taxes and fees to pay when buying real estate in Italy

L’Italia è da tempo una delle mete preferite da chi cerca uno stile di vita rilassato o vuole godersi la pensione — e oggi, alcuni borghi del sud offrono non solo bellezza e tranquillità, ma anche un incentivo fiscale unico che rende il trasferimento ancora più interessante.   Un’Imposta Fissa al 7% per i Pensionati Stranieri Grazie a un regime speciale introdotto dal governo italiano, i...

Relocation to Italy is a life-changing decision. Most people who choose to set up home in Italy understand that the country has a lot of potential in terms of investment opportunities as well as offering fabulous beaches, picturesque scenery, and a wonderful lifestyle. Whether they have been a frequent visitor to the 'Bell Paese' or simply fallen in love at first sight, international buyers have concluded...

Buying property abroad can be fraught with pitfalls. IB International Real Estate experts share professional advice on how to prepare for the purchase of your dream home in Italy.    Property inspection Once you have found a property that you wish to purchase, it’s a good idea to bring in an architect or engineer to do a professional assessment of the state of the property as well as the...

The IB International Real Estate team has been witnessing an increase of US demand: requests from American buyers are up by 30% this year. Experts indicate that among the factors propelling Americans to buy property in Italy are a strong dollar, prohibitive property prices in the US, and ongoing political tension. While Italy is popular with American buyers, some of them are finding that relocation...

The demand for luxury properties is growing: from Milan to Lake Como, Liguria to Tuscany and Rome, requests have recently grown by 30% thanks to the “flat tax”. First introduced in 2017, the flat tax has only just begun to have a dramatic influence on the market which is evident in the numbers from 2021.   What is “flat tax”? The flat rate tax of 100.000 euros is basically a "flat tax"...