Question 1

Can foreigners buy property in Italy?

Accepted Answer

EU citizens buy on equal terms. Non-EU buyers require reciprocity (US, UK, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, Japan all confirmed). All buyers require a codice fiscale (tax code), issued free at any Agenzia delle Entrate office or Italian consulate.

Question 2

What taxes apply when buying property in Italy?

Accepted Answer

Property transfer tax is 9% on resale for non-primary residences (3% for prima casa). New builds carry 22% VAT (4-10% for primary residence). Capital gains taxed at 26% if sold within 5 years; exempt thereafter. Rental income may opt for the flat 21% "cedolare secca" regime or progressive personal rates. Headline rates: property transfer tax 9%, capital gains tax 26%, rental income tax 21%.

Question 3

What is the legal process for buying property in Italy?

Accepted Answer

Italy's property market spans every conceivable price point, from €30k Abruzzo hillside cottages to €20M Cortina d'Ampezzo penthouses. Conveyancing is notarised by an Italian notary (notaio), with extensive cadastral records (Catasto) digitised since 2014. The 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina-Milan have catalysed €1.7bn in alpine infrastructure investment.

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Cortina d'Ampezzo

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