Our articles on Italian real estate law

Three main impacts of COVID on the Italian property market but the outlook is optimistic The Italian property market has taken a hit from the COVID health and economic crisis.…

What is an Attestato di prestazione energetica (Italian Energy Performance Certificate)? If you are purchasing a property in Italy, an Italian Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) –  Attestato di Prestazione Energetica…

What is a PEC? PEC stands for posta elettronica certificata. It is essentially a certified email, which has a legal value, like a digital version of a registered letter (lettera…

What is the biometric residency card The Italian government has introduced a biometric residency card for UK nationals and their family members resident in Italy. If you are a UK…

Should you use a one size fits all preliminary contract for your Italian property purchase? Before you sign a preliminary contract when buying an Italian property, it is crucial to…

One year after our first contribution for the New York Times, De Tullio Law Firm was interviewed for the second time to provide, once again, potential investors in Italy with useful guidelines regarding the buying basics of the Italian conveyancing process.

One or more of the following conditions makes you resident in Italy for tax purposes According to the provisions of Article 2 (2) of the Italian tax code, Testo Unico…

Italian law of filiation: the legal rights of children born in and out of wedlock De Tullio Law Firm provided legal expertise regarding the Italian law of filiation at the…

Can foreign nationals get a mortgage in Italy even if they are not residents? The short answer is yes. However, compared to foreign nationals resident in Italy, obtaining a mortgage…

How is the house divided in a divorce in Italy? This article explores Italian matrimonial regimes, or marital property systems, and how property is split in a divorce in Italy.…

How to protect an inheritance from divorce and/or separation Separation and divorce are two of the most painful events in life. The decision to legally end a relationship can set…

Do beneficiaries need to pay tax on Italian inheritance? This is a question we are often asked at De Tullio Law Firm. The answer is yes. Beneficiaries need to pay Italian…

De Tullio International Law Firm. Solid, strong, stable legal expertise At De Tullio Law Firm we provide independent legal advice in all areas of the law. The majority of our…

The Italian property market Dreaming of buying property in Italy? The country’s rich heritage, magnificent buildings, cities steeped in history and regions with landscapes are as sublime as they are…

1 Euro houses in Italy: too good to be true? In recent years, to combat dwindling populations in rural areas of Italy, a number of Italian villages, have been launching…

Italian Property: The importance of cadastral (land registry) and zoning compliance We often meet people who find themselves in trouble because they didn’t seek legal advice about cadastral and zoning…

COVID pandemic impact on the Italian property market If you own property in Italy or you are currently looking at the Italian Property Market, you may be wondering how the…

What is an Italian EPC (Attestato di Prestazione Energetica) ? An Italian EPC (Attestato di Prestazione Energetica or APE) describes the energy characteristics of a property. In Italy an APE is…

Force Majeure: “Act of God” Does the  COVID-19 pandemic trigger a Force Majeure Clause in Italian Property Sales and Purchasing Contracts? Also known as an “Act of God”, a Force…

Wide-ranging central bank and government policies and stimulus packages are supporting the economy during the COVID pandemic. The Italian government has moved quickly to activate a fiscal package to support…

An Italian real estate agency’s role is to connect vendors with buyers The first step in purchasing a home in Italy is to look for properties that you like. For…

Foreign nationals with a second home in Italy are subject to international succession procedures International succession pertains to the estate of a person who dies in a country other than…

Your Overseas Home Property events help people buy and move abroad safely Property Guides and The Overseas Guides Company (OGC) regularly run Your Overseas Home Property seminars. These are free…

Voices of Experience: “I’m fighting a demolition order on my Italian Property” Involved in an ongoing legal case to get a demolition order reversed, our client offers insights and advice…

€1 properties in Taranto, Puglia Following the success of Italian hill-towns and villages, Taranto is now offering €1 properties for sale. Taranto, a city that sits on an island between…

Budget Law 2020 merges former Italian property taxes to create a new IMU Italy’s 2020 Budget Law (art. 95) has seen the merger of former property tax IMU (Imposta Municipale…

Italian Income Tax Relief In order to foster economic growth, as part of the Italian budget law, art. 5 of, “Decreto Crescita” came into effect in December 2019. Legislation provides…

Real estate contract law in Italy If you are considering buying real estate in Italy, Italian civil code in art. 1470 governs sales and purchase contracts for Italian real estate. A…

Buying a house in Italy. What is a deed of sale? An Italian deed of sale is the final stage of buying a house in Italy. It completes your property…

Renovating a house in Italy. Health and safety law Who is liable for compliance with safety requirements when renovating a house in Italy? In the case of even minor construction…

De Tullio Law Firm and luxury real estate in Italy In the April 2019 edition of Fortune Italia Magazine, De Tullio Law Firm contributed to a discussion about the state of…

How to protect your personal assets from debts associated with an Italian inheritance In this article we explore what acceptance of an Italian inheritance under the benefit of inventory entails.…

Registering names on a title deed in Italy The final step of the Italian conveyancing process is signing of the deed of sale. In effect, the title deed in Italy…

What is a luxury property in Italy? From a legal and fiscal perspective, the Italian luxury property category of real estate includes castles as well as certain types of property…

Purchasing the right plot of land when building a house in Italy is crucial Self building, or having a house built, in your own country can be daunting enough. However,…

Do you own an Italian property that completely or partially lacks planning permission? Illegal construction in Italy is not uncommon. The Office for Italian Statistics (ISTAT), estimates that nationally, some 20% of…