Buying process

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?

Paying off your mortgage before it's due has its pros and cons.

If you're planning to buy a property in Italy, then you will likely need a mortgage. As a foreigner in Italy, this is something that varies depending on whether you're a resident in Italy or not, and in the case of mortgages in Italy for non-residents, the process generally requires more documents.

How has the real estate market changed more than a year after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and what are the emerging trends in the sector in 2021? To get an overview, idealista/news interviewed Giorgio Tinacci, founder and CEO of Casavo, the instant buyer that has had a winning impa

The property deed is a very important document. It is the document that formalises the transfer of ownership of the property, a process which is often known as conveyancing. But what is the cost of the deed for the purchase of a house?

If you're thinking of buying property in Italy, whether you're planning to move or make an investment, then an important thing to consider is the availability and popularity of different property types in the country, especially due to changing property market trends in Italy as a result of the

Knowing what the preliminary contract for the purchase of a property ("contratto preliminare" in Italian) consists of and how it works is very important when you're planning to buy a property in Italy.

Buying a house in Italy as a foreigner will require paying a deposit, just like everyone else. The deposit is the sum of money or the amount of other tangible things which is handed over by one party to the other at the time a contract is concluded in order to ensure the performance of the envi

New housing needs can arise at any time: perhaps you need more space to work from home or because your family is growing, or maybe you want a property with more outdoor space.

Moving abroad and buying property in Italy can be a daunting experience, especially if you don't speak the language, or if you don't have the right advice or guidance.

idealista, Italy's leading real estate platform for multimedia content, reaffirms its commitment to research and development of new services in the real estate sector, extending its available technology to the area of professional quality virtual tours, available to all agencies that publish their p

Home automation, intelligent or smart homes are starting to be an important part of the Italian real estate market, and in recent months they have become even more important due to lockdown where the country was forced to remain at home.  With this in mind, people want their lives to be as con

Living and working abroad and moving to Italy is an exciting prospect but planning for a big move abroad can be stressful, especially with the added uncertainty that 2020 brings.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made many people rediscover the benefits of having a second home. Whether you already live in Italy and would like to buy a second home, or live abroad are considering buying a holiday home in Italy, now may be the perfect moment to do so. With the optio

Despite the temptation to save on commissions and fees, being assisted by a real estate agent when buying and selling property in Italy has countless advantages and is not to be underestimated, especially if you're an expat planning to move to Italy.

Staying at home during the coronavirus lockdown gave residents in Italy a lot more free time, including more time to search on the web.

If you're thinking of buying property in Italy, it's important to know how much your money can buy in different areas of the country. The Tecnocasa Study Office in Italy has been looking at this question: how many square metres can you buy in Italy with 200,000 euros?

Starting a new life in Italy and buying a property should be an exciting experience and can be a very good investment, but often the process can be overwhelming, due to a different language, different legal system and different buying processes compared to other countries.

Is it possible to buy a house, with or without a mortgage, right now? The answer is: it depends.

idealista has added a new search filter to its website that allows house hunters to view only those listings that have a "virtual tour" included. These are listings that, in addition to photos, use the latest image technology, allowing you to virtually visit a property without le

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When getting a mortgage, it’s very important to consider all the options carefully and know exactly what you’re getting into.