10 Essential steps to achieving your dream home in Italy:

  1. Define the type and purpose of the property
    Identify the purpose and characteristics of the property and shortlist up to 10 suitable options.
  2. Property tours in Italy
    Visit the shortlisted properties.
  3. Select the property and submit an offer
    Submit a purchase offer (Proposta di Acquisto).
  4. Pay an initial deposit
    If the offer is accepted, pay a deposit of approximately 2%.
  5. Apply for an Italian tax identification number
    Obtain a Codice Fiscale (economic identity certificate).
  6. Open a Bank account in Italy
    Assistance in opening a local bank account, if required.
  7. Second deposit payment (Optional)
    Pay a second deposit of 20% (Preliminare o Compromesso). In some cases, this step can be skipped, proceeding directly to full payment.
  8. Full payment and property registration
    Pay the full purchase amount, receive the keys, and register the property in your name with local authorities (for non-EU residents).
  9. Transfer utility accounts
    Handle the transfer of ongoing utility accounts to the new owner’s name.
  10. Address additional post-purchase needs
    Manage various tasks based on the property’s purpose, such as renovations (Ristrutturazione), connecting with rental agencies, relocation arrangements, purchasing furniture, and more.