and making one of the biggest decisions of your life. Finding a house to call you own can be a complex process, especially if you're not familiar with the real estate market in Italy.

Who wouldn't like to have a second home by the sea to spend the summer and long weekends? Or even a villa on the coast to live all year round? Many will be thinking that this is probably something that comes with a hefty price-tag.

When we talk about the donation of real estate, we are referring to the contract whereby a person, the donor, transfers in a spirit of liberality and free of charge their property or other rights to another person, the donee.    Donation, what the Civil Code says How does the donatio

As of today, users and clients of idealista, Italy's leading real estate portal for technological development, and of Casa.it, Italy's pioneer in connecting sellers and renters with home seekers, can take advantage of the new Virtual Guided Tour, an innovative service that allows agents to view prop

When you think of houses for sale at auction, in Italy or elsewhere in Europe, you probably think of properties that have been repossessed and are being sold by court order.

It is often said that in the world today it is harder and harder for youg people to get a foot on the property ladder. But many governments are moving to combat this issue, including in Italy.

I have a house in Italy that is rented to a tenant, but I want to sell it in order to create liquidity for a new investment. Can I do this?

Paying off your mortgage before it's due has its pros and cons.

If you're planning to buy a property in Italy, then you will likely need a mortgage. As a foreigner in Italy, this is something that varies depending on whether you're a resident in Italy or not, and in the case of mortgages in Italy for non-residents, the process generally requires more documents.

How has the real estate market changed more than a year after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and what are the emerging trends in the sector in 2021? To get an overview, idealista/news interviewed Giorgio Tinacci, founder and CEO of Casavo, the instant buyer that has had a winning impa

The property deed is a very important document. It is the document that formalises the transfer of ownership of the property, a process which is often known as conveyancing. But what is the cost of the deed for the purchase of a house?