Buying Property in Italy Made Simple

If you’re thinking about buying a home in Italy, you’ve probably already realised that our buying process works very differently from the US or UK.
Different contracts, different rules, and completely different risks.

That’s why I wrote Buying Property in Italy Made Simple – a clear, practical handbook that guides you through every step without legal jargon.

What Is Buying Property in Italy Made Simple?

It’s a straightforward guide to the entire Italian buying process, from the first viewing to the final deed at the notary.

Instead of theory, the book explains:

  • what really happens in practice

  • which documents you have to sign (and when)

  • the checks you must do before paying deposits

  • how to avoid the mistakes foreign buyers make most often

The goal is simple: help you buy safely and with confidence.

Who Is This Book For?

The book is especially useful if you:

  • live abroad and want a second home or a holiday property

  • already own a home in Italy and want to be sure everything was done correctly

  • plan to move to Italy in the future

  • want to help family or friends understand the system

Everything is written in plain, accessible English for non-experts.

What You’ll Learn

The book guides you through the key steps:

1. Understanding the Italian system
How agents, notaries, surveyors and the Comune fit into the process.

2. From the offer to the preliminary contract (compromesso)
When a proposal becomes binding, how deposits work, and which conditions you must include.

3. Essential checks before signing
Cadastral records, planning compliance, mortgages, inheritance issues, hidden risks.

4. The final notary deed
What happens on completion day and what you actually pay.

5. Costs and taxes
Notary, agency fees, purchase taxes, and ongoing taxes such as IMU.

6. Special cases
Renovations, ruins, buying with others, buying through a company, non-resident buyers.

How This Book Helps You Avoid Mistakes

You’ll find:

  • real examples of what can go wrong

  • checklists for viewings and contracts

  • questions to ask agents and notaries

  • clear red flags to help you spot problems early

The goal isn’t to overwhelm you, but to give you the tools to make safe decisions.
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Italy Property Taxes Made Simple

A practical guide for international homeowners in Italy


This clear and practical guide explains how to understand and pay Italian property taxes such as IMU, TARI, and other local duties — all in plain English.

Inside the book you’ll find:

  • Step-by-step examples of real IMU and TARI calculations

  • How to read Italian tax notices and meet deadlines

  • Official links and tools to generate your own F24 payment forms

  • Practical advice to avoid common mistakes and penalties

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