REGGIO CALABRIA · ITALY
Studio Legale Mortelliti
Property purchases by foreign nationals

Buying property in Italy

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.

Property purchases by foreign nationals

Buying property in Italy

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.

Eligibility of foreign purchasers

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.

Property due diligence

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.

Preliminary agreement and negotiations

Remote execution

Powers of attorney granted abroad, legalisation and apostilles, and coordination with the notary for the deed of sale.

Tax and financing

Assessment of transfer taxes and available reliefs, in coordination with accountants and lending institutions.

Inheritance and property management

International successions involving property located in Italy (EU Regulation 650/2012), leases and management of the acquired property.

The head of the Firm is included in the list of lawyers maintained by the United States Consulate General in Naples for its consular district. Inclusion on that list does not constitute a recommendation by the United States authorities.