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1 sub-region · 1 location · Updated July 27, 2026
From Dolomite peaks to Adriatic harbours, Italy offers the broadest property landscape in Europe. The 2026 Cortina-Milan Olympic Games are reshaping the northern Alps; the Adriatic coast of Friuli-Venezia Giulia remains an undervalued counterpoint to overheated Tuscany and Lake Como.
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The northernmost tip of the Adriatic — a sheltered triangular bay shared between Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia, with Trieste as its principal city. Lignano Sabbi…
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Can foreigners buy property in Italy?
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.
What taxes apply when buying property in Italy?
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.
Transfer tax: 9%Capital gains: 26%Rental income tax: 21%
What is the legal process for buying property in Italy?
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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