How long does it take from the purchase proposal to the deed in Italy? Of course it depends on many factors, but I will try to give you an idea by dividing the process into steps. Accepted proposal The…
How long does it take to sell a house in Italy? This is a question they often ask me. It depends on many factors. Let’s make a list of them: Price Market conditions Seasonality Location of the property Condition of…
Buying a home in Italy today is cheaper than 10 years ago It is not my opinion, but of mutuionline.it. Obviously the basis of this statement is the low level reached by interest rates on mortgages which, remember, just in…
How much does home staging in Italy cost? Anyone who knows me knows how much I recommend home staging for homes for sale and (why not?) also for rent. I have already proposed several success stories to you, but this…
What is usufruct and how is it calculated in Italian law? The usufruct (usufrutto) consists of the right to enjoy the property, deriving any usefulness that this can give, in respect of its economic destination (article 981 Italian Civil Code).…
Difference between usufruct and right of residence in Italian law Let’s start with a simple premise: the usufruct (usufrutto), the right to use (diritto di uso) and the right to housing (diritto di abitazione) are 3 different, progressively more limiting,…
The transcript of the preliminary In this article I report the fundamental notions that the council of notaries wrote in its guide “The security in the real estate preliminary purchase contract” The legal obligation arising from the signing of the…
Sell house but nobody buys? I’ll tell you why! This article is the work of Elisabetta Rossi, an Italian professionist of homes, trained in interior design, photography, marketing and communication. Her advice is invaluable, I have summarized and translated it…
What does the condition of reciprocity mean? To ensure one foreigner purchases a house in Italy, it must be fulfilled the condition of reciprocity. What does it mean? In simple words and making a practical example, if an Italian can…
The free loan of property in Italy A new interesting column of the Idealista portal proposes to explain some issues related to the home in a simple and effective way. Below is their article, written by the notary Valentina Rubertelli.…