Services

Comprehensive Support for Buying Property in Italy
We guide our clients through the entire process of purchasing property in Italy – from finding the right house or apartment, through due diligence and negotiations, to the notarial deed, handover of the keys and post-purchase assistance.

We work with Italian real estate agencies, notaries and local specialists, while legal and tax support is provided by experts with whom you can communicate in Polish.
How Can We Help You?

  • Finding a Property
    Together, we define your requirements and search for properties that match the agreed criteria as closely as possible. We also organise property viewings in person or online and communicate with Italian real estate agencies on your behalf.
  • Comprehensive Property Due Diligence
    Before the purchase, we conduct comprehensive due diligence on the property. Our review covers legal and tax matters, the property’s legal status, mortgages and other encumbrances, cadastral documentation, as well as compliance with building and urban planning regulations. Where necessary, we also verify whether the property is subject to heritage protection and whether any additional restrictions or obligations apply.
    We also carry out the so-called accesso agli atti, which involves requesting the relevant Italian authorities to provide access to documentation relating to the property, including official records, plans and floor plans, as well as building titles and permits. This allows us to compare the property’s actual condition with the official documentation and identify any potential discrepancies before the purchase is finalised.
    We provide the services of an Italian lawyer – Avvocato – as well as support from a tax advisor and, where necessary, work with local technical specialists.
  • Negotiations
    Negotiating the price and terms of the property purchase is one of the elements of our comprehensive service.
    When representing our client’s interests, we aim to secure the best possible terms for the transaction. In practice, the negotiated price reduction may sometimes cover part or even all of the cost of our services.
    However, every property and every negotiation is different, and therefore the amount of any potential discount cannot be guaranteed.
  • Formalities and Purchase
    We coordinate the entire process with the Italian real estate agency and the notary. Among other things, we assist with obtaining a Codice Fiscale, preparing and translating documents, and arranging any required certifications.
    We can also arrange for the client to be represented by a special attorney-in-fact, meaning that, where appropriate, the purchase can be completed without the client being personally present in Italy.
  • Post-Purchase Assistance
    Our support does not end when you receive the keys. We can also assist with:
    • transferring or entering into contracts with electricity, gas and water providers,
    • formalities relating to TARI and IMU,
    • communication with the property administrator and local authorities,
    • tax and accounting matters, including access to a Polish-speaking accountant in Italy,
    • organizing renovation works,
    • cooperation with an architect or surveyor,
    • preparing the property for rental,
    • arranging the management and servicing of a rental property.

This means that even after the transaction has been completed, you still have someone to turn to for matters relating to your property in Italy.

How Much Does Our Service Cost?
We believe in clear terms of cooperation and transparent pricing. The amounts below illustrate an example of how our fees are structured.

500 €– Property Search

Once we have established your requirements, we begin the search and present you with 3 carefully selected properties that match the agreed criteria as closely as possible.

The fee for this stage is EUR 500.

4,000 € – Comprehensive Purchase Support

If you decide to purchase one of the properties we have presented and entrust us with handling the remainder of the transaction, the additional fee for comprehensive purchase support in this example is 4,000€

This means that the total example cost of our services is EUR 4,500 €.

This includes guiding the client through the purchase process, including transaction coordination, negotiations, comprehensive property due diligence, legal and tax support, and the organization of purchase-related formalities.

EUR 4,500 is an example price for our services. The final fee depends on the value and type of property, the nature of the transaction and the scope of support required. We provide the client with the exact price before our cooperation begins.

Example – Purchasing a Property for EUR 100,000 €
The price shown in the property listing is not the total cost of purchasing property in Italy.

For a property offered at 100,000 €, additional transaction-related costs should also be taken into account:

100,000 € – property price

+ Italian real estate agency commission – usually approximately 3–5% of the property price

If the property is sold through a real estate agency, its commission must also be taken into account. On the Italian market, this is usually approximately 3–5% of the property price. The final commission depends on the specific agency and the terms of the individual transaction.

+ Italian notary’s fees

The cost depends, among other things, on the value and type of transaction and the scope of services provided by the notary.

+ EUR 4,500 – example cost of our comprehensive support

This includes EUR 500 for the property search and – if you select one of the properties presented and continue the process with us – EUR 4,000 for comprehensive purchase support.

Depending on the specific transaction, additional costs may also arise, such as translation and certification fees, or fees for surveyors, architects or other specialists.

For this reason, before the purchase takes place, we help determine the estimated total budget for the specific transaction, so that the client knows what costs to expect.

Have Questions?
Start with a Free Consultation
Buying property in Italy can raise many questions even before you begin searching for a specific house or apartment.

Complete the form and book a free 30-minute online consultation with Dr Giovanni Ferretti and tax advisor Paweł Bębenek.

During the consultation, we will discuss your plans, answer your questions about purchasing property in Italy and explain the available options and the scope of our support.

The consultation is free of charge and does not oblige you to use our services.

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