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Legalities
The number 1 rule to buying a property in Italy is to make sure you have a lawyer. You
wouldn’t buy a property in the UK without a solicitor would you? Within this area we have a
selection of articles that relate to the legal facets of property in Italy.
The role of a notary in Italy
9th February 2012 - 03:46A notary, or notaio, in Italy is a public officer, appointed by the state and whose role is to authenticate and attest acts. He/she works within the law, with families and businesses to create appropriate legal solutions that satisfy both the law and the aims of both parties, thus discouraging any future litigation. Although is it not common practice to enlist the services of a private solicitor (avvocato), no property transaction in Italy cannot be undertaken without the more...
Legal tips for renovating in Italy
7th December 2011 - 07:03Before taking on a renovation project in Italy, it is worth bearing in mind that it will involve an awful lot of hard work and frustration. The work will take far longer than you ever anticipated it taking, and will cost far more than you ever anticipated spending. That is simply the nature of the beast. A massive undertaking even when in the comfort of your home country; a renovation in Italy, with the different laws, regulations, language, work ethic etc is never going to be more...
Buying land to build on in Italy
26th October 2011 - 08:50There are several important steps you MUST follow along the way in order to avoid potential pitfalls. For starters, in most rural areas there is a ratio that is fixed by the provincial government and establishes how many square metres of land you need in a given area per square metre of house you want to build. If there is already an existing “rustico” on the land, you will have to include the area already in existence in that calculation, and will therefore only be more...
Handling visitors
28th September 2011 - 07:55One of the things that might have helped you make the transition to Italy – as well as, perhaps, one of the aspects of your new life there that you were most looking forward to – may well have been the exciting prospect of having your friends, family and loved-ones to stay in your new home. The reality of receiving guests, however, can be a very different experience indeed. When you decide to move to somewhere sunny, your visitor traffic may well increase more...
How to find a good/reputable solicitor
3rd August 2011 - 11:21In Italy it is not the norm to involve a solicitor in the purchase of a property. All the paperwork involved in such a process is undertaken by the estate agent, with the notary carrying out all the legal investigation and research to ensure the sale is above board. The notary fees are set on a sliding scale according to the price of the property, and should not change from notary to notary. Their job is to register the sale, to ensure that the conveyancing follows the letter more...