How can i buy house in italy

The rules to buy a property in Italy for foreigners.
Taxes and duties to pay for buying a property in Italy.

The first thing to consider is that not all foreigners can buy property in Italy.

To buy a house in Italy, foreigners have to fulfill these conditions:

  • Foreigners residing in Italy. In this case, it is necessary for the residence permit or the residence card. It is the same thing for the foreigners’ family members staying in Italy and stateless for less than 3 years. Plus, it is essential to have the Italian social security number;
  • Foreigners not-living in Italy. In this case, the purchase is more complicated. There has to be an international treaty that allows the purchase. In order to be applicable, the international treaty has to allow the principle of reciprocity. The Italian subject has to be allowed to buy a property in the same foreign country as well. In order to ascertain whether there is a valid agreement, it must be checked the situation on the ministry of Foreign Affairs website. To have the Italian social security number is fundamental in this case as well.
  • EU or EEA citizen. In this case, the purchase is always possible. The same applies to the stateless subjects for less than 3 years residing in Italy. The first step is to understand if you are a foreigner allowed to buy a house in Italy. It is crucial to rely on professionals specialized in various fields and able to verify the different technical aspects. I refer to the building compliance for all the necessary authorization, from a construction, technical, plant, etc. point of view.

Buy a House in Italy: the acquisition process to follow

The Acquisition Proposal

The conclusion of the sales contract

The Stipulation of the Purchase Deed

Purchasing of residential property: VAT rates

Indirect taxes related to property taxation to purchase a house in italy

Buy a house in italy: some advice to reduce taxation

Conditions to receive the first-home taxation benefits in Italy

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