The Firm assists foreign nationals residing in Italy or abroad with purchases of property in Italy, particularly in Calabria and Sicily: from preliminary checks on the property to execution of the notarial deed, including remotely and in English.
The Firm assists foreign nationals residing in Italy or abroad with purchases of property in Italy, particularly in Calabria and Sicily: from preliminary checks on the property to execution of the notarial deed, including remotely and in English.
Verification of the reciprocity requirement (Article 16 of the Preliminary Provisions to the Italian Civil Code) and preliminary formalities, including obtaining an Italian tax identification number.
Mortgage and cadastral searches, planning and building compliance (Presidential Decree 380/2001), cadastral conformity (Article 29(1-bis) of Law 52/1985), restrictions and easements.
Powers of attorney granted abroad, legalisation and apostilles, and coordination with the notary for the deed of sale.
Assessment of transfer taxes and available reliefs, in coordination with accountants and lending institutions.
International successions involving property located in Italy (EU Regulation 650/2012), leases and management of the acquired property.
Eligibility depends on citizenship, residence status and, where applicable, the reciprocity requirement under Italian law. It is advisable to verify eligibility before paying a deposit or signing a binding offer.
Review ownership, mortgages, cadastral records, planning and building compliance, restrictions, deposit terms and any conditions precedent. A preliminary contract may create binding obligations before the notarial deed.
A properly drafted power of attorney may allow completion through a representative. The notary must confirm the required form, translation, legalisation or apostille and identification documents.
