REAL ESTATE IN ITALY
Have you ever dreamed of owning property in Italy? A stone house in a Tuscan village? A villa with mountain views in the Dolomites? An apartment in Rome at the heart of a piazza with a café and delicatessen right below your home? Or perhaps an apartment or villa overlooking Lake Como or Lake Maggiore?
A property in the most beautiful country in the world—entirely yours!
Solo Italia Travel and our Italian real estate agency, Di Castro Immobiliare, located in Rome, are delighted to help you turn your dream into reality!
Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, offering diverse landscapes, a rich cultural, historical, and artistic heritage, world-renowned cuisine, and a top destination for travelers.
Solo Italia Travel specializes in finding the perfect property for you—from private homes to apartments for living, vacationing, or investment purposes.
You can purchase your dream property in Italy in a wide range of areas:
- Major art cities such as Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice, Turin, and Bologna.
- Northern lakes like Garda, Maggiore, Como, and Iseo.
- Breathtaking mountain regions such as the Dolomites, the Alps, or the Apennines.
- Charming countryside areas like Tuscany, Umbria, Marche, and Emilia-Romagna.
- Coastal areas with stunning views, including the Italian Riviera or the Amalfi Coast.
- Enchanting islands like Sicily, Sardinia, or Capri.
Let us help you find your ideal property and embark on your Italian dream!
Purchasing a property in Italy can be challenging and come with its fair share of difficulties. That is precisely why we are here—to make the process much easier for you.
The Solo Italia Travel team will be happy to guide you through the entire journey, from finding the perfect properties to handing you the keys to your dream home in Italy.
We believe that buying a property in Italy is an excellent investment—first and foremost for the soul and also for your wallet.
If you are looking for the perfect place for your dream home, Italy is the place for you.
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Dream your home in Italy
Dream your home in Italy
Dream Your Home in Italy is a joint initiative by the leading independent travel portal for Italy, Dream Your Italy, and the boutique real estate agency in Rome, Di Castro Immobiliare, specializing in finding and identifying properties in Italy.
With Italian as our native language and over 30 years of familiarity with Italy’s various regions, combined with 20 years of experience in real estate brokerage in the boot-shaped Country, we are uniquely positioned to help you find your dream property.
Our team/ Accompanying team:
Michele Giovanni Di Castro
Maria Antonietta Guido
Yair Di Castro
The Dream Your Italy and Di Castro Immobiliare team will be delighted to guide you hand in hand on the path to making your dream come true.
We offer the following services for those looking to purchase property in Italy:
- Overview of the real estate market in Italy, including an explanation of potential yield levels.
- Review of regions in Italy for property purchase, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each area.
- Detailed explanation of the steps involved in purchasing a property in Italy.
- Property search services (including preliminary checks, filtering, editing, and translating information).
- Assistance with obtaining a Codice Fiscale (Tax Code), mandatory before purchasing property.
- Assistance with opening a local bank account, if required.
- Property tours, including organizing all travel needs: flights, accommodations, transportation, and any other requirements.
- Negotiation with sellers.
- Legal and tax due diligence on the property.
- Assistance in drafting preliminary and final sales agreements, including translation.
- Handling final transfer approval from the Land Registry Office and issuance of a signed and certified property deed.
- Connection to a local service company for managing utility rights transfers (electricity, water, gas, and internet), arranging routine payments, and handling tax obligations.
- Connection to local property management and marketing companies, if needed.
- Connection to local renovation companies, if needed.
- Assistance with connecting to local insurance companies.
- Connection to local maintenance and cleaning companies.
Purchasing Your Dream Home in Italy - Questions and Answers
Can anyone purchase property in Italy?
Certainly, anyone can purchase property in Italy.
It is important to emphasize that purchasing property in Italy does not grant citizenship (Cittadinanza) and/or permanent residency (Residenza). However, purchasing property can certainly assist in the process of obtaining residency.
What options are available for those who do not hold a European passport to obtain residency or a visa in Italy?
A regular stay permit in Italy is possible for tourists for up to 90 consecutive days. To extend the stay in Italy, one must obtain a residence permit (Permesso di Soggiorno). This can be obtained by proving one of the following reasons: family reunification, studies, employment, property purchase, and more.
What is the advantage of obtaining residency in Italy?
Obtaining residency in Italy grants you tax benefits such as a reduced property purchase tax (2% instead of 9%), a reduction in tax payments if the property you purchased is the only one in Italy, the ability to register for free healthcare services, and more.
What are the advantages for holders of European passports in Italy?
The advantages are numerous: the ability to reside freely in Italy, the option to apply for jobs in Italy, subsidized tuition costs, and benefits and easements in the property purchasing process in Italy.
Who can draft a contract for purchasing property in Italy?
Only an Italian notary (not a regular lawyer) is authorized to draft a contract for purchasing property in Italy. Notaries outside of Italy who do not have an Italian license cannot do so.
Is it mandatory to hire the services of a lawyer (who is not a notary)?
It is not mandatory. The key professional in the property purchasing process in Italy is the notary, who is responsible for conducting all the necessary checks. The role of the Finder and the local real estate agent is to ensure that the notary’s work is done as required.
What is the timeframe to consider for purchasing a property in Italy?
The process of purchasing property in Italy can be completed within 4-6 months.
Who can manage my property in Italy when I am not there, and how much might it cost?
There are several reliable property management companies in Italy with experience. The cost of managing your property can reach to a few thousand euros per year. The exact cost depends on the type of property, its location, and its size.
What additional costs should be considered during the property purchase process in Italy?
Mandatory Costs:
- Property tax: 2% of the property’s registered cost (Costa Catastale) for first-time buyers in Italy. 10% for a second property.
- Local notary: Between 1,000-3,000 euros.
- Local real estate agent: Between 4%-5% of the purchase price.
Optional Additional Costs:
- Finder services (e.g., Dream Your Italy): The cost of assistance will be provided during the first introductory call.
- Professional inspection costs, such as architects, structural engineers, etc., if required.
- Translation of the agreement from Italian to any required language by a certified translator.
What is the yield level for renting out properties in Italy?
The yield level varies across different regions in Italy (cities, towns, lakes, rural areas, etc.).
In major art cities such as Rome, Florence, Milan, Bologna, Naples, and Turin, the yield is lower (around 4%-6%). However, it is much easier to liquidate the property in the future.
