Our articles on Italian real estate law

An Elective Residence Visa allows non-EU citizens to reside in Italy You should submit your application for an Elective Residence Visa (ERV) to the Italian embassy or consulate in your…

The Italian Budget Law for 2019 introduced a flat tax regime Set at 7%, the flat tax scheme in Italy aims to attract foreign and Italian nationals living abroad. Individuals…

What is Usucapione? Usucapione (Adverse Possession) is a legal method of acquiring ownership of an Italian property. There are two essential elements to  usucapione. Firstly, material possession of the asset, acting…

Applying for an Italian elective residence visa There are two main requirements when applying for an Italian elective residence visa (ERV). Firstly, the availability of a dwelling, which an applicant…

A will determines distribution of your assets By making an Italian will, you can decide how to divide your estate after your death. In addition, it allows you to be…

EU property regime rules for cross border marriages and registered partnerships According to the European Commission, there are about 16 million couples in the EU living in a “cross border situation”.…

Is it true that there are homes for 1 Euro in Sambuca? To combat dwindling populations and to attract Italian and foreign investors to revitalise their areas, a number of Italian…

Italian law provides for legitimate heirs Although a testator may have expressed wishes in a will, certain people have a legal right to receive at least a portion of an…

In a recent survey, we asked clients what top tips they would offer to others buying a property in Italy. What would they recommend in order to ensure that Italian…

Buying property abroad with family can be a good way to spread the burden The Overseas Guides Company Ltd. has published a guide to buying abroad with family. As they…

You rather rushed into signing a preliminary contract on an Italian property Now you need to back out of the preliminary contract. You rushed into signing because you didn’t want…

When buying a house in Italy, before you sign any paperwork, seek professional advice Buying a house in Italy is a serious investment and often the fulfilment of a dream. Italy’s…

Italian estate tax (imposta di successione) Although the government abolished Italian estate tax in 2001, it subsequently reintroduced it in 2006. Italian estate tax is therefore applicable to succession cases…

Your Overseas Home. Regular events that help people buy and move overseas safely Your Overseas Home Property events help people buy and move abroad safely. Property Guides and The Overseas…

The New York Times: Nationals from some countries face restrictions when buying property in Italy In a recent article about buying property in Italy, The New York Times interviewed De Tullio Law…

Your specialists for Italian inheritance services  For over 55 years, De Tullio Law Firm​ has been providing clients worldwide with clear-sighted Italian inheritance law services. Roman law Because Italian succession law…

Keep your property completion money safe On 29th August 2017, Italian legislation saw the introduction of holding accounts. The legislation governing payment for the purchase of Italian residential and commercial…

Debts on an Italian inheritance Accepting an Italian inheritance also implies taking on responsibility for any debts the decedent leaves. Heirs risk having to paying any debts they inherit from…

A living will, biotestamento, allows a person to make decisions about medical treatment Biotestamento legislation in Italy is in two parts. The first, more general part, deals with giving informed…

Replacing an heir to an Italian inheritance Representation rights pertain to a descendant replacing an ascendant. This happens if the latter is unable or unwilling to accept an inheritance or…

Local property and service taxes This article aims to provide an overview of rules pertaining to Italian property tax and legislation. We outline aspects of legislation and certain taxes which are…

Living in a cross-cultural relationship? We often receive questions about Italian divorce law at our law firm. Many people nowadays are part of a cross-cultural relationship and, for the most…

Italian inheritance is complex. Get the right advice If you are the beneficiary of assets in Italy, and you have decided to accept your Italian inheritance, it is a good idea to…

Italian Law of Succession – An Overview Italian Law of Succession in Italy follows the Roman Law principle. This means it provides some protection to close members of the family.…

The American Chamber of Commerce in Italy The American Chamber of Commerce in Italy (AmCham) is a private, not-for-profit organisation. It aims to develop and promote economic and cultural relations between the…

Italian inheritance law Many of our clients own property at home and here in Italy. We frequently receive questions about how cross border inheritance in Italy works. Law no. 218 of…

What is a national visa for elective residence? Elective residence in Italy requires a national visa. This grants access to Italy for overseas nationals wishing to reside in Italy. Applicants…

What are Italian inheritance lawyers? Specialist Italian inheritance lawyers assist with the execution of wills and the complex legal procedures relating to Italian inheritance issues. How can Italian inheritance lawyers…

Regime patrimoniale coniugale This article deals with the issue of the choice of law ruling the economic relationship between foreign married couples and registered partners in Italy. Italian law no.…

What is Brussels IV? Since August 2015, a major step to facilitate cross-border successions has been the adoption of EU Regulations which make it easier for people to handle the legal…

Where there’s a will … Clients often engage the De Tullio law Firm team when they need assistance with winding-up an estate in Italy. Occasionally, we receive instruction to administer…

What does avvocato mean? The Italian word, avvocato, has three main equivalent terms in English: lawyer, solicitor, attorney. How long does it take to become an avvocato? The path to…

How does the partition of an Italian Estate work? In this article we explore the partition of an Italian estate. A testator’s estate comprises assets and rights. Whenever there is more…

If the deceased was resident in Italy at the time of death, Italian Inheritance law applies to the deceased’s worldwide assets. Whereas if the deceased lived outside Italy, Italian inheritance law…

“I have inherited Italian assets from a deceased relative. How does Italian estate administration work?” We received this question from a reader wondering how to proceed with Italian estate administration.…

Investing in an off-plan property in Italy Investing in an off-plan property in Italy entails a buyer commiting to buy a property from developer that has not yet been built…