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Guides to buying a home
From the preliminary contract to the deed, from taxes to the checks to make before signing: the guides that walk a buyer through every step.
- Buying a home21 Jul 2026
Holiday homes without a certificate of occupancy: what the law says and what buyers and renters risk
Buying or renting a holiday home without a certificate of occupancy carries real risks: here is what the regulations say and how to get your bearings before signing.
Read the guide → - Buying a home18 Jul 2026
The preliminary contract (compromesso) in a property sale: how it works and what to know before signing
From the moment the price is agreed until the notarial deed, the compromesso is the document that protects both parties: here is what it contains, what it commits you to, and what to watch out for.
Read the guide → - Buying a home16 Jul 2026
IMU on second homes: available reductions and how to calculate it
A practical guide to IMU reductions for second homes, with the steps to estimate the tax and the cases in which the municipality may apply reduced rates.
Read the guide → - Buying a home12 Jul 2026
Foreclosed property: can the buyer refuse to sign the deed after the preliminary agreement?
If a foreclosure on the property comes to light after the preliminary contract has been signed, the buyer has specific rights: here is what the law provides and how to protect yourself.
Read the guide → - Buying a home11 Jul 2026
How much does it cost to renovate a home: an estimate to keep in mind
A practical overview of renovation costs, from light works to structural interventions, with some reference to the Umbrian market.
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The real estate exchange contract: what it is and how it works
A real estate exchange (permuta) allows you to swap one property for another without going through a traditional sale: here is how it works, when it makes sense and what to watch out for.
Read the guide → - Buying a home7 Jul 2026
Bare ownership: what it is and what advantages it offers to buyers and sellers
Bare ownership is a legal instrument that allows you to sell a property while retaining the right to live in it: find out how it works and when it makes sense.
Read the guide → - Buying a home7 Jul 2026
Sale with retention of title and condominium fees: a practical guide
How a sale with retention of title works and who pays the condominium fees during the instalment payment period: everything buyer and seller need to know.
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