Buying process

Discover the real costs of buying property in Italy in 2026. From hidden fees and taxes to notary and agent costs, learn how to budget smartly and make your Italian dream home a reality.

Even as Italy’s real estate sector embraces new technologies, payment processes remain largely traditional, with digital methods accounting for just 7 per cent of transactions.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced a bold plan to make housing more accessible for young couples in Italy, highlighting the government’s belief that strong families are at the heart of a prosperous nation.

As October winds down, it’s time to trade cold, grey days for sun-soaked mornings on Italy’s stunning coastline.

Buying property in Italy is a dream for many international buyers. But what if you want to sell your current home and buy a new property in Italy at the same time?

Dreaming of a second home by the sea in Italy?

Italy is renowned for its captivating landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and luxurious lifestyle. If you’re considering purchasing a luxury property in this stunning country, the process may seem daunting, but with the right knowledge and guidance, it can be a smooth and exciting journey.

Renting or buying a home is not an easy decision for those living in or moving to Italy.

Is buying a house by the sea in Italy worth it? This is a question you probably ask yourself if you have savings to invest, perhaps in a second property intended for holidays.

Italy, with its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture, is a dream destination for many looking to buy or rent a home.

Selling a property on your own, without an agency, is not an easy task and you need to evaluate the time, effort and stress you need to invest, especially if you're not an Italian native and selling property in the country for the first time.

Real estate purchases and sales in Italy, considering the first nine months of 2022, remain on the rise despite the drop recorded by ISTAT in the third quarter of the year; however, it is mortgages, loans and other bonds with real estate mortgages that are falling over the same period.

When buying, renting and selling property in Italy, it can be hard to get your head around all the red tape, not to mention the language barrier.

Have you fallen in love with Italy, its architecture, its lifestyle and its people? If you are thinking of buying a property in Italy, you must take into account the purchase taxes among the costs to be borne, keeping in mind that the property price isn't the only thing you have to pay.

Many people dream of a second home in a dreamy landscape where they can spend time relaxing away from prying eyes, and for many people, Italy is the perfect destination. And if you have an endless budget, or many you're just daring to dream, you could be the owner of a private island.

Selling or buying bare ownership of a property means entering into a real estate transaction without involving the right to live within the walls of the house in question.

Between taxes and bureaucracy, it is not easy to buy a property in Italy if you are a foreigner.

Punta Lada, in Olbia, is the street with the most expensive properties for sale in Italy, with an average value that reaches 5,558,889 euros, according to a study carried out by idealista, Italy's leading real estate portal.

Before embarking on the multi-year adventure of a mortgage to buy a house, it is good to have clear ideas and know exactly what you're getting into. If you're planning to buy a property and therefore take out a mortgage in Italy, there are a few things it is good to know before contacting the bank.

If you're planning to buy property in Italy, then you're property on the verge of a major change and making one of the biggest decisions of your life. Finding a house to call you own can be a complex process, especially if you're not familiar with the real estate market in Italy.

When we talk about the donation of real estate, we are referring to the contract whereby a person, the donor, transfers in a spirit of liberality and free of charge their property or other rights to another person, the donee.    Donation, what the Civil Code says How does the donatio

As of today, users and clients of idealista, Italy's leading real estate portal for technological development, and of Casa.it, Italy's pioneer in connecting sellers and renters with home seekers, can take advantage of the new Virtual Guided Tour, an innovative service that allows agents to view prop

When you think of houses for sale at auction, in Italy or elsewhere in Europe, you probably think of properties that have been repossessed and are being sold by court order.

It is often said that in the world today it is harder and harder for youg people to get a foot on the property ladder. But many governments are moving to combat this issue, including in Italy.

I have a house in Italy that is rented to a tenant, but I want to sell it in order to create liquidity for a new investment. Can I do this?