21.07.2026 · № 165
We are talking about agevolazioni prima casa, a tax deduction for the first home. On real estate worth 100,000 euros, the tax falls from 9% to 2%. At expensive facilities, the savi…
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It all depends on who's selling. If an individual pays registration tax (from 2% to 9% depending on status). If the developer - VAT from 4% to 22%. But here’s the main thing: taxes…
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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. It is a mutual obligation: neithe…
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In Italy, the IMU (Unified Municipal Tax) applies to all property owners except those with a primary residence—though there are important caveats. Introduced in 2012, the IMU cover…
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Owners of second homes in Italy should note that 16 June marks the deadline for the first instalment of municipal property tax (IMU). A second payment falls due in December. The ta…
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Relocating to Italy requires strategy rather than romance. The Local surveyed foreign residents to gather their advice. Debora from Oregon began by studying seismic activity maps a…
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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. Provided you ar…
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Italian real estate at auction is not a gamble but a carefully structured process. Property reaches auction for three reasons: the debtor cannot settle with creditors, a company ha…
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