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Purchase process, costs, taxes, regions: guides and market reports from a licensed agent based in Tuscany. Written for international buyers and sellers.
Selling a Luxury Property in Italy to International Buyers
Most buyers of a high-end property in Tuscany come from abroad. Who they are, where they look, what they expect, and how to set the right sale price.
Read More →Italy's Flat Tax for New Residents (2026)
Italy's flat tax lets new residents settle foreign income for a fixed annual sum. The figures, who it suits, and how it differs from a residence visa.
Read MoreWhere to Buy Property in Tuscany: Areas Compared
Where to buy in Tuscany: Chianti, Val d'Orcia, Maremma, Versilia, Lucca, Florence and San Gimignano compared by price per square metre and lifestyle fit.
Read MoreBuyer's Agent in Tuscany: How It Works
A buyer's agent in Tuscany: a neutral agent paid by both sides, or one on a buyer's mandate who represents you alone. How each works and how to choose.
Read MoreEstate Agent Commission Italy: Who Pays
In Italy both buyer and seller pay the agent's commission, unlike the UK or US. When it falls due, how VAT applies and what buyers should budget for.
Read MoreItalian Property Law for Foreign Buyers (2026)
How ownership, contracts and the notary's role work under Italian law — who represents you, when an offer becomes binding, and how it differs from home.
Read MoreCompromesso: Italy's Preliminary Contract That Already Binds
The compromesso is where the Italian sale becomes binding, before the notary. Caparra vs. acconto, due diligence timing, and how trascrizione protects you.
Read MoreSelling Property in Italy: Process, Costs, Taxes (2026)
Selling a property in Italy: valuation, marketing to international buyers, the notary process and capital gains tax. A licensed agent's guide for non-residents.
Read MoreElective Residence Visa Italy and Flat Tax
The Elective Residence Visa for Italy: income thresholds, the application process, the 300,000 EUR flat tax and the Investor Visa. A guide for non-EU buyers.
Read MoreInheriting Property in Italy: Law and Tax
Inheriting or passing on Italian property: succession law, forced heirship, the 2026 tax reform and estate planning with usufruct. A guide for owners.
Read MoreShort-Term Rentals Tuscany: CIN and Rules
Holiday rentals in Tuscany 2026: the CIN requirement, the new regional short-let law, Cedolare secca, SCIA and safety rules. What owners need to know.
Read MoreBuying Property in Italy: Step-by-Step for Foreign Buyers
Proposta, compromesso, rogito: what each stage commits you to, who checks what, and why the binding moment comes earlier than most foreign buyers expect.
Read MoreBuying a New Build in Tuscany: Process
New-build villas in Tuscany from €800,000. Energy class A+, developer guarantees, buying process and risks for international buyers.
Read MoreCity Apartment Tuscany: Florence, Lucca, Siena
City apartments in Florence from €4,500/m², Lucca from €2,800/m². Heritage rules, condominio, rental regulations and transaction costs.
Read MoreBuying a Podere: Farmstead and Land in Tuscany
Poderi in Tuscany from €500,000 to €3M+. Agricultural estates with olive groves, vineyards, agriturismo potential. Legal framework and tax advantages.
Read MoreBuying a Casale in Tuscany: Costs and Permits
Tuscan farmhouses from €200,000 unrenovated to €1.8M turnkey. Renovation costs €1,500-3,000/m², permits, and pitfalls for foreign buyers.
Read MoreBuying a Villa in Tuscany: Prices and Types
Villas in Tuscany from €400,000 to €5M+. Designer new builds, restored historic villas, vineyard estates. Prices by region and buying process.
Read MoreBuying an Agriturismo in Tuscany: Licences
Buying an agriturismo in Tuscany: the framework law, SCIA, the principalità requirement, prices and tax benefits. A field guide by Andrej Avi.
Read MoreVersilia & Forte dei Marmi: Buying Property
Versilia: Forte dei Marmi 10,000-22,000 EUR/m² (Roma Imperiale to 40,000), Viareggio 4,500-6,500, Pietrasanta 2,900-8,600. Coastal lifestyle, property types, municipalities, seasonal patterns.
Read MoreMaremma: Buying Property in Tuscany
Maremma Toscana: Argentario 11,500-18,000 EUR/m², hinterland 1,500-3,500. Coast vs inland, municipalities, property types, lifestyle.
Read MoreSan Gimignano & Volterra: Buying Property
San Gimignano: old town 3,000-5,000 EUR/m², countryside 2,000-3,500. Volterra 1,500-3,000. UNESCO, property types, lifestyle.
Read MoreLucca & Garfagnana: Buying Property
Lucca old town from 3,600 EUR/m², Colline Lucchesi up to 4,500, Garfagnana from 800. Prices, areas, and property types compared. Market 2026.
Read MoreFlorence & Fiesole: Palazzo Apartments and Hill Villas
Florence: old town 5,300-15,000 EUR/m², Fiesole 4,000-8,000. Neighbourhoods, property types, rental rules and lifestyle. 2026 market data by Andrej Avi.
Read MoreVal d'Orcia: Prices and UNESCO Protection
Val d'Orcia: noticeably cheaper than Chianti. Pienza 2,982 EUR/m², Montalcino 2,347, Radicofani 1,468. UNESCO protection, property types, lifestyle.
Read MoreBuying Property in Chianti: Prices and Areas
Renovated Casale in Chianti: 3,500-5,500 EUR/m². Unrenovated: 1,000-2,000. Prices by municipality, buyer profiles, seasonal patterns, lifestyle.
Read MoreTuscany Property Prices 2026: What Each Region Actually Costs
Chianti farmhouses 3,500–5,500 EUR/m², Val d'Orcia lower, Forte dei Marmi to 22,000 EUR/m². A region-by-region price breakdown with the buyer profile behind each.
Read MoreRenting Out Property in Tuscany: Rules and Tax
Short-term rental in Tuscany 2026: CIN registration, cedolare secca 21/26%, commercial threshold at three units. What international owners need to know before the first guest arrives.
Read MoreRenovating in Tuscany: Costs and Permits
Renovation costs in Tuscany, Soprintendenza permits, heritage restrictions, and tax bonuses 2026. Practical field guide by Andrej Avi.
Read MoreDue Diligence When Buying Property in Italy
Due diligence when buying property in Italy: what the technical and legal checks cost, what the notary verifies and what he does not.
Read MoreMortgage in Italy as a Non-Resident
Italian mortgage for non-residents: 50-60% LTV, which banks, interest rates, required documents. Practical guide by Andrej Avi, agent in Tuscany (2026).
Read MoreCodice Fiscale and Bank Account in Italy: Do This First
No codice fiscale, no offer. How to get your Italian tax number in minutes, open a bank account as a non-resident, and avoid the delay that loses deals.
Read MoreThe Notary in Italian Property Purchases
The notary in Italian property purchases: state officer, 20-year title check, costs 1-2.5%, process explained. Practical guide by Andrej Avi, Tuscany agent.
Read MoreTaxes When Buying Property in Italy: 2-9% on Cadastral Value
9% on cadastral value or 22% VAT on the full price: why the same house can carry a six-figure tax difference depending on who sells it. Rates, examples, 2026.
Read More7 Mistakes When Buying Property in Italy
The most common mistakes international buyers make in Italy: missing due diligence, wrong timelines, tax traps. Field-tested by Andrej Avi.
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