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Buying in Italy

Buying in Italy

The complete guide to buying property in Italy, with free updates for 2 years.

6 days ago

Buying in Italy
A lovely recommendation in The Times from writer Ros Belford, now a happy Sicilian resident. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

Buying in Italy
From today the rules have changed. From now on you must have at least one Italian grandparent to qualify. The limit is two generations. No more finding great great grandparents who may or may not have taken a boat to New York. If your nonno or nonna wasnt born in Italy you cannot become Italian. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

Buying in Italy
The rules for non EU nationals to obtain a codice fiscale have changed, and its now much more complicated. The best method is to apply for one from a consulate in your home country long before you come house hunting in Italy. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

Buying in Italy
It seems that some agents are putting in a clause in their proposte di acquisto and compromessi saying that you absolve them from the need to register the preliminare at the Agenzia delle Entrate. Strike this clause, it is the agents legal obligation to do so and the possibility of a foreigner with no knowledge of the system to do it within the time limit is virtually zero. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

Buying in Italy
The rules for non EU nationals to obtain a codice fiscale have changed, and its now much more complicated. The best method is to apply for one from a consulate in your home country long before you come house hunting in Italy. ... See MoreSee Less
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