Services
Buying a house in Italy
We provide support and consultation to foreign homebuyers looking for their dream home in Italy.
From consultation about different locations in Italy, to guidance with search. We help you go though the process of buying a property in Italy. We setup the meetings, support you in finding the right place for you to understanding the house status.
Step 1 – consultation
The first step of the process is setting a call and guide you in the understanding different locations in Italy. Different regions and cultures. Different opportunities, environments and climates.
Our consultation means showing you how Italy differs from place to place, what kind of lifestyle you will find depending on the region and most important what you are looking for.
We help you explore regions and communities that match your lifestyle. We help you understand how the buying process works step by step.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, transparent so you can feel confident and truly at home in Italy.
We talk about what you really want.
What are you looking for?
What kind of life do you want to live? What kind of climate? Are you looking for peace and sea, or do you prefer a busy city?
Italy is not one thing.
Different areas have different:
- building types
- prices
- cultures
- accesibility
- communities
- climates
Step 2 – Search
As consultants we guide you in the search to buy a house in Italy.
We explain where to look for, the main websites and portals in Italy to find a home. We show you how they work and how estate agencies work in Italy.
From here we get the search to 10 properties from which to choose.
I create a shortlist of properties that actually match what you want.
No endless scrolling.
No wasting time.
– real property feedback
– pros and cons
– risks to consider
– what to expect in the area
– about the area
Video tours and on-site visits
We also offer guided video tours of the property so that you don’t need to come visit in person if you are busy at this stage. If you’re abroad, I visit the best options for you.
I record detailed videos and share notes that tell you things you would not notice in photos.
Step 3 – In person visit
We come with you on your first visit to the property. We talk to the owners or estate agent in charge and provide translations from Italian into English so you can understand the house and it’s story.
- Opening bank accounts
- Understanding the property, it’s history and potential
- Preliminary proposal and registration
- Managing your codice fiscale
- Dealing with any paperwork or administrative need
Step 4 – Detailed check
We support you with a detailed check of the property, whish is very important to guarantee and provide a safe purchase and avoid bad surprises
- Technical report with a professional surveyor (geometra)
- Check of non-conformities and habitability
- Check of cadastral plans, land registry and zoning compliance
- In-dept check of the plumbing, electric and heating systems and certifications
- Renovation costs and control of the status/condition of the property structure
Step 5 – Notary and setup
The notary will sign the final deed. After this step the house is finally yours. What we do to support you in this final step is:
- Power of attorney (when requested)
- Professional translations on site and translation of the documents (mandatory)
- Utilities setup
- Setup of renovation plans
- Move-in and relocation process
I help you through the phases:
- offer
- negotiation
- preliminary contract (compromesso)
- final deed with the notary (rogito)
Every step explained in simple English.