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Buying property in Italy

Articles about buying and owning property in Italy as a foreign buyer.

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Can Foreigners Own a Home in Italy and Live There Year-Round?

Can Foreigners Own a Home in Italy and Live There Year-Round?

Sicily Real Estate FAQ for Foreign Buyers: 25 Questions Answered

Sicily Real Estate FAQ for Foreign Buyers: 25 Questions Answered

Can Foreigners Own Property in Italy? Reciprocity Is the Rule That Decides

Can Foreigners Own Property in Italy? Reciprocity Is the Rule That Decides

Italy Real Estate FAQ for Foreign Buyers: 24 Questions Answered

Italy Real Estate FAQ for Foreign Buyers: 24 Questions Answered

A practical FAQ for foreigners buying property in Italy in 2026, covering registration tax, IMU, notary fees, capital gains, residency, and short-term rental rules with current rates.

Can a UK Company Buy Property in Sicily? The Corporate Ownership Answer for 2026

Can a UK Company Buy Property in Sicily? The Corporate Ownership Answer for 2026

Italy Real Estate FAQ for Foreign Buyers: 25 Questions Answered

Italy Real Estate FAQ for Foreign Buyers: 25 Questions Answered

Twenty-five Italian property questions answered, covering reciprocity, IMU, cedolare secca, the 1-euro programs, the CIN short-term-rental rules, and more.

What Happens If You Inherit Property in Italy as a Foreigner

What Happens If You Inherit Property in Italy as a Foreigner

A step-by-step explanation of what happens after a foreign heir inherits Italian real estate, covering acceptance deadlines, the dichiarazione di successione, inheritance tax bands, and forced heirship rules.

Sicily Property Tax and Rental Income for Foreign Owners: IMU, Cedolare Secca, and the CIN System

Sicily Property Tax and Rental Income for Foreign Owners: IMU, Cedolare Secca, and the CIN System

Sicily 1 Euro House Programs: What Foreign Buyers Actually Need to Know in 2026

Sicily 1 Euro House Programs: What Foreign Buyers Actually Need to Know in 2026

The Complete Property Buying Process in Sicily for Foreigners: Step by Step

The Complete Property Buying Process in Sicily for Foreigners: Step by Step

Can Foreigners Buy Property in Sicily? The 2026 Legal Guide

Can Foreigners Buy Property in Sicily? The 2026 Legal Guide

Palermo vs Catania vs Taormina vs Ragusa: Where to Buy Property in Sicily as a Foreign Investor in 2026

Palermo vs Catania vs Taormina vs Ragusa: Where to Buy Property in Sicily as a Foreign Investor in 2026

Top Property Developers in Sicily for Foreign Buyers in 2026

Top Property Developers in Sicily for Foreign Buyers in 2026

Italian Property Tax for Foreign Owners: IMU, IRPEF, and the Cedolare Secca Option

Italian Property Tax for Foreign Owners: IMU, IRPEF, and the Cedolare Secca Option

A complete breakdown of Italian property taxes for non-resident owners: IMU, TARI, IRPEF, cedolare secca, capital gains, US reporting requirements, and inheritance tax.

The Complete Property Buying Process in Italy for Foreigners: Step by Step

The Complete Property Buying Process in Italy for Foreigners: Step by Step

Every step of buying property in Italy as a foreigner, from getting your codice fiscale to signing the rogito notarile. Includes timelines, costs, and the documents you actually need.

Rome vs Milan vs Tuscany vs Sicily: Where to Buy Property in Italy as a Foreign Investor in 2026

Rome vs Milan vs Tuscany vs Sicily: Where to Buy Property in Italy as a Foreign Investor in 2026

A data-driven comparison of Italy's four most popular property markets for foreign buyers: prices per square meter, rental yields, best neighborhoods, and the new CIN requirement.

Italy Real Estate Scams: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know in 2026

Italy Real Estate Scams: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know in 2026

From illegal building modifications to fake agents, these are the real estate scams that catch foreign buyers in Italy and how to protect yourself.

Can Foreigners Own Property in Italy? The 2026 Legal Guide

Can Foreigners Own Property in Italy? The 2026 Legal Guide

Yes, foreigners can buy and own property in Italy with full ownership rights. Here's exactly how it works under Italian law, from codice fiscale to the notaio.

Top Property Developers in Italy for Foreign Buyers in 2026

Top Property Developers in Italy for Foreign Buyers in 2026

A practical guide to Italy's major property developers for international buyers, covering residential and commercial firms active in Rome, Milan, and Tuscany.

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