Italian residents are subject to all world income, including payments from pensions and savings plans.
However, not all foreign accounts are taxed automatically.
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Buying property on Lake Como, Garda and Maggiore requires careful preparation.
It is important to conduct a preliminary legal review and issue financing before choosing the object, not after.
Read story →Buying property in Sardinia requires attention to specific restrictions.
Italian law establishes a protected coastal strip with a width of 300 meters, where construction of new facilities is prohibited. Regional planning rules divide the territory into…
Read story →Buying a second property in Italy requires a clear understanding of tax status.
In Italian law, the status of a holiday home (casa vacanza) is assigned to an object that is not the main residence of the owner. This definition is based on the official…
Read story →Buying property in Sicily is subject to the same legal regulations as in the rest of Italy.
Inland cities often offer affordable options costing less than €100,000.
Read story →Italy is consistently among the world’s leading destinations for foreign property buyers.
The ownership system is well developed and formalized.
Read story →Buying real estate in Italy is possible without personal presence at most stages.
If you cannot come, a power of attorney (procura notarile) allows the representative to sign the deal.
Read story →Buyers of real estate in Italy can require that the balance of the transaction amount be kept by a notary.
The deposit for the preliminary contract usually goes directly to the seller.
Read story →Tuscany remains Italy’s most sought-after region for foreign buyers, accounting for more than 15% of all queries on the…
Buying a rural property requires checking foreclosure rights from neighbors and tenants.
Read story →A notary in Italy is a neutral person representing the transaction and not the interests of the buyer.
The lawyer acts solely on the side of the buyer.
Read story →The rules for installing air conditioners in Italy depend on the type of property.
Installation must be carried out only by licensed professionals from January 2019.
Read story →Abruzzo offers a combination of sea and mountains at a price below the Italian average.
Prices are highly dependent on the municipality.
Read story →Buying property in Italy does not automatically make you a tax resident.
It is important to plan the tax consequences before the transaction.
Read story →In Italy, the price of real estate does not always reflect the market value.
Before submitting a written proposal, it is important to conduct a preliminary legal inspection of the facility.
Read story →Price in ads is just the beginning.
The largest expenses are expected when buying from private individuals: the registration tax is 9%, plus 50 euros for a mortgage and cadastre.
Read story →Rome and Sanremo are in the top of the search, but foreigners rush to Tericiola.
While other regions are losing interest due to the overcrowding of tourist areas, Tuscany remains the leader with 14.33% of all requests.
Read story →Artificial intelligence invented non-existent laws in Italy.
Authorities often don't know the answers better than a bot.
Read story →House prices in the EU have risen by 60% and rents have risen by 20% over the past decade.
The European Commission is preparing a law: the city authorities will be able to limit short-term rentals in areas with a shortage of housing.
Read story →September in Italy could hit the budget by 205 euros.
Experts advise not to wait for autumn, but to act in advance: compare the tariffs of private providers and fill the tank outside the city on weekdays.
Read story →Italians are preparing to pay 200 euros more for light and heat by autumn.
During the year, electricity prices soared by 61%, and gas almost doubled, by 109%.
Read story →September will be a blow to the wallets of Italians.
Consumer advocacy group Codacons warned that due to regional tensions around Iran and dependence on gas, bills will rise by 633 euros by November.
Read story →2027 may be the hottest year since the start of observations.
Unlike past years, the phenomenon can now turn the expected cool autumn into a warm winter that will last until spring 2027.
Read story →The three-hour queue at passport control in Rome and Milan is not a myth.
Italy is asking the European Commission to extend the exemptions, with Brussels promising aid by the end of the year.
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EU rules require local branches to be opened, but many US financial giants find customer service in Italy too expensive for a tiny share of the business.
Read story →There will be more direct flights from the US to Italy, with United launching three new routes to the East Coast by…
But there is a caveat: obtaining a residence permit is not easy.
Read story →Italy's long-term residency rules for Americans
After 5 years of continuous residence in Italy, eligible applicants may seek EU long-term resident status, subject to further conditions.
Read story →United Airlines launches largest network expansion in history By 2027, three new direct flights between the US and Italy…
From Newark they will fly to Sardinia and Sicily, from Washington directly to Milan without transfers.
Read story →Italian beaches in August turned into noisy hangouts, not a relaxation zone.
Locals complain of endless crowds, cigarette smoke and loud music under domed umbrellas in private clubs.
Read story →Italy is emptying in August, and prices on the Padua coast soar.
The editor of the publication spent his vacation not by the sea, but in the Alps of the Dolomites region.
Read story →Italy turned the earthquake zone into the largest construction site in Europe.
The climate also dictates its conditions: the heat caused electricity demand to rise by 10%, and tariffs rose by almost 19%.
Read story →Catania Airport in Sicily has resumed operations.
The alert was reduced from red to orange after a week of closure.
Read story →A visa for Italy costs up to 269 euros, but the price varies depending on the duration of the trip.
Citizens of many countries, including Russia, need Schengen.
Read story →Registration with AIRE in Italy costs up to €1,000 per year.
The AIRE system collects personal information from citizens of an old country living abroad.
Read story →Banks from the UK and the US will soon stop serving customers in Italy.
Many foreigners keep accounts in their home country for taxes, property rentals or pension payments.
Read story →Italy has allowed citizenship to be restored to those who lost it to a foreign-born parent.
Italy's Supreme Court ruled that children of dual citizens do not lose Italian citizenship, even if the parent later became a foreigner.
Read story →Passengers on trains and planes in Italy have been bracing for new challenges since early September.
Mass strikes will resume when the summer ban on the protest, which was in effect until the 5th, ends.
Read story →August holiday season leaves Italian cities quieter
In August, many Italian residents head to beaches or mountains, leaving cities such as Rome and Milan noticeably quieter.
Read story →Buying a home in Italy can save you 7,000 euros – and that’s just the beginning.
We are talking about agevolazioni prima casa, a tax deduction for the first home.
Read story →Taxes on buying property in Italy eat up 10-15% of the price - but there's a way to save half.
It all depends on who's selling.
Read story →A pre-contract in Italy is not just a piece of paper, but a legally binding document that can cost you money if you…
When you buy a property in Italy, there is an intermediate stage between the offer to buy and the final notarial deed – the so-called compromesso.
Read story →EU sues 17 countries for failing to comply with new single work permit law
The European Commission requires Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, France, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia…
Read story →Italy considers stripping citizenship from naturalised citizens over minor offences
Parliament is debating two bills that would allow the state to revoke citizenship from naturalised Italians convicted of serious crimes—murder, human trafficking, sexual violence.
Read story →Medieval Trulli of Apulia: How 14th-century stone cones beat the heat
Inside an ancient trullo in Apulia, temperatures can run 15 degrees Celsius lower than outside.
Read story →Italy's IMU property tax: who pays and how much
In Italy, the IMU (Unified Municipal Tax) applies to all property owners except those with a primary residence—though there are important caveats.
Read story →Italian IMU late-payment penalty reaches 25% of tax bill
Owners of second homes in Italy should note that 16 June marks the deadline for the first instalment of municipal property tax (IMU).
Read story →Palermo surges 26% as Italian property market awakens from decade-long slumber
After a decade of stagnation, Italy is finally moving.
Read story →American appetite for Italian property wanes as new buyers emerge
Enquiries from the United States have fallen by 21.6%, accounting for the overall 5.89% decline in interest in Italian properties during 2025.
Read story →Milan Olympics 2026 shines spotlight on Italian Alps as lifestyle destination
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina have sparked renewed interest in the Italian Alps—but the real trend is not sport, but quality of life.
Read story →Atri in Abruzzo emerges as foreign buyers' favourite, up 61% year-on-year
The small town in Teramo province has become the region's leading destination for overseas property enquiries, accounting for 4 per cent of all real-estate searches in Abruzzo.
Read story →Tiny Dolomites village outpaces famous resort as foreign buyers' top choice
Nearly 30 per cent of all foreign property enquiries in Belluno province are directed towards Tambre, a diminutive mountain village that has eclipsed even the celebrated Cortina…
Read story →Millions of Italian emigrants' descendants unaware they can claim Italian citizenship
Argentina's diaspora is home to 903,000 Italians, Germany to 813,000, and Switzerland to 648,000.
Read story →Tuscany offers up to €30,000 to relocate to mountain villages
The region has launched the 'Residenzialità in Montagna 2024' programme, which subsidises the purchase and renovation of homes in sparsely populated communes.
Read story →Italian cities crack down on short-term rentals as tourism displaces residents
Venice's population has fallen below 48,000, while Florence residents no longer recognise their city.
Read story →Florence nearly triples short-term rental ban as housing crisis deepens
Florence has nearly tripled its restricted zone for short-term tourist lettings.
Read story →British residents in Italy risk border delays over single document requirement
For those who relocated to Italy before Brexit: the carta di soggiorno is no longer merely advisable—it has become a practical necessity.
Read story →Earthquakes, taxes and connectivity: choosing your region in Italy
Relocating to Italy requires strategy rather than romance.
Read story →Florence triples short-term rental ban zone, becoming Italy's first city to take such action
Until May 2025, tourist apartments were banned only within the UNESCO heritage zone, affecting 35,600 properties.
Read story →First-time buyers can purchase Italian property without relocating
It may sound counterintuitive, but non-residents can acquire a primary residence in Italy whilst remaining abroad and still qualify for first-time buyer tax relief.
Read story →1,500 Italian apartments under €50,000 now at auction
Italy's property auction market is expanding for good reason—genuine savings are available.
Read story →Italian property auctions: how to secure homes at 25% discount
Italian real estate at auction is not a gamble but a carefully structured process.
Read story →Sicily's €1 property scheme draws 110,000 applications for 15 homes
Italian municipalities are aggressively disposing of abandoned buildings through symbolic pricing.
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