Buy Property in Italy
I guide buyers through the entire purchase in Italy, from the first search to completion — on your side throughout. Based in Tuscany, trilingual, with my own network.
What Matters When Buying in Italy
A purchase in Italy runs in three stages: the purchase offer (Proposta), the preliminary contract with deposit (Compromesso) and completion before a notary (Rogito). I take you through each step, with verified documents and a settled team of lawyer, surveyor and notary.
Access
I search the open market, my own network and direct owner contacts. Including properties that are never advertised.
Review
Before any offer, I have each property checked legally and technically, by a lawyer and a surveyor. Ownership, permits and encumbrances are cleared up front.
Guidance
From the first viewing to the notary appointment, you have one point of contact. I coordinate the lawyer, surveyor and notary and attend every appointment in person.
In buyer advisory, I work for the buyer — from the first search to completion, on one side: yours.
What I Handle in the Buying Process
I handle the entire purchase: the search across the open market and direct owner contacts, legal and technical checks before any offer, negotiation based on the valuation, and support through to completion.
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Property Search
I search to your criteria (region, property type, budget, intended use) across the open market, my own network and direct owner contacts. Including properties that are not publicly listed.
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Legal and Technical Review
Ownership, building permits, energy certificate (APE): a lawyer and surveyor check on site, and I coordinate the review and resolve any outstanding issues before the offer is made.
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Negotiation and Contract
Price negotiation is based on the valuation. The lawyer draws up the preliminary contract, which typically includes a financing condition and confirmation of planning compliance.
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Notary Appointment
The Codice Fiscale, the Italian tax number, is in place before the appointment. The lawyer prepares the purchase contract; I attend the notary appointment with you. Ownership transfers with the deed, and the notary handles registration in the land registry.
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After the Purchase
Utility contracts, insurance, registrations. On request, introductions to architects, interior designers and management for holiday rental.
Who This Is For
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Second Home
A private retreat in Tuscany. Villa, country house or town apartment, with no intention to rent.
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Investment
A yield from an agriturismo, boutique hotel or holiday complex. I work through location and return before you buy.
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Retirement
For residency, your tax number and your first dealings with the local authorities, I'm your first point of contact.
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Holiday Rental
Use it yourself in high season, rent it the rest of the year. We clarify permits and the tax structure before the purchase.
Guides to Buying Property in Italy
The key topics of the purchase, written up in detail with 2026 figures: the process itself, the costs, the notary, financing and inheritance.
The Buying Process Step by Step
Every stage from offer to completion, with all the costs along the way.
Purchase Taxes and Fees 2026
What buyers actually pay, depending on the seller and the intended use.
Mortgages for Non-Residents
Which banks lend, what documents you need and how long approval takes.
Inheritance and Italian Property
How Italian property passes on death, including for owners abroad.
I work with a lawyer and a surveyor. Every property I broker or take into the portfolio is checked before any offer is made. If there is an issue, it comes to light before the offer, not after the deed is signed.
Andrej Avi — Owner and Estate Agent
I'm a licensed estate agent based in Tuscany, raised in South Tyrol with German and Italian as native languages.
When you buy, I act on your behalf and in your interest.
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Questions About Buying Property in Italy
Do I need an agent to buy in Italy?
Legally, no. But the Italian buying process is very different: distinct contract stages (Proposta, Compromesso, Rogito), title verification, local regulations. An agent coordinates the notary, lawyer and surveyor, gathers the paperwork and negotiates in Italian. That matters most when you are buying from abroad under an unfamiliar legal system.
How does the buying process work?
Three steps: first the Proposta d'acquisto, a written offer that already binds the buyer. Then the Compromesso, the binding preliminary contract with a deposit of usually around 10 percent. Finally the Rogito, the notarial deed transferring ownership. From offer to deed is usually three to six months.
What are the additional costs?
Registration tax on a private purchase: 9% for a second home, 2% for a primary residence, calculated on the cadastral value. Plus €50 each for mortgage and cadastral tax. Agency commission: 4% plus VAT.
Can international buyers purchase property in Italy?
Yes. EU citizens are treated like Italians and buy without restriction. For non-EU nationals (US, Switzerland, UK), the principle of reciprocity applies, which most countries satisfy. You will need a Codice Fiscale, the Italian tax number, obtained before the purchase, from an Italian consulate or the local tax office (Agenzia delle Entrate).
How long does a purchase take?
From the first viewing to the Rogito, usually three to six months. Properties with missing documents or outstanding permits take longer.