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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Italy property investment
Current property investment news, rules and analysis for Italy. This guide brings together 14 source-linked MedRealty stories.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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.
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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 →Palermo surges 26% as Italian property market awakens from decade-long slumber
After a decade of stagnation, Italy is finally moving.
Read →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Italian property auctions: how to secure homes at 25% discount
Italian real estate at auction is not a gamble but a carefully structured process.
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