Buying or selling property in Italy is one of the most important steps in a person’s or a company’s life. The signature is only the final moment: legal certainty is built earlier, by checking what is being sold and who has the right to sell it.
The studio supports buyers and sellers at every stage, from reading the preliminary offer to registering the deed. We explain clauses, costs and tax consequences in plain language, because an informed decision is worth more than a quick signature.
What it covers
A complete job,
no grey areas.
Title and ownership
We reconstruct the chain of transfers and confirm that the seller is entitled to dispose of the property.
Planning and cadastral compliance
We compare plans, permits and the actual state of the property, so that irregularities surface before completion, not after.
Encumbrances and restrictions
Mortgages, attachments, easements, usufructs and heritage or landscape restrictions: we check everything that limits the property.
Tax treatment
We calculate registration, mortgage and cadastral taxes, VAT and any reliefs, including first-home relief, before you commit.
Payments and safeguards
We structure deposits, payments and conditions so that both parties are protected throughout the transaction.
Registration and transcription
We complete the post-closing filings that make your purchase enforceable against third parties.
How it works
From first conversation
to the deed.
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01
First conversation
We review the transaction, timing and available documents, and identify the points that need closer attention.
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02
Due diligence
Land registry searches, title, compliance, building costs, energy certificate and tax position, summarised in a clear report.
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03
Draft and quote
You receive the draft deed and a written quote covering fees, taxes and expenses, with every item explained.
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04
Completion and follow-up
Signature, payment of taxes, registration and transcription. We deliver your copy and remain available afterwards.
Useful documents
What to prepare,
in good time.
You do not need everything at once. After the first conversation we send a tailored list. These are the most common documents.
- Identity document and tax code of all parties
- Title deed or previous transfer of the property
- Land registry searches and floor plans
- Building permit, SCIA or other planning title
- Energy performance certificate (APE)
- Building regulations and latest service charges
- Any power of attorney or company documentation
Frequently asked questions
The answers
you need.
Is a notary required to buy a house in Italy?
Yes. The transfer of ownership of Italian real estate requires a public notarial deed. The notary verifies the validity of the transaction, drafts the deed, applies the taxes and handles registration and transcription.
Who pays the taxes on a property purchase?
As a rule the buyer does, unless the parties agree otherwise. The amount depends on the type of property, the status of the seller and any reliefs available. The notary calculates and pays the taxes as required by law.
What happens if the property has a cadastral irregularity?
An irregularity can invalidate the deed or prevent registration. That is why checks must come first: together we identify the most appropriate technical and documentary solution.
Can I sell a property that still has a mortgage?
Yes, provided the mortgage is discharged or properly handled at completion. We coordinate bank, seller and buyer for the cancellation or restriction of the charge and a safe transfer.
Facing a similar situation? Tell us about it: we will identify the next step together.
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