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Italy property prices
Current property prices news, rules and analysis for Italy. This guide brings together 38 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 →Italy is consistently among the world’s leading destinations for foreign property buyers.
The ownership system is well developed and formalized.
Read →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 →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 →Abruzzo offers a combination of sea and mountains at a price below the Italian average.
Prices are highly dependent on the municipality.
Read →Buying property in Italy does not automatically make you a tax resident.
It is important to plan the tax consequences before the transaction.
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 →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 →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.
Read →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Florence nearly triples short-term rental ban as housing crisis deepens
Florence has nearly tripled its restricted zone for short-term tourist lettings.
Read →Earthquakes, taxes and connectivity: choosing your region in Italy
Relocating to Italy requires strategy rather than romance.
Read →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 →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.
Read →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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