Before deciding to buy a property abroad or to invest in a foreign partnership or company, one essential question requires very careful consideration. What needs to be thoroughly checked is in fact the occurrence of any particular circumstances that may affect the validity of the contract, such as whether or not the party entering into the agreement may be considered … [Read more...]
Modern centrally heated 3 bedroom property in Umbria for sale
Villa Magnolia A modern centrally heated 3 bedroom property in Umbria, situated between Assisi and Gubbio in the Appenines. It is on the edge of a small hilltop village with local facilities only a 10 minute drive. (The village has a bar and Post Office.) Perugia airport is 45 mins and Ancona airport just over an hour. Accommodation on ground floor (135 sqm) consists of: … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right Property for your Pocket and Time Scale
The Romantic Ruin A labour of love but real potential to realise a dream home. The initial investment is small and further works can be staged. Beautiful stone farmhouse in lovely position requiring full restoration. Approx. 300 sq.m. - would make 5/6 bedroom house. Full architectural plans available of both present state and future restoration project. The architect's … [Read more...]
How to Negotiate the Purchase of a Property in Italy
...or Asking the Right Questions! One of the best pieces of advice that one should take to heart when looking for property in Italy is to ask the right questions at the beginning... and then roll with the punches when the answers are not quite those you'd like to hear! If you're buying in a rural area rather than a city it may well take months to get all the answers you … [Read more...]
How to Make the Most of Your Property Hunting Trip to Italy
Is this a property hunting trip or a holiday? It's important to keep these two separate! Of course, even the most determined property hunter seems to relax into the Italian way of doing things very quickly. In fact, after the white knuckle drive on Italian roads from the airport to the hotel or bed & breakfast where they're staying, they're usually to be found calming … [Read more...]
Real Estate Taxes in Italy
Disclaimer: The content on this post was first published in 2007 and is provided for historical informational purposes only. Updated tax information coming soon! IMPOSTA DI REGISTRO variable* IMPOSTA CATASTALE 2% IMPOSTA IPOTECARIA 1% Notary's fees calculated on a sliding scale (approx. from euro 1,400.00 upwards for a declared value of euro 50,000.00) Other … [Read more...]
Buying a Property in Italy
The following guidelines are presented to help foreign buyers, but are based exclusively on personal experience and should not be taken as strict, legal advice. Please read the site disclaimer for further details as to use of information here. The advice may sound complicated but is designed to help….NOT frighten away prospective investors! To buy a property in Italy all … [Read more...]