The firm assists foreign nationals, whether resident in Italy or abroad, in purchasing property in Italy, particularly in Calabria and Sicily — from preliminary checks on the property to the signing of the notarial deed, including remotely and in English.
The firm assists foreign nationals, whether resident in Italy or abroad, in purchasing property in Italy, particularly in Calabria and Sicily — from preliminary checks on the property to the signing of the notarial deed, including remotely and in English.
Verification of the reciprocity requirement (art. 16 of the preliminary provisions to the Italian Civil Code) and of preliminary formalities, including obtaining an Italian tax code (codice fiscale).
Mortgage, land registry and cadastral searches; planning and building compliance; easements and restrictions.
Powers of attorney executed abroad, legalisation and apostille, coordination with the notary for the deed of sale.
Overview of transfer taxes and applicable reliefs, in coordination with accountants and lenders.
Cross-border succession involving property in Italy (EU Regulation 650/2012), leases and management of the property.
The principal of the firm is included in the list of lawyers compiled by the United States Consulate General in Naples for its consular district. Inclusion on the list does not constitute a recommendation by the United States authorities.
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.