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Thanks to our professional relationships with a large network of real estate agents with years of experience in dealing with homes for sale in Italy, when Homes and Villas Abroad helps you to buy an Italian property, you pay no more than if you went directly to a real estate agent anywhere in Italy.

Why buy property in Italy?

Italy boasts a rich cultural history that no other country on earth can match as evinced by its timeless landmarks. The Colosseum and Pantheon in Rome, Florence’s Duomo and Uffizi Gallery, the canals of Venice, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the ruins of Pompeii…the list is endless.

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How to purchase real estate in Italy

There are no restrictions on foreigners purchasing a home in Italy.

In any case, if you buy your property through Homes and Villas Abroad, we will handle the purchase process for you from start to finish. But it never hurts to know what it entails.

As previously mentioned, Homes and Villas Abroad will carry out these checks for you. For added reassurance, you may also wish to take out our legal service, details of which are available on request.

Costs of buying Italy real estate

Land Registry tax of Ђ100.

Notary: Varies, but expect up to Ђ5,000

Surveyor: Varies, but expect Ђ500+.

Agent’s fee: Typically 3% of purchase price for properties over Ђ100,000. For properties below this value, a flat fee is usually charged. As already mentioned, Homes and Villas Abroad does not charge anything on top of the standard agent’s fee payable whether you buy your property in Italy through us or not.

After purchase, there are three municipal taxes, IMU, TARI and TASI. These vary depending on property and location, but will typically be under about Ђ800 a year.

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Thursday, January 18, 2018