Our articles on Italian real estate law

Television licences in Italy Following a review in 2016, the Italian Council of State approved the move to add the television licences in Italy fee, for State broadcaster RAI, to…

Thinking long term about Italian assets Do you, or your family, own Italian assets? Are you thinking of buying a property in Italy? If so, it is advisable to research…

Why is it worthwhile making an Italian will? If you own property in Italy, having an Italian will can prevent all sorts of difficulties for heirs when transferring ownership of…

Interior changes to layout in Italian properties do not always require planning and building permission Recently, the Italian government has simplified the paperwork necessary for renovation and building work. As…

Are your affairs in order? Wills are important – especially if you own assets in more than one jurisdiction The independent professional body for solicitors in England and Wales has warned…

Italian conveyancing is the legal transfer of property ownership from vendor to buyer Italian conveyancing starts when the vendor accepts your formal reservation offer. It finishes after you have signed…

https://italiansolicitor.co.uk/italian-conveyancing-process/ Hidden defects. Buyer beware! Where exactly do you stand if you discover hidden defects with your Italian real estate following completion? You move into your dream Italian home to…

Reverse mortgages provide an alternative to selling an Italian property In December 2015 the Italian Ministry of Economic Development introduced a reverse mortgage scheme. This is a form of equity…

A rent-free agreement is not for financial gain Italian law defines a rent-free property agreement as a party lending an item they own to a borrower. The borrower may use…

What is cross-border inheritance? Cross-border inheritance laws determine which country handles an inheritance (known in legal terms as succession) and, which country’s national law will govern the inheritance. Cross-border inheritance applies…

What is unclaimed Italian property? Between 1861 and 1985 over 29 million Italians emigrated to other countries. About 18 million Italians permanently settled abroad. Today several tens of millions people…

Check the legalities before you start viewing Italian properties You’ve seen a number of Italian properties online that you really like. You want to book flights to Italy, organise a…

Tax benefits for first property purchases are contingent on transferring residence Property buyers in Italy often decide to take advantage of tax reductions available for first property purchases. These consist…

Buyers can back out of a sale if there is no certificate of habitability A certificate of habitability or certificato di abitabilità in Italian, attests that a property is legally…

The role of an Italian probate solicitor A probate solicitor in Italy is a lawyer who specialises in Italian inheritance law. A probate solicitor in Italy assists clients with the…

Italian property leaseback scheme: buying a house in instalments In 2016, the Italian Stability Law introduced a property leaseback scheme. In effect, this allows buyers to purchase an Italian property…

At De Tullio Law Firm, we specialise in Italian property law. Our clients often ask if foreign nationals can get a mortgage in Italy to purchase a property. In this article,…

Different types of Italian wills There are three different types of Italian wills. A Formal will (Testamento Pubblico), drawn up by a Public Notary on the testator’s instructions. Witnessed and…

At what stage of the Italian property buying process should you contact a lawyer? The Italian property buying process is quite complex. At the very least, it differs from what buyers…

Buying properties in Italy is a major decision. You must proceed with caution, always do your research and seek independent legal advice. Continued slow economic growth in Italy helps to…

Italy’s 2019 Stability Law – Flat-Rate Tax Scheme By introducing the flat-rate tax scheme in 2018, the Italian government’s objective was to boost employment. In addition, the government aimed to…

The American Chamber of Commerce in Italy – Puglia Since October 2015, Giandomenico De Tullio has been a regional representative for Puglia at the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy…

In 2015, the EU introduced new succession rules to simplify cross-border inheritance matters To benefit from the new EU succession rules, overseas nationals with assets in an EU Member State…

How can an Italian inheritance lawyer help you? The Italian inheritance process can be complex. Because it is essential to obtain the right legal advice, having the right lawyer on your…

Buying a property in Italy may be your first experience with the Italian legal system Investing in Italian real estate requires long-term planning. It should be an exciting process. However,…

What is a national visa for elective residence? The Italian visa for elective residence grants access to Italy to non-EU nationals wishing to reside in the country. The main requirement for…

You may have often heard of “power of attorney,” yet you may still not know exactly what its purpose is. To shed some more light on the subject, here are…